Launceston Race 5 - Ladbrokes Supporting Roct Hcp (C1)
WOLF JUNIOR (3) improves at each run this prep and should be peaking at the fourth start of the campaign. Tackled a similar race here seven days ago and was narrowly denied. Making a habit of picking up minor prizes but he looks a terrific chance to break the drought this evening. Sparingly raced five-year-old FUEL ON THE FIRE (1) has been in the money at all four runs this prep. Settled on the speed then boxed on well for third, beaten 0.7 lengths by WOLF JUNIOR, here at this trip last Friday. Looms as the obvious threat. OUR PEPMENARTIE (6) went close three back over 1200m at Hobart but has struggled in shorter races since. Gets to this distance for the first time which might be what the doctor ordered. BELLA CHINKARA (7) didn't get a strong mile here last start. In the placings at four of six attempts at this trip so expect a better performance. SIR WILLIAM (4) finally broke his maiden here last time out. On-pacer who can give backers a sight.

Jockey: Luke P Dempsey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 in a Cl1 at this track on September 25 over 1420m, 1.0 len behind Cavaretta carrying 59kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 10 in a Cl1 at Hobart on August 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rippington carrying 59kg at $2.50. Well placed. Genuine gelding who poses a serious threat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 25/09/2026 | 37 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 1:27.77 | 2-2-3 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Chloe Wells | 51.5kg | 0:47.05 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2026 | 45 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 1:26.69 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1410m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 1:27.94 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 21/06/2026 | 301 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Codi Jordan | 58.5kg | 1:14.12 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Mehmet Ulucinar | 56kg | 0:48.45 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | 58.5kg | 1:13.12 | 5-7-10 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.25 len in a Mdn-Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 2 over 1350m defeating Lyrebird Lady with 58.5kg at $6. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Devonport Synthetic on July 12 over 1350m, neck behind Da Silver Flash with 58.5kg at $5. Up in grade but there is plenty of scope for improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Erica Byrne Burke | 0:46.76 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Jett Stanley | 58.5kg | 1:21.16 | 9-9-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 0:47.85 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 58.5kg | 1:22.39 | 9-9-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 58.5kg | 1:07.44 | 15-15-6 | 13 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 in a Cl1 at this track on September 25 over 1420m, neck behind Cavaretta with 58.5kg at $1.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 in a Cl1 at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1350m, 1.3 len behind Snowdonia carrying 59kg at $2.60. Big chance to break a frustrating run of minor placings.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 58.5kg | 1:27.77 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 59kg | 1:21.67 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 175 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 59kg | 1:21.81 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Luke P Dempsey | 56kg | 0:48.42 | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Chloe Wells | 51.5kg | 0:50.58 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 26 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2150m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 58.5kg | 2:17.95 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2200m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 2:20.09 | 10-7-6 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Launceston | 2000m | Soft 6 | Craig Newitt | 58kg | 2:07.62 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.5 len in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 16 over 1400m defeating Symphony Queen carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. The start before that 3rd of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Devonport Synthetic on September 9 over 1650m, 1.2 len behind Nicalbi carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Harder this time but he is heading the right way.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 58.5kg | 1:27.53 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 58.5kg | 1:42.07 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Chloe Wells | 58.5kg | 1:21.16 | 5-2-9 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Thomas Spillane | 55.5kg | 1:27.66 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 05/08/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 7 | Thomas Spillane | 55.5kg | 1:14.35 | 3-2-7 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 58.5kg | 1:08.68 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Bulent Muhcu | 0:49.48 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 740m | Good | Deanne Panya | 50kg | 0:44.14 | - | 0 |
| 0.72L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kirra-Lee Lane
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 11 in a Cl1 at Hobart on August 19 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dennyson carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Team Heist with 58.5kg at $2.45. Happy to let him have this one also.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 19/08/2026 | 80 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Luke P Dempsey | 58kg | 1:13.33 | 10-8-11 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Luke P Dempsey | 56kg | 0:48.45 | - | 2 |
| 5.35L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 58kg | 1:21.50 | 10-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 58kg | 1:28.98 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 59kg | 1:40.25 | 5-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 58.5kg | 1:26.79 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 58.5kg | 1:26.64 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.45 |
| 2/4 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Kasi Boxall | 48kg | 0:50.70 | - | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley McCarthy
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 9 in a Cl1 at this track on September 16 over 1100m, 6 len behind Alfarino with 56kg at $9. The run before that 9th of 11 in a Bm60 at Devonport Synthetic on September 2 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Geegeeschaser carrying 57kg at $8.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 56kg | 1:05.24 | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Troy Baker | 57kg | 1:08.39 | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2026 | 24 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Troy Baker | 57kg | 1:13.33 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/07/2026 | 168 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Troy Baker | 57kg | 1:08.43 | 4-3-6 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $20.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 52kg | 0:49.52 | - | 3 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Kim Moore | 52kg | 0:50.38 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1100m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 56kg | 1:06.11 | 9-12-12 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $151.00 |
| 9/13 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Good 4 | Lauren Burke | 56kg | 1:12.76 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Troy Baker
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 in a Mdn/Cl1-Sw at this track on September 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Outsidethesquare carrying 57kg at $7. The start before that 2nd in a small field in a Cl2 at Devonport Synthetic on September 2 over 1350m, 1.3 len behind Bellsprout with 54kg at $2.30. Among the chances on her best form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 1:38.89 | 7-4-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Craig Newitt | 54kg | 1:20.43 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Hayley McCarthy | 55.5kg | 1:20.49 | 8-9-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $20.00 |
| 6/13 | 05/08/2026 | 45 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 7 | Sam Kennedy | 52.5kg | 1:13.58 | 13-13-6 | 11 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 52kg | 0:50.38 | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/06/2026 | 126 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Hayley McCarthy | 56kg | 1:14.39 | 9-12-9 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Lauryn Bingley | 0:47.35 | - | 4 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 56.5kg | 1:28.72 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Lauryn Bingley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 in a Cl1 at Hobart on August 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dennyson carrying 54kg at $7. Second run from a spell ran second last of 9 in a Mdn/Cl1-Sw at this track on September 16 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Outsidethesquare with 57kg at $16. Others preferred.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 28 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 57kg | 1:38.89 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | 66 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Sheridan Clarke | 54kg | 1:13.33 | 9-10-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:59.48 | 10-8-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Robyn Lynch | 0:48.91 | - | 1 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:41.28 | 9-10-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 1:28.98 | 9-9-4 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Bree Temple | 52kg | 1:40.25 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/3 | 11/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Erica Byrne Burke | 52kg | 1:28.63 | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |