Launceston Race 6 - Lees Orchard Stakes
MERRYWOOD PAUL (5) turned in a much better run at his latest appearance, finishing third over 1680m at this track. Finds a nice race and will prove very tough to beat once more. IRON CLAD (9) ran third last start at this circuit over 2200m, beaten 30 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish. WILL HE PIKE (3) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2 metres here over 2200m when fresh from a spell. Strips fitter now. TOLD YOU TWICE (8) was out of the money two runs ago then broke after suffering interference and finished fourth last start over 2200m at this course, arriving 35 metres behind the winner. Finds a nice race and can make up for that last start mishap.

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 75 m by Zeus Immortal (2:36.90) in NR 56 to 63 on May 3 at $38.40. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1680m at this track beaten 9 m by Power Up (1:59.90) in NR 58 to 62 on May 1 at $10. Draws the pegs and can bounce back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/05/2026 | 2 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 73.5L | $38.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 46.9L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 39.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 32.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr1) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, well beaten by Cuzzy Bro (2:35.10) in NR 64 to 80 on March 25 at $34. Before that 10th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Hobart well beaten by Ray Dan (1:55.30) in NR 65 to 74 on March 15 at $31. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 39.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NR 64 to 80 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 302.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 150.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 45.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 27.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Hill | 0 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bronte Miller
Stats
Comments
Won by 2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:44.50) beating Cee Tee Chelsea in NR 53 to 57 on May 1 at $4.60. Two runs back solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart, at the bell was 4th-8.1m 2WWC beaten 13 m by Imperial Laz (1:57.10) in NR 55 to 59 on January 16. Has never been out of the placings when second-up and is a top winning chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 105 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/12/2025 | 30 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $5.50 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (20m Fr2) over 2200m at this track, well beaten by Jilliby Jay Sea (2:46.20) in NR 55 or better on May 1 at $11. Before that 9th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 40 m by Barnaby (2:39.40) in NR 60 to 69 on April 26 at $91. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.0 | 0 |
| 238.2L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 41.6L | $91.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Grace Jones | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 217.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NR 65 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 2297m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Two back was twelfth behind Barnaby at this track over 2200m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 26 at $91. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Kostyuk Leis at this track over 1680m in a NR 64 to 69 on May 10 at $10. Rates highly and is well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 26/04/2026 | 25 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 221.8L | $91.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/03/2026 | 3 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 64.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/2 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1680m at this track beaten 13 m by Shes Allaboutluv (2:00.30) in NR 65 to 74 on April 19 at $19. At the run before 4th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 3 m by Colby Sanz (2:44.60) in NR 60 to 66 on April 12 at $7. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 179 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2025 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2090m after showing early pace at Hobart, beaten 40 m by Mista Eagle (2:33.70) in NR 64 to 69 on May 3 at $9.90. At the start before 7th (10m Fr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 30 m by Rockandahardplace (2:44.00) in NR 60 or better on April 19 at $41. Last few have been short of his best but in the mix if on-song.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 41.7L | $9.90 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | T R Ford | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 31.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 25.2L | $26.00 |
| 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: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by Barnaby (2:42.70) in NR 70 to 79 on May 10 at $26. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 17 m by Custom Harley (2:32.70) in NR 70 to 79 on May 3 at $21.20. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 35.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $21.20 |
| 7/10 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | NR 59 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 31.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | T R Ford | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Barnaby (2:42.70) in NR 70 to 79 on May 10 at $13. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 29.2L | $37.60 |
| 8/10 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $20.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 111.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 22.7L | $31.00 |
| 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 |