Launceston Race 3 - Salters Hire Hcp (C2)
THICKSKINNED (2) started in the red in a field of four over 1400m here last Friday but didn't quicken as hoped and beat just one home. Improved sharply last prep when he stepped up to the mile, taking out a Class 1 here under 59kgs. Finds the right race to put the record straight. REGAL HUNTER (1) had a 37-day let-up before leading but finding one better over this course and distance last start. Likes racing here and has been in the money at four of five runs over the mile. Poses a major threat. SNOWDONIA (8) came from midfield to be beaten just a head over 1420m at this circuit recently. Yet to be tested beyond that trip but all signs are she will run this out strongly. CAVARETTA (7) switched from Waller to the Barry Campbell stable and was coming off a five-month spell when an impressive winner a fortnight ago over 1420m here. Should relish the extra trip and another big run is on the cards. The lightly raced STOLLAWAY NED (4) is going well and looks ready to step up in distance.

Jockey: David Pires
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 in a Cl3 Sw at this track on September 25 over 1620m, 0.8 len behind Henley Extreme carrying 57kg at $4.40. The race before that won by 0.5 len in a Mdn/Cl1-Sw at Hobart on August 19 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Honest Warrior with 59kg at $4.40. Very honest gelding with sound top-three prospects again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 37 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Launceston | 1620m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:41.75 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 59kg | 2:17.87 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/13 | 05/08/2026 | 24 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 7 | Bree Temple | 55.5kg | 1:41.74 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Bulent Muhcu | 57kg | 1:41.75 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Bulent Muhcu | 59kg | 1:43.89 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/13 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 55.5kg | 1:26.86 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Good | Robyn Lynch | 0:47.46 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | David Pires | 54kg | 0:49.56 | - | 1 |
| 1.71L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Anthony Darmanin
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field in a Cl3 Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1150m, 1.75 len behind Glory Mission with 57kg at $16. Second-up ran second last in a small field in a Cl3 at this track on October 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Alpine Fury with 57.5kg at $1.85. Impressed last start. No excuses this evening.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57.5kg | 1:26.70 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.85 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Kirra-Lee Lane | 0:46.76 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 09/09/2026 | 184 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 57kg | 1:07.10 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Chloe Wells | 51.5kg | 0:47.74 | - | 5 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/03/2026 | 22 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 58kg | 1:57.39 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 55kg | 1:40.36 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/13 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1620m | Soft 5 | Daniel Ganderton | 59kg | 1:41.25 | 7-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/11 | 23/01/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Daniel Ganderton | 58kg | 1:25.43 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Luke P Dempsey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 in a Cl2 at this track on September 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Alpine Fury with 58.5kg at $7.50. Before that won by 1.75 len in a Cl1 at Hobart on August 19 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Fuel On The Fire carrying 57.5kg at $15. Should be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/09/2026 | 28 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke P Dempsey | 58.5kg | 1:25.82 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 19/08/2026 | 38 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Luke P Dempsey | 57.5kg | 1:26.69 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Luke P Dempsey | 1:02.45 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2026 | 70 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 58.5kg | 1:21.42 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 03/05/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Kelvin Sanderson | 59kg | 1:43.36 | 5-3-8 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | 59kg | 1:27.90 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 18 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Chloe Wells | 58kg | 1:25.42 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Chloe Wells | 51.5kg | 0:49.62 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 in a Cl1 at this track on October 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Wolf Junior carrying 59kg at $11. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.25 len in a Mdn-Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 2 over 1350m defeating Lyrebird Lady carrying 58.5kg at $6. Building a nice record and should be about the money again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/10/2026 | 30 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 59kg | 1:26.60 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Erica Byrne Burke | 0:46.76 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Jett Stanley | 58.5kg | 1:21.16 | 9-9-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 0:47.85 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 58.5kg | 1:22.39 | 9-9-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 58.5kg | 1:07.44 | 15-15-6 | 13 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Indi Bowles
