Hobart Race 7 - Damek Grade 4 Heats F Division1
JUNEAU PETE (2) was strongly fancied last time but finished third (26.46), beaten 1.3 lengths. Leading chance again. VISTA VAMPIRE (8) goes very well here starting five times for three wins and two minors. Comes off a (29.87) win last time, scoring by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 over 515m at Launceston. Can hit the frame with the right run. TOWELLED UP (5) has an excellent record over this journey having never missed the placings in five starts, including two wins and three placings. Placed last time (26.03) at this track in a Grade 4, finishing second and beaten half a length. Suited here and expected to run well. INSPECTOR FRANK (1) won in slick time last start. Must be respected.
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 515m at Launceston in a handy (29.61), beating Buckle Up Menzie. In winning form now and looks a major threat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.49 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 26 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.60 | 0:19.25 | 0:19.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.34 | 0:26.32 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.37 | 0:19.37 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 99/1 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 340m | N/A | 0:19.41 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.41 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (26.46) in a Grade 5, finishing a 1.3 lengths third. Has two wins and four placings from seven starts from the draw. Leading player.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.46 | 0:26.37 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.10 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 28/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.35 | 0:19.35 | 0:19.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
| 99/1 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 515m at Launceston. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/10/2026 | 18 | GR 3 | $4,560.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.17 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $5,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | Other | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $6,640.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,670.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (19.94) over 340m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Others preferred.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.41 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last time at this track when only half a length from the winner but did record a slick 26.03 over the 461m trip. Looms as the one to beat this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.03 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.12 | 0:19.12 | 0:19.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (29.68) at Launceston in a Grade 4, finishing second and beaten 4.5 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from four starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 05/10/2026 | 13 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.30 |
| 99/2 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:25.98 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.71L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.13 | 0:26.13 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (26.23) when fourth over 461m at this track in a Grade 3/4. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from nine starts. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.49 | 0:26.37 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.15 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.38 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to post a big 6 lengths win at Launceston over 515m (29.87) beating Longhorn in Grade 5 on September 28. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time. Worth following up.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $5,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.97 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 46 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 99/1 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when third (19.35) over 340m at this track. Capable of a better result.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.16 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.35 | 0:19.03 | 0:19.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/09/2026 | 4 | Other | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3 | $3,530.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:27.12 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.00 and ran 5th last time at the track but returns to more ground. Expecting to settle positively. In good racing form since resuming from a spell. Will need a big effort to win this.