Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Tasmania · Sunday 3 August 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Launceston. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Artillery Fire shows the strongest recent form in the field with two close seconds in her last three starts. The mare is well-weighted and has shown consistent improvement. While first up from a spell, her first-up record of 0 wins from 2 starts suggests some caution.
Trainer Adam Trinder is known for having horses ready to fire first-up. The advantageous barrier draw and ear muffs gear change suggest preparedness for a strong showing. However, the lack of form data and heavy weight are concerns.
Zulu Fields brings consistent recent form with two second-place finishes in her last three starts. Her soft track record of 0 wins from 12 starts but with 2 seconds and 1 third shows ability in these conditions. However, the wide barrier, heavy weight, and lack of wins are concerns.
His first-up record of 0 wins from 3 starts, but with 1 second, suggests potential for a strong fresh run. The significant class drop is advantageous, though the heavy weight and lack of wins are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Artillery Fire | 16 | Jabez Johnstone | Sigrid Carr | 54.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Snow Maiden | 13 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Miss Delphi | 4 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | J L Keys | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Tizsa Nice Drop | 11 | David Pires | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Halen | 8 | Anthony Darmanin | G J McCulloch | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Puzzle Miss | 7 | Codi Jordan | Stephen Lockhart | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Warriora | 10 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Zulu Fields | 18 | Daniel Ganderton | Marion Dalco | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Alpine Dame | 14 | Lauryn Bingley | L A Wells | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Whats New Pussycat | 6 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Golea | 17 | Christopher Pang | G J McCulloch | 52kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Addictive Gas | 2 | Beau Treloar | Ms A Fulton | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Dressed In Saturn | 12 | Ms K Boxall | Kirstin Paterson | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Kirinyaga | 1 | Nathan Punch | Drew Tyson | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Nunkeri | 3 | Adam Trinder | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Rapids Ahead | 15 | G J McCulloch | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Spark Of Fire | 5 | P A Hill | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Takeaway | 9 | Ty Wheeler | Drew Tyson | 54.5kg |
While his win rate is low, he's been consistently placing and should appreciate the weight relief. The likely moderate-fast tempo suits his running style, and he's proven at the track and distance. The soft track is a slight concern, but overall he presents as the top selection.
Don't Give Up comes into this race first up but boasts a strong win rate and good first-up form. He's a proven soft track performer with 1 win from 2 starts on soft going. The class drop is significant and should aid his chances. While the top weight and barrier draw are slight negatives, his overall profile makes him a strong contender.
Hububbajahn has been consistently placing and performs well on soft tracks with 1 win from 8 starts. She's proven at the track and distance and should be suited by the likely tempo. The weight advantage is favorable, but she faces a class rise.
The weight relief is advantageous, and his forward running style should suit the likely tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Tuskegee | 1 | Lauryn Bingley | Barry Campbell | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 11 | Sir Jag | 5 | Anthony Darmanin | J F Luttrell | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | Hububbajahn | 7 | Craig Newitt | Brendan McShane | 54kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Don''t Give Up | 6 | David Pires | S Gandy | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 9 | Twice The Ice | 2 | Jabez Johnstone | Adam Trinder | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Cool Conquest | 9 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 6 | She''s Slick | 4 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Say It With Words | 11 | Nathan Punch | L A Wells | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Magic Mogul | 3 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Vixen''s Moon | 8 | Daniel Ganderton | M A Ganderton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Gazza''s Spirit | 10 | J F Luttrell | 54kg |
Bella Chinkara brings the strongest recent form into this race, dropping back from Open company where she's been highly competitive. The 54kg weight is advantageous, and while she's yet to win, her consistency suggests a breakthrough is imminent.
He's placed on soft going and his tactical speed should be an advantage in this race. The top weight is a concern, but his overall profile suggests he's a strong contender.
Siena Wolf has been knocking on the door with consistent placings. While yet to win, her soft track place and good barrier draw are positives. The step up in distance is a query, but her consistency and the experienced jockey suggest she can be competitive in this field.
The inside barrier and blinkers back on could see improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Sister Royal | 9 | E Byrne Burke | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Purr Sefanee | 7 | Nathan Punch | Bradley Franklin | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Siena Wolf | 3 | Lauryn Bingley | M A Ganderton | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Skelmorlie | 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | Adam Trinder | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Harrata | 11 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 58.5kg | $2.45 |
| 6th | 14 | Bella Chinkara | 10 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 54kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 5 | Rapids Ahead | 12 | G J McCulloch | 58.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 8th | 1 | Dark Night | 13 | Beau Treloar | J K Blacker | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Lost Logic | 8 | Troy Baker | Sarah Cotton | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Ella May | 5 | Craig Newitt | Brendan McShane | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Halen | 6 | Anthony Darmanin | G J McCulloch | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Striding Bay | 2 | David Pires | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sakura Hime | 14 | Jabez Johnstone | Yassy Nishitani | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Starset Clouds | 1 | Catherine Van Munster | W N McShane | 53.5kg |
Thelma presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a win last start. She has a solid record at Launceston and performs well on soft tracks. The drop in class and favorable weight should offset any barrier concerns. Her first-up record of 3 wins from 6 starts is impressive.
Agnete is a consistent performer with a solid place record. She handles soft tracks well and is well-weighted for this race. Her strong second-up record is promising, but the wide barrier draw is a concern. The class drop from her last start is advantageous.
Turf Puzzle shows consistent recent form and performs adequately on soft tracks. The lightweight and good barrier draw are advantages, but the rise in class and lack of wins on soft going are concerns. Her adaptability to different conditions makes her a solid contender.
Lord Whitegate offers value with consistent form and a strong record at Launceston. His recent second-place finish and drop in class are positive factors. The wide barrier and top weight are concerns, but his experience and track record make him a solid value pick.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Agnete | 18 | Craig Newitt | G J Stevenson | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Turf Puzzle | 2 | J Radley | J L Keys | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Creative Licence | 8 | Kelvin Sanderson | P H Luttrell | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Geegee Strawberry | 15 | Ms K Boxall | S Gandy | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Pasheona | 6 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Geegees Misty | 1 | Nathan Punch | L A Wells | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Ethical Dilemma | 9 | P H Luttrell | 60kg | $26.00 | |
| 8th | 1 | Warica | 3 | Beau Treloar | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Hoax | 13 | Lauryn Bingley | Barry Campbell | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 19 | Lord Whitegate | 17 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Amancaya | 7 | G J McCulloch | 56kg | $151.00 | |
| 12th | 5 | Thelma | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Brendan McShane | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 13th | 16 | Mandate | 10 | Daniel Ganderton | Conor Crook | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 14th | 15 | Scripta | 5 | David Pires | Sigrid Carr | 55kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Gingerson | 19 | J F Luttrell | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Mastretta | 11 | Anthony Darmanin | Monica Ryan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sky Land | 16 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | J L Keys | 53kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Swinging It | 14 | Brendan McShane | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Power Magnum | 12 | J K Blacker | 55kg |
Press For Boom brings the strongest form credentials, with an impressive 4 wins from 6 starts overall and a perfect 3 from 3 on soft tracks. The mare's excellent first-up record and weight advantage make her the top selection despite the slightly wide barrier draw.
While unproven on soft tracks, her strong first-up record and favorable weight make her a solid contender.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Press For Boom | 8 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Cherokee Dancer | 6 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Fear The Sting | 7 | Jabez Johnstone | Jessie Bazan | 52kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Elegantly Written | 4 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | G J Stevenson | 52kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Popilita | 5 | Lauryn Bingley | G J McCulloch | 52.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Dancing Wolf | 2 | Craig Newitt | Barry Campbell | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Chartwell House | 1 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 59kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Jehbenti | 9 | Jessie Bazan | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Naval Anthem | 10 | Anthony Darmanin | J L Keys | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Scripta | 11 | Sigrid Carr | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Mandate | 3 | Daniel Ganderton | Conor Crook | 54kg |
Just A Needs brings strong consistent form and an excellent record at this distance. The slight rise in weight is offset by her proven ability at this level.
Shy Guy is in excellent form with a recent win and consistent placings. While untested on soft tracks, his versatility across surfaces is promising. The rise in class is a challenge, but his current form and weight advantage make him a strong contender.
Adachi comes off a strong win on heavy going, suggesting suitability for today's conditions. The lightweight and improving form are positives, but the significant class rise and unproven distance record introduce some uncertainty. Still, the recent wet track performance makes him a serious contender.
Blonde Star offers value with consistent form and proven ability on soft tracks. While rising in class, her strong place record and suitability to conditions make her an attractive each-way proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Moveforlex | 3 | David Pires | J L Keys | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 1st | 9 | Blonde Star | 7 | Anthony Darmanin | Imogen Miller | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Just A Needs | 9 | Craig Newitt | J F Luttrell | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Shy Guy | 8 | Kelvin Sanderson | Barry Campbell | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Adachi | 4 | Daniel Ganderton | M A Ganderton | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 6 | The Longest Yard | 2 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Southern Wind | 6 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Martini Blue | 1 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | J K Blacker | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Blonde Suspect | 5 | Beau Treloar | J K Blacker | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Romanesco Fresco | 10 | E Byrne Burke | J K Blacker | 55kg | $31.00 |
Just Cruisin' brings strong consistent form and an impressive win rate to this race. With proven ability on soft tracks and an advantageous barrier draw, the horse is well-positioned for success. While rising in class presents a challenge, the strong second-up performance history and overall form make Just Cruisin' a top contender.
The mare is proven at the track and distance and is dropping in class, which is advantageous. However, being first up from a spell and drawn wide are slight concerns. Overall, Lovin' Bev's form and class drop make her a serious contender.
Fighting For Gold brings strong consistent form and a high win rate to this race. While facing a significant class rise and limited experience at this distance, Fighting For Gold's form and weight advantage make her a solid contender.
Fighting Floyd offers value with consistent recent form and proven ability on soft tracks. While the overall win rate is lower and the weight is a concern, the class drop and soft track experience make Fighting Floyd an interesting value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Just Cruisin'' | 8 | Codi Jordan | K P Hamilton | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Lovin'' Bev | 17 | Jabez Johnstone | Sigrid Carr | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Sushi Express | 2 | Beau Treloar | Glenn Hodges | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Asva | 4 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | G J Stevenson | 61.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Fighting For Gold | 13 | Daniel Ganderton | M A Ganderton | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Le Derriere | 3 | Craig Newitt | Brendan McShane | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Alpine Blast | 1 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Exalted Crown | 7 | Anthony Darmanin | M A Ganderton | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Aruma | 15 | David Pires | Barry Campbell | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Gee Gee Can Win | 18 | E Byrne Burke | Trent Wells | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Fighting Floyd | 10 | Troy Baker | Imogen Miller | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Moorlands Miss | 14 | Kelvin Sanderson | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 4 | Alpine Affair | 12 | Christopher Pang | J K Blacker | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Fast Thinker | 16 | Lauryn Bingley | K P Hamilton | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Mywordis | 5 | Nathan Punch | Drew Tyson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Ethical Dilemma | 6 | P H Luttrell | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Ring Of Honour | 11 | Rowan Hamer | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Amancaya | 9 | G J McCulloch | 54kg |
Kireina Marubrah shows improving form with consistent recent performances. The mare has a strong record on synthetic tracks with 1 win from 12 starts. Carrying 57.5kg provides a weight advantage in this field. While unproven at the distance, her improving form and suitability to track conditions make her a strong contender.
Mateus brings consistent form and a strong track record with 1 win from 10 starts at Launceston. However, he carries top weight and has no wins from 8 starts on soft tracks, which is a concern given the current conditions.
Doonican has a strong record at this distance and track with 2 wins from 8 starts at the distance and 2 wins from 13 starts at Launceston. The gelding is coming off a good 2nd place finish and benefits from weight relief. However, his soft track record is a concern with 0 wins from 15 starts on soft going.
Kay Oh Ell offers value with a strong place record and consistent recent form. The mare carries a lightweight of 52.5kg and has soft track experience. While her win strike rate is low and she's unproven at this distance, her consistent placings and weight advantage make her an interesting value proposition in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Doonican | 7 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Tahitian Warrior | 2 | Kelvin Sanderson | P H Luttrell | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Kireina Marubrah | 5 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Mateus | 10 | Craig Newitt | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Kay Oh Ell | 8 | Jabez Johnstone | Yassy Nishitani | 52.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Steel Mist | 4 | Troy Baker | J F Luttrell | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Rowing Power | 1 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 58kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sugoi Legend | 6 | Rowan Hamer | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Coup De Spry | 3 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Rubick''s Affair | 9 | Rowan Hamer | 54kg |
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