Launceston Race 5 - The Agency, Katrina Garwood & Ian Mccallum Gold Sovereign Stakes (L)
ARISTOPOLOS (1) keeps winning and improving. Won the Elwick Stakes comfortably at Hobart and then was backed off the map again leading and demolishing an Open 2 field there by 8.5L over this distance. Keeps the top hoop and sets a giant standard. WOOSH (8) creates interest on debut. The Victorian filly has been well educated and won her most recent jumpout over 800m at Caulfield Heath. They must have an opinion and Luke Currie rides. The betting will be key. MOMENTSLIKETHESE (5) was beaten 1.3L in the Elwick Stakes and presents fourth up off a brief freshen. She can race well again. RAMIRO (3) didn't have much luck on debut when he was gapped by the top selection. Keeps Newitt and the blinkers go straight on. He can go better. A market watch is recommended on the remaining debutants.
Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten in four career runs. Last start favourite; won by 8 len at Hobart 2yo SW February 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Sovereign Dash carrying 57kg at $1.14. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Hobart LR 2yo SW January 25 over 1100m defeating Momentslikethese with 57kg at $1.45. Should be winning again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:12.71 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $1.14 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $125,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:07.24 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $1.45 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 30 | OPEN 2 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 59kg | 1:05.78 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.26 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:06.89 | 7-6-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/3 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:47.20 | - | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kelvin Sanderson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 5th of 9 at Hobart in the LR 2yo SW on January 25 over 1100m, 8 len behind Aristopolos with 57kg at $51. Before that ran last in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on January 9 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Aristopolos with 56kg at $13. Looking to others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Indi Bowles | 0:46.75 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $125,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 57kg | 1:07.24 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/01/2026 | 30 | OPEN 2 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 56kg | 1:05.78 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 54kg | 1:06.89 | 4-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Indi Bowles | 0:50.34 | - | 6 |
| 1.81L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Hobart 2yo SW on February 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Aristopolos with 57kg at $9.50. Will do better today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 1:12.71 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/3 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Chloe Wells | 0:47.87 | - | 3 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Chloe Wells | 0:46.97 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Grace
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Hobart in the LR 2yo SW on January 25 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Aristopolos with 55kg at $3.90. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on January 9 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind Aristopolos with 55.5kg at $5.50. Chance on latest.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $125,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 55kg | 1:07.24 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | 30 | OPEN 2 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 55.5kg | 1:05.78 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Anthony Darmanin | 55kg | 1:06.89 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Georgie Catania | 0:50.34 | - | 1 |
| 0.81L | $0.00 |
Jockey: David Pires
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 4th in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on January 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Aristopolos carrying 55.5kg at $31. Last start 4th of 9 at Hobart in the LR 2yo SW on January 25 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Aristopolos carrying 55kg at $41. Looks tested.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $125,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Good 4 | David Pires | 55kg | 1:07.24 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 55.5kg | 1:05.78 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:46.49 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Ryan Houston | 0:43.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
John Blacker trained two-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Longford. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Lauren Burke | 0:46.75 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Filly by Wootton Bassett making her first appearance. Won a Caulfield Heath jump-out on February 11. Won a Caulfield Heath jump-out and the betting will be key.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Zac Spain | 0:50.81 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:43.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:48.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:33.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |