Hobart Race 5 - Ladbrokes Hobart Pacing Cup
MACH DAN (7) led last time out and finished second in a nice progression over 2240m at Melton, beaten 2.75 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. TRIEDTOTELLYA (4) saluted two runs back then registered a commanding win last start, scoring by 9 metres over 2698m at Launceston when sent out as the hot favourite.. It doesn't get any easier but he is good enough to take this out. STAR MAJOR (3) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished fifth at Carrick over 2150m. MAGNETIC TERROR NZ (10) is next in line but might need a few good breaks from an awkward draw.

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2090m at this track, beaten 22 m by Maddis Tiger (2:33.30) in No NR on December 21 at $18. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Gordons Bay (1:55.40) in No NR on December 7 at $8.50. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 22.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 0 |
| 36.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Meets Magnetic Terror again; when 30 metres ninth at Carrick over 2150m in a No NR race on December 28. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 28.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 14/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 81.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 74 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | W | S K Hill | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | NR 72 or better | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (30m Fr1) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 19 m by Magnetic Terror (2:41.00) in No NR on December 28 at $6.50. At the run before 4th (30m Fr1) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 25 m by Triedtotellya (3:24.00) in No NR on December 14 at $13. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.9 | 0 |
| 13.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/3 | 12/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B J Rattray | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Rattray | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Launceston. Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite (30m Fr2) at Launceston (3:24.00) beating The Shallows in No NR on December 14 at $1.40. Major player.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.9 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 154 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $1.16 |
| 1/11 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
| 3/4 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early speed at this track beaten 22 m by Maddis Tiger (2:33.30) in No NR on December 21 at $26. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 2.5 m by Gordons Bay (1:55.40) in No NR on December 7 at $10. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 12/12 | 01/11/2025 | 413 | NR 64 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Petracca at Melton over 1720m in a No NR on December 13 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Bulletproof Boy at Melton over 2240m in a No NR on December 20 at $6.50. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | 225 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/3 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 07/03/2025 | 27 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Magnetic Terror, who he meets again; when 30 metres eighth at Carrick over 2150m in a No NR race on December 28. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 27.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.9 | 0 |
| 32.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 42.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Woods
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track beaten 12 m by Maddis Tiger (2:33.30) in No NR on December 21 at $14. Two runs back won by a nose (Fr3) at this track (2:34.00) beating James Cagney in NR 65 to 74 on December 7 at $3.20. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 175 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 01/06/2025 | 119 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 16.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | NR 68 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $4.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/01/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Heath Woods | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $31.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 13 m win (20m Fr2) at Carrick (2:41.00) beating Maebee in No NR on December 28 at $7.50. Can win again despite the draw.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 13.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/11 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $2.60 |
| 9/9 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 88.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2025 | 181 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 10/14 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 25.1L | $17.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (10m Fr1) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 9 m by Triedtotellya (3:24.00) in No NR on December 14 at $21. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Gordons Bay (1:55.40) in No NR on December 7 at $8.50. Might find this beyond him.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/12/2025 | 119 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 10/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 8.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/07/2025 | 78 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 23/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Sr2) over 2090m at this track beaten a head by Maddis Tiger (2:33.30) in No NR on December 21 at $8.50. Before that 3rd (Fr7) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 6 m by Ultimaction (2:43.00) in 4yo+ No NR M on December 14 at $10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:57.9 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2025 | 77 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |