Launceston Race 2 - Lees Orchard Stakes
ENGLISH DANCE (5) finished tenth last start over 2200m at this track, after a good third here the run prior. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. LOYOLA TRIOS (3) won at this circuit two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 2200m at this venue, beaten 6 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field and he can get the job done. ROCK AMOUR (10) was out of the money two runs ago then broke and finished seventh last start over 1609m at Hobart, coming home 15 metres from the winner. Hard to know where he gets from this slightly awkward draw but rates a live chance in a similar assignment. REMEMBER ME NOW NZ (4) last appeared when fifth over 1609m at Hobart 14 months ago. Must be respected while fresh.

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 28 days ago at this track over 1680m, before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 18 m by Shades Of Silk (1:58.90) on May 31 at $51. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2026 | 53 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 51.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Sr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 23 m by Bail Denied (2:42.80) on June 26 at $41. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 14 m by Loyola Trios (2:45.60) on June 12 at $10. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/05/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 21.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Malcom Jones
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 6 m by Chamonix (2:42.90) on June 26 at $19. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m (Sr2) at this track (2:45.60) beating Lalibela in on June 12 at $7. Nicely drawn and gets his chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NR 51 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 5 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Lalibela at Hobart over 1609m on May 4 2025 at $16. Sure to be thereabouts while fresh.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 2200m | A L Crossland | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 04/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 33.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 36.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Gave plenty of ground last start when tenth after showing early speed, behind Bail Denied at this track over 2200m on July 5 at $3.50. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Chamonix (2:42.90) on June 26 at $5.50. Rates highly on best figures and can do much better.
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 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 76.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | W | Hannah Anforth | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 27/05/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 20 m by Smooth Reason (2:43.70) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $101. At the run before 9th (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early speed at this track beaten 21 m by Boulder City (2:02.90) on June 12 at $8.50. Expecting a return to form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 35.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Bail Denied (2:43.10) on July 5 at $71. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 19 m by Chamonix (2:42.90) on June 26 at $41. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $20.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | NR 51 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $20.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Alcorn
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he finished 10th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton beaten 40 m by Sharp Interest (2:02.70) on May 5 at $126. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | NR 47 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | 5 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/04/2026 | 87 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 11 | Max - 1 win of $5001 or more | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Last start went on to finish a respectable seventh over 1609m at Hobart last time out. The run prior was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 24 m by Imperial Sanz (2:45.60) in 3yo+ on June 21 at $9.50. Can improve enough to feature.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:03.7 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2026 | 19 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |