Launceston Race 8 - Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Pace
BARNY BILL (2) is racing well with four top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a third at this track over 1680m. Has the benefit of a good draw and has the ability to take this out. TULLAH GIRL (1) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 11 metres into fifth here over 1680m. This should be an easier assignment so from a far better starting position she is sure to prove tough to beat. MOVESLIKEALADY (10) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when she finished fourth at this circuit over 2200m. Top-three contender. KARALTA ARTEMIS (5) is having his first run back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Boasts a record of three wins from four starts when fresh from a spell and expecting a bright start to the campaign.

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1680m after being wide early at this track, beaten 11 m by Stepupndance (2:03.00) on May 24 at $11. The run previous 8th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Andaman Bay (2:44.10) on May 15 at $1.65. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 | |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $1.65 | |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.0 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 | |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 | |
| 2/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Charlie Castles | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 | |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 | |
| 1/2 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1865m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
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Comments
Two back was third after being driven well back, behind Mcmayhem at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 15 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Stepupndance at this track over 1680m on May 24 at $3. Rates highly. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 | |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | 26 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $17.00 | |
| 3/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $12.00 | |
| 4/10 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $4.00 | |
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 70.5L | $14.00 | |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $51.00 | |
| 4/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Hobart, started this campaign was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1680m at this track, beaten 13 m by Keepers Ideal (2:01.10) on May 15 at $18. Then last start 12th (Sr2) over 1680m at this track, beaten 30 m by Stepupndance (2:03.00) on May 24 at $16. Should be at peak fitness now and looks tough to beat from a nice draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 28.4L | $16.00 | |
| 4/6 | 15/05/2026 | 195 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $18.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 26.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | $75,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 | |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | 12 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 | |
| 4/9 | 05/10/2025 | 9 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 | |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2025 | 40 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 106.2L | $4.20 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 4 m by Andaman Bay (2:44.10) on May 15 at $21. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track beaten 18 m by Spooky Girl (2:43.70) on May 10 at $51. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 | |
| 11/12 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $51.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 57.2L | $6.30 | |
| 5/11 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $8.50 | |
| 6/11 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $11.00 | |
| 4/12 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $21.00 | |
| 2/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
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Comments
First up. At the last run he finished 10th (Sr5) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 75 m by Into The Harkness (2:38.30) on February 22 at $11. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | John Walters | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 76.9L | $11.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | 42 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $4.20 | |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 | |
| 12/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 23.4L | $71.00 | |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 121.5L | $9.50 | |
| 8/11 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $71.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charli Masotti
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (10m Fr4) over 2698m at this track, well beaten by Stepping Stones (3:26.00) on May 24 at $61. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 1680m at this track beaten 10 m by Kostyuk Leis (2:01.20) on May 10 at $14. Prefer others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 92.2L | $61.00 | |
| 6/10 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $14.00 | |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Grace Panella | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $6.50 | |
| 4/10 | 02/04/2026 | 9 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 | |
| 8/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 | |
| 2/5 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Blake Hughes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1680m at this track, beaten 30 m by Keepers Ideal (2:01.10) on May 15 at $6.50. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track beaten 11 m by Will He Pike (2:44.50) on May 1 at $8. Can make amends.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 28.9L | $6.50 | |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 | |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 | |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 | |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 155.4L | $8.00 | |
| 1/4 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Comments
Last start failed to finish when he ran at this track on May 15 over 2200m. Two runs back 3rd (Sr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 5 m by Spooky Girl (2:43.70) on May 10 at $16. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 | |
| 3/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $16.00 | |
| 2/11 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 | |
| 10/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Ethan Arnott | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $41.00 | |
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 37 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $31.00 | |
| 6/11 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M T Jones | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | L J Hooper | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Will He Pike at this track over 2200m on May 1 at $15. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third despite hanging in on scoring up, after being driven well back, behind Keepers Ideal at this track over 1680m on May 15 at $20. Rates highly. Bright prospects again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $20.00 | |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 | |
| 5/6 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 | |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 | |
| 9/10 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 50.6L | $61.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Hargreaves | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 6 m by Our Willow (2:43.20) in 4yo+ M on May 24 at $3.40. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 45 m by Ravishing Ruby (2:38.30) on April 4 at $19. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/05/2026 | 50 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $3.40 | |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 45.3L | $19.00 | |
| 4/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $2.20 | |
| 3/11 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $3.70 | |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | 11 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:49.2 | 2 |
| 34.7L | $101.00 | |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |