Launceston Race 5 - Hamilton & Hall At The Lafm Beautide Stakes
KARALTA ARTEMIS (1) won at this track two runs ago before finishing second at his latest appearance over 1680m here, beaten 4 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Faces a similar assignment. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. WILL HE PIKE (8) turned in an uncharacteristically poor run last start when 25 metres away in sixth over 2579m at Hobart. Form prior to that had been solid. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage but has the talent to return to something like his best. GLENVIEW LANIKAI (2) is capable of better after finishing well back when resuming over 1680m at this circuit five days ago. Top-three conveyance. ZEUS IMMORTAL (4) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 2200m at this venue on May 24. Include in calculations.

Driver: John Walters
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Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:44.50) beating Moveslikealady in on May 29 at $10. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1680m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 4 m by Onehandonebounce (2:02.60) on June 12 at $2.80. Strong contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 96 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | John Walters | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 76.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | 42 | NR 55 to 59 | $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 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 23.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Parker
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Resumed when beaten 6 m seventh behind Muzzame Mate over 1680m in a on June 21. Will take a lot from that run; major player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/06/2026 | 119 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/3 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B M Jaffray | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B K Parker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:03.7 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $1.65 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 42 | NR up to 54 | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1680m at this track beaten 12 m by Amelias Jewel (2:02.30) on June 21 at $51. Two runs back 8th (Sr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 25 m by Carmen Emjay (2:33.40) on June 14 at $21. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Soft | Ricky Duggan | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 25/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1930m | Good | H J Ross | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
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Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, beaten 8 m by Unmatched (2:41.70) in 4yo+ GH on May 24 at $11. Two runs back won by 1.2 m (Fr2) at Hobart (2:36.90) beating Ashante Queen in on May 3 at $5.30. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | NR 55 to 64 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.30 |
| 6/9 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 197 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/09/2025 | 18 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 26.5L | $16.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2138m after being wide early at Albion Park beaten 13 m by Majorita Jujon (2:32.00) in 3yo+ on May 14 at $4.60. Two runs back solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at Albion Park was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 2 m by Bronski Zulu (2:30.90) in 4yo+ on January 3 at $2.70. Open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 14/05/2026 | 131 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
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Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr4) over 1680m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 13 m by Power Up (2:03.10) on June 21 at $15. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.0 m (Sr3) at Hobart (1:58.10) beating Montgomery Burns in on May 31 at $6. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Mark Yole | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 2 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K Pratten | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
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Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1680m at this track, beaten 8 m by Power Up (2:03.10) on June 21 at $101. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 19 m by We Salute You (1:56.60) on June 14 at $101. Not keen.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $18.10 |
| 1/3 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bronte Miller
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Last start was sixth behind We Salute You at Hobart over 2579m on May 31 at $4.60. Raced better the start before that where he won by 13 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:43.20) beating Merrywood Paul in on May 15 at $3. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/05/2026 | 16 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Soft | Bronte Miller | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 25.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 61 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 105 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $8.50 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 15 m by We Salute You (1:56.60) on June 14 at $21. At the run before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 2.25 m by Mista Eagle (1:58.10) on May 31 at $21. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ford | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Grace Jones | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 32.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |