Launceston Race 6 - Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat Two
TRIEDTOTELLYA (10) has been racing well. Overcame a wide draw to finish second at the latest appearance over 2579m at Hobart. Sure to enjoy a far better run from this draw. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove tough to beat again. HORATIUS SPECULO (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.25 metres from the winner in third over 2150m at Carrick. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. MAEBEE (9) disappointed last time when seventh over 2579m at Hobart. Can turn things around. THE SHALLOWS (7) is in the mix if he can recapture the form from two starts back that saw him score over 2579m at Hobart.

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 5 m win (FT Fr2) at Burnie (3:13.70) beating Rockandahardplace in No NR on March 13 at $6.90. Hard to leave out on current form. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2500m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.90 |
| 1/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:05.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 19.7L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/3 | 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: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2150m after being wide early at Carrick beaten 2.25 m by Rakadan (2:37.60) in No NR on March 8 at $2.40. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.05 |
| 6/12 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:07.2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 30.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (FT Fr5) over 2650m at Carrick, beaten a nose by Fleetwood Rock (3:26.00) in NR 70 or better on March 8 at $17. Two runs back won by 1.4 m (Sr3) at this track (2:43.10) beating Beach Dancer in NR 60 to 69 on January 31 at $8.50. Finding a few ahead of him this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/03/2026 | 36 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 5 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/3 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (FT Fr5) over 2500m at Burnie beaten 9 m by Fleetwood Rock (3:13.70) in No NR on March 13 at $5.60. At the start before 6th (Fr4) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 14 m by Rakadan (2:37.60) in No NR on March 8 at $19. Heading the right way and should play a big role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2500m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:04.7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $5.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Mark Yole | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (20m Fr2) over 2579m at Hobart beaten 11 m by Settebello (3:15.00) in NR 55 or better on March 18 at $3.10. Two runs back 3rd (FT Fr4) over 2500m at Burnie beaten 6 m by Fleetwood Rock (3:13.70) in No NR on March 13 at $15.60. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2500m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $15.60 |
| 1/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $3.90 |
| 4/4 | 21/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 25/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1930m | Good | H J Ross | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2090m after racing wide at Hobart, beaten 16 m by Lynryd Skynryd (2:35.70) in NR 70 to 79 on February 28 at $17. Before that 5th (10m Fr3) over 2698m at this track, beaten 50 m by Iron Clad (3:22.50) in NR 70 or better on February 15 at $20. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 52.2L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | 30 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 46.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 63.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 12th (Sr4) over 2579m at Hobart beaten 25 m by Celebrity Royal (3:07.80) in No NR on February 28 at $26. Showed ability the run before when he won by 12 m (Fr3) at Hobart (3:09.00) beating Glenledi Elvis in No NR on February 20 at $5.50. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 35.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 23/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 12 m by Rakadan (2:37.10) in NR 75 to 105 on February 22 at $31. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 20 m by Maddis Tiger (2:33.30) in No NR on December 21 at $6. Unlikely to threaten against this field.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Charlie Castles | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 43.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Conor Crook
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2579m at Hobart beaten 21 m by Celebrity Royal (3:07.80) in No NR on February 28 at $31. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2579m after showing early pace at Hobart beaten 13 m by The Shallows (3:09.00) in No NR on February 20 at $3.30. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 20 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:07.2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K T Newman | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Hobart on February 28. Won the start prior at Hobart on February 13. Last start finished second at Hobart over 2579m.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.24 |
| 1/11 | 13/02/2026 | 33 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $1.14 |
| 1/11 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.05 |
| 1/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.9 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 154 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |