Hobart Race 4 - Smithawards Pace
HUNGRY HIPPO (12) is a three-year-old son of Stay Hungry on debut for the powerhouse Emma Stewart stable. Has had one trial for this yard, winning at Terang. Draws on the second line but looks very well placed to kick off with a win. JILLIBY RANDAL (7) comes to Tasmania having placed in his two Victorian starts so far. Draws deep but doesn't look far off a win. CUZZY JUNIOR (10) resumes after ten weeks having raced just once for a solid third at Launceston. No favours expected from this draw but is likely to have developed further with maturity. MEL RUSTY KITA (4) is a long-time maiden but could be close to breaking through after placing in his last two outings here.

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Showed a glimmer of form last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 4.5 m by Barbette (2:45.50) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 27 at $26. But The start before was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Unmatched at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 13 at $51. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
10/11 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 29/06/2025 | 49 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 41.5L | $69.00 |
4/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
8/8 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 87.2L | $3.80 |
3/9 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
2/4 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Williams
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 60 m by Ourtiger (1:59.00) in 2yo MAIDEN on December 8 at $51. May need the outing.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |
5/11 | 04/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
2/11 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | , NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $101.00 |
3/6 | 16/03/2025 | 36 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 36.7L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $21.00 |
2/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | P R Williams | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 31.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Martyr (2:00.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on December 22 at $26. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 136L | $0.00 | ||
2/10 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $71.00 |
8/8 | 22/12/2024 | 114 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 54.7L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 30/08/2024 | 27 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | M T Ford | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 36.6L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 03/08/2024 | 13 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | M T Ford | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $18.00 |
3/8 | 21/07/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | D B P Ford | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind I Of The Hurrikane at this track over 2090m NR 45 to 49 last start. Before that was beaten a head third again at this track over 1609m in 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 13. Go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
3/11 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
6/11 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 21.7L | $14.00 |
5/6 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 44.4L | $51.00 |
2/9 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
6/7 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
3/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after being wide early at this track beaten 14 m by Unmatched (1:59.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 13 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 12 m by Party Blaze (1:59.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on June 29 at $6.50. Not keen.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $19.00 |
4/11 | 29/06/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $7.50 |
5/9 | 01/06/2025 | 240 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $31.00 |
5/6 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 04/10/2024 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 22/09/2024 | 105 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | R L Ashwood | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 27.1L | $26.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 55 m by Sapphire Gambler (1:57.70) in NR up to 44 on July 25 at $3.10. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten a nose by Unmatched (1:59.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 13 at $3.50. Include.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 57.0L | $3.10 |
2/11 | 13/07/2025 | 63 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
1/6 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 76.7L | $6.50 |
6/7 | 02/05/2025 | 138 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $4.20 |
1/4 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 13.7L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 15/12/2024 | 7 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 08/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Freshened-up since the last run 38 days ago. Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.2 m third behind Jilliby Amigo at Terang over 1680m MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten a head second at Horsham over 1700m same class on June 11. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 25/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
3/5 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Unmatched (1:59.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 13 at $10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Party Blaze (1:59.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on June 29 at $5. Consider.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
2/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
2/3 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Unmatched (1:59.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 13 at $13. Two runs back 3rd (Sr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Party Blaze (1:59.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on June 29 at $21. One for the exotics.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
3/11 | 29/06/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $4.60 |
2/7 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 04/05/2025 | 212 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
3/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1680m after being wide early at Launceston was 5th-9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Our Sweet Trixie (2:05.40) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on May 25 at $4.80. Decent effort last start. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 25/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
2/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Howlett
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 10th (Sr5) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 15 m by Barbette (2:45.50) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 27 at $26. May need more racing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 27/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
2/4 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Matthew Howlett | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Matthew Howlett | 0 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt by Stay Hungry out of Ashuras Beau on debut. Showed ability when he won at Terang in a trial on June 3 over 2180m. Hails from a top yard and is well placed to kick off with a win.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 02/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 4.5 m by Barbette (2:45.50) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 27 at $41. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 35 m by Barbary Tales (2:01.40) in 3yo+ NMT 5 LTW's on July 11 at $201. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
5/5 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | E Arnott | 0 |
| 30.3L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $201.00 |
10/10 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 162.2L | $101.00 |
6/8 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | G E Jones | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
4/4 | 08/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 151.8L | $19.00 |
7/9 | 25/05/2025 | 630 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $51.00 |
5/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 43.7L | $0.00 |