Launceston tips and results

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.80 · Anthony Darmanin

His maiden win two starts back shows he's in career-best form, and his versatile racing pattern should allow him to adapt to the moderate-fast tempo. While the 59kg is a concern, his progressive profile and tactical versatility make him the standout winning chance.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.00 · Kelvin Sanderson

Her tactical versatility from barrier 2 should allow her to settle in an ideal position regardless of tempo. With consistent form and proven ability on soft tracks, she represents a strong place chance but may find one or two too good.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.50 · Jackson Radley

His 2nd placing last start at Devonport shows he's in good form, and he's proven at the distance with a win from six attempts.

Our price $4.80 · SP $5.50 · David Pires

Verhoeven brings solid Victorian form to Tasmania, having competed in stronger maidens at tracks like Sandown and Geelong. First-up today with the addition of blinkers and a nose roll which should sharpen him up. The wide barrier is a concern, but with the expected fast tempo, he should get his chance to finish strongly.

Our price $9.00 · SP $18.00 · Shogo Nakano

The good barrier draw should allow her to settle closer than usual, and her best form would make her very competitive in this field. Her recent runs have been moderate, but this looks a more suitable assignment.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.00 · Jabez Johnstone

Her soft track record is excellent (6:1-0-3) and she has strong form at Launceston (4:1-0-2). The mare is drawn perfectly in barrier 5 and carries a suitable weight. Her consistent recent form suggests she's ready to peak third-up from a spell.

Our price $6.50 · SP $15.00 · Lizzie Annells

He drops significantly in class today and has a solid record at Launceston (18:1-2-1) and over this distance (13:0-2-1). The wide barrier is a concern, but with the expected fast tempo, he should get a chance to finish strongly.

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · David Pires

Stratojack represents excellent value coming off a long spell but dropping significantly in class. His perfect barrier draw should allow him to save ground throughout, and his first-up record (2:0-0-1) suggests he can perform fresh.

Our price $7.00 · SP $13.00 · Erica Byrne Burke

She's dropping in class from recent runs and is well drawn in barrier 3. The 54-day freshen-up could be exactly what she needed.

Our price $5.80 · SP $5.00 · Anthony Darmanin

Tuskegee brings excellent recent form into this race with a last-start win at Devonport over 1650m. His overall record of 4-3-4 from 14 starts shows his consistency and ability. While stepping up significantly in distance, his racing pattern suggests he'll handle 2000m. The moderate tempo should suit his versatile racing style, and A. Darmanin is a significant jockey booking. His proven soft track form (1-0-2 from 5 starts) is another positive.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.00 · Erica Byrne Burke

Don't Give Up comes into this race with excellent recent form, winning last start over 1600m at Launceston on a Soft 5 track. His soft track record is impressive with 2 wins from 5 starts, and he's proven at Launceston with 2 wins from 5 starts. While stepping up significantly in distance, his racing pattern and finishing strength suggest he'll handle 2000m.

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.40 · Christopher Pang

Material Madam brings solid recent form with consecutive placings and a 4th last start. Her proven soft track record is a significant advantage, and she gets in well at the weights with 56kg. The mare's versatile racing style should allow her to overcome the wide draw. While rising in class is a concern, her consistent form suggests she'll be competitive.

Our price $7.50 · SP $9.50 · Anthony Darmanin

While carrying top weight is a concern, the class drop more than compensates, and he draws well in barrier 6.

Our price $7.00 · SP $19.00 · Erica Byrne Burke

Consistent gelding with an excellent soft track place record (0-4-3 from 15 starts) who has been racing well without winning.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Anthony Darmanin

She draws perfectly in barrier 3 and has a solid record at the track with 2 seconds and 2 thirds from 6 starts. While facing a slight class rise, her recent form and race fitness give her strong claims for a top-three finish.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Jabez Johnstone

The Last Hurrah brings a strong win record (25%) and excellent distance credentials (3 wins from 9 starts) to this race. She's proven on soft tracks with 3 wins from 9 starts and has been racing consistently. The main concerns are the 54-day break since her last run, the wide barrier 9, and her lack of success at this track. Still, her class and ability make her a genuine contender.