Clear stand-out on form with 4 consistent runs, 3 placings including recent Listed 2nd at Launceston over 1200m. Barrier 1 perfect for Launceston 1120m, significant class drop to maiden.
Tasmania · Wednesday 4 March 2026
Launceston tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 8 races at Launceston. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Mdn Plate
Debutant not penalised for lack of form per Maiden rules. Trainer Adam Trinder/Erica Byrne Burke combo excellent (15% wins, 16% at Launceston). Jockey recent form sharp (15% last 20). Barrier 5 suits midfield settling in moderate-fast tempo.
Debutant with favourable draw (barrier 2) in leader-favouring Launceston sprints. No form data but inside gate exploits weak barrier bias. Troy Baker knows track (8% wins). Maiden volatility suits unexposed types dropping from higher prep expectations. Solid place chance in balanced race shape.
Barrier 3 perfect, class drop huge positive for maiden. 2yo filly with pace to match moderate-fast tempo.
- 1st5MomentsliketheseCraig Newitt$1.24
- 2nd3All IntriqueLauryn Bingley$16.00
- 3rd4BewickedTroy Baker$21.00
- 4th2Take The RiskJabez Johnstone$8.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Momentslikethese | 1 | Craig Newitt | S Gandy | 55kg | $1.24 |
| 2nd | 3 | All Intrique | 3 | Lauryn Bingley | J K Blacker | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bewicked | 2 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Take The Risk | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Sarah Cotton | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Zhavrafrost | 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 55kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Swagman Fred | 4 | Sigrid Carr | 57kg |
Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Mdn Plate
Second-up from spell with 0-1-0 record suits, barrier 4 ideal for fast tempo on Launceston 1220m where on-pace benefits. Soft track proven (3:0-2-0), consistent class level performer in maiden ranks despite no wins.
Barrier 5 perfect for midfield in fast tempo, light weight aids. Limited exposure (4 starts) but recent Hobart 5th encouraging, trainer Blacker reliable. Soft unproven but proxy factors strong; value place chance in open maiden.
Soft track exposure solid (11:0-0-3), midfield map suits fast tempo. Extensive experience (20 starts) but consistent placer without win, barrier 9 tests but class edge over lesser formlines. Overlaid vs assessed chance.
High-value roughie if ready to fire fresh.
- 1st7WoolclasserJabez Johnstone$3.20
- 2nd6Windara WolfMehmet Ulucinar$11.00
- 3rd5Raider's OwnKelvin Sanderson$51.00
- 4th8Colleen's CrownTroy Baker$19.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Woolclasser | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Narelle Webberley | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Windara Wolf | 3 | Mehmet Ulucinar | S Gandy | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Raider's Own | 7 | Kelvin Sanderson | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Colleen's Crown | 11 | Troy Baker | Sarah Cotton | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Alpine Whiskey | 6 | Bulent Muhcu | Bradley Franklin | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 12 | Vansittart | 2 | Chloe Wells | Barry Baker | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Una Paloma Blanca | 5 | Lauryn Bingley | J K Blacker | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Kion's Kingdom | 1 | Lizzie Annells | J L Keys | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 9th | 2 | Expostar | 10 | Lauren Burke | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Monclere | 9 | Codi Jordan | S Gandy | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Dina Tycoon | 12 | Jessie Bazan | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Takeaway | 8 | Drew Tyson | 56.5kg |
Ladbrokes Mega Multi Mdn Plate
Soft track record 2:0-0-1 reliable in maiden. Midfield map exploits on-pace bias in moderate-fast tempo. Inside bias noted but form overrides; not deselected as superior recency/class hold.
Codi Jordan's 17% Launceston strike boosts connections. Maps on-pace to suit bias/positional favouritism; superior draw/form edge over outsiders in volatile maiden.
Consistent mare in high-volatility maiden; maps midfield to utilise late speed in moderate-fast tempo despite winless record.
Soft experience (2:0-1-0); Newitt booking elite intent. Backmarker but moderate-fast tempo suits closers; overlay in upset-prone Launceston maidens.
