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8 Nov, 1:03 am AEDT

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Meeting — Fri 30 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Fri, 30 OctLaunceston (TAS)Change

Race 6 — Steve Donaldson (Bm68) 1400m · jumps Fri 30 Oct, 8:00 pm AEDT

Race preview

Welcome to Launceston for the Steve Donaldson (Bm68) over 1400m on a good4 track under fine skies, timed to jump at 8:00 pm AEDT. The win market has Fighting For Gold sitting at the head of affairs, closely followed by Go Jeanie, Sh'Bourne Power, and Sister Royal rounding out the top four in the order. Rounding out the rest of the field behind them are Flying Billie, Night People, Night Invader, and Island Warrior as punters look to sort out a tricky midweek puzzle.

Taking a closer look at the form behind those shorter prices, Fighting For Gold jumps off the page for M A Ganderton, lining up here seeking three wins on the trot following a strong win here over 1400m in BM76 class and a prior win over 1220m in CL3. Go Jeanie represents G J Stevenson with Codi Jordan steering from barrier 5, coming off a sound second over 1400m in BM76 class at this course and dropping in class here after two runs back. Meanwhile, Sh'Bourne Power for Shaun Nichols and Kirra-Lee Lane comes in off a 44-day let-up following a placing over this course and distance in BM68 grade.

Diving deeper into the race dynamics, the speed maps indicate that Island Warrior and Go Jeanie will look to push forward onpace, while Night People takes up the role as leader, and runners like Fighting For Gold, Sh'Bourne Power, and Sister Royal stalk offpace. Sister Royal catches the eye further down the market order for K P Hamilton and Sam Kennedy, resuming here following a stable change and a recent Longford trial hit-out, offering an interesting angle at odds for punters keen to dig a bit deeper into the yarn.

Race notes

BM68,BM68 HCP,Benchmark 68
GOOD4
Fine
8 runners

Shortest win price

Fighting For Gold (6)

2.20

Most career wins

Flying Billie

7-3-6 from 35 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

5Night Invader

Offmidfield

6Fighting For Gold

Midfield

1Island Warrior
8Sister Royal

Offpace

2Night People
7Sh'Bourne Power

Onpace

4Go Jeanie

Leader

3Flying Billie

Island Warrior · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 11%
Night People · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -27% POT in their L100 Races
Flying Billie · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Go Jeanie · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 14% better than Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Island WarriorJ: Robyn Lynch·T: Jessie Bazan362kg3 1 1 3 420: 4-3-4$31.00$4.00

Career

20: 4-3-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
5: 1-1-1
Second-up
3: 1-0-1
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-1
Track Hobart
10: 2-3-1
Track Launceston
10: 2-0-3
Track CurrentTrack
10: 2-0-3
Distance 2040m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
7: 1-1-2
Going Good
10: 1-2-2
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Going Soft
8: 2-1-2

Last starts

4Longford1400m20 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4L
3Longford1400m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)1L
1Hobart1000m10 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial-0.1
1Hobart2040m31 Aug 2025 · OPEN HCP · SOFT6-1.5
3Hobart1600m24 Aug 2025 · C4 SW · SOFT50.6L
1Hobart1600m10 Aug 2025 · CL2 HCP · SOFT5-1.5
4Hobart1430m27 July 2025 · CL2 HCP · HEAVY81.3L
2Hobart1200m20 July 2025 · CL2 HCP · SOFT71.75L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 11%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 34%
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 3%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Long Break
Negative
Resumes from a 425 day break (> 300 days)
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Resuming (60-weeks). Handy fresh horse while warmed up with 3 trials. Useful form this track. Should take plenty of beating fresh.

ILB

First up from a spell of 60 weeks. Charged home to win last start at Hobart and matched against a less competitive field. The large claim from Robyn Lynch helps. Will need its best to find a place.

Won by 1½l over 1m2f at Hobart (handicap) last August; has a long absence to overcome; should not be far away.

RSIS

Back from a 60 week break. Dashed home to win last start at Hobart and up against a less competitive field. The large claim from Robyn Lynch should help.

