Hobart Race 5 - Tasmanian Horse Transport Pace
MAJOR LESTER (5) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Finds a suitable assignment and can turn things around. DENNY (2) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 11 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. This is a nice drop in grade so from a favourable draw he is sure to prove tough to beat. BLUE LABEL (1) ended last prep with a fifth at this track over 2090m 18 months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. WILL HE PIKE (4) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr2) over 2090m at this track was 6th-11.2 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Lynryd Skynryd (2:33.60) in 3yo & Older on September 10 2023 at $12. Big danger while fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | ||
5/10 | 10/09/2023 | 7 | & Older | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | C V Castles | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
2/6 | 03/09/2023 | 28 | AND OLDER | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C V Castles | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
3/7 | 06/08/2023 | 7 | NR 54 to 63 | $5,950.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C V Castles | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $2.40 |
1/12 | 30/07/2023 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $5,950.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C V Castles | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $5.50 |
4/9 | 23/07/2023 | 49 | NR up to 56 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | C V Castles | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $3.20 |
6/12 | 04/06/2023 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | C V Castles | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
3/5 | 16/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | C V Castles | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 15/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | K Cotchin | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Sr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Sports Wrack (1:55.90) in NR 55 to 59 on March 22 at $51. The start before 7th (Sr1) over 1670m at Carrick was 3rd-6.6m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 12 m by Better Exclusive (2:00.80) in NR 60 to 64 on March 9 at $6.50. Has a better draw this time so should make amends.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | J D White | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.95 |
2/12 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
3/12 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 02/02/2025 | 33 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |
4/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Georgia Haywood | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (FT Fr5) over 2579m at this track, beaten 45 m by Ambiguous (3:12.60) in NR 60 or better on March 22 at $101. Before that 5th (FT Fr3) over 2579m at this track, beaten 20 m by Watermelon Sugar (3:14.80) in NR 60 or better on March 16 at $31. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 45.2L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $31.00 |
1/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $13.00 |
6/10 | 16/02/2025 | 30 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $31.00 |
6/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $21.00 |
4/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 50 m by Better Exclusive (1:57.50) in NR 57 to 63 on February 21 at $6. At the run before 8th (Sr4) over 2090m at this track, beaten 11 m by Spooky Girl (2:37.40) in NR 55 to 59 on February 14 at $13. Better than the last few runs suggest.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 48.9L | $6.00 |
8/12 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
11/12 | 08/02/2025 | 34 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 34.4L | $101.00 |
7/12 | 05/01/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | B L Miller | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 27/12/2024 | 12 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2500m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:06.8 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $5.50 |
2/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 15/12/2024 | 7 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $7.00 |
3/5 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M A Jones | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Mynamesevan (1:55.70) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $21. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win when driven back in the field, after showing early speed, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (1:58.90) beating Axe And Deez in NR 58 to 63 on March 16 at $4.20 at the bell was 3rd-. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
1/6 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.80 |
2/6 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NR 57 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 30.7L | $61.00 |
6/7 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Pratten
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr2) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 23 m by Smokescreen (2:43.80) in NR 56 to 59 on March 23 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 35 m by Keepers Ideal (2:37.60) in NR 55 to 59 on March 9 at $9. Others preferred.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 34.8L | $9.00 |
1/12 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
2/8 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
3/10 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
1/4 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K Pratten | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 26/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K Pratten | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (FT Fr3) over 2579m at this track, beaten 50 m by Ambiguous (3:12.60) in NR 60 or better on March 22 at $101. Two runs back 7th (FT Fr1) over 2579m at this track, beaten 40 m by Watermelon Sugar (3:14.80) in NR 60 or better on March 16 at $41. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 47.8L | $101.00 |
7/8 | 16/03/2025 | 36 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 40.8L | $41.00 |
3/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 51.4L | $151.00 |
1/9 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
10/12 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | P R Williams | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 08/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at Launceston, at the bell was leading 1.3m on the pegs beaten 19 m by Smokescreen (2:43.80) in NR 56 to 59 on March 23 at $26. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1670m at Carrick was 7th-16.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 9 m by Better Exclusive (2:00.80) in NR 60 to 64 on March 9. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 09/03/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $1.00 |
8/8 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 35.1L | $7.50 |
3/8 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $7.00 |
4/7 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
6/6 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | C J Petroff | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $17.00 |
2/3 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 22/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Mynamesevan (1:55.70) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $19. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Major Lester (1:58.90) in NR 58 to 63 on March 16 at $6. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 25.9L | $19.00 |
3/6 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
3/6 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $21.00 |
3/6 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
3/6 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
4/5 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | M Yole | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 10/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | D B P Ford | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2200m after being wide early at Launceston was 7th-11.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 16 m by Smokescreen (2:43.80) in NR 56 to 59 on March 23 at $26. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th- beaten 19 m by Major Lester (1:58.90) in NR 58 to 63 on March 16 at $5. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 09/03/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $10.00 |
4/8 | 28/02/2025 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | NR 57 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $20.00 |
5/12 | 14/02/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
5/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 03/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |