Hobart Race 3 - Hygain Pace
SHADES OF SILK (3) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 5.5 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. RESURGENT WARRIOR (2) finished sixth last start over 2090m at this track, beaten 30 metres, after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field and he can play a big role. JET TO HEAVEN (1) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 2200m at Launceston last time out. Each-way claims. KENYA NZ (8) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound second at Launceston over 2200m.

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 9 m by Iden Oliver (2:42.50) on September 13 at $8.50. The start before 5th (Fr1) over 1680m after showing early speed at Launceston beaten 24 m by Didyalousaroosta (2:01.80) in 3yo+ on August 30 at $6. Capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $8.50 |
| 3/3 | 05/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 80.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 37.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 27.6L | $31.00 |

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Iden Oliver at this track over 2090m on September 6 at $9. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 5.5 m by The Devils Flame (1:58.70) on July 12 at $12. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/09/2026 | 56 | NR 50 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 32.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/3 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | NMT 3 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Soft | Rodney Ashwood | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 5.5 m by Art Huntsman (1:57.80) on September 6 at $6. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1680m after showing early pace at Launceston beaten 8 m by Didyalousaroosta (2:01.80) in 3yo+ on August 30 at $10. Winning prospects.
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 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/08/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 62 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | Paul Williams | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | Entires Geldings No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | P R Williams | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 31.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Gobsmacked (1:57.50) on September 11 at $5.50. At the run before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 35 m by Didyalousaroosta (2:01.80) in 3yo+ on August 30 at $9. Likely improver worth including.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2026 | 105 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 34.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 46 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/4 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Alcorn
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 m (Fr7) at this track (1:58.30) beating Kenya in on September 6 at $41. Looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | L M Alcorn | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2026 | 36 | NR 48 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | Tiarna Ford | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 26 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/3 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 78.9L | $1.22 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 16 m by Wee Georgie Wood (2:01.80) on September 13 at $12. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 7 m by Art Huntsman (1:57.80) on September 6 at $9. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 71.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $71.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 m (Sr5) at this track (1:57.50) beating Dolce Drama in on September 11 at $21. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 57.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 4/11 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 08/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.2 m second behind Iden Oliver at Launceston over 2200m last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second at this track over 1609m same class on September 6. One of the likely contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $1.80 |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/08/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2090m at this track beaten 8 m by Shoobees Spirit (2:39.00) on September 11 at $13. Before that 5th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track beaten 6 m by Art Huntsman (1:57.80) on September 6 at $8. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/08/2026 | 2 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 2 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $4.33 |
| 10/12 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 47.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 41L | $0.00 |