08:30 launceston Friday 17th October 2025

RUNAWAY STATEMENT (7) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a lay-off on 2/08/2025, finishing 11th and beaten 6 lengths over 6f at Murray Bridge. Lines up. For the first time for trainer Brendan McShane. Has ability and should be right in the finish. MASTRETTA (6) turned in a fine effort to win by 1. 75 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. RUBBLE 'N' FUDD (1) finished seventh when resuming last start, beaten 2. 25 lengths, over 5½f at this track. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from five starts. One of the likely contenders. ESPRIT DIVA (5) turned in another moderate effort last start when 3 lengths from the winner in fifth over 5½f at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.