Launceston Race 4 - Lees Orchard Stakes
LOU BABY (4) made it two wins from two runs this prep last start when he got the cash by 7 metres over 2200m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Finds a suitable assignment and can again visit the winners' stall. ANOTHER NIEN (8) was responsible for a far better performance at his latest appearance, finishing second over 2090m at Hobart. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row. Tackles a similar assignment and he can take this out without surprising. MADDIS TIGER (1) must be considered after he finished runner-up when resuming over 2200m at this track two weeks ago. WE SALUTE YOU (11) is the best of the rest after finishing third over 1609m at Hobart last time out.

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m second behind Eureka Jo at this track over 2200m 3yo+ 3-6 LTW's last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at Hobart over 2090m in NR 70 to 79 on March 22. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 25/05/2025 | 64 | 3-6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
7/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 39.6L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 161 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
2/8 | 29/09/2024 | 14 | NR 65 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
0/6 | 15/09/2024 | 43 | NR 67 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $2.30 |
1/5 | 03/08/2024 | 6 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | C V Castles | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
1/4 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C V Castles | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Iden Lady Lincoln at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ NMT 5 LTW's on May 16 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Eureka Jo at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ 3-6 LTW's on May 25 at $15. Should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 25/05/2025 | 9 | 3-6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
3/8 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $3.10 |
3/7 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
7/10 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 65 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $101.00 |
3/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Looked good last start. Won by 7 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:42.00) beating Keepers Ideal in 4yo+ NR 55 to 64 GH on May 25 at $2.35. Two runs back posted a big 11 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:02.00) beating Sports Wrack in NR 53 to 58 on May 11 at $1.80. Can make it three straight.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.35 |
1/12 | 11/05/2025 | 247 | NR 53 to 58 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $1.80 |
1/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 06/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 30/08/2024 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $2.25 |
6/10 | 20/08/2024 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 09/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $3.90 |
1/5 | 06/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D M Hewitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Blackbird Miss at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 65 to 74 on March 9 at $101. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 m (Sr3) at Cobram (2:40.30) beating Chirripo in 3yo+ NR 50 to 55 on March 30 2023 at $4.40. Has never missed the frame when resuming and will give backers a great sight.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
6/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 16/02/2025 | 21 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 34.3L | $61.00 |
10/10 | 26/01/2025 | 42 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 76.6L | $17.30 |
5/10 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 01/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
6/7 | 24/11/2024 | 7 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 39.5L | $16.00 |

Driver: Georgia Hayward
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 14 m by Tough Shaz (2:34.00) in NR 75 to 105 on June 1 at $91. Before that 11th (Fr2) over 1680m at this track, beaten 25 m by Triedtotellya (1:59.40) in No NR on May 11 at $151. Not for us.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $91.00 |
11/11 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 26.6L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 28.4L | $61.00 |
8/10 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 50.2L | $101.00 |
3/3 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Another Nien at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 64 to 74 on January 26 at $8.10. Sure to be in the mix while fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $8.10 |
3/8 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 10/01/2025 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:07.9 | 0 |
| 16.9L | $9.00 |
3/12 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Lachlan Dakin | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
7/11 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 15/12/2024 | 30 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
2/5 | 15/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, after a quick start, behind Triedtotellya at this track over 1680m in a No NR on May 11 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Watermelon Sugar at Hobart over 2090m in a NR 68 to 79 on May 18 at $4.60. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
8/11 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $12.00 |
4/9 | 04/05/2025 | 43 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
4/12 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |
9/12 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 23.7L | $3.30 |
1/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Johnjustice | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 25 m by Triple Vinnies (1:54.70) in NR 65 to 74 on June 1 at $21. Before that 8th (10m Fr1) over 2698m at this track beaten 22 m by Pardoe Plugga (3:23.80) in NR 65 or better on May 25 at $101. Has been without a win for ages and others look to have his measure.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $21.00 |
8/12 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $101.00 |
5/6 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $61.00 |
8/8 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $11.00 |
7/8 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 70 or better MANUAL PACERS | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $17.00 |
2/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 27/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 25 m by Triple Vinnies (1:54.70) in NR 65 to 74 on June 1 at $12. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 8 m by We Salute You (1:56.00) in NR 63 to 67 on May 18 at $26. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $12.00 |
6/7 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $21.00 |
8/9 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 65 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $61.00 |
7/9 | 13/04/2025 | 102 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $101.00 |
2/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K Pratten | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Triedtotellya at this track over 2200m in a No NR on May 25 at $71. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Triple Vinnies at Hobart over 1609m in a NR 65 to 74 on June 1 at $3.50. Going along well. Stick with him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $71.00 |
1/7 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $21.00 |
8/14 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $151.00 |
6/11 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 35.6L | $151.00 |
2/5 | 27/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 13/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 15 m by Iden Lady Lincoln (2:42.80) in 3yo+ NMT 5 LTW's on May 16 at $4.40. Two runs back fell when she ran at Carrick on December 29 over 2150m. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 16/05/2025 | 138 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $4.40 |
5/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 | |
0/10 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
6/8 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 01/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.28 |
2/7 | 24/11/2024 | 140 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
3/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | NR 64 to 75 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | R L Hillier | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |