Launceston Race 1 - The Bottle-O Hadspen Pace
ENJOY LIFE (3) had been racing in great heart then maintained the momentum last start when he scored over 1609m at Hobart, getting home by 1.2 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. ANOTHER NIEN (9) had been building to a win and it arrived at his latest appearance when he scored by 6 metres over 2150m at Carrick. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row. Recent effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. MR BONDI NZ (6) is right in the mix after finishing runner-up for the second time in a row last start, beaten 25 metres at Hobart. Ideally placed to go one better. MAGIC JOE (7) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good win over 1670m at Carrick two runs back.

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, stood flat footed and finished 8th (10m Fr1) over 2180m at Burnie, beaten 40 m by Can Feel The Fury (2:50.10) in NR 55 or better on March 1 at $23. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 2150m after showing early speed at Carrick beaten 17 m by Dazzle Me (2:41.30) in NR 60 to 64 on February 22 at $26. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 39.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/02/2026 | 56 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 25.1L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | J D White | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 96.2L | $81.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m second behind Fleetwood Rock at Burnie over 2500m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fifth at Carrick over 2650m in NR 70 or better on March 8. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2500m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.20 |
| 5/12 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:05.1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Soft | John Walters | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Hobart (1:55.80) beating Lougle in NR 60 to 69 on February 28 at $1.30. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:42.20) beating Lougle in 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's on January 31 at $1.24. Continuing that form should see him in the thick of things again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | P L Dornauf | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.24 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.06 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Hobart, beaten 11 m by Whiskey Cavalier (1:55.90) in NR 64 to 80 on March 18 at $2.70. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early speed at Carrick, beaten 30 m by Another Nien (2:39.60) in NR 65 to 74 on March 8 at $8.50. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | NR 64 to 80 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $2.70 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 28.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 30 m by Ray Dan (1:55.30) in NR 65 to 74 on March 15 at $26. Before that 8th (10m Fr1) over 2650m at Carrick, beaten 6 m by Fleetwood Rock (3:26.00) in NR 70 or better on March 8 at $21. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 30.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 32.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:07.2 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Another Nien at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 65 to 74 on March 8 at $5. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Ray Dan at Hobart over 1609m in a NR 65 to 74 on March 15 at $5. Has the ability to figure prominently.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.05 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Mark Yole | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr2) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 30 m by Another Nien (2:39.60) in NR 65 to 74 on March 8 at $9. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Carrick (2:02.20) beating Another Nien in NR 65 to 74 on February 22 at $3.60. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Liam Older | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 6/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 17 m by Rakadan (2:37.60) in No NR on March 8 at $19. Two runs back won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Hobart (2:35.70) beating Wazza in NR 70 to 79 on February 28 at $3.40. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 38.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Anthony Robinson | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start by 6 m (Sr1) at Carrick (2:39.60) beating Mr Bondi in NR 65 to 74 on March 8 at $4.20. Top chance again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2026 | 105 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |