Hobart Race 1 - Ladbrokes Big Bets Pace
PHLOW JO (3) is in good form at present. Finished third at her latest appearance over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 5 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a comparable field and she is a strong winning hope. MY BAD (5) filled a minor placing at this track two runs ago before finishing second at her latest appearance over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 4 metres. Primary contender if she is at her best. VOODOO RANGER NZ (6) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1680m at Launceston five days ago. Top-three candidate. ONLY GLORY (8) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1680m at Launceston last time out.

Driver: Paul Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2090m at this track, well beaten by Jilliby Randal (2:34.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 29 at $71. At the start before 5th (Fr1) over 1680m at Launceston was 4th-5.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 12 m by Obler (2:02.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 24 at $12. Strips fitter and from the pegs he gets his chance to impress.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 29/08/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 93.7L | $71.00 |
5/11 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
5/12 | 02/08/2025 | 105 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 38.4L | $31.00 |
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |
5/11 | 04/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
2/11 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | , NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $101.00 |
2/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | P R Williams | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 31.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 19 m by Cuzzy Junior (2:04.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 28 at $51. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 14 m by Franco Vai (2:03.90) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 14 at $71. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
7/12 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $71.00 |
5/9 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $51.00 |
11/11 | 24/08/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 15/08/2025 | - | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $31.00 |
4/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m third behind Cuzzy Junior at Launceston over 1680m 3yo+ MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third at this track over 1609m in 2yo+ MAIDEN on September 21. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 21/09/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
2/11 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
8/11 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $11.00 |
8/12 | 27/07/2025 | 196 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $9.50 |
1/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 12/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Barrie Rattray | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 29.4L | $20.00 |
1/5 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Barrie Rattray | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 19 m by Cuzzy Junior (2:04.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 28 at $31. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 12 m by Rocknroll McRae (1:59.10) in 2yo+ MAIDEN on September 21 at $14. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $31.00 |
7/7 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $14.00 |
6/12 | 14/09/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $61.00 |
7/7 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $31.00 |
5/10 | 29/08/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 38.9L | $91.00 |
9/11 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $31.00 |
4/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 72.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Rocknroll McRae at this track over 1609m in a 2yo+ MAIDEN on September 21 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Cuzzy Junior at Launceston over 1680m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 28 at $8.50. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
2/7 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
4/12 | 14/09/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
5/12 | 29/08/2025 | 33 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
2/3 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 35.8L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 27/07/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $4.40 |
8/11 | 21/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Jordan Leedham | 2:04.8 | 7 |
| 45.3L | $7.50 |
2/5 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 7 m by Cuzzy Junior (2:04.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 28 at $5.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 1.3 m by Franco Vai (2:03.90) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 14 at $2.60. Ready to make amends.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 14/09/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
4/7 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.35 |
2/10 | 29/08/2025 | 455 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $1.80 |
4/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 31/05/2024 | - | $9,570.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | Fast | K Denifostova | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $16.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 35 m by Cuzzy Junior (2:04.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 28 at $8. At the start before 8th (Sr2) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 25 m by Franco Vai (2:03.90) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 14 at $3.40. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 37.0L | $8.00 |
8/12 | 14/09/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $3.40 |
1/4 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 10/08/2025 | 154 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $8.50 |
7/10 | 09/03/2025 | 29 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $7.00 |
6/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | B L Davis | 0 |
| 74.9L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 147.5L | $5.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 17 m by Unmatched (2:02.70) in 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's on September 28 at $26. Before that, 5th (Fr6) over 1680m after showing early speed at Launceston beaten 9 m by Franco Vai (2:03.90) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 14 at $20. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $26.00 |
5/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $20.00 |
4/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Rocknroll McRae (1:59.10) in 2yo+ MAIDEN on September 21 at $13. Before that, 10th (Sr4) over 2090m at this track, well beaten by Jilliby Randal (2:34.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 29 at $12. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 21/09/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
3/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 38.4L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 29/08/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 109.9L | $12.00 |
3/11 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $19.00 |
11/12 | 02/08/2025 | 216 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 55.3L | $61.00 |
3/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | ||
2/10 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $71.00 |
8/8 | 22/12/2024 | 114 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 54.7L | $26.00 |