Launceston Race 3 - Belle Blacker Hcp (C3)
MCVEIGH (2) is a very progressive 4YO gelding from the powerful Adam Trinder stable who looks set for his best season yet after an impressive all-the-way win here nearly 3 weeks ago. He skips a grade for this, and drops half a kilo. Hard to beat again, especially from the pole position. SOUTHERN AURORAS (4) has been holding her form nicely since progressing to this grade in early August. She would prefer some cut in the ground, and with conditions to suit, she will be right in the finish here. BERSERKER (5) is a consistent gelding, who does not win often. He resumes from a spell with a couple of strong trial efforts under his belt, and is nicely weighted for this assignment. Check for any market moves. THE TRINE (1) is a lightly tried gelding with plenty of talent fresh up from a spell. He has trialled up, cops a decent gate, and will be ready to rumble. Keep safe. PLATINUM REGGAE (6) has needed both of her starts this prep and should now be ready to show some worthwhile form.

Jockey: Anthony Darmanin
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track Bm68 March 4 over 1620m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Designer Dreamer with 58kg at $3.70. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw October 3 2025 over 1100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Novalargo carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Expecting a bright return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Chloe Wells | 0:45.52 | - | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 12 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1620m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 58kg | 1:41.62 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN 34 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 54kg | 1:23.65 | 10-9-5 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 57kg | 1:25.38 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 16 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 55kg | 1:24.52 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 58.5kg | 1:26.80 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | David Pires | 0:46.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months won by 1.0 len in a Cl1 at this track on October 23 over 1120m defeating Miss Lyra carrying 58kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Dubai Affair with 56.5kg at $7. Clearly the one to beat again. Can get the job done again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/10/2026 | 189 | CL1 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1120m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 58kg | 1:07.74 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/4 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 0:48.31 | - | 2 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Erica Byrne Burke | 0:46.59 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1220m | Good 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | 58kg | 1:14.35 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 56.5kg | 1:12.50 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1220m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:13.37 | 11-10-9 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Chloe Wells
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 8 in a Cl3 at this track on October 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Ozonica carrying 55.5kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 7 in a Cl3 at this track on September 25 over 1220m, 3.5 len behind Fighting For Gold carrying 56kg at $12. Huge chance on best form.
Last Starts 25 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 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | CL3 | $31,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 55.5kg | 1:11.27 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 37 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Launceston | 1220m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 56kg | 1:13.68 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | CL5 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Chloe Wells | 55.5kg | 1:25.72 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/13 | 05/08/2026 | 17 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 7 | Chloe Wells | 56.5kg | 1:13.58 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 19/07/2026 | 163 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chloe Wells | 56.5kg | 1:13.90 | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Catherine Van Munster | 0:49.48 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Mehmet Ulucinar | 0:47.94 | - | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 55kg | 1:25.61 | 4-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Bulent Muhcu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Hobart Bm60 June 7 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Quafftide carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Devonport Synthetic Bm60 December 19 over 1150m defeating Get 'Em Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Expecting a strong run fresh.
Last Starts 6 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 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Good | Bulent Muhcu | 0:49.35 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Bulent Muhcu | 0:45.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 58.5kg | 1:41.95 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1420m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 57kg | 1:28.78 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 10/05/2026 | 49 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 56kg | 1:40.61 | 8-10-3 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 18 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Good 4 | Maddie Mankelow | 57.5kg | 1:28.22 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2026 | 26 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 53.5kg | 1:28.38 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 55kg | 1:25.38 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Codi Jordan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 in a Cl2 at this track on October 9 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Jenni The Cat with 52kg at $19. Second-up 7th of 10 in a Bm60 at this track on October 30 over 1100m, 3 len behind Popilita carrying 55.5kg at $18. Expect she will make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | BM60 | $22,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 55.5kg | 1:05.37 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/10/2026 | 103 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Christopher Pang | 52kg | 1:05.34 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Daniel Ganderton | 0:47.16 | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 54kg | 1:08.64 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 54.5kg | 1:09.14 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Dianne Parish | 54kg | 1:07.94 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Dianne Parish | 54kg | 1:07.51 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Good | Dianne Parish | 0:46.93 | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 10 in a Cl2 at this track on October 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Genuine Lady carrying 56kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in a Cl2 at this track on October 29 2025 over 1200m, head behind Within Sight with 56.5kg at $10. Faces tough test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/10/2026 | 231 | CL2 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Ganderton | 56kg | 1:11.81 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Daniel Ganderton | 0:45.73 | - | 6 |
| 3.02L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 770m | Good | Daniel Ganderton | 0:47.04 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | 57.5kg | 1:12.21 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 37 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 55kg | 1:04.23 | 9-6-6 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 49 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jabez Johnstone | 53.5kg | 1:11.78 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | 56kg | 1:10.74 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Bulent Muhcu | 55kg | 1:24.01 | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $15.00 |