Burnie Race 3 - Frank Crawford Memorial
HEY FRANCO (8) was a beaten favourite last start at Hobart but had put the writing on the wall with a good second at this circuit and distance the outing prior. May need an ounce of luck from this tricky draw but is peaking now and is good enough to take care of this field. STEPUPNDANCE (3) hasn't quite performed to market expectations of late but did have to work when parked last start at Hobart. Draws to advantage and could measure up here. BROADWAY BLING (1) should be reaching peak fitness now and gets her best draw of the campaign so far. SPORTS READER (2) was only 4m away fresh. Lightly-raced and is open to improvement with the aid of a low draw.

Driver: Luke Hooper
Stats
Comments
Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1670m at Carrick beaten 13 m by Marv Dreaming (2:05.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on January 25 at $11. The run previous 5th (Sr4) over 2180m at this track beaten 45 m by Shezalllollies (2:47.80) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on December 26 at $14. Peaking now and draws to advantage.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/01/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 46.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/12/2025 | 292 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | C T Aylett | 0 |
| 33.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Aylett | 0 |
| 28.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $20.80 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1670m after showing early pace at Carrick, beaten 4 m by Marv Dreaming (2:05.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on January 25 at $11. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 30 m by The Bride (2:00.70) in 2yo on June 2 2024 at $20. Will take a lot from that run and draws well so can improve.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 602 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2024 | - | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | M C Howlett | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 30.4L | $20.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 12 m by I Gotta Go (2:01.00) in 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on February 1 at $7. The run prior 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 10 m by Sinister (1:59.30) in NR 45 to 49 on January 16 at $5. Draws well and is capable of more.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1670m at Carrick, beaten 35 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.30) in 3yo+ 1-2 LTW's on January 25 at $51. Before that, 5th (10m Fr2) over 1955m at Scottsdale, beaten 7 m by Nikita Jo (2:29.30) in 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's on January 9 at $7.50. Can feature.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 34.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $9,700.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:02.4 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 21.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 35.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 24 m by Mcmayhem (2:40.50) in 4yo+ No NR on January 25 at $19. Before that, 4th (FT Fr1) over 2180m at this track beaten 12 m by Done Well (2:47.30) in NR 45 or better on January 18 at $3.50. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Heath Szczypka | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Heath Szczypka | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 13 m by I Gotta Go (2:01.00) in 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on February 1 at $41. Before that failed to finish when he ran at Scottsdale on January 9 over 1955m. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 23 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 0/10 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | NR 40 or better | $8,000.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $9,700.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.4 | 0 |
| 53.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 61 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 25.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 21.9L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 77.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/10/2025 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 40.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 2.25 m by I Gotta Go (2:01.00) in 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on February 1 at $17. At the run before 5th (10m Fr5) over 1810m at St Marys beaten 25 m by Obler (2:19.20) in 3yo+ No NR on January 1. Can play a role.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 31 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $9,700.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:02.4 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $91.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Georgia Hayward | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 25.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | 0 |
| 65.5L | $0.00 | |||
| 5/5 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 9 m by I Gotta Go (2:01.00) in 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on February 1 at $2.70. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at this track beaten a nose by Dazzle Me (2:48.10) in NR 45 to 54 on January 18 at $2.20. Building in fitness so may be ready to strike.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 14/12/2025 | 154 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 499.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 38.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $1.30 |