It’s a feature program in Devonport on Sunday, headlined by the $50,000 Ladbrokes Golden Mile, where the winner is assured a place in the 2026 Devonport Cup.

The day of racing looks competitive, with the first of eight races set for 12:10.

R1 Tasmanian Horse Transport Maiden/class 1, 1650m

Wholesome (10) hit the line strongly first up over 1600 at Hobart, strips fitter, trial winner at this venue in the lead up to that run. DYNAMIC DEEL (2) performed very well in stronger grade before heading for a break. Will go close if able to replicate that effort. HARRATA (6) had plenty of support at Launceston but did perform well below expectations. Vet noted an abnormal respiratory noise post-race so may be worth another chance and blinkers get re-applied. GEEGEE AUNTY JESS (5) didn't appear to handle the heavy at her latest but was quite dominant here in maiden grade two runs back. OPENSEA (8) meets Geegee Aunty Jess on much better terms for that 1.5 length defeat last time and has a definite case third run back. ALPINE TROUT (1) finally broke through last start but it was a moderate race.

Staking Strategy: A competitive Maiden/Class 1 race. Hububbajahn has come up favourite and is big unders for mine. Wholesome's return run in Hobart had plenty of merit, should run very well. 2 units each-way WHOLESOME (10).

R2 Goodstone Group Maiden, 1009m

Respite (9) did everything right winning her one and only trial, spearing straight to the front and kept running. The wide gate is clearly not ideal but she's the clear top pick of the debutantes. LA ZAMPA (2) has been thereabouts at all synthetic runs. Strikes a race that is thin on winning chances. ALPINE DAME (11) is in the mix if she gets a run, capable of better third-up and winkers go on for the first time. BELUGA'S PRINCESS (7) perhaps next best, trials have been plain, the blinkers go on for race-day.

Staking Strategy: A race thin on winning hopes. Top pick Respite looks hard to beat on debut, Alpine Dame the obvious threat. 2 units to win RESPITE (9) .

R3 Lending 4 U C1 Hcp, 1009m

Smart Artie (5) returns from a break and all of his first up runs have had merit but will need luck from the wide gate. OHSHE'STROUBLE's (2) race-day form hasn't aligned with her impressive trial form since arriving in the state. Gets a nasal strip applied for the first time, improver? I'M CHEV (4) is another of several runners that are resuming. Maps okay but whether he is sharp enough over the 1009m is the query. Have the same concern with NIGHT INVADER (6) but he did trial nicely. OUR PEPMENARTIE (1) won his maiden here last start at a big price, is lightly raced and has upside. SUPER SNIPPY (3) won a Pinjarra maiden two runs back before bleeding last start. Hasn't trialled locally, impossible to assess, market best guide. GETCHA GROOVE ON (7) races best here and also has a case.

Staking Strategy: Smart Artie has a wide gate to overcome but usually runs well fresh and we're getting good odds. 1 unit each-way SMART ARTIE (5).

R4 Kevin Sharkie Maiden

Vino Novello (6) has had a solid grounding at the trials and looks to have nice ability. At his most recent, he matched strides and finished just too well for Ashby Boy, this year's Devonport Cup winner. SNOW MAIDEN (7) looks the hardest to beat on her home track. She ran well on debut at Launceston behind the well supported Artillery Fire. TIZSA NICE DROP (8) looks suited stepping out in trip as does HALEN (2) who closed off strongly first up from a long way back. WOLF JUNIOR (10) has the outside gate and the tactics will be interesting, the 1350m is a definite plus. WANNABE ZIGGY (9) next best.

Staking Strategy: The debutant Vino Cavello looks hard to beat but the early price is ridiculous. Second pick Snow Maiden ran well at Launceston and will to hard to beat. 1 unit win SNOW MAIDEN (7).

R5 The Stables At Spreyton C2 Hcp, 1350m

Azonto (1) steps out to the 1350m third-up and can improve sharply. Covered ground resuming, then the beaten margin at Hobart second-up was a bit unfair. ZOETE'S ROCK (7) is going well for the new stable. Was a winner here two starts back and then ran on strongly at his latest after being held up at a key stage and arguably should've won. GO JEANIE (2) was solid behind the smart Silver Dagger at Hobart returning off a 5-month break. She was winless last preparation but was competitive against our better 3yo's. Not sure where she gets to from outside gate but with even luck can go close. VALIANT KHAN (8) finished just out of the placings last week in same grade but the effort was rock-solid after facing the breeze all the way. WHIPPIN PICCADILLY (6) had all the favours when she won here two starts ago then was one-paced last time, presents 35-days fresh for this. Wider chances to BAYBOUGG (9) and NIGHT ACTION (3).

Staking Strategy: Azonto is better than her most recent form suggests and chances are enhanced by a key scratching. 4 units to win AZONTO (1).

R6 Seba Sheetmetal Bm60 Hcp, 1150m

Agnete (4) was successful in one of these Benchmark 60 races last outing. It was a big effort to come from last at Launceston in the capacity field. Good hope again but has drawn slightly awkwardly. WARICA (2) was unplaced last start behind Agnette but the run was better than it looks. Not much went right either the previous run at Hobart. In the mix again from the good gate. THOROS OF MYR (1) has been very consistent of late including two wins from his last five. PERIWINKLE (8) may challenge him for the lead so early pressure & tactics will be key to his chances. CREATIVE LICENCE (11) showed good improvement for the new stable second-up. CORNELIAN BAY's (3) wide gate makes his task difficult but is racing consistently. CAPITAL CHEVAL (7)  is usually more effective over more ground but comes from a sharp stable and can't be ruled out.

Staking Strategy: Stack of chances. Warica is very backable at double each-way odds from the good gate. 2 units each-way WARICA (2).

R7 Ladbrokes Golden Mile, 1650m

Sushi Express (5) ran into the placings resuming at Launceston on soft ground carrying a big weight and looks set to run well here second up. Was only narrowly  beaten in the Devonport Cup earlier in the year as was KALIUWAA FALLS (2) who presents third up and has come back in very good order. The 1650m looks perfect for him. ASVA (4) has form that ties in with the top 2 and looks the other main chance. His second -up record is excellent. MOVEFORLEX (6) has come to hand quickly, sharing the prize at Launceston last start in easier grade. This surface is an unknown. CHICANE (8) has freshness in his legs coming off a 5-week break. Keeps racing well , fitness edge over key rivals , but does have to take the next step.

Staking Strategy: Garcon D'espoir has come up favourite, have marked it at much longer odds, can't split Sushi Express and Kaliuwaa Falls. 2 units to win SUSHI EXPRESS (5) and KALIUWAA FALLS (2).

R8 Stall Gate Kiosk Bm62 Hcp, 1650m

Kireina Marubrah (9) is deep into her preparation and continues to race well with narrow defeats at her past couple. Unlucky not to win this track and distance 2 runs back. TUSKEGEE (5) got the lead on his own terms and won comfortably at Launceston in very slow time. Excels on his home track and has drawn to advantage. ALPINE BLAST (2) is in good form and gets a handy claim. Solid at Launceston in stronger grade at his latest. Produced a big finish to score here the start prior. MOORLANDS MISS (7) hasn't got warm this time in but improvement would not surprise, best would go close.  EXALTED CROWN (3) had market support second-up but was caught wide throughout and ran okay all things considered. ALPINE AFFAIR's (1) last couple don't read well but can improve getting back onto firmer ground.

Staking Strategy: The consistent Kireina Marubrah will be tough to beat but it's a race where several of them have a case. 1 unit to win KIREINA MARUBRAH (9).