06/04/2025

Launceston Race 5

Easter Cup Race Meeting Saturday 19 April Pace

Prize Money: $9,700

AXE AND DEEZ (1) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4.5 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at Hobart. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Tackles a similar assignment and he can find winning ways. SPORTS WRACK (3) made it two in a row last start when he got the cash by a nose over 1609m at Hobart. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Has the ability to take this out. PUNTARNO STRIDE (7) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2200m at this track. JEREMY WELLS (5) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 2090m at Hobart on March 28.
  • Distance: 1680m
  • Class: NR 58 to 62
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: fine
  • Surface: All Weather
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1T E Rattray
  • Axe And Deez (Fr1) 88x4074152
  • Trainer: T E Rattray (Longford)
  • Driver: Todd Rattray
  • Prize Money: $24,420
  • Win / Place: 22% / 38%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: CONSUMMATION (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
18: 4-2-1
Distance
9: 2-1-1
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
7: 1-1-0
1st Up
2: 1-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-1-0
Metro
8: 2-1-1
Non-Metro
10: 2-1-0
Mobile
18: 4-2-1
All-Weather
18: 4-2-1
Best Mile
1:56.72
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Hobart, at the bell was leading 1.8m on the pegs beaten 4.5 m by Major Lester (1:58.90) in NR 58 to 63 on March 16 at $3.20. Likely to measure up.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts 21 days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 616/3/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherFr1Todd Rattray1:58.901:58.94.3m $3.20f 14NR 58 to 63$9,700$1,649

1. Major Lester

2. Axe And Deez

3. Southern Luck

5th of 62/3/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherFr1Todd Rattray2:33.301:58.025.7m $6.00 9NR 59 to 64$9,700$291

1. Beat Sweet

2. Major Lester

3. Southern Luck

1st of 821/2/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherFr4Todd Rattray2:33.701:58.310.8m $2.00f 13NR 53 to 56$9,700$6,305

1. Axe And Deez

2. Moneys No Issue

3. Ashante Queen

4th of 128/2/25Launceston1680mMobileAll WeatherFr2Todd Rattray2:00.101:55.022.7m $9.00 52NR 55 to 59$9,700$485

1. National News NZ

2. Moneys No Issue

3. Denny NZ

52 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 327/1/25Carrick2150m-Todd Rattray2:45.90-4.8m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Rubins Plight

2. Axe And Deez

3. Teresa Dillon

7th of 918/12/24Bendigo1650mMobileAll WeatherFr4Jordan Leedham1:56.501:53.613.8m $31 17NR 55 to 60$8,000$160

1. Rakajed NZ

2. Good Tobe Locksley

3. Madam Reactor

2W J Yole
  • Settebello (Fr2) 0725443567
  • Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)
  • Driver: Mark Yole
  • Prize Money: $63,875
  • Win / Place: 14% / 41%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: ARTY ALICE (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
55: 8-9-6
Distance
11: 2-2-1
Trk/Dst
1: 0-1-0
Track
9: 1-1-0
Season
29: 3-5-4
1st Up
2: 0-2-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
29: 3-3-2
Non-Metro
26: 5-6-4
Mobile
51: 8-9-5
Standing
4: 0-0-1
All-Weather
55: 8-9-6
Best Mile
1:55.28
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 14 m by Denny (2:34.90) in NR 58 to 62 on March 28 at $26. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2200m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.8m on the pegs beaten 16 m by Smokescreen (2:43.80) in NR 56 to 59 on March 23 at $26. Wait until the form picks up.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts 9 days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
7th of 1028/3/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherSr3Ricky Duggan2:34.901:59.314.6m $26 5NR 58 to 62$9,700-

1. Denny NZ

2. Major Lester

3. Sharmey

6th of 1023/3/25Launceston2200mMobileAll WeatherFr4Jack Watson2:43.801:59.816.0m $26 7NR 56 to 59$9,700-

1. Smokescreen

2. Keepers Ideal NZ

3. Colby Sanz

5th of 616/3/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherFr3Dylan Ford1:58.901:58.919.2m $5.00 7NR 58 to 63$9,700$291

1. Major Lester

2. Axe And Deez

3. Southern Luck

3rd of 109/3/25Carrick2150mMobileAll WeatherSr1T R Ford2:37.601:58.010.6m $10 9NR 55 to 59$9,700$970

1. Keepers Ideal NZ

2. Believe In Forever

3. Settebello

4th of 828/2/25Burnie2180mStandingAll Weather10mDylan Ford2:46.902:03.211.5m $6.50 5NR 55 or better$9,700$485

1. Bold Centurian

2. Dazzle Me NZ

3. Believe In Forever

4th of 923/2/25Launceston2200mMobileAll WeatherFr3Mitch Ford2:43.201:59.420.7m $20 9NR 57 to 63$8,000$400

