Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Tasmania · Friday 20 February 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Launceston. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Lightly-raced 3yo gelding showing clear improvement with strong second last start. Proven soft track performer with elite jockey booking suggesting stable confidence. Limited experience is offset by upward trajectory and suitable conditions.
Consistent 3yo filly with perfect Launceston record including recent third. Strong soft track credentials and quality jockey booking, but wide barrier creates tactical concerns in what should be a fast tempo.
Debutant represents value based on strong connections and favorable positioning. Johnstone/Cotton combination has solid strike rate, and gear changes suggest stable confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Rushonova | 13 | Luke Currie | Adam Trinder | 56kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 4 | Unfiltered | 14 | Lauren Burke | J K Blacker | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Strato Ken | 6 | John Allen | Ms L Gaffney | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Cardiosphere | 8 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Awesome Orphan | 1 | Craig Newitt | Rowan Hamer | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Dizz Boogie Time | 10 | Jabez Johnstone | Sarah Cotton | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Team Heist | 3 | Codi Jordan | Dylan Clark | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Yukonroc | 2 | Mehmet Ulucinar | Ian & Nick Hay | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Roossis Cat | 5 | G J McCulloch | 56kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Just Plain Nuts | 12 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Dylan Clark | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Overspent | 15 | Lauryn Bingley | J K Blacker | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Dressed In Saturn | 4 | Harry Grace | Kirstin Paterson | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Mcveigh | 7 | Adam Trinder | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Dennyson | 9 | J K Blacker | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Mister Manihi | 11 | Craig Newitt | Christie Burt | 58.5kg |
The recent maiden winner at this exact track and distance presents as the most reliable winning chance. His dominant last start victory, combined with the proven Trinder/Byrne Burke partnership and ideal barrier draw, outweighs concerns about the class rise. The stable's confidence is evident in the booking retention.
This progressive filly has shown consistent improvement and boasts an outstanding record at this venue. Her recent maiden win was authoritative, and the Burke/Blacker combination has a solid strike rate. The class rise is a concern, but her track specialization and light weight provide strong compensation.
The strong Jordan/Stevenson partnership and ideal barrier draw provide tactical advantages. While the class rise is substantial, her raw ability suggests she can handle the step up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Novalargo | 2 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Artillery Fire | 11 | Jabez Johnstone | Sigrid Carr | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Accusaient | 7 | Craig Newitt | J L Keys | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Ilovethistown | 3 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Bad Alibi | 8 | Lauren Burke | J K Blacker | 53.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Roundle Park | 4 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Adam Trinder | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Lady Fern | 9 | Troy Baker | J K Blacker | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Zulu Fields | 6 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Patrick Dargan | 51kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Alpine Joy | 5 | Harry Grace | Trent Wells | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Vanity Star | 10 | Dianne Parish | Trent Wells | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Rawabi | 1 | Lauryn Bingley | Jessie Bazan | 57kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Super Snippy | 10 | M A Ganderton | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Wild Nights | 13 | Chloe Wells | J K Blacker | 52kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Moonglow Miss | 12 | G J Stevenson | 54kg |
Her recent Class 1 win at Hobart demonstrates current form, while the addition of blinkers first time often produces improvement. The combination with David Pires (33% strike rate together) adds confidence despite the class rise.
The inside barrier provides a tactical advantage, while her consistent recent placings demonstrate current ability. Despite limited winning strikes, the track familiarity and barrier draw make her a solid place chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Kiss My Rock | 9 | John Allen | P Kearney | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Montezulu | 13 | Kelvin Sanderson | J K Blacker | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Who Can It Be Now | 8 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Rowan Hamer | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Snow Eagle | 5 | David Pires | Jessie Bazan | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 14 | Sky Eagle | 6 | Alana Kelly | J K Blacker | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Alpine Trout | 14 | Troy Baker | Barry Campbell | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Gee Gee Can Win | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Trent Wells | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Alpine Blast | 17 | Lauryn Bingley | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 6 | High Tail Eagle | 10 | Lauren Burke | J K Blacker | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Thin Red Line | 11 | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $61.00 | |
| 11th | 2 | Always A Winner | 2 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Yassy Nishitani | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Corsa Veloce | 1 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Rich Clan | 12 | Craig Newitt | J L Keys | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 14th | 1 | King Of Clubs | 7 | Catherine Van Munster | Drew Tyson | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Scarletti | 3 | Codi Jordan | Brendan McShane | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Designer Dreamer | 19 | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Navajo Warrior | 15 | Dianne Parish | L R Laskey | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Valiant Khan | 16 | Chloe Wells | P H Luttrell | 53kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Launnie Nights | 18 | J K Blacker | 55kg |
The recent close second over 1620m at Launceston shows she's in excellent form, and dropping back in class provides a significant advantage.
Her perfect track record and consistent placings in recent starts demonstrate she's in good form. While the class rise is a concern, her proven ability and quality jockey booking suggest she can handle the step up.
Miss Lyra benefits from a significant class drop and the strong Byrne Burke/Trinder combination. Her recent fourth at 1400m shows she's maintained form, and her proven soft track ability is valuable. The wide barrier is a concern, but the class drop and proven connections make her a strong each-way chance.
