Launceston (TAS)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
R4
14h5m
6ty Stakes
2200m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:40pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NMT 5 LTW's PBD/LTW
RESTRICTIONS
3YO and older
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$9,700
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R4
2 - ATOMIC BLACK
  • 2 Atomic Black (FR2)
  • D: Charlie Castles
  • T: C V Castles
  • 4-4-x-6-3-4-5-x-1-1
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RACE COMMENT
A strong race for the No More Than Five Win horses sees the promising ALWAYS BETTOR (5) return from a quick let-up. He has come up with an awkward draw, although he possesses enough gate speed to be prominent early. Expect AMELIAS JEWEL (3) to press hard at the start after a strong victory in good time last start when sitting outside the leader and continuing to handle the rise in grade. ATOMIC BLACK (2) is chasing three straight wins since arriving in the state and has drawn favourably. ROCKY STRIDE (4) had no luck last start when being checked twice in running, but still finished off strongly and may also push forward early in search of a position on speed. The depth doesn't end there, with RAINBOW RANGER (6) also chasing a hat-trick despite an awkward draw. MCMAYHEM (9) is another promising four-year-old and with the aid of a nice trailing draw, would be suited by strong tempo up front to allow him to finish over the top late.Selections: ALWAYS BETTOR (5), AMELIAS JEWEL (3), ATOMIC BLACK (2), MCMAYHEM (9)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-2-0-0
TRACK
1-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
8-1-0-1
LAST SEASON
2-2-0-0
THIS SEASON
2/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
30%
WIN S/RATE
40%
PLACE S/RATE
10-3-0-1
CAREER
$21,865
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
47
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 10-3-0-1 30% 40% 6
Distance 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Dist Range 4-1-0-0 25% 25% 8
Track 2-2-0-0 100% 100% 1
Track / Dist 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
This Season 2-2-0-0 100% 100% 1
Last Season 8-1-0-1 13% 25% 8
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:59.0MS 9
Distance Best MR 2:00.4MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Charlie Castles
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
C V Castles
Trained at: Wesley Vale
Owners: Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): F S Varapodio
Colours: Green, Red Sash & Armbands
Age/Sex: 4 year old black gelding
Breeding: Soho Lanikai - Modern Chic (Modern Art USA)
National Rating: NR63
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 8 14
LNCSTN (Good) 10/05/2026, 1680m, NMT 2 LTW's 1:59.0 (58.1, 28.5)
Finished 1/8 $14000, Charlie Castles (Sr1), $1.55
one out three back at bell, Swabbed
1st ATOMIC BLACK (Sr1)
2nd POST LAZARUS (Sr2) 1.9m
3rd ROCK AMOUR (Fr2) 5.5m
1 of 7 135
LNCSTN (Good) 26/04/2026, 2200m, NMT 1 LTW 2:00.4 (58.0, 29.0)
Finished 1/7 $9700, Charlie Castles (Fr2), $1.18
Gate speed, Led one wide line, Worked forward, Led, Leader at the bell, Hung in, Contact marker pegs, Swabbed
1st ATOMIC BLACK (Fr2)
2nd ROCK AMOUR (Fr3) 8.4m
3rd QUEEN ANASTASIA (Fr6) HFNK
5 of 10 7
RIVERIN (Fast) 12/12/2025, 2270m, NR up to 47. 1:58.5 (56.5, 27.3)
Finished 5/10 btn 4.3m, $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $2.40
3 wide middle with trail, Hung out, Raced ungenerously, Worked forward, outside leader at bell, Vets examination after race
1st BETTOR JAX NZ (Fr5)
2nd RENROW BOY (Fr6) 1.7m
3rd DANIBOY (Fr1) HFNK
4 of 10 7
RIVERIN (Fast) 05/12/2025, 1740m, NR up to 48. 1:54.7 (56.2, 27.3)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.7m, $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Fr2), $2.00
Broke after start., Warning issued, one out two back at bell
1st ULTIMATE GLADIATOR NZ (Fr5)
2nd FLOPPA (Fr4) HD
3rd CEE WHOS BETTOR NZ (Fr7) NK
3 of 10 24
RIVERIN (Fast) 28/11/2025, 1740m, NR up to 48. 1:55.2 (56.9, 27.7)
Finished 3/10 btn 7.8m, $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $3.00
3 wide early, Worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st WE DEALIN DIAMONDS (Sr1)
2nd ULTIMATE GLADIATOR NZ (Fr1) 5.6m
3rd ATOMIC BLACK (Fr3) 2.1m
6 of 9 91
SHEPPTN (Good) 04/11/2025, 1690m, NR 48 to 53. 1:57.9 (58.8, 29.5)
Finished 6/9 btn 10.5m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr3), $3.70
Broke, Shifted in, Last chance to race truly, one out three back at bell
1st SHARP INTEREST (Sr2)
2nd WICKED WIZARD (Fr1) 2.0m
3rd RIVEERA (Sr1) 1.8m
4 of 12 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 05/08/2025, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.0 (57.1, 28.5)
Finished 4/12 btn 3.8m, $6000, Nathan Jack (Sr5), $5.00
Inconvenienced, one out seven back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st KEAYANG OMAR (Fr7)
2nd SPORTS NARRATOR (Fr6) 2.3m
3rd RUBY WINGATE (Sr1) HFNK
4 of 9 11
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 22/07/2025, 2190m, NR up to 55. 2:00.2 (58.4, 28.1)
Finished 4/9 btn 7.4m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr6), $4.60
Pre Race Swab, Broke after start., Out of draw mobiles, 3 wide early, 3 wide middle., Worked forward, Pulled hard, outside leader at bell
1st ZENARIO (Sr1)
2nd MCWIZARD (Fr7) 2.2m
3rd TURBO JAY (Sr2) HFNK
5 of 9 8
RIVERIN (Good) 11/07/2025, 2270m, NR up to 47. 1:57.6 (57.1, 28.5)
Finished 5/9 btn 11.4m, $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $3.10
3 wide middle., leader of three wide line at bell, Worked forward
1st FOURTH RESPONSE (Fr8)
2nd MIKI LOCH (Fr1) 10.2m
3rd FIANO (Fr5) HD
1 of 11 N/A
KILMORE (Good) 03/07/2025, 1690m, MAIDEN 1:59.6 (58.3, 28.7)
Finished 1/11 $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr2), $1.80
3 wide middle., Worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st ATOMIC BLACK (Fr2)
2nd YESNOLETSGO (Fr6) 10.7m
3rd DELIGHTFUL MIKI (Fr3) 1.4m