Launceston Race 2 - Ladbrokes Launceston Cup Packages On Sale Now! Mdn Plate
Tricky and closely monitor the betting moves. On what we've seen, VABUIAGI (14) looks the one to beat. Followed a Hobart trial win with a half-length defeat here on debut over 1000m. She will carry just 52kg with the in-form apprentice aboard. MEGALITA (6) finished it off well enough here on debut, and the extra metres are sure to suit. Has a wide gate to contend with but expect him to hit the line hard. The speedy SH'BOURNE RISING (11) debuts and creates plenty of interest with Newitt booked. Missed a nose in her latest trial and maps for the run of the race. UP TO TORI (13) resumed at Hobart over 1200m and was nabbed late after leading. Has to skip over from an awkward gate, but with the extra fitness, she can give a big sight. The betting will be key. BAD ALIBI (12) raced as the favourite here second-up and just missed. Lugs just 52kg with the 3kg claimer engaged, but the barrier is tricky.
Jockey: Kelvin Sanderson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1009m, 4 len behind Munich Marble carrying 55.5kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Indi Bowles | 0:49.59 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Jabez Johnstone | 55.5kg | 1:00.46 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Kim Moore | 52kg | 0:48.03 | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Catherine Van Munster
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Celestial Glow carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 55.5kg at $31. Tested in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Catherine Van Munster | 55.5kg | 1:05.97 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/11/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Catherine Van Munster | 55.5kg | 1:01.38 | 2-6-8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 31/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1000m | Soft 5 | Catherine Van Munster | 55.5kg | 1:00.21 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/07/2025 | 77 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Georgie Catania | 58.5kg | 1:15.00 | 2-4-11 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 11/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Good 4 | Christopher Pang | 56.5kg | 1:06.75 | 1-1-4 | 13 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1220m | Soft 5 | Georgie Catania | 58.5kg | 1:13.75 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Bulent Muhcu | 0:48.37 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 790m | Soft | Winona Costin | 0:47.65 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Stan Tsaikos
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Zulu Fields with 56.5kg at $26. Wide gate against.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 56.5kg | 1:05.97 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Codi Jordan | 53kg | 0:46.77 | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: David Pires
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Wordsmith on debut. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Ran 3rd in a trial at Longford over 800m on December 2. Watch for any market moves.
Last Starts 7 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 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Lauren Burke | 52kg | 0:47.31 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 51kg | 0:48.15 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anthony Darmanin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 13 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Sky Of Gold carrying 57kg at $7. Likely improver with a top hoop booked.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 57kg | 1:13.58 | 11-12-5 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Troy Baker | 54kg | 0:49.09 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Codi Jordan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1100m, 3 len behind Wolf Junior carrying 57kg at $6.50. Will finish hard.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 57kg | 1:04.19 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 53kg | 0:45.70 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Codi Jordan | 53kg | 0:45.77 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1610m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Super Paradise with 57kg at $7.50. On debut fifth of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Gentle Steel with 57kg at $8. May need this.
Last Starts 21 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 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 52kg | 0:49.11 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1610m | Soft 5 | Teo Nugent | 57kg | 1:38.86 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 15/08/2025 | 29 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jett Stanley | 57kg | 1:26.43 | 2-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $37,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jye McNeil | 57kg | 1:13.19 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Christopher Pang | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chloe Wells
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Trine with 56.5kg at $9. Last start 9th of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Sh' Bourne Angel carrying 56.5kg at $9. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 23/11/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 56.5kg | 1:13.46 | 11-10-9 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | 145 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 56.5kg | 1:04.68 | 6-7-3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Kirra-Lee Lane | 53kg | 0:46.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 6 | Catherine Van Munster | 52kg | 1:14.49 | 6-5-8 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 25/05/2025 | 119 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Catherine Van Munster | 53.5kg | 1:14.35 | 13-12-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Good | Kirra-Lee Lane | 0:45.92 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Troy Baker | 54.5kg | 1:39.33 | 2-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/01/2025 | 23 | OPEN F 3 | $75,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Lizzie Annells | 56kg | 1:39.85 | 8-4-9 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare (Wordsmith - Malandrina) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a 800m trial on December 2 at Longford. Breaks from a low barrier and looks to have talent.
Last Starts 7 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 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 53kg | 0:47.68 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Bulent Muhcu | 51kg | 0:48.56 | - | 3 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Mrs Kylie Baker | 57kg | 0:47.75 | - | 5 |
| 18.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sam Kennedy
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Oxidize carrying 55kg at $4. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 55kg at $3.50. Rates well but needs a good ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Bulent Muhcu | 55kg | 1:05.97 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $3.50 |
| 8/11 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 55kg | 1:11.28 | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 51kg | 0:45.70 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Jackson Radley | 51kg | 0:45.77 | - | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Troy Baker
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Hobart 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Streetfighter Vega carrying 55kg at $21. Went for a spell before returning set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sky Of Gold carrying 55kg at $8.50. Has claims with average luck.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 23/11/2025 | 119 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Troy Baker | 55kg | 1:13.58 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/3 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Troy Baker | 54kg | 0:46.13 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Troy Baker | 55kg | 1:13.86 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 760m | Soft | Troy Baker | 0:45.29 | - | 2 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Zulu Fields with 53kg at $4.60. Tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 53kg | 1:05.97 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Jabez Johnstone | 50kg | 0:49.09 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Indi Bowles | 0:47.08 | - | 4 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: tbc
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months from last on the turn ran last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Talk Like That carrying 54kg at $21. Prepared to take her on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/11/2025 | 257 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 56.5kg | 1:05.97 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 53.5kg | 1:27.94 | 3-2-9 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 26/02/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 53.5kg | 1:24.43 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/02/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 1:24.85 | 4-5-6 | 13 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2025 | 67 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1120m | Soft 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | 56.5kg | 1:07.88 | 7-8-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/11/2024 | 29 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | Lizzie Annells | 56.5kg | 1:06.30 | 10-11-12 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 730m | Good | Hayley Mc Carthy | 0:42.63 | - | 1 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |