Hobart Race 9 - Smithawards Division2
LESTER RHODE (1) goes very well this course and distance starting six times for three wins and two minors. Comes off a (19.64) win last time, scoring by 2.5 lengths in a Grade 4 over 340m at this track. Rates a leading player. INNER WEST (7) jumped from this box last time and also the same course and distance when a nose second (19.63) in a Grade 4. Has the ability and can measure up. CARISSA'S BABY (3) is a promising dog in the frame at 15 of 32 starts including nine wins and was in the minors again latest (19.82) over 340m at this track. Form here sound including four wins. Expected to feature on best form. TICKING OVER (2) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 19.64 with a 2.5 lengths win at this track over 340m. Can make it back to back wins.
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 | 21 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 33 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (19.82) in a Grade 4, finishing a 2.5 lengths second. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from five starts. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/08/2026 | 38 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $10,680.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 0.8 lengths fourth (19.55) over 340m at this track. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 2 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.55 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.76 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.55 | 0:19.37 | 0:19.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/07/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.63 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.73 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 515m at Launceston. Not keen this time.
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 | 49 | GR 2/3 | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | Other | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | FFA | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 2/3 | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.25 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on August 20 over 461m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/08/2026 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.89 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $46.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 12 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.69 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 340m | N/A | 0:19.92 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.71L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 278m | N/A | 0:16.25 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (19.63) in a Grade 4, finishing a nose second. Has a win and three places from four starts from this draw. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 28 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.38 | 0:19.15 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.54 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 99/3 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:22.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (26.23) at big odds over 461m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/08/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.82 | 0:26.42 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 19 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.71 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.50 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/06/2026 | 9 | Other | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |