Hobart Race 2 - Typeface Pace
WHISKEY CAVALIER NZ (6) has had two runs this prep and while yet to finish in the top three they have come against stronger opposition. Should be approaching peak fitness now and has the talent to find the winners' list in this line-up. MY WAY NZ (4) broke last time at Carrick but looks suited returning to a venue where he owns a good record, striking at 50 per cent when attempting this distance here. DAT LOU NZ (1) has had a month off but should get every chance from the ace draw. WE SALUTE YOU (3) draws well and deserves respect after placing from a tricky barrier last start.

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2090m at this track, beaten 12 m by Imperial Laz (2:35.50) in NR 58 to 62 on February 13 at $3.90. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early pace at Launceston beaten 8 m by Nova Baxter (2:04.80) in NR 65 to 74 on February 8 at $11. Should get his chance from the ace draw.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 49.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/12/2025 | 35 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 87.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/11/2025 | 404 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
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Comments
Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Mr Bondi at Launceston over 1680m in a NR 63 to 74 on September 14 at $21. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Duggan | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | NR 63 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/08/2025 | 29 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | NR 65 to 74 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/06/2025 | 21 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/06/2025 | 73 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 24.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing seventh behind Lynryd Skynryd at this track over 2090m in a NR 70 to 79 on February 28 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Another Nien at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 65 to 74 on March 8 at $41. Can improve. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 21.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early pace at Carrick, beaten 30 m by Another Nien (2:39.60) in NR 65 to 74 on March 8 at $8.50. The start before 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 18 m by Enjoy Life (1:55.80) in NR 60 to 69 on February 28 at $21. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 28.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
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Comments
Well-beaten 31 days ago at Launceston over 2200m, before that 7th (Fr3) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 10 m by Nova Baxter (2:04.80) in NR 65 to 74 on February 8 at $10. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 26 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $4.80 |

Driver: Grace Jones
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2150m after showing early pace at Carrick beaten 25 m by Rakadan (2:37.60) in No NR on March 8 at $10. The run previous 6th (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early pace at Launceston beaten 15 m by Horatius Speculo (2:39.80) in NR 75 to 105 on February 8 at $6.50. Race fit now and looks well placed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 209 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/07/2025 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 10 |
| 24.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2025 | 24 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2025 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 60.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 13.7L | $61.00 |