05 July 2023 | Duncan Dornauf for Tasracing
Favourites dominated the preludes of the Collins Homes Granny Smith and the Tasfreight Raider Stakes on Sunday night.
The traditional Devonport features are being held in Hobart this year, with the $60,000 Finals being held on Sunday week.
On Monday, it was announced that Sheffield-based stud Tourello Standardbreds would offer three new sires for the upcoming season.
Lennytheshark, a 23-time Group 1 winner, will be standing at the stud, while Summa Cum Laude and All Bets Off will both be available by frozen semen.
The Stars
Ben Yole – trained six of the nine winners in Launceston on Friday night, then he prepared four of the nine in Hobart on Sunday night, and in the process, surpassed 150 Tasmanian wins for the 2023 season.
Todd Rattray – is closing in on his 400th training win after a training and driving double in Hobart on Sunday. Boom pulled off a betting plunge to take out the fast class race of the night, while Magician put up a great battle to win the Raider Stakes Prelude.
Rohan Hillier – drove a double in Hobart and did so on two nice types. He drove the Rohan Hadley-trained De Goey to an easy victory in a conditioned 3YO event before guiding Miss Papenhuyzen, who he also trains, to a 21.5m win in the Prelude of the Granny Smith.
Serengeti Sunrise – made it two wins from his past three starts with another tough win in Launceston on Friday night. The gelded son of Somebechsomewhere was driven by his trainer, Steven Davis.
Feats of the meet
Launceston, 30 June
Ben Yole – six training wins,
Mark Yole – three driving wins,
Nathan Ford – two driving wins.
Hobart, 2 July
Ben Yole – four training wins,
Nathan Ford – three driving wins,
Rohan Hillier – two driving wins,
Todd Rattray – two training and driving wins.
Calculated Sectional Standouts
Launceston, 30 June
Kermadec 57.12s, Hez A Fake 57.29s, Charmedforareason 57.32s, Major Generaljujon 57.53s and Jimi Snz 57.67.
Hobart, 2 July
Magician 55.75s, Colby Sanz 55.90s, Joe The Bookie 55.93, Maebee 56.04s and Hiickstead 56.27s.
Tasracing Official Price
Launceston, 30 June
Hit’s: Cool Scooter $5.50 into 44.80, Serengeti Sunrise $1.90 into $1.45, Major Generaljujon $4.60 into $4.00m Kiavinio Stride $5.00 into $3.40.
Defied The Drift: Mista Eagle $5.50 out to $8.00, Aunty Bssy $3.10 out to $3.70 and Gobsmacked $5.50 out to $6.00.
Missed: Taxi Meter $2.70 into $2.10, Scotlynn Beach $5.50 into $2.90, Boston Busker $6.00 into $3.10, Lorimertyrrell $18 into $6.00, Major Davvin $5.00 into $2.60, Rocks Roy $4.00 into $3.60 and Baldasarre $3.80 into $2.60.
Hobart, 2 July
Hit’s: Terror The Christian 43.60 into $2.50, Vincenzo $3.00 into $2.70, De Goey $1.30 into $1.24, Boom $4.20 into $2.35, Magician $2.25 into $1.60, Gobsmacked $7.00 into $4.20 and Kiavino Stride $4.00 into $2.70.
Defied The Drift: Montana Lad $3.50 out to $4.80.
Missed: Vincentaur $8.50 into $5.00, Nova Baxter $6.00 into $4.20, Puntarno Stride $8.50 into $6.00 and Proficient $8.50 into $5.50.
Week Ahead
Saturday: Trials at Carrick Park from 9:00 am.
Tasmanian-owned or bred horses at metropolitan meetings include.
Bendigo:
R1 – Believe In Forever
R5 – Max Delight
R6 – Khaki Nui
Menangle:
R2 – Timely Sovereign (emg)
R4 – Timely Sovereign (emg)
R5 – Izaha
After a last start third, Ignatius lines up in the early hours of the morning at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Sunday: Unfortunately the $20,000 Golden Mile was deleted due to a lack of nominations, but there is still a strong 10-race card in Launceston that commences at 17:17 on Sky Racing 1 and TasracingTV.
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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