1. Argyle Beach | Struck interference at start 5-1/2 len 4th of 7 (6) $21.00 54.0 Orange Roughie 1600m Launceston (Bm74) Good(4) Dec 16. 5-1/2 len 7th of 10 (5) $12.00 61.0 Fighting Phoenix 1350m Devonport Synthetic (Bm66) Synthetic Jan 6. |
2. Mywordis | Has two wins from seven attempts this campaign and in the money last start running third at Devonport. Likely to race on the speed. Genuine contender. |
3. Stormont | Placed last start at Launceston but widest barrier is a concern. Likely to settle back in the field. Rough claims. |
4. Shampz Again | Finished a neck back from the leader last start at Launceston. Likely to race on the speed and won two of four as a favourite. At least a place chance here. |
5. Supalopo | Looking for a hatrick after winning two in a row at Launceston and goes well at the track. Should be right in the finish. |
6. Miss Excess | 3-3/4 len 5th of 9 (8) $11.00 59.0 Artuso 1150m Devonport Synthetic (Bm66) Synthetic Dec 20. 2-3/4 len 4th of 10 (10) $11.00 58.5 Fighting Phoenix 1350m Devonport Synthetic (Bm66) Synthetic Jan 6. |
7. Elisavet | Made ground late to win last start at Devonport but has not won in six outings to Launceston before. Goes down in weight. Not the worst. |
8. Ravage | Hd, 2 len 3rd of 12 (6) $3.50F 58.0 White Cliffs, Shampz Again 1600m Launceston (Bm66) Good(4) Dec 12. Shifted out near 600m 3-1/2 len 6th of 8 (5) $4.20 58.0 Lucky Lil 1400m Longford (Bm66) Good(4) Jan 1. |
9. Silver Road | Unplaced in all four runs this prep but trial placing in 15 days since last race adds confidence. Up in trip. Look to others. |
10. Lucky Lil | Last start winner at Longford but without a win in four runs at Launceston. two from three wins have been in the dry but look to others. |
11. Poolside Hendrick | Finished three lengths back last start at Launceston and faces a rise in distance. Should run fitter for two previous outings. Not in this. |
12. Gee Gee Flash Too | Ran fourth last start at Devonport and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw. Just the one placing this campaign at Launceston. Prefer others. |
13. Oracabessa | Struggled so far this preparation and faces a rise in distance. Drawn perfectly but hard to have. |