A busy period of three thoroughbred meetings in six days concludes in Launceston on Friday afternoon, with an eight race card featuring the Steve’s Liquor 3YO Vase. The prospect of running into smart filly Deroche may have scared a few off, as the feature only has six acceptors and two of those ran in Devonport on Wednesday. The rail is out 9 metres from the 1200 to the winning post which always has the potential to favour on-speed runners.