Hobart Race 2 - Ladbrokes Srm Pace
LIKEYOUFORAREASON (2) is back from a break of six months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw and is sure to prove hard to beat on his return. BARBER SHOP (4) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 2090m at this track, finishing second and just 1.5 metres from the winner. Has the ability to take this out. SPORTZSILK (3) was responsible for a better effort last time out when third over 2090m here. Should run a big race. UNMATCHED (5) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at Launceston over 2200m. Top-three credentials.

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 55 m by Lalibela (2:01.70) in NR up to 42 on April 17 at $7.50. Before that 8th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Zoe Ella (1:57.50) in 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on March 25 at $51. Draws the inside but it has been a long while between drinks so happy to overlook.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/04/2026 | 23 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 53.9L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/03/2026 | 236 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 52.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 25/07/2025 | 26 | 1 WIN | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 50.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Hill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Christian Salter
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Launceston (2:02.10) beating Bridwood Maisey in 2yo MAIDEN on September 14 at $18. Top pick if at his best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Christian Salter | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $1.50 |
| 0/6 | 17/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2090m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 10 m by Rainbow Ranger (2:35.00) in 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's on April 10 at $12. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | 17 | , NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 16.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Woods
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m second behind Rainbow Ranger at this track over 2090m 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres second at Launceston over 2200m in 3yo+, NMT 2 LTW's CGH on April 4. Among the top chances on recent form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Heath Woods | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 154 | , NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/3 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 17/10/2025 | 76 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Shes Allaboutluv at this track over 2090m in a 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's on April 3 at $15. Then a handy effort when third behind Always Bettor at Launceston over 2200m in a 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's on April 12 at $41. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/04/2026 | 16 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/03/2026 | 17 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | 92 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 29.9L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 93.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
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Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:35.90) beating Knock Out in NR 50 to 54 on April 17. Can go back-to-back without surprising.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | T R Ford | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | T R Ford | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Troy Hillier | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |