Launceston Race 11 - Collins Homes Granny Smith Heat Two
BARBARY TALES (7) made a nice return at her latest appearance three weeks ago, finishing 2.5 metres away in second over 2090m at Hobart. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Taking on a better field but she is fitter and up to the task. THE BRIDE (8) last appeared when a eighth over 2150m at Birchip on March 8, capping off a fine prep that saw her salute on three occasions. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Will have plenty of admirers. OUR WILLOW (6) is the next best after finishing third over 2090m at Hobart last time out. SMOOTH REASON (3) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2 metres at this track over 2200m.

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Hobart, started this campaign won by 6 m (Fr5) at Hobart (2:34.60) beating Zoe Ella in on June 14 at $12. Then last start good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at Hobart, beaten 4 m by Resurgent Warrior (1:58.10) on June 28 at $1.80. Strong contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 14/06/2026 | 133 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:04.0 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 9/10 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Parker
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 25 m by Go The Red (2:44.10) on June 26 at $9.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1680m at this track, beaten 6 m by Muzzame Mate (2:02.30) on June 21 at $4.80. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR 61 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B K Parker | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2026 | 119 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/3 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B M Jaffray | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B K Parker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:03.7 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $1.65 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m (Sr3) at this track (2:43.70) beating Atomic Black in 3yo+ on June 26 at $31. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | T R Ford | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.95 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/05/2026 | 168 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 43.1L | $6.10 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $1.10 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1680m at this track beaten 16 m by Soho Tiger Lily (2:02.90) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $61. Before that 5th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track beaten 7 m by Rock Amour (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on June 12 at $26. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 30.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Ashwood | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Comments
Second up after running 6th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 19 m by Quetzalli (2:44.00) in 3yo+ FM on June 7 at $7.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/06/2026 | 64 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/04/2026 | 97 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 25.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | 23 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Centurian Miss at Hobart over 2090m 3yo+ FM last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres second at this track over 2200m same class on June 7. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 35.7L | $10.70 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 2.5 m by Mcmayhem (2:36.60) on June 14 at $1.45. Looks very hard to beat with that run under her belt.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 197 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $1.45 |
| 1/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Brodie Davis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 29 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/10/2025 | 44 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Wicked Confession at Birchip over 2150m in a 4yo+ on March 8 at $9. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 11 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Hobart (2:37.50) beating Rocks Roy in on July 13 at $1.22. Leading player.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 39.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 31.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 |