- 1st3Sh'bourne PowerKirra-Lee Lane$3.60
- 2nd7Team HeistCraig Newitt$10.00
- 3rd1Gee Gees BrotherTroy Baker$10.00
- 4th6Royal SceneBulent Muhcu$6.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Sh'bourne Power | 9 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Shaun Nichols | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Team Heist | 8 | Craig Newitt | Dylan Clark | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Gee Gees Brother | 3 | Troy Baker | Sarah Cotton | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Royal Scene | 6 | Bulent Muhcu | Stephen Lockhart | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Dandirose | 5 | Jabez Johnstone | Logan McGill | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Just Bobby | 7 | Kelvin Sanderson | Adam Trinder | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Specimen | 4 | Codi Jordan | S Gandy | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 8th | 8 | Roossis Cat | 1 | Dylan Dunn | G J McCulloch | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Strip'n'tough | 10 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 56kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Steel Shosha | 2 | Lizzie Annells | J F Luttrell | 56kg |
Ladbrokes Popular SRM Hcp (C1)
Soft track suits (8:1-2-1). Barrier 9 workable midfield; fast tempo suits strong finisher.
Recent form consistent with 3rd/4th/5th in quality fields. Class drop positive, barrier 2 ideal for Soft 5. Fast tempo favours late strength, but topweight a query vs Artillery Fire's track dominance.
Bad Alibi's T/D dominance (5:1-1-1 at Launceston 1200m) and recent form (843215) highlight reliability in BM58/Cl1 volatility. Barrier 12 risks in fast tempo, but pace map suits settling; class rise manageable with youth (3yo). Solid place chance.
Value each-way despite map/jockey cons.
- 1st6Artillery FireJabez Johnstone$3.20
- 2nd4Geegees DownpourMehmet Ulucinar$15.00
- 3rd13Lady Fern$41.00
- 4th1OutbushCatherine Van Munster$21.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Artillery Fire | 9 | Jabez Johnstone | Sigrid Carr | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Geegees Downpour | 1 | Mehmet Ulucinar | S Gandy | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Lady Fern | 5 | J K Blacker | 54.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 4th | 1 | Outbush | 8 | Catherine Van Munster | J F Luttrell | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Wild Nights | 14 | Chloe Wells | J K Blacker | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Moonglow Miss | 3 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bunker Jako | 10 | Lauryn Bingley | J K Blacker | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Super Snippy | 11 | M A Ganderton | 56.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 9th | 9 | Olive Girl | 6 | Bulent Muhcu | Stephen Shaw | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Bad Alibi | 12 | Lauren Burke | J K Blacker | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 11th | 5 | Zanzi | 4 | Troy Baker | Sigrid Carr | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Celtic Rose | 2 | Craig Newitt | Andrew Moore | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 13th | 2 | Rippen Gold | 7 | Lauryn Bingley | Drew Tyson | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Redair | 13 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg |
Ladbrokes Racing Extras In Multi Hcp (C3)
Clear form standout with perfect 4:3-1-0 record at Launceston 1420m including recent Soft 5 win there. Recent form 1211 unmatchable despite class rise.
Recent form consistent with places in Class 4/BM68. Barrier 6 fits inside bias, on-pace map favoured by track positional data. Solid threat to top pick despite limited Launceston exposure.
Consistent placer with recent Hobart form (2nd in BM64). Barrier 2 perfectly suits strong inside bias, light weight helps on soft. Distance proven but soft record modest (11:1-0-2). Midfield map viable in moderate-fast tempo, next best after top two.
Barrier 1 maximises inside bias, distance proven. Poor strike rate but pace map suits on-pace favouritism despite leaders' 0% recent.
- 1st1BeneficiaryChloe Wells$1.55
- 2nd2GeorgaroniDavid Pires$7.50
- 3rd3BerserkerJabez Johnstone$5.50
- 4th5Coastal StrikeCodi Jordan$10.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Beneficiary | 3 | Chloe Wells | Barry Campbell | 59kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 2 | Georgaroni | 6 | David Pires | J K Blacker | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Berserker | 2 | Jabez Johnstone | Stephen Shaw | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Coastal Strike | 1 | Codi Jordan | P A Hill | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Carnelian Rock | 7 | Lauren Burke | J K Blacker | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Capital Cheval | 5 | Jessie Bazan | 54kg | $11.00 | |
| 7th | 7 | Launnie Nights | 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | J K Blacker | 54kg | $41.00 |
Ladbrokes Owners Promotion Plate (C1)
Soft record 9:1-1-3, improving trend, light weight and proven jockey combo outweigh wide draw in moderate-fast tempo favoring on-pace/midfield. Inside bias helps but fitness and recency dominate in Class 1 volatility.
Solid Launceston record 10:1-1-1, soft form 17:1-5-2, recent 2100m 3rd behind today's winner.
