Racing
Launceston - Wednesday, 26th October 2022 (Updated)
Night racing returns to the regular Wednesday night slot this week following a successful 10-race card last Friday night.
For the third straight meeting rain is forecast on race day but hopefully it won't have a big impact on the track as has been the case for the previous two programs.The rail moves to the +9m 1200m-W/Post, +7m Remainder position, last used in this spot on 9 March.
R1 Ladbrokes Mates Mode 3yo Maiden, 1220m
SHOOTING NORTH (5) was highly touted before his debut where he was sent out a $2 chance. Everything went wrong that night and he hasn't raced since. He was kept under a hold in a trial behind Bello Beau and draws to land in the first couple without doing much work. SAKURA HIME (7) was third in the same trial. She was scratched from the race won by Bokeo that ZULU GURU (9) and ADA WAY (1) finished third and fourth in respectively. Both horses settled well off the speed that night, but no doubt would've benefitted from the experience. SISTINE (8) let punters down on a pair of occasions last campaign when beaten at short odds in Hobart. She trialled in stylish fashion for her return. GALAN (2) was slowly away first-up and had trouble navigating through the field. He was very strong late but draws to give a start away again, which could be a concern with the rail +9m. ROYAL AND TOUGH (4) may have run into a smart one on debut and has been given a bit of time to recover from that run.
Staking Strategy: Good race the opener but one I think I'll learn more from rather than having a confident opinion going in. I liked the trial of Sakura Hime going into her debut where she ran well. If she can lead or sit outside the leader she looks over the odds. Galan will provide an early test on whether runners came make ground with the rail so far out. 1 unit to win on both Galan (2) and Sakura Hime (7)
R2 Jackson Security Tasmanian Newmarket 30th November Maiden, 1220m
MISS RED (10) drew a similar gate in a similar race a fortnight ago and tracked the leader throughout. She should either lead or get the same run and is entitled to be shorter than $20 here. NIGHT MISSILE (3) was at the head of the market in that race, working home from midfield in a race run to suit the on-pacers. SOULITA (11) was off the map in betting that night but didn't give a yelp. KAYTEE VALIENTE (2) raced outside the leader in his only start almost 12 months ago. He finished behind horses above maiden grade in a Longford trial. DISCLEVABOY (1) resumes with a decent trial under the belt. He's no star but this is a weak looking maiden to resume in. THE CONTAMINATOR (6) is on debut. He closed well in the Hobart trial but gate 1 may be a hinderance if he's slow away as he was there. ROCKIERRO (4) is an ex-Waterhouse/Bott runner having his first start for Siggy Carr but will need to improve on the recent trials. VIVRE IS THE WORD (7) may be suited getting out to 1220m but draws wide for Brendon McCoull.
Staking Strategy: Limited looking maiden here where I think there are more questions than answers among the field. Kaytee Valiente I thought was a resuming runner that could run a race at a decent price. 1 unit to win on Kaytee Valiente (2)
R3 Become A Member & Enjoy The Benefits Maiden, 1620m
GEEGEES SUNSHINE (11) raced outside the leader in Hobart and was part of a three horse war up the straight. He might be suited by a distinct lack of pace in the race. JUST FOR CURIOSITY (3) was doing his best work late resuming over 1200m. He jumps quickly to a mile but this looks a more suitable distance if fitness is no concern. SOUTHERN WIND (6) made a sustained run at the T&D last time and just missed the top three. This race appears to lack the depth of that contest. CORONATION APACHE (2) had no turn of foot in Hobart, crossing the line just ahead of FALCULA (9) who has shown no gate speed at either career start. Blinkers now come off her. PREWINGO (5) returned with a midfield finish in the maiden won by King Island who has since run well again. ONWARD AND UPWARD (7) comes via the same race and has been in the market at different stages this campaign.
Staking Strategy: Over 80 starts between this maiden group so it's only a limited bunch. Just For Curiosity will likely need an ability for runners to make ground but is on the up for the campaign and out to a mile looks suitable. 1 unit to win on Just For Curiosity (3)
R4 Ladbrokes Punters Assist Class 1 Hcp, 1620m
KING ISLAND (1) is on the quick back-up after running third here over 1400m last Friday night. He finished like a mile will suit and draws for a smother behind the speed. NEEDS REMEMBERING (3) had trouble getting a clear run in a slowly run race at the T&D last start. That race was a bunched finish that also saw GEE GEE MISS QUITA (4) finish in that group. She raced wide at stages there after drawing 14/14. LAUNNIE NIGHTS (2) made good ground from the tail first-up, finishing alongside GREYLING (8) who also ran on from the tail off the field. MAGIC TYPHOON (6) has only been fair this campaign but gets a senior rider back on and may appreciate stepping out in trip.
