Launceston Race 5

The Bottle-O Hadspen Pace

Stake: $10,476

CARMEN EMJAY (2) had to dig deep to score at the most recent appearance over 1680m at this track, getting home by just a head. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Must raise the bar but another win is not out of the question. AURORA REASON (5) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in fourth over 1680m at this track. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. CHEYS ANGEL (4) is the next elect off a last-start win by 9 metres at this track over 2200m. KENYA (8) is the next elect off a last-start win by 5 metres at this track over 1680m.

Distance: 1680m
Class: NR 50 to 55
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Family Reasons (Fr1) 3755621756
Trainer: B M Jaffray (Latrobe)
Driver: Gareth Rattray
Prize Money: $29,770
Win / Place: 8.70% / 26%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: FOR A REASON (AUS)

Dam: FAMILY ORPHAN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 2-3-1

Distance

10: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

9: 1-1-0

Track

16: 1-2-1

Season

13: 1-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

23: 2-3-1

All-Weather

23: 2-3-1

Best Mile

1:58.40

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2698m at this track beaten 19 m by Cuzzy Bro (3:21.10) in 4yo No NR GH on July 20 at $31. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track beaten 21 m by Arrhythmia (2:02.30) in NR up to 49 on June 22 at $15. Draws the inside so worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	20/7/25	Launceston	2698m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Charlie Castles	3:21.10	1:59.9	7.21L	$31	28	No NR	$64,800	$648	1. Cuzzy Bro 2. Do It 3. Vincenzo
5th of 12	22/6/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	M T Jones	2:02.30	1:57.2	7.81L	$15	9	NR up to 49	$10,476	$314	1. Arrhythmia 2. Iden Regal Wave 3. Heres Henry
7th of 12	13/6/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Gareth Rattray	2:02.70	1:57.6	2.86L	$4.40	28	NR 50 to 53	$8,640	-	1. Ashante Queen 2. Modern Jive 3. Diamondsnblue
1st of 11	16/5/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Charlie Castles	2:03.60	1:58.4	4.05L	$2.10f	5	NR 45 to 49	$8,640	$5,616	1. Family Reasons 2. Emer 3. Sweet Amour
2nd of 12	11/5/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Charlie Castles	2:45.50	2:01.1	0.07L	$4.60	9	NR up to 49	$10,476	$1,781	1. Talk Is Cheap 2. Family Reasons 3. Sweet Amour
6th of 10	2/5/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	B L Davis	2:45.30	2:00.9	4.24L	$3.50	13	NR 45 to 49	$8,640	-	1. Ashante Queen 2. Emer 3. Miss Collann

Carmen Emjay (Fr2) 241115x721
Trainer: P A Ashwood (Brighton)
Driver: Rohan Hillier
Prize Money: $43,367
Win / Place: 44% / 66%

3 yo Brown Filly

Sire: SUTTER HANOVER (USA)

Dam: CARMEN ATCHA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 4-2-0

Distance

3: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 2-1-0

Track

5: 2-2-0

Season

6: 3-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 2-0-0

Mobile

9: 4-2-0

All-Weather

9: 4-2-0

Best Mile

1:59.30

Gear Changes

[Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens ON]

Comments

Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:04.50) beating Gobsmacked in NR 50 to 52 on July 11 at $1.60. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	11/7/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Rohan Hillier	2:04.50	1:59.3	0.07L	$1.60f	14	NR 50 to 52	$8,640	$5,616	1. Carmen Emjay 2. Gobsmacked 3. Shoobees Spirit
2nd of 12	27/6/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Rohan Hillier	2:41.80	1:58.3	1.34L	$3.50f	5	NR 50 to 52	$8,640	$1,469	1. Ashante Queen 2. Carmen Emjay 3. Kenya NZ
7th of 10	22/6/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kayleb Williams	2:42.80	1:59.1	7.62L	$9.00	287	NMT 4 LTW's	$15,120	-	1. Smiling Mia 2. Sabine 3. Sporty Chick
287 Day Spell
2nd of 4	16/6/25	Hobart	2090m			-	Rodney Ashwood	2:42.20	-	0.07L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Rocknovertime 2. Carmen Emjay 3. Lightning Dan
3rd of 4	26/5/25	Hobart	2090m			-	Rodney Ashwood	2:41.40	-	7.92L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Gawn 2. Just Follow Me 3. Carmen Emjay
5th of 8	8/9/24	Hobart	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Rohan Hillier	1:57.40	1:57.4	9.07L	$3.00	16	No NR	$32,940	$988	1. The Bride 2. Smooth Reason 3. Isla Athena

