Launceston Race 1 - Wayne Rattray Two-Year-Old Classic
HAVEYOUMETMAYNARD (2) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at Hobart, finishing second and just a head from the winner. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. POGACAR (3) ran well winning last start at Hobart over 1609m by 3 metres. Talented and has plenty of upside. Has ability and should be right in the finish. STOLEN ONE (4) is the next elect off a last-start win by a head at Hobart over 1609m. OUR ROB ROY (1) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at Hobart over 1609m.

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Hobart beaten 18 m by Stolen One (1:54.80) in 2yo on September 20 at $6.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 10 m by Pogacar (1:56.70) in 2yo on September 6 at $11. Not likely to threaten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/09/2026 | 126 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 3/4 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.35 |
| 1/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Comments
Finished second at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten a head behind Stolen One at Hobart over 1609m 2yo on September 20. Can maintain the solid form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | 77 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | B P Howlett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $1.35 |
| 2/6 | 31/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 32.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Hobart (1:56.70) beating Haveyoumetmaynard in 2yo on September 6 at $2.50. Two runs back posted a big 8 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:03.60) beating Smell The Smoke in 2yo on August 23 at $4.20. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/3 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Troy Hillier | 0 |
| 41.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by a head when quickly away, (Fr1) at Hobart (1:54.80) beating Haveyoumetmaynard in 2yo on September 20 at $3. Two runs back posted a big 3.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr3) at Hobart (1:56.50) beating Vinjetta in 2yo on August 16 at $2.60. Expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 20/09/2026 | 35 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | Fillies No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2026 | 19 | Fillies No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | 102 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $14.00 |