2Night PeopleJ: Troy Baker·T: Sigrid Carr260.5kg4 3 2 6 318: 4-3-4$15.00$3.20

Career

18: 4-3-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
6: 2-0-1
Second-up
5: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-1-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-1-0
Track Hobart
3: 1-0-0
Track Cranbourne
3: 1-0-1
Distance 1100m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
4: 1-0-1
Distance 1300m
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
11: 1-1-3
Going Soft
4: 1-1-1
Going Synthetic
3: 2-1-0

Last starts

3Launceston1400m16 Oct 2026 · BM76 · GOOD43.75L
6Launceston1200m2 Oct 2026 · BM68 · SOFT53.35L
2Longford800m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1L
3Longford800m25 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)3L
4Hobart1400m28 Dec 2025 · BM68 · GOOD42L
3Launceston1200m21 Nov 2025 · BM68 · GOOD40.31L
2Devonport Synthetic1650m29 June 2025 · CL4 HCP · SYNTHETIC0.1L
1Devonport Synthetic1350m1 June 2025 · CL6 SW · SYNTHETIC-2.8

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -27% POT in their L100 Races
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 5%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 4kg now

Comments

AAP

In the minor spoils but still well held this course second-up. Usually prominent. Harder to warm to here.

ILB

Couldn't shake them off when 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last time here and up against a less competitive field. Has a positive gate. Going up in weight. Stands out as good value.

Came home third two weeks ago in race won by Fighting For Gold when not beaten far; career wins-runs record of 4-18; he can be taken on.

RSIS

Good result placing 3rd last run at the track and lining up against easier rivals. Will try to take advantage of the stall. Carrying more weight than last time. Can measure up against these.

3Flying BillieJ: Akimasa Phanthura·T: Christie Burt660kg4 1 6 2 435: 7-3-6$7.50$2.10

Career

35: 7-3-6

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-3
Second-up
4: 2-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Launceston
7: 1-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
7: 1-0-1
Track Devonport Synthetic
9: 1-0-4
Distance 1430m
3: 2-1-0
Distance 1200m
7: 2-0-0
Distance 1220m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 2-1-2
Going Soft
16: 4-2-0
Going Synthetic
9: 1-0-4

Last starts

4Launceston1120m25 Sept 2026 · BM76 · GOOD42.15L
2Hobart1390m5 Aug 2026 · BM68 · SOFT70.2L
6Hobart1390m21 June 2026 · BM68 · SOFT52.6L
1Hobart1380m7 June 2026 · BM76 · SOFT5-1.5
4Hobart1200m24 May 2026 · BM68 · SOFT52L
3Hobart1400m26 Apr 2026 · BM68 · GOOD41.4L
5Devonport Synthetic1350m9 Mar 2026 · BM68 · SYNTHETIC3.6L
2Hobart1430m15 Feb 2026 · BM68 · SOFT51.3L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 62%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 5%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 5.5kg more than LS

Comments

AAP

Now 5 weeks between runs. Great run at Hobart 5 Aug. Okay at latest when settled back. Back in easier class.

ILB

Jumped at $15.00 and outpaced some runners late when 4th last run around here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Akimasa Phanthura takes a large claim. Do not dismiss entirely.

Normally pretty consistent; wasn't beaten that far when fourth (beaten just over 2l) here over 5½f (handicap) last month; may have to settle for supporting role with a number of his rivals in good nick.

RSIS

Started 14/1 and hit the line well when 4th last run around here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Large claim helps.

4Go JeanieJ: Codi Jordan·T: G J Stevenson560kg2 3 4 5 225: 5-5-6$4.80$1.50

Career

25: 5-5-6

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
6: 2-0-2
Second-up
5: 0-2-1
Third-up
4: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 1-1-0
Track Hobart
8: 1-0-2
Track Launceston
12: 1-4-4
Track CurrentTrack
12: 1-4-4
Distance 1350m
3: 2-1-0
Distance 1400m
6: 0-3-2
Distance 1600m
3: 0-0-1
Going Good
9: 0-3-3
Going Soft
11: 2-1-3
Going Synthetic
5: 3-1-0

Last starts

2Launceston1400m16 Oct 2026 · BM76 · GOOD41.5L
5Launceston1200m2 Oct 2026 · BM68 · SOFT52.35L
4Longford800m25 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)3.4L
3Launceston1400m3 Apr 2026 · CL6 SW · GOOD41.5L
2Launceston1400m20 Mar 2026 · BM76 · GOOD40.2L
3Launceston1400m20 Feb 2026 · 3&4Y HCP · GOOD41.9L
8Hobart1200m8 Feb 2026 · F&M-WFA · SOFT58.9L
1Launceston1100m23 Jan 2026 · 4Y HCP · SOFT5-0.4

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 14% better than Career Avg.
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 28%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 4kg now

Comments

AAP

Sound performance in small field this course second-up. Fitter for those two runs and ready to show best. Class drop helps. Lands in a suitable contest.

ILB

Hit the line well when 2nd last time around here and lining up against easier rivals. Good to see Codi Jordan is jumping on. Should go close.

Second when 5-4 behind Fighting For Gold two weeks ago; not been able to get her head in front lately so others have more pressing claims.

RSIS

Good run when finishing 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last start at this venue and stepping down to a lower level. Codi Jordan is a bonus. Tough competitor.

5Night InvaderJ: Daniel Ganderton·T: Barry Campbell460kg2 6 1 4 316: 6-1-0$23.00$3.70

Career

16: 6-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed20%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Launceston
11: 5-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
11: 5-1-0
Track Devonport Synthetic
5: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 2-0-0
Distance 1620m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1880m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 1-1-0
Going Synthetic
5: 1-0-0
Going Good
7: 4-0-0

Last starts

3Devonport Synthetic1009m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC2.5L
4Devonport Synthetic1009m29 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC3.3L
1Launceston2000m27 Mar 2026 · BM68 · SOFT5-0.8
6Launceston2400m13 Mar 2026 · Open · SOFT54.87L
2Launceston1620m4 Mar 2026 · BM68 · SOFT50.5L
5Launceston2150m30 Jan 2026 · OPN HCP · SOFT54.1L
7Devonport Synthetic1880m19 Dec 2025 · BM68 · SYNTHETIC4.9L
1Launceston2100m26 Nov 2025 · BM68 · GOOD4-0.15

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

First-up (31-weeks). Saluted first-up last prep while building fitness through 2 trials. One for multiples fresh in this company.

ILB

First run back after a break of 31 weeks. Ran home strongly to win last time at the track but back to a shorter distance. Will be a difficult assignment.

Has won five times here; narrow success in a handicap when dropped back to 1m2f in March; returns from an absence here; respected.

RSIS

Resuming after a 31 week break. Picked up late to win last run at this track but dropping back to a shorter trip. Might be ridden for luck.

6Fighting For GoldJ: Anthony Darmanin·T: M A Ganderton858.5kg2 3 3 1 117: 5-4-3$2.20$1.16

Career

17: 5-4-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
4: 2-1-1
Second-up
3: 1-1-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-1
Track Launceston
8: 3-1-2
Track CurrentTrack
8: 3-1-2
Track Devonport Synthetic
6: 1-3-1
Distance 1150m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1220m
3: 1-1-1
Going Good
7: 4-1-1
Going Soft
4: 0-0-1
Going Synthetic
6: 1-3-1

Last starts

1Launceston1400m16 Oct 2026 · BM76 · GOOD4-1.5
1Launceston1220m25 Sept 2026 · CL3 · GOOD4-0.5
3Devonport Synthetic800m15 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC3.9L
3Longford800m25 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)1.1L
2Devonport Synthetic1350m28 Sept 2025 · CL4 SW · SYNTHETIC0.8L
2Devonport Synthetic1650m14 Sept 2025 · BM64 · SYNTHETIC0.5L
3Devonport Synthetic1350m7 Sept 2025 · CL4 SW · SYNTHETIC1.5L
4Hobart1600m24 Aug 2025 · C4 SW · SOFT51.8L

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 53%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 10%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Good Form
Positive
Very competitive in recent runs

Comments

AAP

Lining up for three wins on the trot here. Responded strongly to dispose of the small field this venue second-up. Down in class. Sharper now, capable of figuring again if things pan out.

