Punters have a seven-race card to work with, where the first event is scheduled for 12:42

R1 Ladbroke It! Maiden, 1009m

Bluff Point (4) was originally a $170k purchase before being trained by Lloyd Kennewell and was picked up by Team Gaffney for $16k. They have a good record with tried horses, particularly at home, and the market will likely provide a strong lead coming in without a trial. Rich Glow (1) is another on Tasmanian debut. The ex-Maher/Eustace runner brings solid Victorian form and did enough in recent trials to suggest he can run well. Debutants Ensign Eagle (2), Rippen Gold (3), Single Flight (6), and I've Been Dreaming (10) find a weak one to kick off in. I thought Ensign Eagle was the pick of that quartet. You Better Run (12) overdid things in front last time, and while sharply back in trip, could give a sight on speed.

R2 Goodstone Group Maiden, 1650m

Shakeeda (8) threatened to win races like this for most of her career with Adam Trinder and has now joined the stables of Andrew Moore. She'll settle up near the speed and ticks boxes in a race with very limited exposed form. Foreign Legion (2) couldn't get warm from the back last time in a race dominated from the front. That's his pattern, but he gets a rider change with Siggy Carr going aboard. Milton (4) and Major Lazer (3) come via the same race where the winner was in a different class. Gee Gee Tycoon (9) looks suited up in distance, returning to his home track. Rich 'N' Powerful (11) wasn't beaten far last Wednesday in a harder race than this. Roucheaux (5) has changed stables and resumes with the blinkers on.

R3 Kevin Sharkie Class 1 Handicap, 1150m

Ibutho (2) has put in two black book runs since arriving in the state. He's 1400m back to 1150m here but is three weeks between runs and was scratched from a race in Launceston last Wednesday night. Geegees City Boy (1) had defeat snatched from the jaws of victory first-up and was wide without cover for the trip last time. He's ready to win but again draws off the track. Es and Es (3) may find this a bit sharp but ran a nice race before a break. Stablemate Lika Mosh (9) will likely win races for the new stable but hasn't raced like it will be over 1150m. Gunship (5) hasn't fired for Rowan Hamer but gets blinkers, and the stable is statistically much stronger at this venue. Noble Exception (6) and Pop A Honda (4) have changed camps since they last raced.

R4 Thai Imperial Benchmark 60 Handicap, 1009m

Zipitup (2) finished behind Thespian Waters and Better Than Banksy at his first Tassie start; both those horses were winners in Hobart on Sunday, which reads well for a drop to BM60 grade. Barmaid Girl (4) hasn't missed a place in two runs over the Devonport sprint and trialled well enough for a forward showing. Champagne Cinders (6) is a better horse when leading, something she hasn't been able to do since a win at this venue on Cup Day. Neither Hey Big Splenda (3) or Alpine Aviator (5) have shown much in recent starts but could easily bob up resuming on their home track.

R5 The Stables At Spreyton 0 - 64, 1880m

Two leaders in this race, Clifton Danseur (2) and Always A Winner (1), so early tactics will be interesting as I think both are far better when they find the top. Clifton Danseur was gifted the race in front last start, while Always A Winner is seemingly working up to peak fitness and the right trip. Page (8) is a two-time Devonport winner and will be strong late if the race sets up for one of the pace. Sugoi Legend (4) gets out to the staying trip quickly in his campaign and was solid returning over 1400m. Hellot (3) was excellent in Hobart to open the campaign and has had excuses in subsequent Launceston runs. Mightmaxi (6) and Hewie (9) are looking to make the jump from a maiden/class 1, which is tough against horses that have won as many as six races.

R6 Torque Gear For Guys Benchmark 68 Handicap, 1350m

Muscle Up (1) was narrowly beaten in a $50k race last start. He'll look to come across and find a spot near the lead with Jackson Radley riding in good form since the Summer Festival concluded. Hot Relation (5) was poor in Hobart, but the leader dominated that race. Expect him to improve at a venue where he raced very well last campaign. Geegees Misty (10) received a great ride from Riordan for a last-start win. She's down in the weights for the rise in grade but has a senior rider sticking with her. Alpine Affair (7) and Alpine Blast (6) have far better records here than on the grass. Mywordis (3) was too bad to be true first-up and can improve, along with Carneros (4), who was good at this venue earlier in the season.

R7 Tasmanian Horse Transport 0 - 60, 1350m

Glenn Stevenson trains three in this race, but with only one of them having a jockey named at the time of writing, it'll be a watch on who takes their place. Ozturk (5) is one without a pilot. He held his spot behind the speed in a slowly run race first-up. Stablemate Daiquiri Diva (9) was wide the trip in the same race in a run that's easily forgiven, particularly given there was heavy market support. Reward For Rosie (9) likely finds 1350m far too short unless allowed to bowl in front. Bankrollbenny (2) makes his own luck up near the speed and is racing in good form. O'reilly Mcluke (1) has run better than his SPs at both runs back, and 1350m at his home track looks suitable. Stablemate Dash It (10) gets a senior rider on. She's been solid in both Tassie starts after being slowly away. Flight Ready (6) has raced without luck for most of his campaign but wasn't beaten far in Hobart. Myocardium (3) bombed the start last time and races best up on the speed.