Launceston Race 5 - Faithful Park Stud Tassie Golden Apple Heat One
HORATIUS SPECULO (11) has been hard to fault recently. Scored at his latest appearance over 2090m at Hobart, getting home by 8 metres. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. JACKS ULTIMATE FURY NZ (10) is having his first run back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Boasts a record of four wins from six starts when fresh from a spell. Sure to be ready to run well. ULTIMACTION (8) has a strong record here so must be a chance on the back of a good win over 2200m at this track last time. CUSTOM HARLEY (7) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when second at this track over 2200m.

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Horatius Speculo, who he meets again; when 17 metres seventh at this track over 2698m in a race on October 25. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/10/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | R | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 3.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 28 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2026 | 28 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:01.3 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 5.5 m by John Vincent (1:57.00) on November 8 at $5.50. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 40 m by Ray Dan (2:31.90) on October 31 at $31. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/11/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $11,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2026 | 6 | NR 64 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 41.1L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/10/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | R | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 41.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | NR 61 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (FT) over 2698m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.8 beaten 11 m by Horatius Speculo (3:23.70) on October 25 at $19. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 3 m win (10m) at Hobart (3:15.90) beating Moveslikealady in on October 11 at $21 at the bell was 3rd-14.8. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | R | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 11.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | NR 60 | $11,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 56 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 51.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 35.6L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr3) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 21 m by Waves Of Chance (2:33.20) on November 8 at $26. Before that 5th (Sr4) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 15 m by Ray Dan (2:31.90) on October 31 at $61. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/11/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/10/2026 | 27 | NR 64 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | NR 70 to 79 | $11,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | NR 61 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early pace at Hobart, beaten 21 m by Waves Of Chance (2:33.20) on November 8 at $20. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 45 m by Horatius Speculo (2:31.70) on October 31 at $31. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/11/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/10/2026 | 6 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 42.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | R | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second behind Star Major at Hobart over 2579m on August 2 2025 at $3.50. Solid top-three prospects.
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 | 02/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/07/2025 | 120 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/14 | 08/02/2025 | 48 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |

Driver: Heath Woods
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (20m) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was leading 4.4 beaten 1.2 m by Maebee (2:44.30) on October 4 at $4.33. Two runs back won by 9 m as favourite (10m) at Hobart (3:18.80) beating Waves Of Chance in on September 20 at $2.45 at the bell was leading 2.4. In the mix again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.45 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2026 | 28 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.60 |
| 1/12 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Only had 2 starts last preparation. Returned to racing with a handy win by 1.75 m (Fr6) at this track (2:40.30) beating The Naked Art in 4yo+ on October 25 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 0.2. Expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/10/2026 | 239 | Mares No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | R | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 6/6 | 15/02/2026 | 63 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 106.0L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.45 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 89 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $1.90 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Custom Harley at Hobart over 2579m on August 16 at $7. Looks all set for a bright return.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Tyla O'toole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 39.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Good | Charlie Castles | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | NR 75 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 3 m as favourite (Sr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:02.70) beating Jimmy James Maguire in on May 8 at $1.30. Strong winning chance while fresh.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 29/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.3 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/4 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Hobart (2:31.70) beating Stepping Stones in on October 31 at $1.05. Two runs back won by 7 m as favourite (20m) at this track (3:23.70) beating The Shallows in on October 25 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 2. Has won two from three at this track and distance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/10/2026 | 6 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $1.05 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | R | Dylan Ford | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2026 | 35 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $1.24 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2026 | 155 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/3 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $1.60 |