Hobart Race 5 - Botra Novice Drivers Series Heat Three
DIAMONDSNBLUE (2) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at her last six starts, including a third most recently at this track over 2090m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Finds a tougher race but a win is not out of the question. AXE AND DEEZ (6) finished second most recently at this track over 2090m. Recent efforts are good enough to take out a race like this. WILL HE PIKE (10) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. PUNTARNO STRIDE (3) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1680m at Launceston.

Driver: Lachlan Dakin
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr2) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 17 m by Sabine (2:03.10) in NR 54 to 58 on April 27 at $13. Before that 10th (Sr5) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 19 m by Mon Soleil (2:02.00) in NR 50 to 54 on April 19 at $41. Others read better. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | NR 54 to 58 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
11/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 12/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 31/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | W | Liam Older | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Sue Nien at Launceston over 1680m in a NR 50 to 54 on March 30 at $4. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Coolandcollect at this track over 2090m in a NR 53 to 56 on April 25 at $2. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 25/04/2025 | 26 | NR 53 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $2.00 |
1/4 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
2/12 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
1/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $12.00 |
2/6 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | NR 50 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
2/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 11 m by Sabine (2:03.10) in NR 54 to 58 on April 27 at $8.50. Decent effort last start. Gets his chance to break through.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | NR 54 to 58 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $8.50 |
6/12 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
5/8 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $16.00 |
4/10 | 23/03/2025 | 1 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
7/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $16.00 |
1/5 | 27/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C R Bell | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
3/13 | 10/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Malcom Jones
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 9 m by Keepers Ideal (2:42.70) in NR 55 to 59 on April 19 at $26. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
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 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $12.00 |
7/8 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 32.2L | $3.20 |
1/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 16/03/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 52 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $1.35 |
1/4 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 28/02/2025 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $17.00 |
1/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 11th (Sr3) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 35 m by Colby Sanz (2:46.30) in NR 54 to 59 on May 2 at $101. Before that 8th (Fr7) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 18 m by Sabine (2:03.10) in NR 54 to 58 on April 27 at $61. Tested again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 02/05/2025 | 5 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 34.4L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 27/04/2025 | 28 | NR 54 to 58 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $61.00 |
2/4 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
11/12 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 105.2L | $61.00 |
7/9 | 22/03/2025 | 29 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
8/8 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 90.2L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $3.40 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.75 m second behind Justify at this track over 2090m 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Launceston over 1680m in NR 58 to 62 on April 6. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.65 |
2/8 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
2/6 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
5/6 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 25.7L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 21/02/2025 | 13 | NR 53 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $2.00 |
4/12 | 08/02/2025 | 52 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $9.00 |
2/3 | 27/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Charlie Mazotti | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Sue Nien (1:57.90) in NR 57 to 60 on April 25 at $16. Before that 8th (Fr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 35 m by Sharmey (2:02.10) in NR 58 to 62 on April 6 at $12. Others read better. Prefer others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 25/04/2025 | 19 | NR 57 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $16.00 |
8/8 | 06/04/2025 | 9 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 34.4L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $31.00 |
9/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 45.2L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $31.00 |
1/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2090m at this track, beaten 25 m by Coolandcollect (2:35.00) in NR 53 to 56 on April 25 at $81. Before that 10th (Fr2) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 25 m by Keepers Ideal (2:42.70) in NR 55 to 59 on April 19 at $151. This looks too tough and others appear better placed.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR 53 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $81.00 |
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 84 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $151.00 |
4/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Peter Jakowenko | 0 |
| 28.7L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Peter Jakowenko | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $3,600.00 | King Island | 1680m | Neutral | Peter Jakowenko | 2:09.5 | 5 |
| 28.4L | $2.50 |
4/5 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $3,600.00 | King Island | 1680m | Neutral | P Jakowenko | 2:11.2 | 5 |
| 50.7L | $1.00 |
3/6 | 11/01/2025 | 10 | No NR | $3,600.00 | King Island | 1609m | Neutral | P Jakowenko | 2:08.9 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.00 |
2/5 | 01/01/2025 | 6 | No NR | $4,500.00 | King Island | 2438m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 2:19.8 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |

Driver: Bronte Miller
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Sue Nien (1:57.90) in NR 57 to 60 on April 25 at $9.50. Decent effort last start. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR 57 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
4/12 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $20.00 |
8/10 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $14.00 |
1/12 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
1/6 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | M T Ford | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 20/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Olivia Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Denny at this track over 1609m in a NR 58 to 62 on April 11 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Sue Nien at this track over 1609m in a NR 57 to 60 on April 25 at $3.20. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR 57 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $3.20 |
3/8 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $2.80 |
1/6 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
6/10 | 28/03/2025 | 35 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $10.00 |
7/8 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 48.9L | $6.00 |
8/12 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
2/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M A Jones | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |