Launceston Race 1 - Ladbrokes Two-Year-Old
SABALENKA (10) made a good start to her career two weeks ago, beaten 1.2 metres into third over 1680m at this track. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Her last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. OZZIE TART (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 5.5 metres from the winner in fourth over 1680m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a similar line up and she can take this out. VINCENT THE THIRD (8) is in the mix at his first run since finishing runner-up over 1609m at Hobart 12 weeks ago. MAJOR SCOTTY (4) finished third over 1609m at Hobart last start at his first racetrack appearance. Strips fitter and can make his presence felt.

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1680m at this track, beaten 18 m by Bettor Than Ready (2:00.60) on July 5 at $61. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 24 m by Some High (2:01.50) in 2yo on May 31 at $51. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/07/2026 | 35 | 2YO | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 24.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
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Two-year-old gelding (Art Major - Saved A Corka) making his debut. Finished fifth at Carrick in a trial on July 11 over 1670m. This run will do him the world of good.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 91L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Bettor Than Ready (2:00.60) on July 5 at $21. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1680m at this track beaten 30 m by Haveyoumetmaynard (2:01.40) in 2yo on June 21 at $12. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | 2YO | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/06/2026 | 32 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 91.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Williams
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 45 m by Auston (1:59.00) in 2yo on June 28 at $21. Shows promise and strips fitter.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 28/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 42.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 45.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Two-year-old gelding (Bettors Wish - Mach Bliss) making his debut. Finished sixth in a trial on July 11 at Carrick over 1670m. Facing a tough task.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Ethan Arnott | 0 |
| 62.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 128.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 72.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1680m at this track, beaten 23 m by Bettor Than Ready (2:00.60) on July 5 at $41. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1680m at this track, beaten 23 m by Haveyoumetmaynard (2:01.40) in 2yo on June 21 at $8. Better run anticipated this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | 2YO | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 23.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
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Two-year-old gelding (For A Reason - Princess Luna) making his debut. Finished fourth at Carrick in a trial on July 11 over 1670m. This run will do him the world of good.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Brodie Davis | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Brodie Davis | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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First up. At the last run he solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten a nose by Hey Poster Boy (1:59.30) in 2yo on April 24 at $5. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 35 m by Haveyoumetmaynard (2:01.40) in 2yo on June 21 at $18. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/4 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 16/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
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Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1680m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 1.2 m by Bettor Than Ready (2:00.60) on July 5 at $7. Can go to a new level this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Abbey Turnbull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Abbey Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on July 5. At the run before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1680m at this track, beaten 24 m by Haveyoumetmaynard (2:01.40) in 2yo on June 21 at $7.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | 2YO | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 173.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | 107 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/3 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |