Launceston Race 2 - Easter Egg Giveaways On Good Friday Mdn Plate
MERLIN BEACH (7) switched from a top Victorian yard and has been narrowly beaten both runs for the Stevenson yard. Stepped up to the mile last time, bet $2.40 and he has more up his sleeve. The one to beat. MANHATTAN NIGHTS (6) finished a lip ahead of the above in the same contest. He's been up a while but again, is sure to race well. ICE CRYSTAL (10) ran her best race, beaten 0.7L at Hobart over 1430m. She led in that and laid out in the straight. She's in the mix. ALPINE EDWARD (1) will present fitter, and the leading hoop replaces the apprentice. He can fill a minor slot.

Jockey: Anthony Darmanin
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1420m, slow going 2.25 len behind Miss Private with 55.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Carnelian Rock with 56kg at $81. Can do better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Jabez Johnstone | 1:31.90 | - | 2 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 14/03/2025 | 278 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 55.5kg | 1:27.94 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
7/11 | 09/06/2024 | 49 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Soft 5 | Kasi Boxall | 55kg | 2:19.58 | 3-3-7 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
2/3 | 13/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Good | Kasi Boxall | 1:29.90 | - | 2 |
| 0.02L | $0.00 | |
9/12 | 21/04/2024 | 28 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Good 4 | Kasi Boxall | 56kg | 1:25.07 | 10-12-9 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
7/7 | 24/03/2024 | 137 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Good 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | 56.5kg | 1:13.41 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $17.00 |
10/14 | 08/11/2023 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | 55kg | 1:23.69 | 12-11-10 | 11 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 27/10/2023 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | 54kg | 1:12.13 | 10-10-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Kelvin Sanderson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hurricane Ketut carrying 57kg at $26. Before that 8th of 13 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on February 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Alpine Kate with 57kg at $7.50. Passing.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 05/03/2025 | 17 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 57kg | 1:38.83 | 6-5-10 | 13 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
8/13 | 16/02/2025 | 32 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 57kg | 2:16.26 | 5-10-8 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 15/01/2025 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2150m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 57kg | 2:17.01 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
2/7 | 01/01/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $15,000.00 | Longford | 1800m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 57kg | 1:53.91 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
9/11 | 20/12/2024 | 51 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Mehmet Ulucinar | 57kg | 1:43.96 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $61.00 |
8/9 | 30/10/2024 | 5 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Troy Baker | 57kg | 2:13.86 | 1-3-8 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
3/3 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Georgie Catania | 1:28.67 | - | 3 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Good | Georgie Catania | 0:49.05 | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lizzie Annells
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Florence Glass with 58.5kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hartfelt carrying 58.5kg at $91. Will need to do a bit more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 21/03/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Lizzie Annells | 58.5kg | 1:40.23 | 3-6-4 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $21.00 |
7/13 | 26/02/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lizzie Annells | 58.5kg | 1:24.43 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $91.00 |
8/12 | 09/02/2025 | 51 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lizzie Annells | 58.5kg | 1:27.57 | 10-7-8 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
11/11 | 20/12/2024 | 5 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Lizzie Annells | 57kg | 1:43.96 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 15/12/2024 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Lizzie Annells | 58.5kg | 1:40.49 | 12-12-9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
12/14 | 04/12/2024 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Lizzie Annells | 57kg | 1:38.54 | 9-10-12 | 13 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |
6/6 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Aizat Malik | 0:46.92 | - | 6 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Catherine Van Munster | 0:45.52 | - | 3 |
| 18.77L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Pang
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Highland Reel out of No Excuses Bec. At the most recent trial finished fourth on March 24 at Hobart over 1400m. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Mehmet Ulucinar | 1:31.90 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
2/2 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Kirra-Lee Lane | 1:32.70 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Mehmet Ulucinar | 0:49.30 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: David Pires
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Florence Glass with 56.5kg at $3.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1430m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Shamus Eagle with 58kg at $3.40. Go well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 21/03/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 56.5kg | 1:40.23 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
5/10 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | 58kg | 1:28.66 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
7/14 | 02/02/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 58kg | 1:24.85 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $4.60 |
3/12 | 24/01/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 57kg | 1:24.96 | 3-7-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
6/14 | 15/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 57kg | 1:26.52 | 14-13-6 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $151.00 |
12/12 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | Mehmet Ulucinar | 57kg | 1:05.54 | 10-12-12 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
4/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:47.09 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:47.55 | - | 3 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Ganderton
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Ellisphere carrying 58kg at $13. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Florence Glass with 58kg at $2.40. Shapes as the key runner.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 21/03/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Daniel Ganderton | 58kg | 1:40.23 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
2/8 | 10/03/2025 | 158 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 58kg | 1:09.08 | 6-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
5/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Kirra-Lee Lane | 0:49.00 | - | 3 |
| 2.11L | $0.00 | |
6/12 | 03/10/2024 | - | MDN | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 57kg | 1:41.37 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
6/6 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Soft | Beau Mertens | 1:12.53 | - | 0 |
| 10.71L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lauryn Bingley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Florence Glass carrying 55kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1420m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Miss Private carrying 53.5kg at $21. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Chloe Wells | 55kg | 1:40.23 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
5/9 | 14/03/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Chloe Wells | 53.5kg | 1:27.94 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
8/11 | 05/03/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chloe Wells | 55kg | 1:12.11 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
6/8 | 01/01/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $15,000.00 | Longford | 1400m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 55kg | 1:25.82 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
10/11 | 20/12/2024 | 16 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Kasi Boxall | 53kg | 1:43.96 | 4-5-10 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $81.00 |
8/14 | 04/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | 56.5kg | 1:25.09 | 11-11-8 | 13 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
5/5 | 04/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Chloe Wells | 0:48.28 | - | 2 |
| 4.71L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 21/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Teagan Voorham | 1:03.83 | - | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chloe Wells
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1430m, slow going 2 len behind Hundred Percent with 56.5kg at $14. Before that 6th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1150m, 5 len behind Ellisphere carrying 55kg at $26. Hard to see her winning.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 23/03/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 56.5kg | 1:28.34 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $14.00 |
6/8 | 10/03/2025 | 5 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Chloe Wells | 55kg | 1:09.08 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 05/03/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 5 | Hayley Mc Carthy | 56.5kg | 1:11.49 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $13.00 |
6/7 | 08/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Chloe Wells | 53.5kg | 1:22.73 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
6/12 | 20/12/2024 | 296 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Chloe Wells | 53.5kg | 1:08.95 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $9.50 |
6/6 | 22/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Good | Chloe Wells | 0:46.34 | - | 1 |
| 2.97L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Chloe Wells | 0:46.20 | - | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
8/13 | 28/02/2024 | 17 | MDN 3U | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 53kg | 1:24.01 | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Georgie Catania
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 7 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1430m, slow going 0.7 len behind Hundred Percent carrying 56kg at $4.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Peak A Boom with 56kg at $21. In the mix.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 23/03/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 5 | Georgie Catania | 56kg | 1:28.34 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $4.60 |
13/14 | 26/02/2025 | 61 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lizzie Annells | 56kg | 1:11.15 | 2-2-13 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
3/4 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Lizzie Annells | 0:46.54 | - | 1 |
| 0.12L | $0.00 | |
7/15 | 27/12/2024 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Troy Baker | 55kg | 1:12.82 | 6-12-7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
4/13 | 11/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Troy Baker | 55kg | 1:11.81 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 27/11/2024 | 143 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 55kg | 1:05.02 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
4/11 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | Sigrid M Carr | 55kg | 1:07.28 | 5-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 28/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Good | Sigrid M Carr | 0:48.91 | - | 6 |
| 2.02L | $0.00 |