Hobart Race 3 - Botra Novice Drivers Series Heat Two
SAPPHIRE GAMBLER (4) has been racing very well and deserved his win last time out, scoring by 1.75 metres over 2200m at Launceston. No excuses from this advantageous draw, and he can win again. LALIBELA (1) recorded a strong performance last time when she battled on bravely to just miss out over 2200m at Launceston. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Taking on a better line-up this time, but she is up to the challenge. SHOOBEES SPIRIT (8) will secure a cosy run early on and is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track nine days ago. TALK IS CHEAP (6) is in the mix following a respectable third at her first run back over 1680m at Launceston.

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 1.75 m by Sapphire Gambler (2:50.20) in NR up to 49 on April 27 at $3.30. Best form would see her in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 27/04/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
6/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $6.50 |
8/12 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $8.00 |
1/11 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
10/10 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 60.0L | $11.00 |
2/3 | 18/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | N B Ford | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 10/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Brad Chisholm | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 3.5 m by Justify (1:59.00) in NR 45 to 49 on April 25 at $10. At the run before 10th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 20 m by Five Star Shark (2:03.20) in NR up to 49 on April 19 at $8.50. Expecting a much better run from this gate.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
5/12 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
6/11 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 28/02/2025 | 5 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:31.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
1/4 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 13/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Launceston (2:50.20) beating Lalibela in NR up to 49 on April 27 at $2.90. Will be a major player again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 27/04/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
2/9 | 25/04/2025 | 12 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
2/5 | 13/04/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
2/6 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
2/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $9.00 |
3/5 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K Pratten | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 18/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | N B Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Launceston over 1680m NR up to 49 on April 6. Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Aishabeach (1:57.50) in NR 50 to 52 on April 25 at $61. Can improve from a better draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 33.1L | $61.00 |
5/8 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 06/04/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
8/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 36.8L | $81.00 |
4/8 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $31.00 |
8/12 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $26.00 |
1/3 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 6 m by Five Star Shark (2:03.20) in NR up to 49 on April 19 at $4.40. Looks very hard to beat with that run under her belt.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 19/04/2025 | 64 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $4.40 |
4/11 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $4.40 |
6/9 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 36.5L | $41.00 |
3/11 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $3.80 |
8/11 | 17/01/2025 | 33 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
8/10 | 15/12/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
2/7 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L E Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | E Tormey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bronte Miller
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Napattack Sam at this track over 1609m in a NR up to 39 on April 18 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Machs Mareta at this track over 2090m in a NR up to 39 on April 25 at $7. Close to a win.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $7.00 |
3/6 | 18/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $3.60 |
3/11 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $12.00 |
9/10 | 28/03/2025 | 12 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 29.8L | $15.00 |
3/12 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
4/5 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | J C Duggan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Justify (1:59.00) in NR 45 to 49 on April 25 at $2.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2090m at this track was 7th-15.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Donny In Paris (2:35.90) in NR 49 to 52 on April 18 at $5. Leading contender and expected to atone.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
2/7 | 18/04/2025 | 21 | NR 49 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
6/9 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $2.25 |
6/12 | 22/03/2025 | 29 | NR 49 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $9.00 |
2/12 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
3/11 | 14/02/2025 | 48 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $3.50 |
1/4 | 02/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Tony Jamieson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lachlan Dakin
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track, beaten 16 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:35.50) in NR 40 to 44 on April 25 at $21. Two runs back won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:59.20) beating Kiavino Stride in NR up to 39 on April 18 at $6 at the bell was 3rd-4.5m on the pegs. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $21.00 |
1/6 | 18/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $9.00 |
3/11 | 04/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $12.00 |
8/12 | 23/03/2025 | 57 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $4.80 |
1/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | James Jakowenko | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $3,600.00 | King Island | 2079m | Neutral | James Jakowenko | 2:15.8 | 0 |
| 60.4L | $9.00 |
1/3 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | King Island | 1680m | Good | W A Hamer | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Malcom Jones
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 16 days ago at this track over 2090m, before that 6th (Fr2) over 2090m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-1.8m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 19 m by Oneofthelads (2:34.90) in NR 40 to 44 on April 11 at $6. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 18/04/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 28.0L | $12.00 |
6/6 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 39.7L | $81.00 |
11/12 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $101.00 |
2/4 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | D B P Ford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 23/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | N B Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close sixth behind Ranieri at Burnie over 2180m in a NR 45 or better on February 28 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Justify at this track over 1609m in a NR 45 to 49 on April 25 at $4.80. Each way claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 25/04/2025 | 56 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
1/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:31.6 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
9/12 | 21/02/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | J D White | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 29.1L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
2/7 | 19/01/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
1/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |