Launceston Race 9 - Tas Freight Raider Stakes Heat Two
OKANUI BEACH (4) scored by a nose at Bendigo over 1650m last start at his first run back from a spell. It doesn't get any easier but he is fitter for that last hit-out and capable of making it consecutive wins. PREPARATION (1) has had two runs this campaign and is yet to finish in the top three. Added to the sequence last time over 2200m at this track, finishing 11 metres away from the winner in fourth. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running a bold race. CUZZY JUNIOR (2) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1680m at this track. PAZIAH (3) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 1609m at Hobart on June 28.

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Finished fourth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 11 metres behind Montgomery Burns at this track over 2200m on June 21. Certainly worth another chance.
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 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $2.25 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2026 | 63 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/03/2026 | 18 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $1.90 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 91 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 205.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1680m at this track, beaten 10 m by Moneys No Issue (2:02.10) on June 26 at $4.80. At his previous start 6th (Fr1) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 13 m by Itsmenotu (2:34.60) on June 14 at $7. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $4.80 |
| 6/11 | 14/06/2026 | 56 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | , NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 23 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
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Resumed from a 185-day break with a strong win by a nose (Sr3) at Bendigo (1:56.50) beating Telern Lofty in on June 17 at $19 at the bell was 7th-13.32. Will be a lot better for that hitout.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/06/2026 | 185 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | A Turnbull | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abbey Turnbull | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 16/11/2025 | 135 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 91.8L | $2.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 11th (Fr2) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 55 m by Hungry Hippo (2:33.20) in 3yo+ on August 2 at $61. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 38.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/09/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 109.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/08/2025 | 216 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 55.3L | $61.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
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Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 26. Two runs back 9th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track beaten 22 m by Rock Amour (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on June 12 at $2.10. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 34.2L | $3.80 |
| 9/9 | 12/06/2026 | 69 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | , NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $2.05 |
| 3/12 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1700m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | P L Dornauf | 0 |
| 53.6L | $0.00 |