Hobart Race 6 - Smithawards Division2
XARA PRICE (1) is a talented type and proved too classy last time to win by one length at this track in a handy 19.77 beating Wah Poppit. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that last-start win. KING GANDO (3) has a strong record this track and trip with two wins and three placings from six starts. Hit the frame latest (26.01) when second at this track in a Grade 5. Can feature in the finish. ROJO MAXIMUS (2) comes off an average performance last start when fifth at this track over 461m behind Reality Away (27.09) in a Restricted WIN. Was a winner prior to that. Bold showing expected. CARISSA'S BABY (5) was well supported last time but could only manage second (26.06), beaten 2.25 lengths. Racing well and deserves a win.
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by one length at this track over 340m (19.77) beating Wah Poppit in Grade 6 on October 22. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 26/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 515m | N/A | 0:30.31 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 2 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 2 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.44 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $10,680.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/10/2026 | 2 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.05 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 99/1 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.20 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 2 for the first time after finishing a 9 length fifth at this track (27.09) in a Restricted WIN. Looks suited and should go close.
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 | 22/10/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:27.09 | 0:26.37 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.63 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.84 | 0:26.14 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 461m. Last start finished 2nd over 461m at this track beaten one length (26.01) behind Heartbreak Kid in a Grade 5 on October 20. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Follow up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $10,680.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 72 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.28 | 0:26.07 | 0:25.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Launceston to win by a neck in 30.35, beating Jungle Boogie. Last start finished 5th on October 15 over 461m at this track behind Takes Time beaten 6 lengths (26.50) in a Grade 5. Others favoured this time.
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 | 15/10/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.50 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/3 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 1/2 | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 600m | 0:35.34 | 0:34.78 | 0:34.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 600m | 0:35.26 | 0:35.15 | 0:35.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 600m | 0:35.08 | 0:35.05 | 0:35.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame again last time when second (26.06) at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Must be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.19 | 0:26.17 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.14 | 0:26.14 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (29.87) over 515m at Launceston. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.44 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.76 | 0:26.37 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.14 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on October 26 over 515m at Launceston in a Grade 4. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.61 | 0:19.03 | 0:19.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.18 | 0:26.17 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.37 | 0:26.37 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.43 | 0:19.43 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 56 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.31 | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (30.29) over 515m at Launceston. Jumps from a wide draw. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.47 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.47 | 0:26.45 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/09/2026 | 11 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after winning by 3 lengths at this track (19.44) beating Oh Bonnie in a Grade 4 on October 27 a couple of days ago. Likely to find this a lot tougher and he needs to find another gear.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.44 | 0:19.44 | 0:19.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/10/2026 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 2 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.81 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.47 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh on October 22 over 461m at this track behind Fishing Yari, beaten 3.5 lengths (26.39) in a Grade 4/5. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.45 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.38 | 0:26.33 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.35 | 0:26.14 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |