Hobart Race 8 - Happy Birthday Mikayla Pace
CELEBRITY ROYAL (3) resumes from a spell of 20 months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1690m at Maryborough. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. FUN TO LOVE NZ (1) has been racing very well and deserved her success last time out, scoring by 17 metres over 2150m at Carrick. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. That latest effort is good enough to take out a race like this. OZZIE CORKA (4) is flying at present with three successive wins to his name, most recently at this track a week ago. Big chance to keep the ball rolling. ANOTHER NIEN (6) last appeared when he scored by one metre over 1680m at Launceston three-and-a-half months ago. Should be thereabouts and is worth including in combinations.

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 17 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Carrick (2:41.00) beating Snowiewillrev in 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's on December 28 at $1.30. Will be very hard to beat again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/11 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $1.55 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 2090m at this track, beaten 6 m by Ozzie Corka (2:33.40) in NR 60 to 69 on January 4 at $15. Before that, 8th (Sr2) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 40 m by My Way (2:38.80) in NR 64 to 74 on December 28 at $6. Looks a big threat from a decent gate.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 44 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 38.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 130.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 05/10/2025 | 9 | NR 54 to 58 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 36.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Ran only once last campaign running when a close second behind Lincoln River at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR up to 70 on May 10 2024 at $1.65. Going along well. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 10/05/2024 | 162 | NR up to 70 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 30/11/2023 | 26 | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A T Mcdonough | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $1.12 | |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2023 | 21 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | A T Mcdonough | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $1.24 |
| 5/12 | 14/10/2023 | 7 | $200,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | A T Mcdonough | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 | |
| 2/11 | 07/10/2023 | 87 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Z T Chappenden | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 | |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Z T Chappenden | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $1.30 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.2 m (Sr1) at this track (2:33.40) beating Magic Joe in NR 60 to 69 on January 4 at $4.20. Two runs back posted a big 3 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Carrick (2:02.20) beating Andaman Bay in NR 54 to 57 on December 28 at $1.30. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 53 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $1.16 |
| 1/12 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (FT Sr2) over 2400m at St Marys, beaten 7 m by Neon (3:07.70) in NR 70 or better on January 1. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 6 m by My Way (2:38.80) in NR 64 to 74 on December 28 at $4.80. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 35.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 32.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by 1.0 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Launceston (2:01.20) beating The Chancer in NR 70 to 79 on September 28 at $1.75 at the bell was 3rd-4.3m 2WNC. Big danger while fresh.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.75 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2090m at this track, beaten 10 m by Ozzie Corka (2:33.40) in NR 60 to 69 on January 4 at $18. Two runs back 9th (Sr1) over 2090m at this track, beaten 50 m by Horatius Speculo (2:31.20) in NR up to 75 on December 21 at $31. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 51.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Hill | 0 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | M T Diebert | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2150m after showing early pace at Carrick beaten 20 m by My Way (2:38.80) in NR 64 to 74 on December 28 at $20. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2090m at this track, beaten 7 m by Maddis Tiger (2:33.30) in No NR on December 21 at $17. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $20.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | 20 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | 5 | NR 63 to 74 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | W | L M Alcorn | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.80 |
| 5/5 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | NR 66 or better | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 129.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Anthony Robinson | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track beaten 4 m by Custom Harley (2:34.00) in NR 65 to 74 on December 7 at $21. Before that 8th (Fr7) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 30 m by Ultimaction (1:58.90) in NR 70 to 79 on November 29 at $101. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 29.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 732.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 29.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 6 | NR 64 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $19.00 |
| 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 |