Launceston Race 3 - Lafm Beautide Race Night 1st August Stakes
SCHWARZ (10) made a winning return at his latest appearance eight weeks ago, getting home by a nose over 1710m at Ballarat. Not drawn the best so may need a 10/10 drive. Facing a tougher assignment but he is fitter and good enough to cope. ZIHUATANEJO (2) finished third last start, beaten 10 metres at this track over 2200m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expect him to be prominent. HEYNOWHEYNOW (5) scored by 1.75 metres over 1690m at Shepparton last start when lining up for the second time. Plenty of room for improvement so a win would not surprise. ASTORMZABREWEN (8) is a chance after recording her maiden win last start at this circuit over 1680m. Top-three candidate.

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
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Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Sportzsilk at Hobart over 2090m in a 3yo+ on November 30 at $6. Nicely draw and expected to run well.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Ashwood | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/11/2025 | 12 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | 2 WINs | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | 41 | NR 45 to 52 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 36.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on June 21. Scored the start prior at Bendigo on June 10. Winning chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/06/2026 | 11 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $1.45 |
| 1/10 | 10/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Alcorn
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-3.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 15 m by Ravishing Ruby (2:03.00) in 3yo+ on March 29 at $21. Before that 2nd (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 5.5 m by My Bettor Half (2:02.80) in 3yo+ on March 22 at $51. Can run a race while fresh.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/02/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 53.9L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 2nd-2.8 beaten 9 m by Bona Khan (1:58.20) on June 28 at $2.25. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was leading by 4.97 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Shiffrin (1:56.50) on June 19 at $5.50. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $2.25 |
| 8/12 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 11/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 32.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
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Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Shepparton (2:03.30) beating Heavenly Flyer in 3yo on June 16 at $3.30 at the bell was leading 1.92. Should be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 7/11 | 09/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Abbey Turnbull | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | L Older | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 10th (Sr3) over 1670m after being wide early at Carrick well beaten by Sheeza Soho (2:04.40) in 3yo+ on March 8 at $6.50. Has only trialled once and might be short on fitness.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 81.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/03/2026 | 238 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 156.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 30.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2025 | 42 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
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Comments
Began his campaign last start running 10th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 50 m by Affamato (2:45.60) in 3yo on June 21 at $41. Hard to make a case in this field.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/06/2026 | 70 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 51.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Comments
Last start won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:06.20) beating Cominski Leis in on July 5 at $6. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 42.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 2:04.6 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 12/12 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 26.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | D W Spring | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Comments
Returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when twelfth behind Amelias Jewel at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 1 at $4.40. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 502.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 176 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/09/2025 | 43 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $17.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
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Comments
Last preparation only had 2 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by a nose as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Ballarat (2:02.90) beating Maurlen Grace in 4yo+ on May 14 at $1.12 at the bell was 7th-10.57. Bright prospects again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | 552 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.12 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/10/2024 | 154 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2024 | 11 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $3.60 | |
| 2/5 | 14/05/2024 | 33 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 | |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2024 | - | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | K E Manning | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $19.00 |