The gear changes and second up positioning suggest the stable expects improvement, while his strong track record and significant class drop provide genuine winning chances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Thonatus | 4 | Lauren Burke | Brendan McShane | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | The Pirate Queen | 1 | Jabez Johnstone | T W Evans | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Them's The Breaks | 10 | Luke Currie | Monica Ryan | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 10 | Quafftide | 7 | Codi Jordan | Matthew Brown | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Bellsprout | 5 | John Allen | M A Ganderton | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Gie It Laldy | 6 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Patrick Dargan | 51kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Silver Grange | 2 | Mehmet Ulucinar | Angela Brakey | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Miss Lyra | 9 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Last Tremble | 3 | Chloe Wells | J K Blacker | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Nandi Clan | 11 | Alana Kelly | J L Keys | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | French Soul | 8 | David Pires | Gaetan Delon | 59kg |
Aristopolos presents as the standout with a perfect 4-win record including dominant performances at Open level. Despite the class rise, his form superiority justifies favouritism.
Momentslikethese has consistently performed at Listed level with two strong placings behind quality opposition. Her 2kg weight advantage and proven ability on Good tracks make her a serious threat. Harry Grace's booking suggests stable confidence despite his limited local experience.
Ramiro represents the classic first-time blinkers play with gear changes often sparking improvement in lightly raced horses. His third placing at 1200m on debut shows promise, and the strong trainer-jockey combination adds confidence. The good barrier draw allows tactical options, though his limited experience and the jockey's poor recent form are concerns in this stronger company.
Sanderson's strong recent form (30% strike rate) adds appeal, and previous Listed exposure suggests he belongs at this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Aristopolos | 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | J K Blacker | 57kg | $1.05 |
| 2nd | 5 | Momentslikethese | 5 | Harry Grace | S Gandy | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Woosh | 7 | Luke Currie | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Ramiro | 2 | Craig Newitt | Barry Campbell | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | King Candy | 1 | Kelvin Sanderson | G J McCulloch | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Olindah | 3 | David Pires | Logan McGill | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 7 | All Intrique | 6 | Alana Kelly | J K Blacker | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Take The Risk | 8 | Jabez Johnstone | Sarah Cotton | 57kg |
Magnaprime presents as the standout selection with dominant recent form including a last-start win at this track. His soft track record (4 wins from 6 starts) and proven 1400m ability make him ideally suited.
Go Jeanie offers strong each-way value from the inside barrier with a significant weight drop following her last-start win. Her speed and barrier position should see her prominent early, though the class rise and distance query are concerns for the win.
Cripps brings winning form and improvement potential with first-time winkers, but faces a massive class rise. His last-start win was dominant and the inside draw helps, though the step up in grade and limited experience are major concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cripps | 2 | Alana Kelly | P Kearney | 54kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Magnaprime | 5 | Jabez Johnstone | Adam Trinder | 56kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 2 | Go Jeanie | 1 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Baybougg | 3 | Chloe Wells | J K Blacker | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 7 | The Trine | 9 | Craig Newitt | S Gandy | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Vixen's Moon | 7 | Lauryn Bingley | M A Ganderton | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 10 | South Georgia | 8 | Lizzie Annells | T W Evans | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Whippin Piccadilly | 10 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Ms L Gaffney | 51kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Sky Land | 6 | Lauren Burke | J L Keys | 51kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Ms Tasmania | 4 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 54.5kg | $20.00 |
Her soft track record (3 wins from 5 starts) is excellent for today's Good 4 conditions.
Crack The Shutters brings excellent Launceston form with 3 wins from 6 starts at the track. Her recent Listed placing shows she can compete at this level, and the removal of winkers suggests connections expect improvement. The wide barrier is a concern but her class and track affinity make her a strong contender.
Aurora Rise showed her class with a strong Listed placing last start and brings quality connections with John Allen aboard. The wide barrier is a significant negative, but her recent form suggests she can overcome the draw.
Kazaru represents excellent value after winning her last start and attracting Luke Currie for the ride. The booking of Currie indicates stable confidence in her ability to handle the step up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Kazaru | 5 | Luke Currie | P Stokes | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 11 | Zuleika | 8 | Daniel Ganderton | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Missy Aggravation | 7 | Craig Newitt | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Aurora Rise | 12 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Daytona Diva | 9 | Jabez Johnstone | J K Blacker | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Fierce 'n Fabulous | 2 | Erica Byrne Burke | S Gandy | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Crack The Shutters | 10 | Kelvin Sanderson | S Gandy | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 6 | Little El | 11 | David Pires | Ms L Gaffney | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Bright Night | 1 | Chloe Wells | Barry Campbell | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Stelletta | 3 | Lauren Burke | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Just My Lot | 6 | Harry Grace | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Our Pierro | 4 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg |
Lady Galadriel presents as the standout selection after her dominant Class 4 victory last start. Her excellent Launceston record (2 wins from 6 starts) and proven soft track ability make her ideally suited. Despite the wide draw, her class edge and track familiarity make her the horse to beat.
Mastretta's outstanding Launceston record makes her a serious threat despite recent form concerns. The gear changes and Luke Currie booking suggest connections believe she can return to her best. Her soft track record and good barrier draw enhance her chances significantly.
Fluffy's Girl arrives in excellent form with two recent seconds at Launceston, demonstrating her affinity for the track. The significant class rise is a concern, but her consistent improvement and strong Launceston record make her a genuine chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Flying Concello | 1 | David Pires | Jessie Bazan | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Mastretta | 3 | Luke Currie | Monica Ryan | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Fluffy's Girl | 9 | Craig Newitt | Christie Burt | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 8 | Sevillana | 2 | Jabez Johnstone | Sarah Cotton | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Lady Galadriel | 10 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 9 | Star Walkin' | 5 | Harry Grace | Trent Wells | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Belpine Miss | 8 | Lauren Burke | Barry Baker | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Volkanovski | 6 | Shayleigh Ingelse | J F Luttrell | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Capabelle | 7 | Lizzie Annells | Patrick Dargan | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Move On Over | 4 | Catherine Van Munster | J F Luttrell | 57kg | $91.00 |
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