Launceston Cup
Looking for this year’s Launceston Cup betting odds, field and tips? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run over 2,400 metres in late February, the Launceston Cup is one of the big races during Tasmania’s Summer Racing Carnival. This race has held a Group 3 listing for over 35 years and currently offers a generous $300,000 in prize money.
Taking place a fortnight earlier, the Hobart Cup is run at the same mile and a half distance, and serves as the key lead-up into the Launceston Cup. Eastender (2019) was the last stayer to do the Hobart – Launceston Cup double.
In 2022 Ho Ho Khan won the Hobart Cup, ran second in the Launceston Cup results then headed to Melbourne for a brave fourth at 60/1 in Flemington’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m).
In 2023 Aurora’s Symphony successfully defended his 2022 title to become the latest dual Launceston Cup winner.
Launceston Cup 2024 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
- Track Location: Launceston Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,400 metres
- Weight Conditions: Handicap
- Qualification: Open
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Tasmanian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1865
- 2024 Launceston Cup Winner: Excelleration
launceston cup 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Launceston Cup results will be available below once the race takes place on Wednesday the 28th of February, 2024.
- #6 Excelleration
- #2 Alhambra Lad
- #4 Grand Pierro
The Richard Cully-trained seven-year-old Excelleration ($2.60F) was too strong for his Tassie rivals dominating the 2024 Launceston Cup results thanks to a big weight relief off his last start and a gun ride by Harry Coffey in the mid-week feature.
Launceston Cup Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Launceston Cup, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Launceston Cup |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Launceston Cup. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Launceston Cup. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Launceston Cup, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Launceston Cup, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Launceston Cup to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Launceston Cup to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Launceston Cup to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Launceston Cup, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Launceston Cup in 2024
- Log in at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Launceston Cup Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Launceston Cup 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 Launceston Cup will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The Launceston Cup in 2024
The best way to pick which horse will win the Launceston Cup in 2024 is to take into account their lead-up Tasmanian summer racing form, assess the barriers, consider the weight the horse will carry and look for past performers in the same event from prior seasons.
Additional factors to take consider when picking the Launceston Cup winner include:
- Cups Double: The Hobart Cup (2400m) run a fortnight prior serves as the best lead-up and the Tassie Cups Double is a popular punt.
- The Locals Have It: Historically local, Tasmanian-trained stayers have dominated the Launceston Cup results.
Launceston Cup Favourites 2024
Early favourites in 2024 Launceston Cup betting include Aurora’s Symphony who has won the past two editions of the race, Excelleration coming off a big win with more weight interstate, and the Jason Warren-trained Grand Pierro who ran third in the Hobart Cup trifecta last time out.
Big Duke ($2.10 in 2017) and Excelleration ($2.60 in 2024) are the latest Launceston Cup favourites to win.
Launceston Cup 2024 Field
The official 2024 Launceston Cup field of final acceptances is announced the Friday prior to the race and will be published in full below.
The Launceston Cup 2024 final field is dominated by Hobart Cup graduates including the winner Aurora’s Symphony who chases their third consecutive Launceston Cup trophy.
Launceston Cup 2024 Tips
Favourite: #1 Aurora’s Symphony ($3.40 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #6 Excelleration ($3.90 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #9 I’m So Cool ($51 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our exclusive 2024 Launceston Cup tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 LADBROKES LAUNCESTON CUP PREVIEW
Launceston Cup Race Day 2024
Launceston Cup Day 2024 takes place at Launceston Racecourse on Wednesday February 28, 2024 with the key support act on the card being the Group 3 $150,000 Vamos Stakes (1400m) for fillies and mares.
Launceston Cup Barrier Draw 2024
The 2024 Launceston Cup barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above Launceston Cup Field section.
Launceston Cup Nominations 2024
2024 Launceston Cup nominations close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, the 21st of February, 2024.
Launceston Cup Weights 2024
Handicap conditions apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 4:00 PM on Thursday, the 22nd of February, 2024 with the official 2024 Launceston Cup weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Launceston Cup Field section.
2024 Launceston Cup Top-Weight:
- #1 Aurora’s Symphony (61.5kg)
Launceston Cup Acceptances 2024
2024 Launceston Cup final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on Friday, the 23rd of February, 2024 and will be published in our above Launceston Cup Field section.
Launceston Cup Jockeys 2024
The final riders announcement is at 12:00 PM on Friday, the 23rd of February 2024 with the official 2024 Launceston Cup jockeys to be published in our above Launceston Cup Field section.
Launceston Cup Prize Money 2024
The 2024 Launceston Cup prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $180,000 |
| 2nd | $54,000 |
| 3rd | $27,000 |
| 4th | $13,500 |
| 5th | $7,500 |
| 6th | $6,000 |
| 7th | $6,000 |
| 8th | $6,000 |
Launceston Cup Race Number 2024
The 2024 Launceston Cup race number is scheduled as Launceston Race 8 at 4:54pm (AEDT) on Wednesday the 28th of February, 2024. There are ten races in total that day at Launceston Racecourse.
Launceston Cup Form Guide 2024
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 Launceston Cup Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 LAUNCESTON CUP FORM GUIDE
Launceston Cup Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Launceston Cup live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Tas Racing
Launceston Cup Winners
Winners of the Launceston Cup going back to the year 1983 are displayed in the table below. If you would like to see results going back to 1865, please check our winners page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Excelleration | Richard Cully | Harry Coffey | 54 kgs | 2:31.53 |
| 2023 | Aurora’s Symphony | Symon Wilde | Blaike McDougall | 55.5 kgs | 2:31.35 |
| 2022 | Aurora’s Symphony | Symon Wilde | Harry Coffey | 54 kgs | 2:30.55 |
| 2021 | Glass Warrior | John Blacker | Ms Sigrid Carr | 54 kgs | 2:31.70 |
| 2020 | Home By Midnight | Patrick Payne | Billy Egan | 59 kgs | 2:33.13 |
| 2019 | Eastender | Barry Campbell | Craig Newitt | 57 kgs | 2:31.54 |
| 2018 | Bondeiger | D K Weir | Regan Bayliss | 54 kgs | 2:29.56 |
| 2017 | Big Duke | D K Weir | Ben Allen | 55.5 kgs | 2:31.30 |
| 2016 | Up Cups | D L Brunton | D Pires | 58 kgs | 2:34.99 |
| 2015 | Genuine Lad | Bill Ryan | Craig Williams | 54 kgs | 2:29.67 |
| 2014 | Epingle | M C Kent | Craig Williams | 56 kgs | 2:31.30 |
| 2013 | Geegees Blackflash | J F Luttrell | P Mertens | 59.5 kgs | 2:34.10 |
| 2012 | Prevailing | D & S Brunton | A Darmanin | 54 kgs | 2:34.09 |
| 2011 | Fast Future | R F Cameron | J Mott | 55.5 kgs | 2:30.35 |
| 2010 | Larry’s Never Late | Rodney Douglas | B Melham | 53.5 kgs | 2:31.24 |
| 2009 | Zavite | A J Cummings | N Rawiller | 58.5 kgs | 2:31.26 |
| 2008 | Ista Kareem | C W Little | D Brereton | 58 kgs | 2:31.20 |
| 2007 | Hofmeister | R W Smerdon | B Rawiller | 57.5 kgs | 2:28.87 |
| 2006 | Precise Timing | M R Stitt | R Thompson | 58 kgs | 2:30.07 |
| 2005 | Dakasha | L M Macdonald | Ms C Lindop | 51.5 kgs | 2:32.23 |
| 2004 | Zacielo | P G Moody | C Newitt | 55 kgs | 2:32.77 |
| 2003 | St. Andrews | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2002 | St. Andrews | G E Blacker | S Maskiell | 57 kgs | 2:31.09 |
| 2001 | Full of Rhythm | A J Vasil | B Werner | 54 kgs | 2:45.59 |
| 2000 | St. Andrews | G E Blacker | S Maskiell | 51 kgs | 2:48.57 |
| 1999 | Streak | R W Smerdon | D Oliver | 56 kgs | 2:47.24 |
| 1998 | King’s Landing | K M Sweeney | D Oliver | 54.5 kgs | 2:42.40 |
| 1997 | Ticking Away | W N McShane | B Macdonald | 56 kgs | 2:43.29 |
| 1996 | Free Beer | G S White | C Kingston | 55.5 kgs | 2:48.89 |
| 1995 | Free Beer | G S White | C Kingston | 54.5 kgs | 2:44.57 |
| 1994 | Rich Dreams | Ms S Gotts | M Clarke | 52 kgs | 2:41.50 |
| 1993 | Diamond Bases | A E Elkington | S R King | 53 kgs | 2:46.50 |
| 1992 | Star Cheers | W M Cousins | K Sanderson | 50 kgs | 2:42.00 |
| 1991 | Bitter Spring | G E Blacker | S Maskiell | 52.5 kgs | 2:44.40 |
| 1990 | Down The Pitch | M A O’Leary | H White | 53.5 kgs | 2:42.70 |
| 1989 | Shykoski | L M Gaffney | D W Holland | 48.5 kgs | 2:43.80 |
| 1988 | Superior Way | K N Rogerson | H White | 54.5 kgs | 2:42.10 |
| 1987 | Brave Trespasser | G S White | Ms B Buckingham | 51.5 kgs | 2:40.59 |
| 1986 | Epigram | T W Evans | A Skeoch | 50 kgs | 2:40.30 |
| 1985 | Scruples | W J Green | G King | 53.5 kgs | 2:42.60 |
| 1984 | Martian’s Son | J P Gaffney | R Heffernan | 49 kgs | 2:43.10 |
| 1983 | Nifty Red | D C Towns | B Griffin | 50 kgs | 2:42.20 |