Launceston Race 8 - The Bottle-O Hadspen Stakes
DANCINWIVJOLENE (3) has not raced for six months. Looks forward enough for this return after a minor placing in a recent trial. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. NIKITA JO (4) resumes here after closing her last prep with a fourth at Hobart on April 3. Expect her to pose a serious challenge. ALL ABOUT SADIE (1) is in the mix following a sixth at her most recent appearance over 1609m at Hobart. CHRIS BE QUICK (9) has place prospects if he can recapture the form from two starts back that saw him finish second over 2200m at this track.

Driver: Ethan Arnott
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 11 m by Gobsmacked (1:57.50) on September 11 at $15. The start before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 65 m by Crayons To Perfume (2:40.90) in 3yo+ on August 30 at $31. Bold showing expected if at her best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 64.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | Fillies Mares NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Comments
Lines up again after a break of 11 weeks. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation at this course and distance when eighth unwanted in the market behind Rock Amour. Probably needs this hitout.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | L M Alcorn | 0 |
| 46.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 10/07/2026 | 66 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 48.7L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Comments
Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fourth behind Alwaysatiger at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ FM on April 4 at $19. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Grace Jones | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Charlie Castles | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fourth behind Stepupndance at Hobart over 1609m on April 3 at $7.50. Sure to be primed for a big run.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 43 to 46 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 |
| 12/12 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:07.5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 32.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2090m after being wide early at Hobart beaten 23 m by Denver Man (2:34.80) on September 20 at $61. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1680m after being wide early at this track, beaten 8 m by Our Sweet Trixie (2:03.00) on September 13 at $31. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 11/11 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 26.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 56 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 29.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 82.4L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/06/2026 | 126 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 89.4L | $101.00 |

Driver: John Walters
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by Iden Oliver (2:42.50) on September 13 at $51. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr3) over 1680m after racing wide at this track, beaten 13 m by Might And Temerity (2:01.50) on August 30 at $31. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 34.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $61.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:03.7 | 0 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K E Rattray | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2090m after showing early pace at Hobart beaten 14 m by Denver Man (2:34.80) on September 20 at $41. Before that, 5th (Sr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 9 m by Our Sweet Trixie (2:03.00) on September 13 at $8. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2026 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 38.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |
| 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: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 45 m by Arden Seascape (2:33.60) in 3yo+ on September 23 at $101. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 70 m by Talk Is Cheap (2:35.50) on September 11 at $12. Has place claims.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | Fillies Mares NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 46.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 19 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 70.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/08/2026 | 2 | Fillies Mares NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 50.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2026 | 42 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 62.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1680m at this track beaten 11 m by Our Sweet Trixie (2:03.00) on September 13 at $7.50. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 3 m by Gobsmacked (2:44.90) on August 30 at $5. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 42 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 7 m by Count Your Blessin (2:00.50) on September 23 at $21. At his previous start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 40 m by Talk Is Cheap (2:35.50) on September 11 at $8. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 42.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | A C Collins | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 49.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/07/2026 | 42 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 38.7L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 19 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 32.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | M T Ford | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 20/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |