Hobart Race 8 - Smithawards Pace
MONEYS NO ISSUE (8) produced another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to finish third at this circuit, making it back-to-back seconds. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Big chance. PARK LANE (6) did a good job to finish third two starts ago then registered an easy victory last time out, scoring by 13 metres at Carrick. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. GRIZZLY MONTANA (2) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third at Launceston. Chance to break through. AXE AND DEEZ (4) is in the mix after finishing fourth at Launceston last time out.

Driver: Nathan Ford
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 75 m by Sharmey (2:46.00) in NR 53 to 59 on July 28 at $21. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 02/08/2024 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 112.2L | $71.00 |
5/5 | 28/07/2024 | 91 | NR 53 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 74.8L | $21.00 |
6/8 | 28/04/2024 | 2 | NR 54 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | K Pratten | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 26/04/2024 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $5,950.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | K Pratten | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $31.00 |
6/9 | 21/04/2024 | 2 | NR 54 to 59 | $5,950.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | K Pratten | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $51.00 |
7/7 | 19/04/2024 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $5,950.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M Yole | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 40.8L | $10.00 |

Driver: Malcom Jones
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m third behind Kosygin Leis at Launceston over 2200m NR 50 to 54 GH last start. Before that was beaten a neck second again at Launceston in NR 50 to 54 on January 31. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | M T Jones | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
2/9 | 31/01/2025 | 19 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | M T Jones | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
7/10 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $81.00 |
8/11 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | M T Jones | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
10/10 | 29/12/2024 | 184 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $71.00 |
4/9 | 28/06/2024 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
4/4 | 26/04/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 02/07/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | H L Barnes | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
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First up. At the last run she 5th (Fr4) over 2090m at this track was 4th-6.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Jilliby Mendoza (2:41.20) in 3yo+ 3 WINs FM on October 18 at $8. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 18/10/2024 | 5 | 3 WINs | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:04.1 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |
2/11 | 13/10/2024 | 21 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $16.00 |
4/7 | 22/09/2024 | 9 | 3-5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 13/09/2024 | 5 | 2-4 LTW'S | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
7/8 | 08/09/2024 | 9 | 3-4 LTW'S | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 40.0L | $81.00 |
3/8 | 30/08/2024 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:03.6 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $7.50 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1680m after showing early pace at Launceston, beaten 22 m by National News (2:00.10) in NR 55 to 59 GH on February 8 at $9. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo was 5th-10.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Rakajed (1:56.50) in NR 55 to 60 on December 18 at $31. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 08/02/2025 | 52 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $9.00 |
2/3 | 27/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
7/9 | 18/12/2024 | 17 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
10/10 | 01/12/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Kate Gath | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 21/11/2024 | 137 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
1/4 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Charlie Mazotti | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 07/07/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 32.2L | $19.00 |
8/10 | 27/06/2024 | 21 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2090m after showing early pace at this track beaten 12 m by Spooky Girl (2:37.40) in NR 55 to 59 on February 14 at $8. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.5 m by Shooin (1:58.30) in NR 58 to 62 on February 2 at $10. Among the chances on best figures.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 14/02/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
3/9 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
9/10 | 19/01/2025 | 7 | NR 55 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 53.2L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 12/01/2025 | 11 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $14.00 |
5/6 | 01/01/2025 | 3 | NR 55 | $4,500.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $4.60 |
5/10 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
1/5 | 27/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C R Bell | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
3/13 | 10/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
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In good form recently. Last start posted a big 12 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Carrick (2:42.30) beating Sapphire Gambler in NR up to 49 on February 16 at $4. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $4.00 |
3/9 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $4.60 |
5/10 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | 3-5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $58.00 |
3/7 | 19/01/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 10/01/2025 | 12 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
7/10 | 29/12/2024 | 2 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 34.5L | $31.00 |
1/4 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 23/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Pratten
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 40 m by Bold Centurian (2:46.10) in NR 56 to 63 on February 16 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 25 m by Mr Bondi (2:00.60) in NR 55 to 59 on January 31 at $91. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 16/02/2025 | 16 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 39.6L | $26.00 |
10/12 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C J Petroff | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 26.6L | $91.00 |
3/6 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $2.60 |
6/8 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 31.2L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 10/01/2025 | 26 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 50.9L | $31.00 |
4/5 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 15/12/2024 | 7 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $14.00 |
1/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lachlan Dakin
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second behind National News at Launceston over 1680m in a NR 55 to 59 GH on February 8 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Spooky Girl at this track over 2090m in a NR 55 to 59 on February 14 at $9. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M T Jones | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
2/12 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $14.00 |
4/8 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
10/10 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 42.1L | $28.10 |
5/11 | 05/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Lachlan Dakin | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
5/6 | 22/12/2024 | 14 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $2.60 |
2/6 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M C Howlett | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M C Howlett | 0 |
| 56L | $0.00 |