Harrys Deal NZ (Fr3) 118x772737
Trainer: Charlie Castles (Wesley Vale)
Driver: Charlie Castles
Prize Money: $27,591
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: DEAL ON THE DAY (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 4-2-2

Distance

5: 1-1-1

Season

6: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

18: 4-2-2

All-Weather

18: 4-2-2

Best Mile

1:52.40

Gear Changes

[Chin Rest ON, Hopples - Flat ON, Bit - Headcheck OFF, Burr - Bit O/S OFF, Hopples - Round OFF]

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was leading 0.71 beaten 14 m by Rakadeaks (1:52.70) in NR up to 60 on July 7 at $15. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1730m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bathurst, at the bell was leading 1.81 beaten 3 m by Shell Shock (2:04.50) in NR up to 55 on June 25 at $4.40. Forward performance expected.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 10	7/7/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Lochie Painting	1:52.70	1:52.7	5.54L	$15	12	NR up to 60	$10,800	$212	1. Rakadeaks NZ 2. Bandit Eyes 3. Startin To Gogh
3rd of 10	25/6/25	Bathurst	1730m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	J R Grimson	2:04.50	1:55.8	1.08L	$4.40	29	NR up to 55	$10,573	$1,140	1. Shell Shock NZ 2. Three Rivers NZ 3. Harrys Deal NZ
7th of 9	27/5/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jack Callaghan	1:54.30	1:54.3	3.46L	$4.40f	7	NR up to 60	$10,800	$212	1. Zenxena 2. Lets Turn It On 3. Rio De Janeiro Blue NZ
2nd of 10	20/5/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jack Callaghan	1:54.90	1:54.9	0.45L	$4.20	11	NR 56 to 60	$10,800	$1,799	1. Montefiore NZ 2. Harrys Deal NZ 3. Son Of The Shark
7th of 9	9/5/25	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackson Painting	2:04.60	1:55.2	3.87L	$26	10	NR up to 58	$10,573	$207	1. Day Two 2. Gotta Hav Me NZ 3. Tizzy Lizzie
7th of 10	29/4/25	Leeton	1758m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jackson Painting	2:07.70	1:56.9	13.79L	$11	350	NR up to 60	$7,495	$147	1. Alta William 2. Captain Of Speed 3. Messerati
350 Day Spell

Cheys Angel (Fr4) 7728119961
Trainer: M A Laugher (Junortoun)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $22,556
Win / Place: 26% / 36%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: ANARCHY ANGEL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 5-2-0

Distance

11: 1-2-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

19: 5-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

Mobile

19: 5-2-0

All-Weather

19: 5-2-0

Best Mile

1:57.80

Comments

Last start won by 9 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:45.10) beating Tullah Girl in NR 50 to 55 on July 20 at $21. Winning prospects.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	20/7/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jack Laugher	2:45.10	2:00.8	3.57L	$21	25	NR 50 to 55	$10,476	$6,809	1. Cheys Angel 2. Tullah Girl 3. Gypsy Amour
6th of 8	25/6/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jack Laugher	1:57.20	1:54.3	10.52L	$21	7	NR 52 to 58	$6,480	$151	1. Manhatten Chick 2. Sometuffluv 3. Wicked Mitzi
9th of 11	18/6/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	George Chamouras	1:59.30	1:56.4	10.04L	$16	7	NR up to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Our Princess Di 2. Wicked Mitzi 3. Ruby Wingate
9th of 9	11/6/25	Horsham	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kerryn Manning	2:44.00	2:00.0	12.23L	$6.50	14	NR 50 to 55	$7,560	$151	1. Keayang Seaside 2. Keayang Galliano 3. Optimal
1st of 8	28/5/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	George Chamouras	2:39.20	1:59.2	1.12L	$6.00	7	0-4 WINS	$6,480	$3,586	1. Cheys Angel 2. King Saint 3. Owen The Saints
1st of 11	21/5/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	George Chamouras	2:44.20	2:00.6	1.41L	$6.50	14	NR 44 to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Cheys Angel 2. Reign Em In 3. Francesco

