Launceston Race 8 - Ladbrokes Odds Surge Stakes
CEE TEE CHELSEA (2) finished second at her most recent outing, beaten 2 metres, in a nice return to form at this track over 2200m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw and rates a primary contender in this comparable race. SOLO SAFARI (7) resumes from a spell of six-and-a-half months after showing some very good form last campaign, closing it off with a win over 2090m at Hobart. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but expecting a bright start to the campaign. KEEPERS IDEAL NZ (6) was out of the money two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished a distant 11th over 2200m at this circuit. This doesn't look as hard so he is capable of turning things around. CAN FEEL THE FURY NZ (4) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2200m at this course. May earn some minor money.

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 11 m by Will He Pike (2:44.50) in NR 53 to 57 on May 1 at $8. At the start before 6th (Fr4) over 1680m at this track, beaten 17 m by Kostyuk Leis (2:01.30) in NR 55 to 59 on April 26 at $9. This looks a more suitable assignment.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 155.4L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | 11 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Two back was sixth behind Ollies Medal at this track over 2200m in a NR 50 to 54 on April 26 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Will He Pike at this track over 2200m in a NR 53 to 57 on May 1 at $2.10. Can improve. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/11 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Charlie Castles | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 3/12 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B M Woodsford | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 23/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | R J Hadley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 8 m by Will He Pike (2:44.50) in NR 53 to 57 on May 1 at $15. At the run before 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 4.5 m by Jilliby Jay Sea (1:59.30) in NR 54 to 58 on April 24 at $4.60. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 50.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Hargreaves | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 10 m by Jilliby Jay Sea (2:46.20) in NR 55 or better on May 1 at $3.10. Before that, 7th (Fr6) over 1680m at this track beaten 21 m by Kostyuk Leis (2:01.30) in NR 55 to 59 on April 26 at $31. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.10 |
| 7/9 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | T R Ford | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/10 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 49.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M A Jones | 0 |
| 55.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (FT Fr4) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Rockandahardplace (2:44.00) in NR 60 or better on April 19 at $10. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 1680m at this track beaten 6 m by Mista Eagle (2:02.40) in NR 60 to 64 on April 4 at $26. Capable of a much better showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C A Viney | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Brodie Davis | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 123.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | M T Jones | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 26.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 70 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | B L Davis | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/12/2025 | 9 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by 2.5 m (Sr1) at Hobart (2:35.30) beating Barber Shop in 2yo No NR CG on November 1 at $10 at the bell was 3rd-3.5m on the pegs. Expected to kick-off this campaign with a strong run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 26.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/10/2025 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2025 | 40 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 106.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $1.55 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |