Launceston

Tomorrow, January 14, 2026Flat1m1fSoft

Verdict

Disappointing turn-out for the Launceston Guineas with just six runners. CRACK THE SHUTTERS (1) is the benchmark. Has four wins and four minors from eight starts and building a great record here including three wins. Raced just off the lead in the Tasmanian Guineas and fought on well for second but no match for the smart Mazzini. Looks suited by the extra ground now and will box seat from the rails. Goes close again. DAD AND DAVE (4) is a Victorian from the Maher yard thrown into the deep end off a maiden win last time. Was most impressive though, scoring by a space over 1856m at Kyneton and has big upside so should relish the extra ground. Expected to measure up. CAELIUS (2) is also a Victorian who has had one Tassie start when sixth in the Tassie Guineas. Was a month between runs and expected to appreciate the extra journey now. WOLF JUNIOR (3) is a progressive type who was fourth in the Tassie Guineas and extra trip looks a plus. ROUSING LEVI (5) is a maiden but will run the trip.

1. Crack The Shutters
4. Dad And Dave
2. Caelius

Win Only

1. 1. Crack The Shutters
J: ANTHONY DARMANINT: STUART GANDY
F: 11122
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Hobart in the LR Tas Guineas on December 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mazzini with 55kg at $2.90. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo SW on December 10 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mazzini carrying 57kg at $1.75. Loves it here and on her second in the Tassie Guineas looks the benchmark this line-up.
4. 4. Dad And Dave
J: EOIN WALSHT: CIARON MAHER
F: 541
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at Kyneton Mdn-Sw December 11 over 1856m defeating Siam Emerald with 58kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Manhattan Mabs with 58kg at $12. Progressive Victorian far too good for maidens latest and can measure up again.
3. 3. Wolf Junior
J: CRAIG NEWITTT: BARRY CAMPBELL
F: 2x144
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at Hobart in the LR Tas Guineas on December 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mazzini carrying 57kg at $41. Before that got back early 4th in a small field at this track 3yo SW on December 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mazzini with 57kg at $31. Solid run in the Tassie Guineas and extra trip looks a plus.
2. 2. Caelius
J: JASON MASKIELLT: PETER GELAGOTIS
F: x3216
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start second last of 7 at Hobart in the LR Tas Guineas on December 28 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mazzini carrying 57kg at $8. Before that won by 0.8 len at Moe Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1600m defeating Leveraged Buyout with 58kg at $1.70. Safely held in the Tassie Guineas after a month off and expected to relish the extra ground.
5. 5. Rousing Levi
J: JABEZ JOHNSTONET: LEANNE GAFFNEY
F: 46373
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on January 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Florence Glass carrying 56.5kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Beau Warrior with 55kg at $5.50. Got home hard this trip last time and worth keeping safe.
6. 6. Le Costa Paradiso
J: CODI JORDANT: BRENDAN MCSHANE
F: 0x79
Price History:
101.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Fierce 'N Fabulous carrying 54kg at $201. Second-up 9th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind The Little Bay with 55.5kg at $91. Looks tested against this line-up.

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