Promising stayer Pennine made the step up from restricted company to win the $50,000 Kevin Sharkie Tasmanian St Leger (2400m) in Launceston on Friday night.

While her form on paper doesn’t look that flash, 6YO mare Assaranca has the chance to get back into the winner’s circle when she contests the $50,000 Kevin Sharkie Tasmanian St Leger (2400m) in Launceston on Friday night.

Kaliuwaa Falls wins four-horse race.

The second thoroughbred meeting for the week is in Hobart on Sunday where an eight-race program features the first 2YO race of the season.

The last night meeting until March will be run in Launceston on Friday night where a good nine-race program features the Kevin Sharkie Launceston Guineas and Ladbrokes Stakes.