1. Blackbird Miss

2. Ambiguous

3. We Salute You

3Claire MacDonald
  • Sports Wrack (Fr3) 7623224511
  • Trainer: Claire MacDonald (Ulverstone)
  • Driver: Kayleb Williams (C)
  • Prize Money: $100,280
  • Win / Place: 10% / 35%
Going for the Hat-Trick

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: JILL FORSA (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
120: 12-16-15
Distance
35: 2-3-2
Season
17: 3-4-1
1st Up
7: 0-1-2
2nd Up
7: 0-2-0
3rd Up
7: 1-2-2
Metro
42: 4-5-3
Non-Metro
78: 8-11-12
Mobile
120: 12-16-15
All-Weather
120: 12-16-15
Best Mile
1:54.41
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Hobart. Last start won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr7) at Hobart (1:55.90) beating Diamondsnblue in NR 55 to 59 on March 22 at $5. Winning claims.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts 15 days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 1222/3/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherFr7Ewa Justice1:55.901:55.90.1m $5.00 6NR 55 to 59$12,000$7,800

1. Sports Wrack

2. Diamondsnblue

3. Sue Nien

1st of 616/3/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherFr4Ewa Justice2:36.302:00.44.9m $1.35f 16NR 50 to 52$9,700$6,305

1. Sports Wrack

2. Mach Angelo

3. Ranieri NZ

1st of 44/3/25Melton2240m-James Herbertson2:50.00-0.2m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Sports Wrack

2. Always The Showman

3. Helluva NZ

5th of 928/2/25Ararat2195mMobileAll WeatherFr1Ewa Justice2:39.201:56.720.2m $17 50W/15 0K stake$20,000$600

1. Pesci

2. Chasing Rex

3. Dawson NZ

4th of 1023/2/25Cranbourne2080mMobileAll WeatherFr2Ewa Justice2:32.501:58.018.3m $14 160W/15 0K stake$8,000$400

1. Chasing Rex

2. Auckland Red

3. Machane Said

2nd of 87/2/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr4John Justice1:56.301:56.37.3m $101 7NR 50 to 55$6,000$900

1. Sao Paulo Simba

2. Sports Wrack

3. Heavenly Brigade NZ

4Mark Jones
  • Iden Black Prince (Fr4) 3116460586
  • Trainer: Mark Jones (Sidmouth)
  • Driver: Malcom Jones (C,5)
  • Prize Money: $116,765
  • Win / Place: 14% / 38%

7 yo Brown/Black Gelding

Sire: STONEBRIDGE REGAL (USA)

Dam: IDEN COUNTESS (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
97: 14-11-12
Distance
7: 3-0-0
Trk/Dst
6: 3-0-0
Track
34: 3-3-8
Season
21: 3-2-4
1st Up
8: 0-1-2
2nd Up
7: 3-2-0
3rd Up
6: 1-1-1
Metro
87: 13-10-12
Non-Metro
10: 1-1-0
Mobile
93: 14-11-12
Standing
4: 0-0-0
All-Weather
97: 14-11-12
Best Mile
1:57.80
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 9 m by Mynamesevan (1:55.70) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $41. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1670m at Carrick was 8th-20.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 17 m by Better Exclusive (2:00.80) in NR 60 to 64 on March 9 at $8. Big chance based on that latest run.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts 15 days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 922/3/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherFr2M T Jones1:55.701:55.79.9m $41 13NR 60 to 69$12,000-

1. Mynamesevan

2. Collective Works

3. National News NZ

8th of 89/3/25Carrick1670mMobileAll WeatherFr3G E Jones2:00.801:56.417.2m $8.00 14NR 60 to 64$9,700-

1. Better Exclusive NZ

2. Major Lester

3. Stir Me Up

5th of 923/2/25Launceston2200mMobileAll WeatherFr5G E Jones2:43.201:59.430.2m $8.50 7NR 57 to 63$8,000$240

1. Blackbird Miss

2. Ambiguous

3. We Salute You

11th of 1216/2/25Carrick2650mStandingAll WeatherFr4G E Jones3:24.102:03.954.7m $17 8NR 65 or better$14,000-

1. Nova Baxter

2. Thee Old Bomb NZ

3. Hazewillrev

6th of 128/2/25Launceston2200mMobileAll WeatherFr6G E Jones2:41.701:58.318.7m $91 22NR 60 to 69$14,000-

1. Tough Shaz

2. Nova Baxter

3. Hurricane Rock

4th of 817/1/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherFr7M T Jones2:34.801:59.210.0m $5.50 5NR 60 to 64$9,700$485

