It was expected to be little more than a training gallop for hot favourite Durazzo ($1.35) in a field of three contesting the 1100m BM76 Hcp to conclude Wednesday night’s Launceston program, and that’s how it appeared until a quick look at the clock showed otherwise.

Track specialist Geegee Jet By made it six career wins and five at the track when he overpowered the favourite in the closing stages to take the 1200m BM68 Hcp in Launceston on Wednesday night.

Brighton trainer Stuart Gandy looks set to add to his impressive season strike rate when he takes a small team that is full of winning possibilities to Launceston on Wednesday night.

A mare that initially cost $100,000 is proving to be a handy purchase for Grenville Stud.

Tasmanian thoroughbred racing’s night of nights, the Horse of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductions, will be held on 1 October at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Hobart.