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last in a small field in a Bm60 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Eaglefurther carrying 54.5kg at $31. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len in a Mdn-Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1650m defeating Gym Princess carrying 55.5kg at $11. Likely to find this out of reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Robyn Lynch | 54.5kg | 1:40.66 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Hayley Spitse | 55.5kg | 1:42.07 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 56.5kg | 1:21.54 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Nathan Punch | 58.5kg | 1:00.10 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1380m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 56.5kg | 1:26.93 | 3-5-9 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Kelvin Sanderson | 58.5kg | 0:59.91 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 785m | Good | David Pires | 54kg | 0:45.36 | - | 1 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Hayley McCarthy | 0:49.40 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley Spitse
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months won by a neck in a Cl1 at this track on September 25 over 1420m defeating Wolf Junior with 53kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 11 in a 0 - 60 at Beaudesert on March 12 over 1650m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Lou Vega with 57kg at $3.20. Back in fine order and is sure to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 25/09/2026 | 160 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Hayley Spitse | 53kg | 1:27.77 | 9-8-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Luke P Dempsey | 56kg | 1:23.76 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Luke P Dempsey | 56kg | 0:48.52 | - | 4 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Soft 5 | Jaden Lloyd | 55.5kg | 1:50.73 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 14/14 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Soft 6 | Ryan Maloney | 57kg | 1:52.72 | 10-11-14 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $16.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | BM0-60 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1650m | Soft 5 | Andrew Mallyon | 57kg | 1:43.67 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 131 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 57kg | 1:19.70 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Ron Stewart | 58kg | 1:49.57 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Troy Baker
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Bm60 at this track on September 25 over 1420m, head behind Thisismyturf carrying 57kg at $5.50. The run before that won by 1.0 len in a Cl1 at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1350m defeating Knights Reign with 55.5kg at $9. Right in contention with the help of the inside alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Troy Baker | 57kg | 1:28.71 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Troy Baker | 55.5kg | 1:21.67 | 3-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/08/2026 | 31 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Troy Baker | 56kg | 1:26.69 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 9/13 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bree Temple | 53.5kg | 1:13.90 | 5-4-9 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 8/14 | 05/07/2026 | 203 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 57.5kg | 1:13.55 | 6-5-8 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Kasi Boxall | 48kg | 0:47.94 | - | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57.5kg | 1:26.80 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Troy Baker | 54kg | 0:46.88 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lauryn Bingley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 in a Cl3 Sw at this track on September 25 over 1620m, 2.25 len behind Henley Extreme carrying 55kg at $16. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 in a Cl2 at this track on September 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Alpine Fury carrying 54kg at $21. Exotics inclusion only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Launceston | 1620m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 55kg | 1:41.75 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 1:25.82 | 8-9-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Kirra-Lee Lane | 54kg | 0:46.98 | - | 5 |
| 5.65L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Troy Baker | 54kg | 1:41.31 | 10-8-8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 54kg | 1:05.89 | 7-8-9 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/08/2026 | 10 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 7 | Troy Baker | 54kg | 1:26.92 | 5-3-7 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/07/2026 | 21 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 55kg | 1:21.38 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Akimasa Phanthura | 0:48.87 | - | 7 |
| 4.06L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley McCarthy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 13 in a Cl1 at this track on September 25 over 1420m, 5 len behind Cavaretta carrying 54kg at $151. Before that ran last of 10 in a Cl1 at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1150m, 7 len behind Brave Jet with 54kg at $51. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Catherine Van Munster | 54kg | 1:27.77 | 12-13-8 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Hayley Spitse | 54kg | 1:08.23 | 6-9-10 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 38 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Sheridan Clarke | 56kg | 0:58.95 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 12/13 | 19/07/2026 | 186 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 6-7-12 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Erica Byrne Burke | 0:49.13 | - | 7 |
| 5.85L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Catherine Van Munster | 50kg | 0:48.67 | - | 3 |
| 1.27L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 6 | Lauren Burke | 52kg | 1:25.45 | 7-5-7 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $15,000.00 | Longford | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lauren Burke | 53kg | 1:25.34 | 5-6-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |