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Meeting — Fri 30 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Fri, 30 OctLaunceston (TAS)Change

Race 2 — Ladbrokes Tote Win +10% In October (Bm60) 1400m · jumps Fri 30 Oct, 6:00 pm AEDT

Race preview

Welcome to Launceston for the Ladbrokes Tote Win +10% In October, a Benchmark 60 handicap over the 1400m journey. The track is rated a Good 4 under fine skies, and we are all set for a cracking evening of racing with the jump scheduled for 6:00 pm AEDT. Looking at the win market order, punters have zeroed in on Kakia sitting right at the top of the betting ring, with Snowdonia and Hold The Door next in line, closely followed by Halen as the race begins to take shape.

Taking a closer look at the form line for our market leader Kakia, prepared by Jessie Bazan and piloted by David Pires from barrier 2, this seasoned campaigner has 27 starts under the belt with 5 wins and 11 minor placings. Last start over this very track and trip in similar BM60 grade, Kakia led them up before giving away the final stages to finish fourth. The sectionals suggest a very fit runner who draws to do no early work from barrier 2. Meanwhile, Snowdonia for trainer S Gandy lines up with Troy Baker in the saddle from gate 4, coming off a sixth over 1600m here following a gutsy narrow placing over 1420m, and is expected to bounce back coming back down in distance today.

The early speed map shows Kakia and Hold The Door should look to push forward and share the leader duties, while Snowdonia maps nicely on-pace. Down the market, Halen for G J McCulloch brings an interesting angle as a noted fast finisher, clocking the quickest overall finishing sectionals last start when flashing home for second over this course and distance. With Kelvin Sanderson taking the reins and riding in great touch, Halen could catch the eye late if the leaders go too hard early in the piece.

Race notes

BM60,BM60 HCP,Benchmark 60
GOOD4
Fine
6 runners

Shortest win price

Kakia (1)

2.60

Most career wins

Kakia

5-6-5 from 27 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

7Sky Eagle
8Rapids Ahead

Midfield

4Halen

Offpace

6I'm Chev

Onpace

1Kakia

Leader

2Hold The Door

Kakia · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 11%
Hold The Door · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Halen · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
I'm Chev · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 14% better than Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1KakiaJ: David Pires·T: Jessie Bazan262.5kg3 2 4 3 427: 5-6-5$2.60$1.40

Career

27: 5-6-5

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-2
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-3-0
Track Hobart
13: 2-2-3
Track Launceston
9: 2-2-1
Track CurrentTrack
9: 2-2-1
Distance 1350m
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1390m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
11: 4-4-0
Going Good
9: 1-3-2
Going Soft
15: 4-2-2
Going Synthetic
3: 0-1-1

Last starts

4Launceston1400m16 Oct 2026 · BM60 · GOOD42.95L
3Launceston1420m25 Sept 2026 · BM60 · GOOD40.55L
4Devonport Synthetic1350m2 Sept 2026 · BM68 · SYNTHETIC6L
2Hobart1400m19 Aug 2026 · C5 · SOFT50.4L
3Hobart1390m5 Aug 2026 · BM68 · SOFT71.4L
2Hobart800m20 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1L
4Hobart1410m5 July 2026 · BM68 · SOFT51.22L
4Hobart1200m21 June 2026 · CL6 SW · SOFT51.7L

Insights

Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 11%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -40%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 34%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 53% in L100 rides
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 3%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2

Comments

AAP

Led, gave away final stages this venue over this journey. Draws to do no work. Senior rider takes over. Very fit, not out of this.

ILB

Started $7.50 and lost ground when 4th last start at the track and can find a nice position from the draw. Rises in weight. Definite claims for punters.

Producing consistent form and he can be competitive at this level; fair effort when beaten 3l splitting Halen, I'm Chev and Hold The Door two weeks ago; big player if building on promise shown last time.

RSIS

Started 13/2 and peaked on the run when 4th last run here and drawn nicely. Bit of extra work to do with more weight. Good winning chance.

2Hold The DoorJ: Kirra-Lee Lane·T: Angela Brakey159.5kg1 10 10 4 77: 1-0-0$4.00$2.00

Career

7: 1-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Rosehill
1: 0-0-0
Track Newcastle
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
5: 1-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Launceston1400m16 Oct 2026 · BM60 · GOOD45.87L
4Longford1400m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)1L
10Wyong2025m7 June 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT599.9L
10Randwick Kensington1800m13 May 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD415.3L
1Goulburn1500m27 Apr 2026 · MDN · GOOD4-3.3
9Rosehill1400m6 Apr 2026 · 3Y+MDN-SW · SOFT620.9L
1Rosehill1030m24 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)-0.9
5Randwick736m5 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.9L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Hot Trainer
Positive
Angela Brakey in good form, out performing market 69%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 50% POT in L100 Runners
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 5%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1

Comments

AAP

Went home tamely this venue for new trainer at $7. Building fitness and takes a 2kg claim. Drawn to effect. Will take a power of beating.

ILB

Started $7.00 and was well beaten when 7th last time at the track. Likely to bounce back and drawn the rails. Likely to be well placed early. Can win this.

Found life tough when 6l back in seventh on his first start for this trainer 14 days ago.

RSIS

Started 6/1 and tailed off to finish 7th last start around here. Likely to bounce back and drawn well. Should muster plenty of early toe. Expecting a solid performance.

3Brave JetScratched8––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed80%

Comments

AAP

Won (Bm60) Launceston 2 Oct. Had all before him at turn and went home tamely this venue. Makes strong appeal.

ILB

Was $11.00 and kept chasing when 5th last run at this venue but has more weight to carry.

RSIS

Started at 10/1 and made some ground when 5th last run here but has more weight to carry.

4HalenJ: Kelvin Sanderson·T: G J Mcculloch657.5kg4 2 8 8 225: 3-4-3$5.00$2.35

Career

25: 3-4-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
6: 0-1-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 1-2-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Hobart
5: 0-0-1
Track Launceston
16: 3-4-2
Track CurrentTrack
16: 3-4-2
Distance 1400m
4: 1-1-1
Distance 1420m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1600m
3: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
13: 3-4-1
Going Soft
8: 0-0-2

Last starts

2Launceston1400m16 Oct 2026 · BM60 · GOOD42.25L
8Launceston1100m9 Oct 2026 · CL2 · GOOD47.36L
8Launceston1200m16 Sept 2026 · BM64 · GOOD46.88L
2Longford800m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3L
4Longford800m25 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)6.1L
10Hobart1200m24 May 2026 · CL2 · SOFT58.4L
3Longford800m14 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.3L
9Hobart1600m28 Dec 2025 · BM64 · GOOD412.6L

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 37% better than Career Avg.
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 24% POT in L100 Runners
Hot Jockey
Positive
Kelvin Sanderson in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 40%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple

Comments

AAP

Got back, cut loose late to fill the minors this course over this trip. Usually gets back. This looks more demanding.

ILB

Came on strongly when 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last time here. Good chance and definitely has claims.

Had a number of these behind him when beaten just over 2l into second at 20-1 14 days ago upped to this trip; can boast winning form over this C&D; an infrequent winner.

RSIS

Ran on when 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last time here. Definite claims.

5SnowdoniaScratched4––––

Career

17: 2-4-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-1-1
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Devonport Synthetic
1: 1-0-0
Track Hobart
10: 0-3-1
Track Launceston
6: 1-1-1
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1420m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 1-2-1
Going Soft
9: 0-2-1
Going Synthetic
1: 1-0-0

Last starts

6Launceston1600m9 Oct 2026 · CL2 · GOOD44.36L
2Launceston1420m25 Sept 2026 · BM60 · GOOD40.15L
1Devonport Synthetic1350m9 Sept 2026 · CL1 · SYNTHETIC-1
4Hobart1400m19 Aug 2026 · CL1 · SOFT52.1L
9Hobart1200m19 July 2026 · CL1 · SOFT54.57L
8Hobart1200m5 July 2026 · BM60 · SOFT54.4L
1Hobart800m22 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)-2
4Hobart1400m14 Dec 2025 · CL1 · SOFT53.7L

Insights

Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 11%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 24%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 33% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 28%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Just missed at Launceston 25 Sep. Rider found a forward spot this course but she put in a very lacklustre finish. Coming back in distance. Among the dangers.

ILB

Started at $8.50 and weakened to finish 6th last run at the track.

Has winning form at this track; grade looks suitable; out of the frame (beaten 4½l in sixth) here over 1m (handicap) three weeks ago; more than capable if on song so has to be respected.

RSIS

At 15/2 faded away to finish 6th last run here.