ILB

Strong effort to the line to win last start at this venue and matched against lesser competition. Ultra competitive this campaign with 2 wins from as many runs. Stamps its reason for consideration.

Came out on top by 1½l when beating Go Jeanie (second) and Night People (third) 14 days ago; on a hat-trick after last win and winner of three races at this venue; easy to see her making an impression.

RSIS

Ran on strongly to win last start here and suited at this distance in the past. Has hit top form of late with 2 wins from as many runs. Gets a solid chance here.

7Sh'Bourne PowerJ: Kirra-Lee Lane·T: Shaun Nichols758.5kg1 1 1 3 27: 3-1-2$5.00$1.55

Career

7: 3-1-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Hobart
3: 2-0-1
Track Launceston
3: 1-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
3: 1-1-0
Distance 1220m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1390m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
5: 3-0-1
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

2Launceston1400m16 Sept 2026 · BM68 · GOOD41.25L
3Devonport Synthetic1350m2 Sept 2026 · BM68 · SYNTHETIC2.8L
1Hobart1390m5 Aug 2026 · CL2 · SOFT7-1.8
1Hobart1410m5 July 2026 · CL1 · SOFT5-0.1
1Launceston1420m4 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT5-4.3
3Hobart1430m15 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT51.4L
6Launceston1220m30 Jan 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT57L
3Devonport Synthetic800m23 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC4.8L

Insights

Form Trainer
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectation by 33%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 123%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Consistent
Positive
Showing up at the business end

Comments

AAP

Let-up (44-days). Found enough to place in small field this course over this journey. Any give helps. Rates highly.

ILB

Back from a freshen up. Did well to run into 2nd last start at the track. Kirra Lee Lane and Shaun Nichols link well together. Watch for a sign in the market.

Produced a good effort to finish runner-up last month; consistent lately; holds major claims.

RSIS

Freshened for this. Did well to place 2nd last run at the track. Jockey Kirra Lee Lane and trainer Shaun Nichols show promise as a duo.

8Sister RoyalJ: Sam Kennedy·T: K P Hamilton157.5kg3 1 4 3 712: 4-0-2$8.50$2.35

Career

12: 4-0-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Hobart
1: 1-0-0
Track Warrnambool
2: 0-0-0
Track Mount Gambier
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 2-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 4-0-2
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Longford800m20 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.9L
3Launceston1400m27 Mar 2026 · BM68 · SOFT53.1L
4Launceston1400m13 Mar 2026 · CL4 · SOFT56.1L
1Hobart800m16 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial-0.1
3Devonport Synthetic800m9 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC10.8L
1Launceston1600m31 Oct 2025 · CL4 · SOFT5-0.02
1Launceston1600m12 Oct 2025 · BM60 · SOFT5-1.5
1Longford800m30 Sept 2025 · Barrier Trial-0.1

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Positive
Sam Kennedy 48% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 286%
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 88%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 32% POT in L100 Runners
Key Jockey
Positive
Sam Kennedy winning at 30% POT in last 100 rides
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance

Comments

AAP

First-up (31-weeks). Ex S Gandy Tasmania. Wasn't extended in latest Longford trial 20 Oct. Could give some cheek at odds fresh in this company.

ILB

First run back from a 31 week break. Improved to place when 3rd beaten by more than 3L last run here and has minimal work to do from the barrier. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.

Course regular who has won three times here; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (3l) in March; first start for new stable; passed over as doesn't have a good record when fresh.

RSIS

Back from a 31 week break. Displayed good finishing pace when 3rd beaten by just over 3L last start here and can save some energy from the draw.

Odds correct as at Fri 30 Oct, 8:00 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