Hobart Race 5 - Tasmanian Horse Transport Pace
DENNY ROCKS (8) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing second and just 1.1 metres from the winner. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw, and the sprint lane may come in handy. Good enough to take out a race like this. DIAMONDSNBLUE (4) has been knocking on the door for a while, then went close again last time over 2200m at Launceston, finishing second and just a nose from the winner. Meets a comparable field, and she can bounce back to winning ways. AURORA REASON (1) can secure a cosy run from this draw, and he is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1680m at Launceston. JILLIBY JAY SEA (3) strips fitter second up, and must be considered after he finished third when resuming over 1680m at Launceston two weeks ago.

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 10 m by Carmen Emjay (2:04.00) in NR 50 to 55 on July 27 at $8.50. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 4 m by Settebello (2:02.20) in NR 53 to 57 on July 11 at $2.80. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
4/12 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.80 |
5/9 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $4.20 |
2/12 | 22/06/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $1.00 |
3/11 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 |
11/12 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 38.7L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Howlett
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 12 m by Karalta Artemis (2:00.90) in NR 56 to 59 on July 20 at $13. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 2090m at this track, beaten 30 m by Arrhythmia (2:34.10) in NR 55 to 59 on July 13 at $41. Prefer others.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
9/11 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | NR 57 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 48.9L | $10.00 |
3/11 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
8/10 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
7/12 | 25/05/2025 | 51 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $21.00 |
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 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 19 m by Rocks Roy (2:05.70) in NR 53 to 56 on August 15 at $8.50. Fitter and should play a big role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 15/08/2025 | 404 | NR 53 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | W | T R Ford | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $8.50 |
5/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 07/07/2024 | 9 | 6 WINs | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | D B P Ford | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 28/06/2024 | 30 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | D B P Ford | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
1/3 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | D B P Ford | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 29/05/2024 | 34 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $5.00 |
5/9 | 25/04/2024 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | J N Quinlan | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 17/04/2024 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Dazzle Me at Launceston over 2200m NR 50 to 54 last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres second again at Launceston in NR 60 or better on August 10. Top chance again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
2/12 | 10/08/2025 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
2/7 | 01/08/2025 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
12/12 | 25/07/2025 | 19 | NR 58 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 55.9L | $5.50 |
1/11 | 06/07/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.70 |
11/12 | 27/06/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 28.9L | $4.80 |
1/4 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing sixth behind Might And Temerity at this track over 2090m in a NR 55 to 59 on August 17 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Imperial Laz at this track over 2090m in a NR 53 to 56 on August 22 at $5.50. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 22/08/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
6/6 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $4.00 |
5/12 | 10/08/2025 | 8 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
3/7 | 02/08/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
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
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.1 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:56.00) beating Smooth Reason in NR 50 to 52 on August 22 at $5.50. Looks a top 3 chance again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
5/12 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | W | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $4.40 |
6/12 | 02/08/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
4/8 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $41.00 |
6/12 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
2/4 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | C T Hayes | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr6) over 2090m at this track, beaten 50 m by Barbary Tales (2:31.80) in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on August 22 at $101. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track beaten 30 m by Ultimaction (2:33.50) in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on August 2 at $51. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 22/08/2025 | 20 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 52.4L | $101.00 |
5/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | D G R Malone | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | NMT 6 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $51.00 |
6/12 | 25/07/2025 | 119 | NR 58 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $101.00 |
4/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Christian Salter | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $21.00 |
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 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Major Lester at this track over 2090m in a NR 55 to 64 on August 2 at $2.15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Laid Back at this track over 1609m in a NR 57 to 60 on August 22 at $3.50. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 22/08/2025 | 20 | NR 57 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 105.2L | $2.15 |
7/12 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $4.40 |
3/10 | 13/07/2025 | 33 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
1/10 | 10/06/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
11/11 | 03/06/2025 | 14 | NR 59 to 66 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 29/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | S F Hewitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Laid Back (1:56.90) in NR 57 to 60 on August 22 at $4.40. Two runs back won by a head (Sr1) at this track (1:58.40) beating Defence Attorney in NR 50 to 54 on August 17 at $12. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 22/08/2025 | 5 | NR 57 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $4.40 |
1/8 | 17/08/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
7/9 | 01/08/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $10.00 |
7/8 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $31.00 |
5/12 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
6/11 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $41.00 |
2/4 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 5 m by Coniston (2:01.60) in NR 55 to 62 on August 24 at $19. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 8 m by Twisted Bliss (2:39.40) in NR 59 to 62 on August 1 at $31. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 24/08/2025 | 23 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
3/11 | 01/08/2025 | 7 | NR 59 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
10/12 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $13.00 |
4/10 | 13/07/2025 | 2 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $31.00 |
10/11 | 06/07/2025 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $31.00 |
5/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |