Launceston tips and results

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.00 · Jabez Johnstone

While the wide barrier is a concern, her recent racing experience and consistent form make her a genuine place chance. The gear change (blinkers off) could help her settle better.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.00 · David Pires

The engagement of experienced jockey David Pires from barrier 2 suggests connections expect a forward showing.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Jabez Johnstone

Carnotaurus showed improvement with a solid 4th last start and should strip fitter second-up from a spell. The 2kg claim from apprentice Jabez Johnstone is beneficial, and natural second-up improvement puts her right in contention.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.00 · Sam Kennedy

Fillentina brings the strongest overall credentials to this race with an impressive 31% win rate from 26 starts. Her soft track record is excellent (7:2-2-2) and she's proven at this distance (6:3-1-0). Second-up from a spell, she should be ready to fire with a strong finishing burst in what looks to be a fast-tempo race.

Our price $7.50 · SP $5.00 · Anthony Darmanin

While first-up from a long spell, his track record is solid with 2 placings from 6 starts at Launceston. His soft track form (5:1-1-0) suggests he'll handle conditions, and the likely fast tempo should suit his backmarker style. Anthony Darmanin is a positive jockey booking for a horse resuming from a spell.

Our price $8.00 · SP $5.00 · Georgie Catania

Geegeeschaser brings strong recent form with placings in her last two starts. Well-drawn in barrier 5, she should get a good run in transit. While her win strike rate is modest, her consistency and recent form suggest she'll be right in the finish.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.80 · Erica Byrne Burke

Celestial Glow brings the strongest form credentials to this maiden, having placed 5 times from 7 starts including at Open company level. The significant class drop from Open company to a maiden is a massive advantage, and her record at this track (3: 0-2-1) suggests she handles Launceston well. First-up form is a query but the class drop compensates.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.00 · Anthony Darmanin

Timely Needs is an unraced runner with a strong jockey booking in Anthony Darmanin, suggesting connections expect a good showing. The predicted fast tempo should suit a horse settling midfield, negating some of the disadvantage of barrier 8. The fast tempo predicted should help horses finishing off.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.00 · Jabez Johnstone

While he's unproven at 1400m, his racing pattern suggests the distance should suit. His last run produced a solid third placing in similar company, and he has a strong record on soft tracks with 3 wins from 15 starts.

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.00 · Erica Byrne Burke

Consistent performer who comes into this race with solid recent form, including a close 2nd last start at Hobart over 1000m. Has a good record when fresh (1-0-1 from 4 starts) and drops in class from his last run. The advantageous barrier 4 draw should allow him to settle in a forward position, which suits the track pattern. The top weight is a concern, but his class edge compensates.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Jackson Radley

Has a previous win at Launceston and should get a perfect run from barrier 2. Her soft track record (2-0-1 from 9 starts) is adequate, and she's been racing consistently in higher class races.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.50 · David Pires

Exalted Crown brings strong recent form dropping back from a BM68 where he finished a close 3rd. The significant class drop is the key factor here, and his tactical versatility should allow him to take advantage of the perfect inside draw. His soft track record adds confidence on today's surface.

Our price $7.00 · SP $10.00 · Troy Baker

Mateus brings excellent recent form with a close 2nd last start and a strong record at the mile distance. While he's rising in class and carrying a high weight, his consistency and strong finishing ability make him a genuine contender. The inside draw could be tricky but his tactical versatility should overcome this.