Staking Strategy: This is a race that I'm much keener to play in. I like the quick back-up for King Island who hit the line really well in a race where the leader dictated and won. I have him favourite in a race where he's currently on the fourth line of betting. 3 units to win on King Island (1)
R5 Robyn Whishaw Bm76 Hcp, 1620m
RISING LIGHT (3) took winning form to Victoria but faded to miss the placings after settling outside the leader/winner. Back to a mile with a month between runs should be fine and this looks another step in his progression to open class. MYWORDIS (1) has been a beaten favourite twice in as many starts this campaign and appeared to have his chance on both occasions. He'll likely land in the first couple again with Siggy Carr getting the ride. ARGYLE BEACH (6) and ENCOSTA FIORENTE (5) come via the same Hobart race where the first three in the run were the first three across the line. Argyle Beach halved in price that day. BELL RINGER BOY (7) weaved through the field for a strong win in lesser grade at the T&D last start. He always needs luck from back in the pack but does drop 5.5kg for the rise in class. FREELANCER (2) was fair in a moderately run race where the form has proven hard to trust, evidenced by Willby Rules winning at $51 last Friday night.
Staking Strategy: Bell Ringer Boy jumps in grade but some of the sectionals he's reeled off this campaign suggest he's a better horse than the classes he has been racing in. Way down in the weights he is worth a spec that the race shape will allow him to have his chance. 1 unit to win on Bell Ringer Boy (7)
R6 Field Family Class 3 Hcp, 1420m
POWER MAGNUM (1) continued his good campaign with a narrow second over 1200m on Friday night. He led there at a moderate tempo and was just out-sprinted in the straight, suggesting the rise to 1400m will suit. HERO OF ROMANI (2) placed at the T&D last start in another race that was controlled by the leaders. He's finished in the quinella in three of four Launceston 1400m runs and draws well for Brendon McCoull. MAARKLE (4) came with a well-timed run to just edge out NEEDS TO BELONG (4) a fortnight ago. The latter was heavily supported last Friday but never looked likely. He's subsequently racing well out of his grade as a class 1 horse. BERRUTI (5) ran up to a market drift in Hobart but apparently doesn't handle that track. He was game in defeat here two starts ago. LADY (8) got back and hit the line well first-up. She has a good second-up record and was unlucky with a similar lead-up at this time last year. GEE GEE RHYTHYM (7) has had a consistent campaign without winning and gets the winkers on for her return to grass.
Staking Strategy: Reasonably keen on one here at a price in Lady. I was with her a lot early last campaign where she had very little luck. I think the first-up run was much better than it reads and she's been completely missed by the market at around $20. 2 units to win and 4 units to place on Lady (8)
R7 Kachoo Fashion Bm60 Hcp, 1220m
OUTBOUND (2) led the field first-up when sent out a $3.70 favourite and was just swamped in the run to the line. He draws out but any track pattern will be established by this stage of the night. DAY PERFORMER (4) was given a great ride by Siggy to win in Hobart, putting the field away with ease late. She jumps 2.5kg to carry 59.5kg which is 1.5kg than she's had in a race previously. SPARKLING ONE (3) was ridden against her usual pattern last time and was caught wide, so the performance had a stack of merit. ARTUSO (1) had no luck in Hobart, finishing up the backsides of those in front of him. He's in fairly well as a winner of seven races in comparison to a horse like BORN A WINNER (8) who won his maiden last start. That form received a push through Ole Ola. GEE GEE ALS PRINCE (5) was three and four wide from a low draw last time, continuing a campaign where he hasn't had a lot of luck in his races. TERRACOTTA (7) may appreciate a return to grass and can't be ruled out.
Staking Strategy: Scratchings have knocked this race around big time and we're left with two logical choices in Sparkling One and Gee Gee Als Prince. Sparkling One maps for a soft lead now, with Gee Gee Als Prince given the task of trying to wear her down. In that scenario I will generally take the one in front but there's no meat on the bone for either in terms of price. 2 units to win on Sparkling One (3)
R8 7tas Bm60 Hcp, 2150m
PAGE (4) took her good synthetic form to the grass with a strong win at the T&D last start where she came from last. She rises 5.5kg from that effort. POLITICAL (2) ran up to a huge market drift in that race, leading and waving the white flag quickly in the straight. Previous performances suggest he's a better horse than that. ASHMANIA (1) was the last winner for the Gaffney stable which came at this track over two months ago. She loomed but peaked on Friday night and may have needed the run. MALEVOLENT (6) was scratched from that program. He led last time and gave a good sight. GEE GEE ENUF SPEED (3) came from back in the field to finish a spot behind. Blinkers go on her with her two previous 2100m runs coming in the Listed Strutt and Oaks. RENASCENE (8) takes the interesting approach of going 1880m, 1650m, 1450m before rising to 2150m but gives the impression she will stick on as she has at all three previous Tasmanian starts.
Staking Strategy: Renascence was an astute little buy for connections at $6,500, having returned in excess of $7,000 in prize money without winning any of her three races in the state. I can see her sticking on and she looks a nice place bet at worst to finish the night. 1 unit to win and 3 units to place on Renascence (8)
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