Launceston Race 4 - Ladbrokes Big Bets Mdn Plate
This should prove a good form race. SKY OF GOLD (8) debuted in stronger company grade and there was merit in the effort. Resumes owning a trial win here and has a handy 2kg claim and a low barrier. Has the ability, and as with others in this race, the betting will be key. CELESTIAL GLOW (5) resumes and has been unlucky not to have broken through. Has an awkward gate but will be naturally improved and has had a soft trial. TIMELY NEEDS (4) debuts and placed in a strong trial at the track. The gate isn't ideal, but Darmanin's engagement suggests he's pleasing the yard. SWIFT FORCE (9) debuts and has won all three trials, with the most recent at this track. Jumps from the inside barrier and looks set to race well.
Jockey: Kelvin Sanderson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1150m, 6 len behind Respite carrying 56.5kg at $19. Looking to others.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Kelvin Sanderson | 56.5kg | 1:09.33 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Akimasa Phanthura | 0:49.51 | - | 1 |
| 2.55L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Kelvin Sanderson | 0:48.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.52L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shogo Nakano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Rubick - Great Panache) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Won a trial at Longford over 800m September 30. Keep onside.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Shogo Nakano | 0:48.26 | - | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Daniel Ganderton | 0:46.72 | - | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Kirra-Lee Lane | 0:46.94 | - | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Codi Jordan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Ambidexter facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Longford trial over 800m on September 30. Worth a market watch.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 0:47.43 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 0:46.82 | - | 2 |
| 7.15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 14/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 0:47.03 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anthony Darmanin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Needs Further out of Hold Onto Your Hat. Was third in a trial at Launceston over 800m September 23. Recent trial at Launceston was encouraging so respect the betting activity.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Georgie Catania | 0:46.16 | - | 5 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1150m, 1.2 len behind Onlyforaminute carrying 53.5kg at $2.60. On debut fifth of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Zany Girl with 52kg at $19. Rates well and should be ready to go.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:46.16 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 53.5kg | 1:08.27 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/3 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 54kg | 1:12.22 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.24 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 55kg | 1:12.54 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1120m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 52kg | 1:07.03 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 53kg | 1:06.93 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/3 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:47.26 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2025 | 19 | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Hobart | 1000m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 55kg | 1:00.26 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Christopher Pang
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Gee Gees Americane out of Gee Gee Double Dee. At the most recent trial finished fifth at a Launceston over 800m September 23. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Shogo Nakano | 0:46.16 | - | 1 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Shogo Nakano | 0:48.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kasi Boxall
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 4th of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1150m, 3 len behind Turbo Chook with 54kg at $61. Looks tested.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Kasi Boxall | 54kg | 1:09.94 | 9-9-4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | David Pires | 0:48.50 | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Tayah Stalker | 0:48.70 | - | 2 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had eight months break. At debut last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track 2yo SW on February 2 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Sanniya carrying 55kg at $61. Had two recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial Won a trial at Hobart over 800m August 11. Everything points to a promising return.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Jabez Johnstone | 0:50.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 55kg | 1:10.43 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Good | Bulent Muhcu | 0:46.69 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Georgie Catania
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Magnus facing the starter for the first time. Won a Launceston trial over 800m on September 23. Looks set for a bold opening.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Georgie Catania | 0:46.82 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Georgie Catania | 0:46.05 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Georgie Catania | 0:47.05 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Narrandera Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Yamato carrying 55kg at $11. Trialled on September 30 at Longford over 800m and finished fourth. Later.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:48.26 | - | 2 |
| 2.85L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wodonga | 900m | 0:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 6/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN | $16,000.00 | Narrandera | 1000m | Soft 6 | Josh Richards | 55kg | 0:59.07 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 |