Aurora Reason (Fr5) 4122103254
Trainer: A C Duggan (Brighton)
Driver: Jacob Duggan (C)
Prize Money: $67,523
Win / Place: 13% / 44%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FOR A REASON (AUS)

Dam: HEART OF AURORA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 8-11-7

Distance

20: 5-3-3

Trk/Dst

5: 1-2-0

Track

8: 1-3-0

Season

25: 3-8-1

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-1-1

Mobile

58: 8-11-7

All-Weather

58: 8-11-7

Best Mile

1:55.15

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 4 m by Settebello (2:02.20) in NR 53 to 57 on July 11 at $2.80. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 16 m by Ray Dan (1:57.50) in NR 50 to 56 on June 29 at $4.20. Capable of a better showing.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 12	11/7/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jacob Duggan	2:02.20	1:57.0	1.45L	$2.80f	12	NR 53 to 57	$8,640	$432	1. Settebello 2. Believe In Forever 3. Laid Back
5th of 9	29/6/25	Hobart	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jacob Duggan	1:57.50	1:57.5	6.21L	$4.20	7	NR 50 to 56	$10,476	$314	1. Ray Dan 2. Modern Jive 3. Arden Roanoke NZ
2nd of 12	22/6/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Jacob Duggan	2:01.10	1:56.0	1.38L	$1.00	21	NR 50 to 55	$8,640	$1,469	1. Diamondsnblue 2. Aurora Reason 3. Raging On NZ
3rd of 11	1/6/25	Hobart	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jacob Duggan	1:59.30	1:59.3	1.71L	$4.20	7	NR 55 to 59	$10,476	$1,048	1. Axe And Deez 2. Defence Attorney 3. Aurora Reason
11th of 12	25/5/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jacob Duggan	2:42.00	1:58.5	14.39L	$5.00	14	NR 55 to 64	$15,120	-	1. Lou Baby NZ 2. Keepers Ideal NZ 3. Montgomery Burns NZ
1st of 8	11/5/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jacob Duggan	2:03.30	1:58.1	2.27L	$2.60	9	NR 50 to 52	$10,476	$6,809	1. Aurora Reason 2. Morris Brown 3. Wazza

Modern Jive (Fr6) 5876472216
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)
Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Prize Money: $79,281
Win / Place: 11% / 30%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: LIMESTONE COASTER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 9-6-9

Distance

23: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

11: 2-1-0

Track

17: 2-1-1

Season

25: 3-2-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

79: 9-6-9

All-Weather

79: 9-6-9

Best Mile

1:56.03

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr6) over 1680m after showing early speed at this track beaten 6 m by Settebello (2:02.20) in NR 53 to 57 on July 11 at $6.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by a nose (Fr2) held up early, at this track (2:02.40) beating Camelot Jedimaster in NR 50 to 57 on July 6 at $12. Strong contender.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 12	11/7/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mark Yole	2:02.20	1:57.0	2.34L	$6.50	5	NR 53 to 57	$8,640	-	1. Settebello 2. Believe In Forever 3. Laid Back
1st of 10	6/7/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Hannah Van Dongen	2:02.40	1:57.3	0.04L	$12	7	NR 50 to 57	$10,476	$6,809	1. Modern Jive 2. Camelot Jedimaster 3. Muzzame Mate
2nd of 9	29/6/25	Hobart	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Mark Yole	1:57.50	1:57.5	4.16L	$21	16	NR 50 to 56	$10,476	$1,781	1. Ray Dan 2. Modern Jive 3. Arden Roanoke NZ
2nd of 12	13/6/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Mark Yole	2:02.70	1:57.6	0.97L	$61	33	NR 50 to 53	$8,640	$1,469	1. Ashante Queen 2. Modern Jive 3. Diamondsnblue
33 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	11/5/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Hannah Van Dongen	2:03.30	1:58.1	6.21L	$91	9	NR 50 to 52	$10,476	-	1. Aurora Reason 2. Morris Brown 3. Wazza
4th of 10	2/5/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	T R Ford	2:45.30	2:00.9	2.97L	$21	7	NR 45 to 49	$8,640	$432	1. Ashante Queen 2. Emer 3. Miss Collann

Arden Roanoke NZ (Fr7) 0805060365
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)
Driver: Mark Yole
Prize Money: $170,905
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: ROCKNROLL ARDEN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

153: 17-17-14

Distance

25: 1-0-4

Trk/Dst

12: 0-0-1

Track

49: 2-3-3

Season

27: 0-4-2

1st Up

5: 2-1-0

2nd Up

5: 2-1-0

3rd Up

5: 0-1-2

Mobile

136: 17-17-12

Standing

17: 0-0-2

All-Weather

152: 17-17-14

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.02

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1680m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 5 m by Settebello (2:02.20) in NR 53 to 57 on July 11 at $9.50. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 14 m by Diamondsnblue (2:02.20) in NR 50 to 57 on July 6 at $41. Must do a lot more.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 12	11/7/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Hannah Van Dongen	2:02.20	1:57.0	1.86L	$9.50	5	NR 53 to 57	$8,640	$259	1. Settebello 2. Believe In Forever 3. Laid Back
6th of 11	6/7/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Hannah Van Dongen	2:02.20	1:57.0	5.35L	$41	7	NR 50 to 57	$10,476	-	1. Diamondsnblue 2. Settebello 3. Believe In Forever
3rd of 9	29/6/25	Hobart	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Mitch Ford	1:57.50	1:57.5	4.46L	$26	14	NR 50 to 56	$10,476	$1,048	1. Ray Dan 2. Modern Jive 3. Arden Roanoke NZ
10th of 11	15/6/25	Hobart	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Hannah Van Dongen	1:59.60	1:59.6	5.17L	$61	14	NR 55 to 59	$10,476	-	1. Imperial Laz NZ 2. Yareckon Im Sweet 3. Moneys No Issue
6th of 11	1/6/25	Hobart	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Hannah Van Dongen	1:59.30	1:59.3	5.50L	$51	16	NR 55 to 59	$10,476	-	1. Axe And Deez 2. Defence Attorney 3. Aurora Reason
10th of 10	16/5/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	T R Ford	2:03.30	1:58.1	8.22L	$26	12	NR 54 to 58	$8,640	-	1. Sports Wrack 2. The Iron Lady NZ 3. Believe In Forever

Kenya NZ (Sr1) 6350253651
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)
Driver: Mitch Ford (C)
Prize Money: $195,660
Win / Place: 10% / 37%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: BATINI (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

195: 21-26-27

Distance

25: 4-2-2

Trk/Dst

21: 4-2-1

Track

78: 9-11-10

Season

43: 6-5-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

172: 18-25-23

Standing

23: 3-1-4

All-Weather

193: 21-26-27

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.58

Comments

Last start won a big 5 m win (Sr3) at this track (2:03.20) beating Raging On in NR up to 49 on July 20 at $6. Top chance with a similar effort.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	20/7/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Mitch Ford	2:03.20	1:58.0	1.78L	$6.00	9	NR up to 49	$10,476	$6,809	1. Kenya NZ 2. Raging On NZ 3. Mach Angelo
5th of 12	11/7/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Gareth Rattray	2:43.60	1:59.7	3.12L	$7.50	5	NR 45 to 49	$8,640	$259	1. Martha Lavinia 2. Budd Sidewinder 3. Goodtime Oscar
6th of 10	6/7/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Liam Older	2:02.40	1:57.3	1.41L	$15	9	NR 50 to 57	$10,476	-	1. Modern Jive 2. Camelot Jedimaster 3. Muzzame Mate
3rd of 12	27/6/25	Launceston	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Mark Yole	2:41.80	1:58.3	4.01L	$20	5	NR 50 to 52	$8,640	$864	1. Ashante Queen 2. Carmen Emjay 3. Kenya NZ
5th of 12	22/6/25	Launceston	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Mark Yole	2:01.10	1:56.0	3.38L	$1.00	7	NR 50 to 55	$8,640	$259	1. Diamondsnblue 2. Aurora Reason 3. Raging On NZ
2nd of 8	15/6/25	Hobart	2090m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Dylan Ford	2:36.50	2:00.5	0.45L	$8.50	7	NR 50 to 54	$10,476	$1,781	1. Might And Temerity 2. Kenya NZ 3. Rock The Tableau

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