Hobart Race 5 - Fehlbergs Produce 2Yo Colts & Geldings Sweepstakes Final
B T CAPTIVATE (9) was a beaten favourite on debut but the effort had merit, coming from a wide barrier to go under by just a head at this circuit and distance. Draws on the back line but is open to natural improvement so can go one better with even luck. BARBER SHOP (1) progressed off a fresh placing to come from the back line and beat B T Captivate last start. That took his record at this circuit and distance to two wins and a placing from three attempts. The ace draw could see him deliver again. ALWAYS BETTOR (4) is another that came from the back line to kick off his career with a win at this venue and distance. Could take the next step. MORIKAWA (5) is in the mix having produced two solid efforts since a debut win.

Driver: Heath Woods
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Racing in great heart. Last start won by a head (Sr1) at this track (1:57.90) beating B T Captivate in 2yo No NR CG on July 25 at $4.20. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
3/10 | 13/07/2025 | 85 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
1/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
1/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.15 |
1/5 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Always Bettor (2:00.10) in 2yo No NR CG on July 13 at $7.50. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Launceston (2:05.30) beating My Fatal Charm in 2yo MAIDEN on July 6 at $3.20. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/10 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
1/8 | 06/07/2025 | 56 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |
3/6 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $14.00 |
4/4 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $4.80 |
4/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $16.00 |
4/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
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Finished up last campaign with a win at Launceston, started this campaign was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Always Bettor (2:00.10) in 2yo No NR CG on July 13 at $21. Then last outing 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Barber Shop (1:57.90) in 2yo No NR CG on July 25 at $21. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/8 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 13/07/2025 | 77 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $21.00 |
1/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
6/7 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $61.00 |
4/5 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 29.9L | $21.00 |
4/7 | 02/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Was on debut by 1.5 m (Sr1) at this track (2:00.10) beating Rainbow Ranger in 2yo No NR CG on July 13 at $3.30. Shows promise and strips fitter so could go on with it.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/10 | 13/07/2025 | - | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
1/4 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Barber Shop at this track over 1609m 2yo No NR CG last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third at Launceston over 1680m in 2yo NMT 1 LTW on June 22. Can be about the money.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/8 | 25/07/2025 | 33 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
3/6 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $1.24 |
1/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
1/4 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when he broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 19 m by Barber Shop (1:57.90) in 2yo No NR CG on July 25 at $12. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 75 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $12.00 |
4/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 150.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 11/05/2025 | - | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $6.50 |
2/4 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
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Meets Barber Shop again; when 30 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a 2yo No NR CG race on July 25. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/8 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 13/07/2025 | - | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $26.00 |
2/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Meets Barber Shop again; when 30 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a 2yo No NR CG race on July 25. Not here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/8 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 13/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
1/6 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 11/05/2025 | - | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $8.50 |
2/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Barrie Rattray | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten a head by Barber Shop (1:57.90) in 2yo No NR CG on July 25 at $2.20. Tricky draw to overcome but has plenty of upside.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
2/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
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Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following July 13 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a nose (Fr6) at Launceston (2:04.50) beating Soho Tuxedo in 2yo MAIDEN on July 20 at $12. This race will be harder than that win. Draws on the back row and this looks too much of a step up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/7 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $51.00 |
4/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 27.8L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 15/06/2025 | 72 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |
4/4 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 04/04/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $8.00 |
2/5 | 16/03/2025 | - | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $4.40 |