Hobart Race 5 - Ben Englund Plastering Division1
RATE OF KNOTS (5) stalked the lead from a low draw then burst clear to score (19.57) at this track in a Grade 5 over 340m. Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Great chance to get the job done again. HANDLE BARS DOWN (1) drew a squeeze box and was game in defeat when a close second, 1.75 lengths from the winner Grapefruit Expel (19.67) at this track. Bold showing expected. FIRE WATER BURN (7) placed in a Grade 5 when a 2 length second this course and distance last time in a personal Best Time (19.40) and also clocked one of the quickest times on the card. Strong run latest and looks a key chance on that form. BUCKLE UP SAVANI (2) jumps at a shorter trip and still warrants respect.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 2nd over 340m at this track beaten 1.75 lengths (19.67) behind Grapefruit Expel in a Grade 5 on August 18. Has clocked a fast 19.44 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.55 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.96 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.20 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 340m | N/A | 0:19.64 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has finished sixth at the last two runs, both at Launceston, the latest when beaten 10 lengths behind Lochinvar Angel over 515m. Didn't show up last start but give her another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.38 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 29 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/06/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:31.28 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/06/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.37 | 0:19.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
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Comments
Last start finished sixth in a Grade 4/5 on August 17 over 515m at Launceston behind Indy Alex, beaten 11 lengths (30.56). Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:31.16 | 0:30.53 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $10,680.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2026 | 13 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 340m in 19.63. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 340m at this track at Grade 5 level. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/07/2026 | 2 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.38 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.16 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 515m | N/A | 0:29.88 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 191.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 2.25 lengths at this track over 340m (19.57) beating Detriment in Grade 5 on August 20. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 218 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 99/3 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 340m | N/A | 0:19.57 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.43L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.38 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.41 | 0:19.19 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.49 | 0:19.30 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | 118 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.23 | 0:19.07 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 6 length fifth (19.95) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | 12 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/4 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | Other | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 35 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.25 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | 71 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.28 | 0:19.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Launceston | 278m | 0:16.45 | 0:15.85 | 0:15.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was in the placings last time but prior to that was an impressive winner scoring by half a length in a Grade 5 at this track. Rates on top and can find winning form again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.40 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.26 | 0:26.26 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 22/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.16 | 0:26.09 | 0:26.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 461m at this track in a handy (26.20), beating Rosies Return. In form and expected to run well again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.20 | 0:26.20 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.30 | 0:26.02 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.46 | 0:26.41 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |