Races OR Launceston

Gelding by Alpine Eagle facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Longford on October 6 over 770m. Won't find this an easy assignment.

On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Alpine Eagle out of Tula. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Longford over 770m. Hard to have here barring a strong move in the market given trial form.

Second run back. First-up after eight months struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 25 over 1220m, 7 len behind Toorak Lad carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field in a Cg&E Mdn at Beaumont (Newcastle) on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Monopolistic with 58.5kg at $16. Strips fitter and expected to feature.

Gelding by Shamus Award making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Longford over 770m on October 6. Watch for any market moves.

At debut, 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 2 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Gilly's Boy with 58.5kg at $19. Sure to be thereabouts.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Timely Needs with 56.5kg at $7. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 2 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gilly's Boy carrying 56.5kg at $14. Worth following up.

Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1200m, soft track; 34 len behind John Of Jane with 56.5kg at $151. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 17 over 1150m, 12 len behind Party Day carrying 56.5kg at $31. Might be better off following this run.

She is resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind The Little Bay with 55kg at $91. On debut 11th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Played Strong carrying 55kg at $31. Might be better off following this run.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 16 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Lin Thizzy with 56.5kg at $7. Second-up 4th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Olindah with 56.5kg at $7. Great chance to win this.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 2 over 1100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Gilly's Boy with 54.5kg at $41. One of the main chances.

Most recently 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 2 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Gilly's Boy with 56.5kg at $6. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 16 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Lin Thizzy with 56.5kg at $19. Encouraging effort last start. Capable of a big run.

Last start 5th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 25 over 1220m, 4 len behind Toorak Lad carrying 56.5kg at $17. The race before that 9th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Hobart on August 19 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Vinraam carrying 56.5kg at $20. Hard to have.

Last start 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 25 over 1220m, 2.75 len behind Toorak Lad carrying 56.5kg at $11. The race before that ran last of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Hobart on August 5 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Gold Armour carrying 56.5kg at $26. Can continue the positive form trend.

Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after eight months ran second last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 16 over 1100m, 5 len behind Lin Thizzy carrying 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 4th of 7 in a 2yo SW at Hobart on February 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Aristopolos with 55kg at $19. This looks too tough.