Launch-eston Nights: Race-by-race preview in Tasmania
Launceston - Rail +1.5m / Good 4
Anticipating the track to continue to race on pace, fresh ground is closest to the rail. Tempo dependant but I’ll be hoping on-speed horses will be the best way home, again.
Race 1 - 1200m Maiden
Thought this was a tough race to start the night. Plenty of chances, and a lot of them carry a fair few convictions.
MISS RED is some hope to run into the money from the front, but happy to pass at the price.
NO BET
Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
Another tough race, but in this case the favourite has come up poison odds.
Have looked around it and landed on MILLA’S READY for a small play. Siggy Carr goes on, and if she can be a little more forward from the gate, this horse will go close late.
Back MILLA’S READY for 0.5 units to WIN at $7.00
Race 3 - 1400m C1
Semi keen to get involved here. Have NAMABAALE favourite in my market, and he’s come up slightly longer here. His last run was a total forgive, pulling up with issues and tipped out. Senior rider for the stable goes straight on. Think he’ll sit on speed and be winning.
Back NAMABAALE for 1.5 units to WIN at $4.20
Race 4 - 1400m Hcp
Don’t want to tip into the favourite at the price in a small field. Happy to shoulders arms.
PASS
Race 5 - 1100m Hcp
Race of the night!
Best 3YOs in Tassie meet, and looks a cracking race. All things being equal I think BELLO BEAU should be leading and winning. Looks to have returned super.
NO BET
Race 6 - 1100m Class 3
Pretty much found the market in this race. Looks another cracking contest, and keen to see how TITLE SHOT returns to racing. Looks very short to be betting, and can’t really entertain anything to beat it.
NO BET
Race 7 - 1600m BM68
Even bunch here, and keen to back a couple horses.
STEEL SKIES is having his 2nd run in TAS for team Flannery and looks a great winning chance in this grade, think he can turn the tables on WILLBY RULES at the mile. I actually had him favourite and happy to bet here.
KING ISLAND has progressed nicely this prep, and looks a chance here despite the rise in grade. Jockey booking a slight knock but could control the race here with AZARA. Happy to save on him.
Back STEEL SKIES for 1.5 units to WIN at $4.00
Back KING ISLAND for 0.5 units to WIN at $4.60
Race 8 - 1200m BM60
Tough race to finish and wouldn’t be surprised if half a dozen of these win, but I think I’ve found one at a price worth having on side, at an each-way price.
Ex QLDer QUICKEN UP went back to back in her 1st prep in TAS and I think she could go 3 for 3 here with a bit of luck. She should appreciate a fast, firm Launceston deck, and if in-form apprentice T Johnstone can lob behind the speed and find a gap late, I think she’s a cracking bet at the price.
Back QUICKEN UP for 1 unit to WIN and 2 units PLACE at $8.00/$2.50