Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Tasmania · Friday 24 October 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Launceston. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Celtic Rose brings the strongest form credentials into this race, with a consistent record of placings including 3 seconds and 2 thirds from 8 starts. Her soft track record is outstanding with 3 seconds and 1 third from 4 attempts, and she's drawn perfectly in barrier 1 for this assignment.
Party Day is a lightly-raced mare showing good progression, finishing 4th on debut before improving to 2nd last start at Devonport. While she's unproven at this track and distance, her progressive profile and the booking of experienced jockey David Pires are significant positives.
The Adam Trinder stable can have them ready first-up, and she's drawn to get a good run from barrier 5 with experienced jockey Codi Jordan aboard.
Drawn well in barrier 2 with experienced jockey Anthony Darmanin aboard, he should be able to take up a forward position. While yet to win, his consistency suggests he's ready to break through soon.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Celtic Rose | 1 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 56.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Oxidize | 5 | Codi Jordan | Dylan Clark | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | La Zampa | 2 | Anthony Darmanin | A E Roach | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Lady Atlas | 9 | Jackson Radley | Ms L Gaffney | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Ziggy Plays Guitar | 3 | Kelvin Sanderson | Trent Wells | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Sedna | 11 | Sam Kennedy | T W Evans | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Arcade Boy | 13 | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 8th | 13 | Addictive Gas | 4 | Shogo Nakano | Ms A Fulton | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Party Day | 8 | David Pires | Jessie Bazan | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Clover Hill | 12 | Barry Baker | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | D''ambidex | 7 | Jabez Johnstone | Sarah Cotton | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Zanzi | 10 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Zoe Of Rome | 6 | J K Blacker | 54kg |
Sky Of Gold brings the strongest recent form, finishing a close second last start over 1100m at this track on similar conditions. Second-up today with natural improvement expected, she gets weight relief with 53kg and has drawn ideally in barrier 4.
Celestial Glow brings the strongest overall form credentials with multiple placings from 8 starts. Her record at Launceston is solid with 2 seconds and 1 third from 4 starts. Disappointed last start but can bounce back with a more positive ride.
Silver Grange showed promise on debut with a solid 3rd placing at this track on similar conditions. Drawn wide but has early speed to overcome it, and should improve second-up. The 57kg is a concern but has the class to carry it.
Well drawn in barrier 3 and gets weight relief with 55kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | The Pirate Queen | 1 | Sam Kennedy | T W Evans | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Can''t Catch Chilli | 3 | Jackson Radley | S Gandy | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Timely Needs | 7 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Sky Of Gold | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Sarah Cotton | 53kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Zoe Of Rome | 2 | Bulent Muhcu | J K Blacker | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Celestial Glow | 6 | Erica Byrne Burke | J K Blacker | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 1 | Silver Grange | 8 | Codi Jordan | Angela Brakey | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 5 | Miss Mabel | 5 | Lizzie Annells | Patrick Dargan | 55kg | $151.00 |
Judge Jenni brings the strongest form credentials to this maiden, having placed 6 times from 14 starts including multiple seconds in similar company. The mare has been racing in stronger Victorian maidens and gets a significant class drop here. The perfect barrier draw and booking of Anthony Darmanin are significant positives, while her proven soft track ability (3 placings from 4 starts) suits today's conditions.
Henley Extreme ran a strong second at this track and distance last start, suggesting she's found her right level after racing in stronger company. The mare has drawn well in barrier 2 and retains the services of Codi Jordan who rode her last start. Represents the main danger to the top selection.
She's showing gradual improvement with racing and handles soft tracks. The wide barrier is a concern, but her strong finishing ability should allow her to run on late. While she lacks the consistency of the top two selections, her raw ability makes her a genuine place chance.
First-up from a 203-day spell, she's trained by Adam Trinder who has a strong record with fresh horses.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Henley Extreme | 2 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Judge Jenni | 1 | Anthony Darmanin | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | $1.55 |
| 3rd | 8 | Seditious Award | 3 | Sam Kennedy | P H Luttrell | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Lady Be Cool | 8 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Big Olive | 7 | Bulent Muhcu | Barry Baker | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Warriora | 9 | David Pires | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Tideford | 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | Barry Baker | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Striding Bay | 4 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Arianna''s Gold | 6 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 56.5kg |
The 3yo gelding is second-up from a spell where he has a solid record and should be perfectly positioned from barrier 6. With proven soft track ability and a significant class drop from his previous racing, he represents the standout selection.
The 4yo mare has proven ability on soft tracks (0-2-1) and will get every chance from the inside barrier. While first-up from a spell, she has placed when fresh previously and the gear change suggests connections are looking to sharpen her up. Represents a genuine winning chance.
Star Fortian comes into this race second-up from a spell after an impressive maiden win at Devonport. While stepping up in class, she's lightly-raced with plenty of upside and gets in well at the weights with 54kg. The barrier draw gives her options to settle midfield and finish strongly.
While she has a limited win record, she's proven she can be competitive at this track and distance and gets in with just 52kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Blameitontheboogie | 3 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 59kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 5 | Prince Of Khatun | 6 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 9 | Sky Eagle | 2 | Sam Kennedy | J K Blacker | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Snowdonia | 1 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Star Fortian | 7 | Jackson Radley | Ms L Gaffney | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Majestic Molly | 5 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Platinum Reggae | 8 | Jabez Johnstone | Trent Wells | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Alisent | 4 | Catherine Van Munster | Andrew Moore | 51.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Super Snippy | 9 | Daniel Ganderton | M A Ganderton | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
Her record at this track and distance is exceptional (6:3-1-0), and she's been racing consistently with 3 placings from her last 4 starts. Gets in with just 55kg and has proven soft track form (10:1-3-1).
Sh'bourne Midnight brings an exceptional win/place strike rate (77%) and has been ultra-consistent with 9 placings from his last 10 starts. His soft track record is outstanding (10:4-4-2) and he performs well at this track and distance (5:1-3-1). Second-up today where his record is reasonable (2:0-0-1), and his last start second suggests he's ready to fire. The class rise is the main concern.
Adachi brings solid recent form with placings in his last three starts including a third in this class last start. He's proven on soft tracks (12:2-3-1) and has a good barrier draw that should allow him to settle in a forward position. While facing a significant class rise, his consistency and improving pattern suggest he can be competitive.
Garcon D'espoir represents excellent value coming back from a spell with a strong first-up record (3:1-0-0). He's dropping significantly in class after competing in open company and gets in with just 55kg. The outside barrier is a concern, but his versatile racing style should allow him to overcome it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sh''bourne Midnight | 6 | Anthony Darmanin | Shaun Nichols | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Adachi | 2 | Daniel Ganderton | M A Ganderton | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Lovin'' Bev | 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | Sigrid Carr | 55kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 4 | Es And Es | 3 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Garcon D''espoir | 8 | Shogo Nakano | Yassy Nishitani | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Captain Morgan | 1 | David Pires | P H Luttrell | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Make A Decision | 7 | Jabez Johnstone | Sarah Cotton | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Sailor | 4 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 59kg | $26.00 |
Naval Anthem brings strong recent form dropping back in class after a close 2nd in BM72 company two starts back. His versatile racing pattern suits the likely moderate-fast tempo, and he's proven on soft tracks with a 1-1-0 record from 8 starts. While unproven at Launceston, his overall profile suggests he's well-placed to break through at this venue in this grade.
Dropping back in class from a BM72 last start where he ran a solid 4th, he maps to be on-pace from barrier 4 which suits the likely race pattern. While unproven at Launceston, his overall form credentials make him a major player.
His first-up record (1-0-1 from 5 starts) suggests he can perform fresh, and he's proven on soft tracks with a 3-2-0 record from 13 starts. The 173-day break is a concern, but his overall profile suggests he can run well despite the layoff.
Capabelle represents value despite failing badly last start. Second-up from a spell with a 0-1-0 record from 3 second-up attempts, she carries just 54kg and should improve sharply.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Quicken Up | 3 | Christopher Pang | Rowan Hamer | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Wheeling | 5 | Jabez Johnstone | G J McCulloch | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 2 | Thisismyturf | 4 | Sam Kennedy | T W Evans | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Naval Anthem | 7 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Capabelle | 6 | Lizzie Annells | Patrick Dargan | 54kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Lady Galadriel | 2 | Adam Trinder | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Popilita | 1 | G J McCulloch | 56.5kg |
Shy Guy brings the strongest recent form into this race with two wins from his last three starts including a victory last start over 1400m at this track. Has proven ability to carry weight and performs well on soft tracks. The class rise is offset by his consistency and tactical versatility.
His record at Launceston is solid with 3 wins from 10 starts, and he's proven at this track and distance. The advantageous barrier 3 draw should allow him to settle midfield and utilize his strong finishing burst. The class drop is the key factor in his favor.
Verbano comes off a last-start win at this track over 1400m and gets in with just 52kg after carrying 52.5kg to victory. The mare is in improving form and has shown ability on soft tracks with 2 wins and 3 placings from 12 starts. While rising in class is a concern, the significant weight relief offsets this. Her tactical versatility should allow her to find a good position from barrier 7.
He maps to lead or sit on pace from barrier 1 and has a strong record at the distance with 3 wins and 2 placings from 11 starts. While his soft track record is limited, he has won on soft going before. The quick backup is a slight concern, but his last run was solid and he should be at peak fitness.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Original Glaze | 6 | Sam Kennedy | K P Hamilton | 52kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Shy Guy | 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | Barry Campbell | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | The Spirit Of Zero | 3 | David Pires | Yassy Nishitani | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Metaverse | 1 | Codi Jordan | Angela Brakey | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Verbano | 7 | Jabez Johnstone | J L Keys | 52kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 6 | Ethical Dilemma | 2 | Bulent Muhcu | P H Luttrell | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Exalted Crown | 4 | Shogo Nakano | M A Ganderton | 54kg | $14.00 |
Skelmorlie brings the strongest recent form, winning over 1600m at this track last start and placing second two runs back over 2100m. Has shown excellent consistency with 6 seconds from 16 starts and performs well on soft tracks (0-4-0 from 6 starts). The step up to 2150m looks suitable based on her previous 2100m performance, and she maps to get a perfect run from barrier 1.
Opensea should take up the running from barrier 5 and control the moderate tempo. Despite failing last start when 7th, his previous form was solid with a 3rd placing two starts back. Has shown ability on soft tracks with one third-placing from one attempt. The distance is the query, but if he can dictate terms in front, he could prove hard to run down. Carries top weight of 59kg.
Tizsa Nice Drop brings solid recent form with a 2nd placing two starts back over 1600m at this track. Failed last start when 6th but has shown consistency with 1 win, 2 seconds and 1 third from 11 starts. Has performed on soft tracks with one second from three attempts. Maps to get a good run from barrier 2 but is unproven at the distance. Should be competitive.
While yet to win a race, she has shown ability with two third placings from 10 starts, including a strong 3rd over 2000m indicating she'll handle this trip. Maps to get a good run from barrier 4 and carries just 55kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Skelmorlie | 1 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 1 | Opensea | 5 | Anthony Darmanin | M S Trinder | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Occasional Glimpse | 4 | Jackson Radley | Ms L Gaffney | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Lyrical Nanoha | 3 | Shogo Nakano | Yassy Nishitani | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Tizsa Nice Drop | 2 | Kelvin Sanderson | J K Blacker | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 4 | Twice The Ice | 7 | Jabez Johnstone | Adam Trinder | 55kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Arsenale | 6 | Rowan Hamer | 55kg |
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