Launceston Race 1 - Ladbrokes Tote Win + 10% In October Mdn Plate
A mediocre maiden to kick things off. TIMELY NEEDS (5) has been in the money at five of his ten runs and won't get a better chance than this to grab an overdue win. Raced just off the pace then worked home well for third when resuming over this course and distance a fortnight ago. Races well here and on his best form he looks a bit better than these. SHINES DISCREETLY (3) is yet to find the frame in ten starts but his two most recent efforts have been encouraging. Finished around a length behind TIMELY NEEDS when they clashed here two weeks ago. Draws a better gate this evening so expect him to be competitive again. AWESOME ORPHAN (7) backs up seven days after making a little late ground to finish sixth over 1100m here. Likely improver out to this more suitable journey. TIMMIE LAD (6) returns from a ten-month spell. Showed glimpses of ability in the maiden campaign. Two recent trials should have him up to the mark. ONE STAR DREAM (1) is a market watch off a two-year absence.

Jockey: Kirra-Lee Lane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw September 22 2024 over 1350m, 2 len behind Corsa Veloce with 58.5kg at $21. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw September 15 2024 over 1350m, 5 len behind Gee Gees Moonlite carrying 56.5kg at $6. Market the key.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Yassy Nishitani | 0:59.58 | - | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2024 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Craig Newitt | 58.5kg | 1:21.97 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2024 | 224 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Chloe Wells | 56.5kg | 1:21.58 | 8-8-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Yassy Nishitani | 0:48.62 | - | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 04/02/2024 | 9 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | 54kg | 2:12.80 | 10-11-14 | 14 |
| 10.6L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/01/2024 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | David Pires | 58.5kg | 1:24.89 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2024 | 19 | MDN 3U | $30,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | David Pires | 58.5kg | 1:22.84 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/12/2023 | 184 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | David Pires | 58.5kg | 1:22.71 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 25 over 1420m, 2.75 len behind Unfiltered with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Nicalbi carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Rates highly in this line-up and can run a much better race.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Daniel Ganderton | 58.5kg | 1:29.81 | 6-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 58.5kg | 1:42.07 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Jason Maskiell | 59.5kg | 1:37.61 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Adam Mccabe | 59.5kg | 1:32.59 | 4-6-10 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Adam Mccabe | 59.5kg | 1:32.52 | 6-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/06/2026 | 99 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Sheridan Clarke | 59.5kg | 1:23.85 | 11-2-10 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sheridan Clarke | 0:47.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sheridan Clarke | 0:47.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke P Dempsey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 25 over 1220m, 3.5 len behind Toorak Lad with 58.5kg at $101. The run before that ran second last of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1150m, 12 len behind Out Of The Sphere carrying 58.5kg at $101. Needs to find a few lengths.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1220m | Good 4 | Luke P Dempsey | 58.5kg | 1:14.76 | 9-9-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Hayley McCarthy | 58.5kg | 1:08.04 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Hayley McCarthy | 58.5kg | 1:08.47 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Luke P Dempsey | 0:49.38 | - | 2 |
| 7.81L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jabez Johnstone | 0:46.82 | - | 4 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chloe Wells
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 25 over 1420m, 1.75 len behind Unfiltered with 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Hobart on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Geegees Ace carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Has had a few chances but this looks a great opportunity to break through.
Last Starts 12 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 | 25/09/2026 | 82 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 58.5kg | 1:29.81 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Kasi Boxall | 0:47.13 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1410m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 58.5kg | 1:27.77 | 11-11-7 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 58.5kg | 1:42.51 | 7-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1380m | Soft 5 | Mehmet Ulucinar | 58.5kg | 1:27.15 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Mehmet Ulucinar | 58.5kg | 1:14.76 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 10/05/2026 | 170 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | Mehmet Ulucinar | 58.5kg | 1:07.28 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Good | Catherine Van Munster | 1:33.29 | - | 4 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kelvin Sanderson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Beau Warrior with 57kg at $6.50. On debut fourth of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw October 31 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Regal Hunter carrying 54kg at $12. Likely to come back bigger and better this prep.
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 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Catherine Van Munster | 0:46.76 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Catherine Van Munster | 0:47.05 | - | 3 |
| 5.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 57kg | 1:38.23 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/13 | 26/11/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Anthony Darmanin | 57kg | 1:25.37 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Anthony Darmanin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 2 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gilly's Boy carrying 56.5kg at $14. The start before that 2nd of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1150m, 1.3 len behind Out Of The Sphere with 56.5kg at $9.50. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 56.5kg | 1:06.16 | 8-7-6 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 56.5kg | 1:08.04 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 56.5kg | 1:21.16 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/08/2026 | 45 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 56.5kg | 1:08.47 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Kim Moore | 0:48.52 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 54.5kg | 1:22.39 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 9-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Shayleigh Ingelse | 0:49.47 | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley McCarthy
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind The Little Bay carrying 56.5kg at $61. On debut ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw November 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind Tassie Power carrying 56.5kg at $26. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Good | Catherine Van Munster | 1:26.43 | - | 2 |
| 8.85L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Catherine Van Munster | 0:49.01 | - | 2 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 56.5kg | 1:26.19 | 13-13-11 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | David Pires | 56.5kg | 1:38.23 | 11-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $101.00 |
| 11/13 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Catherine Van Munster | 53.5kg | 1:25.37 | 13-13-11 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 56.5kg | 1:25.56 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Ganderton
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old mare (Grunt - Cinematic) has trialled on six occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 1400m barrier trial on September 22 at Longford. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Good | Daniel Ganderton | 1:26.43 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 0:47.70 | - | 3 |
| 8.15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 0:49.52 | - | 4 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 0:50.38 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Jason Collett | 0:55.48 | - | 0 |
| 3.73L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lauryn Bingley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 16 over 1100m, 6 len behind Lin Thizzy carrying 54kg at $61. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 1:06.30 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Kelvin Sanderson | 0:47.74 | - | 2 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Hayley McCarthy | 0:49.38 | - | 3 |
| 3.81L | $0.00 |