1. Sharmey

2. Major Lester

3. Dressed In Gold NZ

5W J Yole
  • Jeremy Wells NZ (Fr5) x676656594
  • Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)
  • Driver: Dylan Ford
  • Prize Money: $124,696
  • Win / Place: 9.38% / 37%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: TRICKY GIRL (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
128: 12-19-17
Distance
24: 1-6-2
Trk/Dst
4: 0-0-0
Track
15: 0-2-2
Season
17: 0-0-1
1st Up
8: 1-0-0
2nd Up
8: 2-1-0
3rd Up
6: 0-0-2
Metro
54: 1-10-4
Non-Metro
74: 11-9-13
Mobile
103: 10-15-14
Standing
25: 2-4-3
All-Weather
115: 11-16-15
Slushy
1: 0-0-0
Grass
13: 1-3-2
Best Mile
1:55.31
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 11 m by Denny (2:34.90) in NR 58 to 62 on March 28 at $31. At the start before 9th (FT Fr5) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 45 m by Ambiguous (3:12.60) in NR 60 or better on March 22 at $101. Among the leading chances on best form.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts 9 days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 1028/3/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherFr3Hannah Van Dongen2:34.901:59.311.9m $31 6NR 58 to 62$9,700$485

1. Denny NZ

2. Major Lester

3. Sharmey

9th of 1222/3/25Hobart2579mStandingAll WeatherFr5Ricky Duggan3:12.602:00.245.2m $101 6NR 60 or better$14,000-

1. Ambiguous

2. The Chancer

3. Hurricane Rock

5th of 816/3/25Hobart2579mStandingAll WeatherFr3Ricky Duggan3:14.802:01.120.9m $31 14NR 60 or better$9,700$291

1. Watermelon Sugar NZ

2. Fleetwood Rock

3. Puntarno Stride NZ

1st of 410/3/25Carrick2150m-B E Fidler2:46.60-2.6m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Jeremy Wells NZ

2. Arden Roanoke NZ

3. Cannon Beach

6th of 62/3/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherFr5Dylan Ford2:33.301:58.028.8m $41 9NR 59 to 64$9,700-

1. Beat Sweet

2. Major Lester

3. Southern Luck

5th of 821/2/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherFr4Hannah Van Dongen1:57.501:57.517.6m $13 5NR 57 to 63$9,700$291

1. Better Exclusive NZ

2. Loyola Trios

3. Sharmey

6W J Yole
  • Sharmey (Fr6) 1164385736
  • Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)
  • Driver: Mitch Ford (C)
  • Prize Money: $164,495
  • Win / Place: 15% / 34%

7 yo Black Gelding

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: GLORY DAZE (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
147: 23-13-15
Distance
19: 0-1-1
Trk/Dst
12: 0-1-0
Track
49: 6-3-3
Season
31: 4-1-4
1st Up
3: 0-0-1
2nd Up
3: 0-0-1
3rd Up
3: 0-1-0
Metro
124: 19-11-14
Non-Metro
23: 4-2-1
Mobile
140: 23-13-15
Standing
7: 0-0-0
All-Weather
147: 23-13-15
Best Mile
1:58.00
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 15 m by Watch It Happen (2:42.00) in NR 55 to 59 on March 30 at $71. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 5 m by Denny (2:34.90) in NR 58 to 62 on March 28 at $18. Prefer others on this occasion.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts 7 days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 1230/3/25Launceston2200mMobileAll WeatherSr3Lachlan Dakin2:42.001:58.515.6m $71 2NR 55 to 59$8,000-

1. Watch It Happen

2. Keepers Ideal NZ

3. Southpaw Slugger

3rd of 1028/3/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherSr1Mitch Ford2:34.901:59.34.9m $18 5NR 58 to 62$9,700$970

1. Denny NZ

2. Major Lester

3. Sharmey

7th of 1023/3/25Launceston2200mMobileAll WeatherFr1Olivia Weidenbach2:43.801:59.819.6m $26 14NR 56 to 59$9,700-

1. Smokescreen

2. Keepers Ideal NZ

3. Colby Sanz

5th of 89/3/25Carrick1670mMobileAll WeatherSr2Hannah Van Dongen2:00.801:56.49.8m $1.00 9NR 60 to 64$9,700$291

1. Better Exclusive NZ

2. Major Lester

3. Stir Me Up

8th of 828/2/25Burnie2180mStandingAll Weather10mMitch Ford2:46.902:03.235.1m $7.50 7NR 55 or better$9,700-

1. Bold Centurian

2. Dazzle Me NZ

3. Believe In Forever

3rd of 821/2/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherSr1Mitch Ford1:57.501:57.56.7m $7.00 5NR 57 to 63$9,700$970

1. Better Exclusive NZ

2. Loyola Trios

3. Sharmey

7W J Yole
  • Puntarno Stride NZ (Fr7) 4939425374
  • Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)
  • Driver: Nathan Ford
  • Prize Money: $210,484
  • Win / Place: 7.07% / 40%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: SAN RAFAELLA CA

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Rating

Stats
Career
198: 14-33-34
Distance
21: 2-2-5
Trk/Dst
7: 1-0-0
Track
65: 5-8-6
Season
32: 1-2-4
1st Up
5: 1-1-2
2nd Up
5: 1-2-1
3rd Up
4: 1-0-0
Metro
155: 9-26-25
Non-Metro
43: 5-7-9
Mobile
166: 14-32-28
Standing
32: 0-1-6
All-Weather
198: 14-33-34
Best Mile
1:56.40
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.3m 2WNC beaten 12 m by Smokescreen (2:43.80) in NR 56 to 59 on March 23 at $17. Before that, 7th (FT Fr4) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 22 m by Ambiguous (3:12.60) in NR 60 or better on March 22 at $16. Expecting a much better run this time.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts 14 days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 1023/3/25Launceston2200mMobileAll WeatherFr7Nathan Ford2:43.801:59.812.8m $17 1NR 56 to 59$9,700$485

1. Smokescreen

2. Keepers Ideal NZ

3. Colby Sanz

7th of 1222/3/25Hobart2579mStandingAll WeatherFr4Mitch Ford3:12.602:00.222.0m $16 6NR 60 or better$14,000-

1. Ambiguous

2. The Chancer

3. Hurricane Rock

3rd of 816/3/25Hobart2579mStandingAll WeatherFr2Mitch Ford3:14.802:01.12.9m $10 9NR 60 or better$9,700$970

1. Watermelon Sugar NZ

2. Fleetwood Rock

3. Puntarno Stride NZ

5th of 97/3/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherSr1Nathan Ford1:57.501:57.54.3m $10 5NR 55 to 59$8,000$240

1. Southern Luck

2. Sue Nien

3. Done Well

2nd of 62/3/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherFr3Hannah Van Dongen1:58.001:58.01.1m $7.50 9NR 54 to 58$8,000$1,360

1. Denny NZ

2. Puntarno Stride NZ

3. Moneys No Issue

4th of 821/2/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jack Watson2:33.701:58.312.2m $8.50 7NR 53 to 56$9,700$485

1. Axe And Deez

2. Moneys No Issue

3. Ashante Queen

8M A Laugher
  • Believe In Forever (Sr1) 6666032405
  • Trainer: M A Laugher (Westbury)
  • Driver: Gareth Rattray
  • Prize Money: $210,978
  • Win / Place: 11% / 34%

10 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: CLOSE EMBRACE (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
217: 25-20-29
Distance
67: 9-6-9
Trk/Dst
21: 5-2-0
Track
58: 12-6-4
Season
30: 3-3-4
1st Up
6: 1-0-0
2nd Up
6: 2-0-0
3rd Up
6: 1-1-0
Metro
126: 17-10-14
Non-Metro
91: 8-10-15
Mobile
207: 25-19-27
Standing
10: 0-1-2
All-Weather
217: 25-20-29
Best Mile
1:54.90
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 13 m by Watch It Happen (2:42.00) in NR 55 to 59 on March 30 at $26. At the run before 11th (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 20 m by Sports Wrack (1:55.90) in NR 55 to 59 on March 22 at $6. Bold showing expected again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts 7 days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 1230/3/25Launceston2200mMobileAll WeatherSr4Gareth Rattray2:42.001:58.513.9m $26 8NR 55 to 59$8,000$240

1. Watch It Happen

2. Keepers Ideal NZ

3. Southpaw Slugger

11th of 1222/3/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherFr3Gareth Rattray1:55.901:55.920.2m $6.00 6NR 55 to 59$12,000-

1. Sports Wrack

2. Diamondsnblue

3. Sue Nien

4th of 616/3/25Hobart1609mMobileAll WeatherFr6Jack Laugher1:58.901:58.95.0m $10 7NR 58 to 63$9,700$485

1. Major Lester

2. Axe And Deez

3. Southern Luck

2nd of 109/3/25Carrick2150mMobileAll WeatherFr5Gareth Rattray2:37.601:58.010.6m $10 9NR 55 to 59$9,700$1,649

1. Keepers Ideal NZ

2. Believe In Forever

3. Settebello

3rd of 828/2/25Burnie2180mStandingAll WeatherFr3Gareth Rattray2:46.902:03.27.8m $5.50 5NR 55 or better$9,700$970

1. Bold Centurian

2. Dazzle Me NZ

3. Believe In Forever

10th of 1223/2/25Launceston1680mMobileAll WeatherSr5Lachlan Dakin2:03.901:58.711.1m $26 9NR 50 to 56$8,000-

1. Loyola Trios

2. Denny NZ

3. Sabine

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