6I'm ChevJ: Codi Jordan·T: G J Stevenson355kg6 2 6 5 626: 3-2-2$6.50$2.80

Career

26: 3-2-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
6: 0-1-1
Second-up
5: 2-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Hobart
5: 0-0-0
Track Launceston
6: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
6: 0-0-1
Distance 1009m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1430m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-0-0
Going Soft
6: 1-0-1
Going Synthetic
14: 2-2-1

Last starts

6Launceston1400m16 Oct 2026 · BM60 · GOOD43.87L
5Devonport Synthetic1350m9 Sept 2026 · BM60 · SYNTHETIC2.1L
6Devonport Synthetic1150m2 Sept 2026 · BM60 · SYNTHETIC2.3L
2Devonport Synthetic1150m26 Aug 2026 · BM64 · SYNTHETIC5L
6Devonport Synthetic1009m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC5.2L
10Devonport Synthetic1350m31 May 2026 · BM60 · SYNTHETIC5.6L
8Devonport Synthetic1150m17 May 2026 · CL4 SW · SYNTHETIC9.4L
3Devonport Synthetic800m21 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC2L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 14% better than Career Avg.
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here

Comments

AAP

Midfield, unable to muster a threatening rally this track over this distance. Can make his presence felt.

ILB

Odds of $14.00 and tailed off to finish 6th last start here. Can figure in the finish.

Not disgraced when sixth of nine 14 days ago; ought to be competitive as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

RSIS

Started at 13/1 and folded up in the straight when 6th last run at the track. Looks a nice proposition.

7Sky EagleJ: Erica Byrne Burke·T: J K Blacker754kg8 5 2 4 737: 2-4-2$5.50$2.50

Career

37: 2-4-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-1
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-1
Track Launceston
16: 1-3-1
Track CurrentTrack
16: 1-3-1
Track Longford
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1150m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
6: 0-2-0
Going Good
15: 1-2-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
16: 1-2-1

Last starts

7Launceston1600m9 Oct 2026 · CL2 · GOOD45.36L
4Launceston1620m25 Sept 2026 · CL3 SW · GOOD42.21L
2Launceston1400m16 Sept 2026 · CL2 · GOOD40.75L
5Longford800m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)5.7L
8Devonport Synthetic1650m26 Aug 2026 · CL3 · SYNTHETIC4.4L
9Hobart1100m19 Aug 2026 · BM68 · SOFT510.3L
7Hobart1390m5 Aug 2026 · CL2 · SOFT77L
7Devonport Synthetic1350m26 July 2026 · CL3 SW · SYNTHETIC7.3L

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 80%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 22%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue

Comments

AAP

Long losing streak. Sent out $21 when never got into the race this track. Awkwardly drawn. Others with more appeal.

ILB

Jumped at $21.00 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last start at this track. Gets back and needs luck. Minor claims.

Finished just behind Snowdonia when seventh here over 1m (handicap) 21 days ago; C&D has proven suitable before; an infrequent winner; stable has been going through a quiet spell; not hard to turn elsewhere.

RSIS

Was 20/1 and average performance when 7th last time at this venue. Gets back and needs luck.

8Rapids AheadJ: Indi Bowles·T: G J Mcculloch554kg2 7 8 2 1121: 1-1-1$14.00$4.20

Career

21: 1-1-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating20%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Hobart
5: 0-0-0
Track Launceston
12: 1-1-1
Track CurrentTrack
12: 1-1-1
Distance 1220m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1420m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-1-0
Going Soft
11: 1-0-1
Going Synthetic
4: 0-0-0

Last starts

11Launceston1420m23 Oct 2026 · CL1 · GOOD43.97L
2Launceston1200m9 Oct 2026 · BM60 · GOOD41L
8Launceston1420m25 Sept 2026 · BM60 · GOOD45.4L
7Launceston1100m16 Sept 2026 · CL1 · GOOD45.98L
2Longford800m25 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)1L
11Hobart1600m19 July 2026 · Class 1 · SOFT517.82L
1Devonport Synthetic800m7 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC-0.2
6Devonport Synthetic1350m28 June 2026 · CL1 · SYNTHETIC4.2L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 24% POT in L100 Runners
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 4kg now

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Not disgraced this track at $31. Others rate stronger.

ILB

On a short back up. At $31.00 below par when 11th last time at the track. Might have to make up considerable ground. Large claim helps. Will struggle against these.

Suited by this C&D; towards the rear of 14 seven days ago upped to this distance; is passed over.

RSIS

Racing on a quick back up. Was 30/1 and had difficulty when 11th last run around here. Might be ridden for luck. Indi Bowles provides some weight relief.

Odds correct as at Fri 30 Oct, 6:00 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Fri 23 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
Fri 16 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
Fri 9 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
Fri 2 Oct, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Fri 25 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 9 races
Wed 16 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races