- 1st3TidefordMehmet Ulucinar$18.00
- 2nd8Merlin BeachCodi Jordan$7.50
- 3rd4Wolf JuniorCraig Newitt$2.00
- 4th2Sir JagTroy Baker$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Tideford | 1 | Mehmet Ulucinar | L R Laskey | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Merlin Beach | 15 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Wolf Junior | 12 | Craig Newitt | Barry Campbell | 58.5kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Sir Jag | 11 | Troy Baker | J F Luttrell | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Bright Night | 9 | Chloe Wells | Barry Campbell | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Alpine Honey | 6 | Catherine Van Munster | J F Luttrell | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Wholesome | 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | Gaetan Delon | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Corsa Veloce | 7 | Erica Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 9 | South Georgia | 5 | Daniel Ganderton | T W Evans | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Carnotaurus | 13 | Jabez Johnstone | Sarah Cotton | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 7 | Lord Hear Us | 14 | David Pires | Jessie Bazan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Miss Mabel | 10 | Lizzie Annells | Patrick Dargan | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Miss Niagara | 2 | R Seymour | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Go Woody | 8 | Drew Tyson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Florence Island | 3 | Lauryn Bingley | Drew Tyson | 53.5kg |
Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting (Bm68)
Recent 2nd at track confirms fitness. Midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo on fair track. Clear class edge despite rise. Primary win chance.
Recent Launceston 3rd confirms form. Inside draw (3) ideal for leader role in moderate-fast tempo. Class drop boosts prospects on upset-prone track.
Track record (11:1-3-3) reliable, recent 2nd Hobart adds fitness. Newitt booking signals intent. Backmarker map risk but moderate tempo suits late charge on Soft 5.
Exceptional Launceston stats (4:3-1-0), soft proven (7:2-3-0). Recent BM68 4th Hobart confirms fitness post strong Launceston win. Barrier 2 perfect despite class rise.
- 1st6Golden MeadowCraig Newitt$9.00
- 2nd2Make A DecisionLauryn Bingley$5.50
- 3rd9GeegeehailstormErica Byrne Burke$11.00
- 4th7Gee Gees Me BoyCodi Jordan$12.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Golden Meadow | 8 | Craig Newitt | S Gandy | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Make A Decision | 3 | Lauryn Bingley | Sarah Cotton | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Geegeehailstorm | 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | S Gandy | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Gee Gees Me Boy | 6 | Codi Jordan | S Gandy | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Street Diva | 2 | David Pires | Jessie Bazan | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mastretta | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | Monica Ryan | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 7th | 4 | Popilita | 1 | Dylan Dunn | G J McCulloch | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Thisismyturf | 9 | Kirra-Lee Lane | T W Evans | 53kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Geegees City Boy | 7 | Kelvin Sanderson | Trent Wells | 59.5kg |
Ladbrokes Odds Surge (Bm68)
On-pace map suits moderate-fast tempo at Launceston 1620m. Newitt booking elevates connections despite no prior combo. Clear form leader despite unproven exact distance.
Barrier 3 and likely leader status ideal for track bias favouring inside/on-pace (on-pace 33% win). Soft 5 query minor given turf drying and career versatility.
Soft track specialist dropping slightly in class with light weight. Recent Launceston 1600m win and BM68 2nd highlight suitability. Barrier 8 challenge but midfield settling can work in even Launceston mile. Fitness solid (17 days), underrated on wet form vs field. Solid top-3 chance.
Soft form adequate, proven T/D winner. Value roughy in upset-prone Launceston midweek BM68 where backmarkers can surge late.
- 1st8Designer DreamerCodi Jordan$8.00
- 2nd2Night InvaderDaniel Ganderton$5.50
- 3rd3The TrineCraig Newitt$3.70
- 4th1Cruz MissileLauren Burke$14.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Designer Dreamer | 5 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Night Invader | 3 | Daniel Ganderton | Barry Campbell | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | The Trine | 4 | Craig Newitt | S Gandy | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Cruz Missile | 7 | Lauren Burke | W N McShane | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | High Tail Eagle | 1 | Chloe Wells | J K Blacker | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Royal Dispatch | 8 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Ashley Meaburn | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Montezulu | 6 | Erica Byrne Burke | J K Blacker | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 6 | Alpine Blast | 2 | Lauryn Bingley | J K Blacker | 52.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 9 | Gee Gee Can Win | 7 | Trent Wells | 54kg |
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