Glory Mission, given a gun run by jockey Daniel Ganderton was way too good in the 1009m Class 1 in Devonport on Friday, scoring a runaway win after racing just off the speed for most of the trip.

Punters were right on the ball, with the well-supported favourite The Prayer opening her winning account in the 1600m Maiden in Launceston on Friday night, scoring a comfortable win after a perfect ride from last season’s premiership winner Anthony Darmanin.

Local trainer Leanne Gaffney is set to take her biggest team of the season to Sunday’s eight-race Devonport program.

Roucheaux dominant at first start for Jessie Bazan.

A tearful Leanne Gaffney was truly delighted and explained how her mare Vokes ($16) had defied death before winning the Stables at Spreyton BM60 in Devonport on Sunday.