Red Stiletto wins Group 2 Launceston Cup in career-best time

Red Stiletto delivered a commanding performance in the Group 2 Launceston Cup Final, storming to victory in a career-best 29.46 seconds at Launceston on Monday night.
The Patrick Ryan-trained red fawn chaser, owned by Gregory Fahey, broke cleanly from Box 2, took control of the race down the back straight, and never looked back, claiming the $60,000 first prize in emphatic fashion at .
2025 Launceston Cup Race Replay – Red Stiletto (29.46)
Despite intense competition, Mighty Quinn charged late to secure second place, while Simply Danger rounded out the podium in third.
Bookmaker favourite Rupee Rebel, widely tipped as the one to beat, found himself out of contention early and finished midfield.
The win marked a major career milestone for Red Stiletto, whose sharp early speed proved decisive against a strong field.
The equal fastest heat winner leading into the final, she handled the pressure superbly, ensuring her connections a memorable Launceston Cup triumph.
For Ryan, a Queenslander-turned-Tasmanian, this victory adds another significant highlight to his career, having gone close in the event previously.
With her career-best form, Red Stiletto is now focused on future feature races, solidifying her status as one of Tasmania’s elite sprinters.
2025 Launceston Cup Final Results
Race 8 – Launceston Cup Final ResultsLaunceston 515m Group 2 $60,000 to-the-winner Monday, February 3, 2025
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1st |
2 Red Stiletto
T: Patrick RyanTime: 29.46Margin:
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2nd |
1 Mighty Quinn
T: Michale StringerTime: 29.69Margin: 3.25 Lengths
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3rd |
5 Simply Danger
T: Allan ClarkTime: 29.75Margin: 4.25 Lengths
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4th |
4 Teddy Danger
T: Allan ClarkTime: 29.85Margin: 5.50 Lengths
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6th |
8 Rupee Rebel
T: Allan ClarkTime: 30.00Margin: 7.75 Lengths
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8th |
3 Is It Me
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