Launceston Race 3 - Ladbrokes Two-Year-Old
ANN PENNY NZ (3) ran fourth last start at Hobart over 1609m, beaten 2 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field and she can get the job done. BABY CHARLOTTE (4) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1609m at Hobart. Well-placed to take this out. VINCENT THE THIRD (1) could only manage seventh when resuming over 1609m at Hobart last start. Worth another chance. BETTOR CALL LOU (7) is the best of the rest after finishing third when resuming over 1609m at Hobart last time out.

Driver: Tiarna Ford
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Resumed when beaten 15 m seventh behind Stable Talk at Hobart over 1609m in a 2yo on October 11. Likely improver who is worth including.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/10/2026 | 84 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2026 | 86 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 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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Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 21 m by Stable Talk (2:00.40) in 2yo on October 11 at $20. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Hobart was 3rd-4.4 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Ryhad (2:00.50) in 2yo on September 11 at $2.70. Better run anticipated this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/10/2026 | 30 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/09/2026 | 54 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $2.70 |
| 6/11 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
| 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: Ethan Arnott
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Resumed when beaten 2 m fourth after showing early speed, behind Stable Talk at Hobart over 1609m in a 2yo on October 11. Leading contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/10/2026 | 163 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.25 |
| 3/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Ethan Arnott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Ethan Arnott | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS | $16,680.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 59.9L | $22.70 |
| 4/4 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS | $17,920.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $7.80 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | MOBILE | $79,620.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 25.7L | $30.90 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | MOBILE | $13,540.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $10.60 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | $13,120.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 25 m by Melican (1:59.50) in 3yo on July 12 at $7. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | 2& No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 25.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Gareth Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2090m at Hobart was 6th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Buildthemanastatue (2:36.30) in 2yo on October 16 at $61. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart, at the bell was 7th-10.2 beaten 12 m by Stable Talk (2:00.40) in 2yo on October 11 at $51. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/10/2026 | 5 | Colts Geldings No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 52.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 80.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $4.80 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2090m at Hobart was 3rd-5.4 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Bettor Than Ready (2:36.20) in 2yo on October 16 at $41. At the run before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hobart was 4th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Ryhad (2:00.50) in 2yo on September 11 at $3.70. Ready to find his best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/10/2026 | 35 | Colts Geldings No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2026 | 26 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 25.9L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/08/2026 | 107 | Colts Geldings No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 33.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $3.60 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
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Second-up here following a spell. Good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart was 3rd-9.8 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Stable Talk (2:00.40) in 2yo on October 11 at $14. Another bold run would not surprise.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/10/2026 | 140 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B A Parish | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $13.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Hobart was 4th-4.6 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Stable Talk (2:00.40) in 2yo on October 11 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 35 m by Ryhad (2:00.50) in 2yo on September 11 at $7.50. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/10/2026 | 30 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 11/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 33.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 60.6L | $0.00 |