Launceston Race 8 - Ladbrokes Odds Surge (Bm68)
Tough. ROYAL DISPATCH (4) has been plain at Hobart his last two, but his form here prior reads well. Draws awkwardly but he has a 3kg claim today, and in a race without much early speed may be the one to lead. Gets the nod. ALPINE BLAST (6) didn't manage the 14 gate here last time but missed a nose over a mile at Hobart prior to that. Draws inside this evening and gets in light. He's up to this. Stablemate MONTEZULU (5) also has weight relief in stronger grade and is busting to win. The top hoop rides for the first time and that's a decent push for his chances. NIGHT INVADER (2) drops back in trip but will around the mark putting her best foot forward.

Jockey: Lauren Burke
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at this track Bm68 on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Whippin Piccadilly with 59kg at $7.50. The run before that second last of 7 at this track Bm68 on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Nicco The Greek with 58.5kg at $8. Prefer others.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/01/2026 | 9 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Chloe Wells | 59kg | 1:41.10 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 6 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 58.5kg | 1:27.84 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/01/2026 | 188 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 61.5kg | 1:13.99 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Indi Bowles | 0:51.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.31L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Polly Brewster | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | BM76 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1550m | Soft 6 | Caitlin Tootell | 54.5kg | 1:34.74 | 10-10-12 | 13 |
| 11.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | BM76 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1550m | Heavy 8 | Caitlin Tootell | 52.5kg | 1:39.37 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/05/2025 | 53 | BM64 CG | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 59kg | 1:15.16 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Ganderton
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Opn Hcp on January 30 over 2150m, slow going 4 len behind Fast Thinker carrying 54kg at $8. Before that ran last of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on December 19 over 1880m, 5 len behind Original Glaze carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. In the mix.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2150m | Soft 5 | Troy Baker | 54kg | 2:15.16 | 5-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 59.5kg | 1:59.29 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Daniel Ganderton | 57.5kg | 2:13.73 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Daniel Ganderton | 60kg | 1:38.71 | 7-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Daniel Ganderton | 57.5kg | 1:24.55 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2025 | 40 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Daniel Ganderton | 58.5kg | 1:25.28 | 9-8-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Daniel Ganderton | 0:48.26 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Daniel Ganderton | 0:46.49 | - | 4 |
| 6.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track 3/4yo Hcp on February 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cripps carrying 54kg at $10. Before that 3rd of 8 at Hobart Bm64 on February 6 over 1390m, 2 len behind Fiorente De Legend with 57kg at $2. Can feature.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN 34 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 54kg | 1:23.65 | 10-9-5 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 57kg | 1:25.38 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 16 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 55kg | 1:24.52 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 58.5kg | 1:26.80 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/14 | 23/11/2025 | 23 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 1:12.03 | 12-12-3 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | David Pires | 0:46.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Mehmet Ulucinar | 0:47.09 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kirra-Lee Lane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Hobart Cl4 Sw on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Coal River carrying 57kg at $7.50. The start before that 12th of 14 at Hobart Bm64 on February 8 over 2020m, on a slow track; 15 len behind No Rumours carrying 58.5kg at $7. Expecting sharp improvement.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:40.36 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 12/14 | 08/02/2026 | 16 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2020m | Soft 6 | Jackson Radley | 58.5kg | 2:09.34 | 8-10-12 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Soft 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 55.5kg | 2:14.37 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 57kg | 1:38.41 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 23 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 57kg | 1:38.87 | 4-7-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Stan Tsaikos | 1:29.45 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 194 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 57kg | 1:24.89 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | David Pires | 1:27.97 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track Bm60 on February 20 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Kiss My Rock with 59.5kg at $10. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Hobart Bm60 February 6 over 1600m defeating Alpine Blast carrying 58kg at $11. Decent chance to bounce.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 59.5kg | 1:38.07 | 9-5-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | 58kg | 1:40.14 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Lauren Burke | 55kg | 1:39.01 | 6-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Lauren Burke | 56kg | 1:38.41 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2025 | 23 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Lauren Burke | 53kg | 1:38.87 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Good 4 | Lauren Burke | 56kg | 1:25.71 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:45.29 | - | 6 |
| 7.33L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 785m | Good | Jackson Radley | 0:45.64 | - | 5 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lauryn Bingley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 8th of 14 at this track Bm60 on February 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kiss My Rock carrying 56.5kg at $7. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Hobart Bm60 on February 6 over 1600m, nose behind Montezulu carrying 58.5kg at $19. Nicely placed and is expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 56.5kg | 1:38.07 | 12-13-8 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | 30 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 58.5kg | 1:40.14 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | BM66 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Lauren Burke | 52.5kg | 1:42.86 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | BM60 | $15,000.00 | Longford | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lauren Burke | 56.5kg | 1:26.28 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Jabez Johnstone | 56kg | 1:22.54 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | BM72 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Bulent Muhcu | 54kg | 1:11.00 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Kirra-Lee Lane | 0:45.29 | - | 1 |
| 3.77L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 22/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Good | Tayah Stalker | 0:45.77 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chloe Wells
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track Bm60 on February 20 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Kiss My Rock with 56kg at $61. The race before that 10th of 13 at Hobart Cl2 on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Navarre River carrying 53kg at $101. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Lauren Burke | 56kg | 1:38.07 | 2-1-9 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $61.00 |
| 10/13 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lauren Burke | 53kg | 1:26.01 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/01/2026 | 210 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Good 4 | Lauren Burke | 57kg | 1:27.56 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Lauren Burke | 0:46.64 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 0:48.86 | - | 5 |
| 10.55L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | BM70 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 55.5kg | 1:55.31 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 57.5kg | 1:41.63 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 57.5kg | 2:17.63 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Codi Jordan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track Bm68 on January 30 over 1420m, slow going 4.5 len behind Coal River with 54kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track Bm68 on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Nicco The Greek with 54kg at $8. This no easier and others rate better.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/01/2026 | 16 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Codi Jordan | 54kg | 1:26.65 | 4-3-7 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/01/2026 | 26 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 6 | Codi Jordan | 54kg | 1:27.84 | 2-1-5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 13/13 | 19/12/2025 | 187 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Codi Jordan | 57kg | 1:10.21 | 13-13-13 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | David Pires | 55kg | 1:21.13 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | 57.5kg | 1:41.18 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/14 | 11/05/2025 | 30 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 55.5kg | 1:40.01 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |