Tasmanian owners and breeders will be focused on tonight’s meeting at The TOTE Racing Centre in Launceston with four heats of the Shaw Contracting Illingworth Classic the feature of the meeting.
The heats have attracted the best youngsters racing in the state with the first two placegetters in each of the four heats to progress to the final.
Heat One is very strong with Fulande (Peter Phillips), Yappin’ Jack (Mick Stringer), Bell Oh Moss (Rodney Walker) and Cruising Bond (Kevin Cocks) outstanding chances.
Heat Two is a very even field. Willy Wag Tail (Peter Dalton), Terror Time (Rodney Walker), Pipstar (Robin Grubb) and Fair Go (Alison Walker) are the main hopes.
Heat Three is a little easier with Roxy Rhythm (Robert Grubb) and Kiss Me Elvis trained by son Robin Grubb the hardest to beat, Teddy Tom Boy (Maurie Strickland) and Director (Laurence Mulligan) will also be prominent.
Heat Four is open with Jack O’Riley (David Polley), Got Beer Goggles (Keith Nichols), Technology (Joan Nichols) and Stylish Abbey (Robin Grubb) all definite hopes.
The best bet on the card looms in race three – China Lady (Arthur Hurst) which won well at Devonport last Tuesday. The main danger is Burma Roo (Len Howard).
The value bet is Key To Enfield (Graeme Barber) in race two. Her recent efforts on this circuit could see her salute for an overdue win. Sentry Duty won well in Hobart Thursday and looks the main danger.
Entry to the course is free with the first race is scheduled to start at 7.40 pm.