Launceston Race 9 - Going South Pace
FARROH JOE (1) finished second last start, beaten a neck, in a far better performance at Hobart over 2090m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Has the class to take this out. KYRGIOS (3) is racing well with six top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a second at Hobart over 2090m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. His recent form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. SUMTHIN ELSE (2) is the next best after finishing third over 2090m at Hobart last time out. PUNTARNO STRIDE NZ (7) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 2200m at this track on October 18.

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing seventh after showing early speed, behind Cyclone Jenni at Cranbourne over 1609m on October 4 at $7. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Buildthemanastatue at Hobart over 2090m in a 2yo on October 16 at $6. Can improve. Has a low draw and will go well again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/10/2026 | 12 | Colts Geldings No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | P N Fiscalini | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | P N Fiscalini | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $1.55 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 36.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 08/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | P N Fiscalini | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | P N Fiscalini | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third after a quick start, behind High Believer at Hobart over 2090m in a 3yo on October 2 at $3. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Twilight Storm at Hobart over 2090m in a 3yo+ on October 11 at $5. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | NMT 3 LTW's | $11,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/09/2026 | 13 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 26.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 42.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Miki Sanz at this track over 1680m on October 4 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Really Smartie at Hobart over 2090m on October 11 at $3. In fine form. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2026 | 76 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Troy Hillier | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/3 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T F Patching | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | T F Patching | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart was 6th-12.6 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Queenofdance (1:58.50) on October 16 at $7.50. Before that 8th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart was 8th-11.6 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Really Smartie (2:37.50) on October 11 at $41. Will not find this easy. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/10/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | 0 |
| 65.5L | $0.00 | |||
| 5/5 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart was 4th-16.4 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Queenofdance (1:58.50) on October 16 at $4.60. Decent effort last start. Leading player.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/09/2026 | 105 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $61.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | NR 47 to 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr4) over 1680m at this track, at the bell was 11th-13.2 beaten 15 m by Our Ultimate Gracy (2:03.40) on October 18 at $81. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 25 m by Our Ultimate Gracy (1:57.40) on October 2 at $71. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 18/10/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | NR 49 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 27.2L | $71.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track was 4th-1.6 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Rose Noire (2:44.30) on October 18 at $4.20. Before that, 4th (Sr3) over 2090m after racing wide at Hobart was 3rd-1.8 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Really Smartie (2:37.50) on October 11 at $17. Can make amends.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.3 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Paul Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2090m at Hobart, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 4 m by Queenofdance (2:40.10) on October 2 at $8. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 5.5 m by Count Your Blessin (2:00.50) on September 23 at $6.50. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2026 | 17 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 32.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/06/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 25/05/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart beaten 35 m by Jay Miller (2:35.90) on October 16 at $7. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Hobart, at the bell was 3rd-2 beaten 6 m by Kuhio Crest (1:59.80) on October 2 at $3.60. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 35.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 175.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 19 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2026 | 58 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 30.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |