Barrier 6 allows midfield settling in a fast tempo race, favoring her closing style. Soft track experience (2:0-0-0) is neutral but recent fitness trends positive. Connections strong with Dylan Clark stable.
Tasmania · Wednesday 12 November 2025
Launceston tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Launceston. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladbrokes Spring Hosted Pots Mdn Plate
Soft track record (3:0-0-0) lacks wins but includes exposure; light weight helps in compressed scale. Fast tempo may suit if she gets cover early. Solid place chance behind top pick.
Light 54.5kg weight is a plus on Soft 6, and barrier 4 positions her midfield in fast tempo favoring closers. Class drop aids, offering place potential despite winless record.
- 1st7OxidizeCodi Jordan$2.40
- 2nd10Can't Catch ChilliAnthony Darmanin$6.00
- 3rd6NikolskyShogo Nakano$17.00
- 4th5AffirmationsJabez Johnstone$14.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Oxidize | 6 | Codi Jordan | Dylan Clark | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Can't Catch Chilli | 1 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Nikolsky | 5 | Shogo Nakano | M A Ganderton | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Affirmations | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Ms L Gaffney | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Ziggy Plays Guitar | 3 | Kelvin Sanderson | Trent Wells | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Surf Soul | 8 | Bulent Muhcu | Dylan Clark | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Zoe Of Rome | 11 | Erica Byrne Burke | J K Blacker | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Bad Alibi | 7 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 9th | 1 | La Zampa | 10 | David Pires | A E Roach | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Addictive Gas | 9 | Lizzie Annells | Ms A Fulton | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Wheelewe | 2 | Chloe Wells | Dylan Clark | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
Jackson Security Tas Newmarket & Baker Group 3yo Cup Nov 21st Hcp (C1)
Celtic Rose stands out with improving form, including a recent maiden win at Launceston and strong placings on soft (4:0-3-1). Light weight and track affinity (6:1-3-2) outweigh barrier concerns on this fair 1200m. Superior to others in recency and soft suitability.
Prince Of Khatun shows consistent Class 1 form with recent seconds, including on soft at Launceston. Soft experience and track record make him reliable, though barrier 10 tempers chances compared to inside-drawn rivals like Celtic Rose.
Second-up stats (2:0-0-1) suggest peaking, and soft form (4:1-0-0) fits conditions. Lacks consistency of top picks but offers upside in fast tempo over weaker recent performers.
Bunker Jako's fresh win at Launceston 1200m on soft 5 positions him well for class drop, with first-up record (1:1-0-0) and soft success.
- 1st12Platinum ReggaeDianne Parish$21.00
- 2nd5Prince Of KhatunErica Byrne Burke$2.90
- 3rd6Vixen's MoonDaniel Ganderton$7.00
- 4th3Stroak Of ArtCodi Jordan$10.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Platinum Reggae | 5 | Dianne Parish | Trent Wells | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Prince Of Khatun | 10 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 6 | Vixen's Moon | 2 | Daniel Ganderton | M A Ganderton | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Stroak Of Art | 4 | Codi Jordan | Rowan Hamer | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Celtic Rose | 8 | Sam Kennedy | Adam Trinder | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Talk Like That | 7 | Bulent Muhcu | Dylan Clark | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Star Fortian | 1 | Jabez Johnstone | Ms L Gaffney | 52.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bunker Jako | 9 | David Pires | J K Blacker | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 4 | Trotsky | 3 | Shogo Nakano | Dylan Clark | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Snowdonia | 6 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Last Tremble | 12 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Miss De Lune | 11 | J L Keys | 55.5kg |
Vale Theo Mylonas Hcp (C1)
Henley Extreme stands out on pure form with a recent Launceston win at similar distance, demonstrating fitness and tactical versatility. Barrier allows settling midfield, overriding minor class rise in this field.
Thin Red Line's consistency shines with a recent near-miss at longer trip, now dropping class and drawing prime barrier 1 to capitalize on inside advantage. Soft experience includes a place, and as a forward runner, fast tempo plays to strengths despite low win rate.
Class drop from higher grade boosts prospects, and barrier 5 positions well for inside bias. Recent midfield finish on soft suggests fitness, making it a reliable place chance despite distance query.
Miss Terasita offers value as a recent soft placer at this track/distance, with improving form suggesting second-up peak.
- 1st2HalenKelvin Sanderson$11.00
- 2nd5Henley ExtremeCodi Jordan$6.00
- 3rd10Cool ConquestJackson Radley$4.80
- 4th6Thin Red LineDavid Pires$4.20
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Halen | 3 | Kelvin Sanderson | G J McCulloch | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Henley Extreme | 9 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Cool Conquest | 7 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Thin Red Line | 1 | David Pires | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Corsa Veloce | 2 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Blooming Edge | 11 | Jabez Johnstone | Ms L Gaffney | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Geegees Legacy | 5 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Miss Terasita | 13 | Lizzie Annells | Patrick Dargan | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Bounty Bay | 6 | Chloe Wells | Dylan Clark | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Majestic Molly | 10 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Say It With Words | 12 | Dianne Parish | L A Wells | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Alisent | 8 | Sam Kennedy | Andrew Moore | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Clara Karen | 4 | Shogo Nakano | Yassy Nishitani | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Bunker Bob | 14 | J K Blacker | 54kg |
Vale Enid Larter Mdn Plate
All four starts on soft with 75% place rate, ideal for Soft 6 and moderate-fast tempo favoring midfield closers. Trainer Sigrid Carr in decent form; light class level consistency. Barrier 7 manageable on fair Launceston layout.
Tassie Power's form screams reliability on soft tracks, placing in all six starts including recent narrow 3rd at Hobart 1430m Soft 6. Suits 1400m with prior places at similar trips; class drop from Class 1 enhances chances. Barrier 6 aligns with moderate inside bias at Launceston. Strong place contender behind top pick.
Recent 3rd over track/distance on Soft 5 shows suitability, with one prior place in six soft starts. Consistent class level, in regular prep ensures fitness. Moderate tempo allows forward run without overexertion.
Class drop from higher grades, plus light 54.5kg and barrier 4 exploit inside bias. Recent 4th at Launceston 1120m good track, synthetic places add versatility.
- 1st2Tassie PowerJackson Radley$3.50
- 2nd1Arcade BoySam Kennedy$9.00
- 3rd8Seditious AwardCodi Jordan$6.00
- 4th4Big OliveBulent Muhcu$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Tassie Power | 6 | Jackson Radley | S Gandy | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Arcade Boy | 1 | Sam Kennedy | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Seditious Award | 2 | Codi Jordan | P H Luttrell | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Big Olive | 8 | Bulent Muhcu | Barry Baker | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Lady Atlas | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Ms L Gaffney | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lady Be Cool | 3 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Arianna's Gold | 7 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 5 | Cheeky Tilly | 5 | Chloe Wells | Brendan McShane | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
Mayhem In The Mounting Yard 21st November Plate (C4)
Earendel brings an impressive record of 4 wins from 6 starts and returns first-up after a 137-day spell. His first-up record is solid with 1 win from 2 attempts, and he's proven on soft tracks with 1 win from 2 starts. Despite carrying top weight, his consistent form and strong winning strike rate make him the standout. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.
She has a strong record at this track with 1 win from 3 starts and specifically at this track and distance with 1 win from 2 starts.
His form has been improving with 3 wins from his last 7 starts. While untested at this track and distance combination, his versatile racing pattern should suit the expected moderate-fast tempo, and his good barrier draw (3) gives him tactical options.
His record at Launceston is solid with 2 wins from 9 starts, and he carries a significant weight advantage at 55kg. While facing a class rise, his recent form and track conditions suit.
- 1st1EarendelChloe Wells$2.20
- 2nd3The Longest YardCodi Jordan$5.00
- 3rd2Garcon D'espoirShogo Nakano$7.00
- 4th4Johnnie PinchKelvin Sanderson$6.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Earendel | 7 | Chloe Wells | Barry Campbell | 59kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Longest Yard | 3 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Garcon D'espoir | 1 | Shogo Nakano | Yassy Nishitani | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Johnnie Pinch | 2 | Kelvin Sanderson | Gaetan Delon | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Whippin Piccadilly | 6 | Jackson Radley | Ms L Gaffney | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Star Walkin' | 5 | Bulent Muhcu | Trent Wells | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Rich Glow | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Max Beamish | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Kakia | 10 | Bulent Muhcu | Jessie Bazan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Magnaprime | 8 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Within Sight | 9 | David Pires | J K Blacker | 55kg |
Cressy Chaff Cutters Longford Cup 1st January (Bm60)
Her 57% place rate on soft (7:2-2-0) and improving trend make her the form pick in this BM60, especially with a middle barrier in a fair track setup. Moderate tempo should allow her to settle midfield and unleash late strength, overriding minor distance concerns.
Elegantly Written's track dominance (4 wins from 11 starts) and recent placing on soft at this distance position her as a key contender. Her 44% soft place rate and class drop provide edge over unproven rivals, with tactical versatility suiting the even Launceston mile.
Despite no soft form, her recency and barrier suit the moderate tempo, positioning her to challenge midfield.
Captain Morgan offers value with proven soft handling (15 starts, 2 wins, 60% places) and a class drop into more suitable grade. His track record and forward running style fit the leaders' map and middle barrier, potentially exploiting tempo.
- 1st1Night InvaderDaniel Ganderton$4.60
- 2nd4BaybouggSam Kennedy$5.00
- 3rd5Exalted CrownChloe Wells$5.00
- 4th3Elegantly WrittenCodi Jordan$4.20
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Night Invader | 8 | Daniel Ganderton | Barry Campbell | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Baybougg | 7 | Sam Kennedy | J K Blacker | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Exalted Crown | 5 | Chloe Wells | M A Ganderton | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Elegantly Written | 2 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 2 | Captain Morgan | 6 | David Pires | P H Luttrell | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Night Action | 3 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Crazy Atom | 1 | Anthony Darmanin | J K Blacker | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Paulartes | 4 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 54kg | $26.00 |
Book Your Christmas Party 3rd Or 10th December (Bm60)
Ngapali Beach stands out on form with two recent placings on soft ground at Launceston, including a strong 3rd over 1200m last start. Her track and distance record is solid (2 wins from 10), and barrier 4 positions her well for the moderate inside bias.
The class drop from higher grades boosts his prospects, and his midfield position suits the fast tempo. While local experience is limited, his wet track affinity and strong recent form make him a clear threat over #4 and #5, who lack his surface edge.
Second up, Stars In The Night has a history of performing well fresh (4 places from 6 second-up starts) and boasts a solid Launceston 1200m record (1 win, 3 places from 6). Barrier 3 is ideal for the inside bias, and her recent 4th on soft indicates building fitness. She edges #5 and #8 due to better T&D affinity and barrier, though lacks the closing punch of top two.
Dropping in class offsets recent poor runs, likely due to wide barriers or tempo.
- 1st4Stars In The NightJabez Johnstone$6.50
- 2nd3Ngapali BeachAnthony Darmanin$1.80
- 3rd2Alpine BlastErica Byrne Burke$12.00
- 4th6NazorianCodi Jordan$4.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Stars In The Night | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | G J McCulloch | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Ngapali Beach | 4 | Anthony Darmanin | Dylan Clark | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Alpine Blast | 2 | Erica Byrne Burke | J K Blacker | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Nazorian | 6 | Codi Jordan | M A Ganderton | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Power Magnum | 1 | Jackson Radley | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Geegees Misty | 5 | Chloe Wells | L A Wells | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Lord Whitegate | 8 | Daniel Ganderton | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Quicken Up | 7 | Rowan Hamer | 64kg |
Ladbrokes Launceston Cup Packages On Sale Now Plate (C6)
Inside barrier 2 suits leader role in a fair Launceston sprint, and proven soft affinity (1 win from 1) aligns perfectly with conditions. Trainer Adam Trinder's preparation suggests peak fitness after 14 days rest.
Popilita shows improving trends with recent places on soft at Launceston, leveraging a strong track history (1 win from 7 starts) and distance suitability. Barrier 4 allows handy position, though unproven wins on soft temper expectations slightly.
Gems Eagle brings strong soft form (2 wins from 4) and light weight to mitigate a sharp class rise, with prior success at Launceston. However, a lengthy spell raises fitness queries, as first-up record shows places but no wins.
Barrier 3 positions her well as a likely leader, but first-up history (0-5 wins) and lack of 1100m exposure introduce risks.
- 1st2Thoros Of MyrErica Byrne Burke$3.50
- 2nd6PopilitaJabez Johnstone$2.60
- 3rd1Flying BillieDavid Pires$6.00
- 4th5Gems EagleShogo Nakano$3.30
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Thoros Of Myr | 2 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Popilita | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | G J McCulloch | 54kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Flying Billie | 3 | David Pires | Christie Burt | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Gems Eagle | 6 | Shogo Nakano | S Gandy | 54kg | $3.30 |
| Scr | 3 | Wheeling | 1 | G J McCulloch | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Amant Francais | 5 | Rhys Richards | 54kg |
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