“Definitely!” That was trainer Angela Brakey’s response when asked if her in-form galloper General Assembly ($3.90) would head to the $125,000 Ladbrokes Devonport Cup (1880m) in a little more than two weeks after another impressive front-running display to win the $50,000 Kevin Sharkie Sheffield Cup, (1650m) at Devonport on Friday.

The Big Bash continues to provide the hottest tickets in town all across Australia and this season’s tournament again promises to serve up some of the most entertaining cricket imaginable. I have had a look in to my crystal ball to identify how the sides are likely to perform and who will emerge as their key performers.

Apprentice jockey Jabez Johnstone faces a short stint on the sidelines following an injury incurred at the race meeting in Hobart on 15 December.

Erica Byrne Burke celebrated her birthday with a double, both for trainer Imogen Miller in Hobart on Sunday.

Four of Australia’s leading jockeys will be in Tasmania early next year to ride on Ladbrokes Hobart and Launceston Cup days.

Sunday thoroughbred racing is in Hobart where a strong nine-race card follows a terrific night in Launceston on Wednesday. The opening race of the day is the first 2YO race of the season, while the $50,000 Winzenberg Handicap is the feature of the afternoon. The rail is +3m with a good-rated track expected.

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for December 15.

Sunday thoroughbred racing is in Hobart where a strong nine-race card follows a terrific night in Launceston on Wednesday.

The Tasmanian Oaks could be a long-range plan for Azonto after her last-to-first run to win the $75,000 Steve’s Liquor 3YO Trophy, running down the favourite Magnaprime ($2.50) with Mastretta ($9) finishing third.

The Tasmanian Turf Club in Launceston host a feature night of racing on Wednesday, headlined by the $125,000 InSeries Electrical+Solar Conquering Stakes at Listed Level.

Race-by-race preview for Wednesday's meeting at Launceston, headlined by the Conquering Stakes.

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for December 11.

First starter Dadandhisgirls landed some good bets, winning the 1009m Maiden after sitting outside the leader for most of the trip in Devonport on Friday.

General Assembly will be set for next month’s $125,000 Devonport Cup (1880m) after a dashing win in the $50,000 Ladbrokes Golden Mile (1650m) in Devonport on Friday.