Launceston Race 8 - Find Us On Facebook And Instagram Stakes
MY BETTOR HALF (2) was unplaced two starts ago then things went amiss last start when she broke and finished 9 metres away in fourth over 1710m at Ballarat. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. It doesn't get any easier but she is good enough to take this out. OUR WILLOW (6) put together some minor placings then displayed pleasing improvement last start to score by a nose over 1609m at Hobart on February 28. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish again. MUZZAME MATE (9) missed the placings two runs back then did a great job to finish 5 metres back in second despite breaking in the run over 2150m at Carrick two weeks ago. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage. Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. IRIS BROWN (7) ended last prep with a win at this track over 2200m ten months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh.

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:05.00) beating Phlow Jo in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 6 at $9.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 20 m by My Beautiful Life (1:57.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 20 at $12. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/02/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 53.9L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 32.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 38.7L | $51.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 6th-10.3 beaten 9 m by Blackindeed (2:01.20) in NR 51 to 56 on March 5 at $1.65. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 3 m by Bringsusjoy (2:42.20) in NR up to 65 M on January 23 at $1.25. Major player on best efforts.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | 41 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.65 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 55 | NR up to 65 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.25 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.06 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 14 m by Mcmayhem (2:45.30) in 4yo+ No NR on February 22 at $41. Two runs back 9th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 40 m by Lougle (2:40.30) in 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's on February 8 at $51. Others rate better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Jordan Chibnall | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 38.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 30 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 518 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 26/07/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 83.3L | $26.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early speed at Carrick, beaten 65 m by Alot Like Pendles (2:37.80) in 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on March 8 at $26. Two runs back won by 9 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Burnie (2:44.80) beating Memphis in 3yo+ NMT 3 LTW's on March 1 at $11. Facing a tricky assignment.
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 | 7 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 64.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 130 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1700m | Good | G E Jones | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 55.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 34.1L | $9.00 |
| 12/12 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $10.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1680m at this track beaten 23 m by Lougle (2:) in 3yo+ NMT 3 LTW's on March 6 at $9.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten a nose by Rocky Stride (2:41.00) in 3yo NMT 2 LTW's on February 22 at $7.50. Can bounce back to best form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/02/2026 | 126 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 35.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2025 | 64 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 27.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/08/2025 | 20 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Last start by a nose when quickly away, (Fr4) at Hobart (1:54.70) beating Alot Like Pendles in 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's on February 28 at $12. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 58.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 23.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | NR up to 54 | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 115.6L | $19.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten months off the scene. Finished off last preparation recording by 1.2 m (Fr3) at this track (2:46.20) beating Muzzame Mate in 3yo+ No NR on June 8 at $2.50 at the bell was 2nd-4m on the pegs. Expecting a bright return to the track.
Last Starts 286 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 08/06/2025 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2025 | 19 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 35.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 39.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 7 m win (Fr4) at Carrick (2:42.20) beating Our Willow in 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's on February 22 at $7. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 2200m at this track was 5th-10 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Sokys Line (2:47.30) in 4yo+ No NR on May 17 2024 at $16. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 646 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | B L Davis | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2024 | 48 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2024 | 13 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 40.8L | $17.00 | |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2024 | 15 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 38.0L | $5.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2024 | 6 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/02/2024 | 7 | NR up to 56 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m second behind Mary Mourne at Carrick over 2150m NR 50 to 54 last start. Before that was beaten a head fourth at Hobart over 2090m in NR 49 to 54 on February 28. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 8/9 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Charlie Castles | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 37.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hooper
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr2) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 18 m by My Mate Luke (2:40.40) in NR up to 44 on March 18 at $4.60. Before that 7th (Sr5) over 1680m at this track, beaten 30 m by My Beautiful Life (2:02.10) in NR 40 to 44 on March 6 at $61. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $4.60 |
| 7/12 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 31.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 47.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/01/2026 | 33 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 23.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 39.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Christian Salter | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 99/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Christian Salter | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |