Carrick Race 7 - Ladbrokes Meander Valley Cup
BEACH DANCER (4) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last six starts, most recently recording a second over 2200m at Launceston. Stepping up a level this time but he is capable of another big performance. IMPERIAL LAZ NZ (3) made it two wins from his last three runs nine days ago, getting home by 3 metres over 2090m at Hobart. It doesn't get any easier but he is capable of making it consecutive wins. FLEETWOOD ROCK (5) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid fifth at Hobart over 2090m. Hard to find fault. ROCKANDAHARDPLACE (2) disappointed last time when ninth over 2180m at Burnie. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head (Fr5) at Launceston (2:05.10) beating Sir Nippa in NR 55 to 62 on February 15 at $7.50. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 19 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (20m Fr2) over 2180m at Burnie, beaten 14 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:47.10) in NR 60 or better on February 6 at $10. The run prior 12th (FT Fr1) over 2698m at Launceston beaten 30 m by Maebee (3:23.50) in No NR on January 31 at $31. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 28.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Sr1) at Hobart (2:35.50) beating Iamahunter in NR 58 to 62 on February 13 at $3. Major contender on current form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 12 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m second behind Mr Bondi at Launceston over 2200m NR 63 to 69 last start. Before that was beaten 1.4 metres second again at Launceston in NR 60 to 69 on January 31. Can continue the fine form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.45 |
| 2/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.28 |
| 1/12 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.12 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 53 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.55 |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (20m Fr1) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 9 m by Sapphire Gambler (2:35.20) in NR 55 or better on February 1 at $8.50. Before that, 4th (10m Fr2) over 2180m at Burnie beaten 16 m by Snowiewillrev (2:45.50) in NR 60 or better on January 18 at $14. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:06.3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Shannon Suvaljko | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T M Madden | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 7 m by Mista Eagle (1:58.70) in NR 55 to 62 on February 1 at $21. Two runs back 10th (Sr2) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 23 m by Ozzie Corka (2:33.40) in NR 60 to 69 on January 4 at $15. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:04.1 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 20 m by Mr Bondi (2:42.60) in NR 63 to 69 on February 15 at $17. Two runs back 2nd (10m Fr1) over 2180m at Burnie, beaten 5.5 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:47.10) in NR 60 or better on February 6 at $10. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 34.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 33.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/3 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1680m after showing early speed at Launceston beaten 14 m by The Chancer (2:01.80) in NR 70 to 79 on February 15 at $8. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 1680m after showing early speed at Launceston, beaten 3.5 m by Nova Baxter (2:04.80) in NR 65 to 74 on February 8 at $26. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:07.2 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Malcom Jones
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Sr4) held up early, at Launceston (2:04.80) beating Mr Bondi in NR 65 to 74 on February 8 at $3.90. Looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | NR 55 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 19.4L | $2.05 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:05.0 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/2 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B A Parish | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmet Brosnan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (10m Fr1) over 2698m at Launceston beaten 50 m by Iron Clad (3:22.50) in NR 70 or better on February 15 at $10. Two runs back won by 1.1 m as favourite (Fr3) at Hobart (2:35.40) beating Demand Respect in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on February 1 at $2.05. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 50.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.05 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $1.95 |
| 3/4 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head (Sr1) at Launceston (2:01.80) beating Sabine in NR 70 to 79 on February 15 at $19. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/01/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:07.2 | 0 |
| 15.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 67 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:05.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Peter Thompson | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |