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.

Swift-footed 9yo Tony Nicconi ($5.50) gave a dazzling display of front running to take out the (1120m) Deloraine Cup held in Launceston on Sunday.

For the first time since Australia Day, the lights will be on for a thoroughbred night meeting in Launceston.

Bold Soul wins the Tasmanian Derby.