Hobart Race 3 - Smithawards Pace
CHEYS ANGEL (3) finished ninth last start over 2090m at this track, beaten 18 metres, after a good second at Launceston the run prior. That piece of form from two back shows the talent to take care of this field and happy to land on the idea that she is the one to be with. LAID BACK (9) finished third last start over 1680m at Launceston after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1680m at Launceston. Looks a great shot on the back of those runs. REPETITIVE NZ (2) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 2200m at Launceston two weeks ago and OLLIES MEDAL (4) is worth some thought despite his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track on August 16.

Driver: Christian Salter
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 2090m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 21 m by Enjoy Life (2:31.70) in 3yo LR on August 16 at $71. Before that 8th (Fr6) over 2090m at this track beaten 14 m by Can Feel The Fury (2:35.60) on August 9 at $26. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $71.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | NR 51 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 134.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 9 m by Watch Your Back (2:42.80) on August 7 at $41. Before that, 11th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 40 m by Itsmenotu (2:35.50) on July 26 at $26. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 12 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/07/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 40.2L | $26.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M A Jones | 0 |
| 55.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Can Feel The Fury at this track over 2090m on August 9 at $3.30. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1680m after showing early pace at Launceston, beaten 2.25 m by Ifyoulovemeletmego (2:01.90) on July 24 at $3.50. Sure to improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 09/08/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 531.6L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/06/2026 | 23 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 59.4L | $2.35 |
| 4/4 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 20/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Art Huntsman (1:56.90) on August 16 at $21. Before that, 10th (FT) over 2200m after racing wide at Launceston beaten 50 m by Will He Pike (2:46.20) on August 7 at $6.50. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.0 | 0 |
| 48.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.7 | 0 |
| 47.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 84L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Art Huntsman (1:56.90) on August 16 at $91. Two runs back 11th (Sr2) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 18 m by Shemeansbusiness (2:01.80) on August 7 at $26. Will not find this easy. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $91.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.2 m by Art Huntsman (1:56.90) on August 16 at $61. Another bold showing expected.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/08/2026 | 28 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $91.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | D G R Malone | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | D G R Malone | 0 |
| 36.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr7) over 2090m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 60 m by Snowiewillrev (2:35.00) on August 9 at $15. Before that 4th (FT) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 3.5 m by Will He Pike (2:46.20) on August 7 at $5.50. Others read better. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/08/2026 | 2 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 61.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.0 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:03.7 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $91.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K Pratten | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 18/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | N B Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 13 m by Affamato (2:01.10) on August 1 at $21. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 6 m by Hungry Hippo (2:42.80) in 4yo on July 19 at $51. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 62 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | Entires Geldings No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | 4YO Entires and Geldings | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/06/2026 | 33 | NR 61 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | NR 55 to 64 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.30 |
| 2/3 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bronte Miller
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Affamato at Launceston over 1680m on August 1 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Bail Denied at Launceston over 1680m on August 7 at $9. Leading contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 62 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | Bronte Miller | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/07/2026 | 33 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 13.7L | $17.00 |
| 2/3 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 23 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/05/2026 | 264 | NR 58 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2025 | 16 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | W | Jack Watson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Bronte Miller | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (10m) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 25 m by Will He Pike (2:46.20) on August 7 at $51. Before that 11th (30m) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 19 m by Tullah Girl (2:51.60) on July 24 at $26. Not keen.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 2:01.0 | 0 |
| 25.7L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:03.7 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $2.25 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR 64 to 75 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 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 |