Hobart Race 4 - Smithawards Pace
OUR DANCE MONKEY (1) resumes after finishing eighth at her latest appearance at Bathurst on January 21. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. This is a nice drop in class so she is sure to prove tough to beat. TALK IS CHEAP (7) went well to finish third two starts ago then recorded a comfortable win last start, scoring by 9 metres over 2090m at this track. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. That latest effort is good enough to take out a race like this. DOLCE DRAMA (4) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this track over 1609m. BUSLOAD OF FAITH NZ (6) must be considered after he finished third over 1680m at Launceston a week ago.

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Returns after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Seasider at Bathurst over 2260m on January 21 at $26. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | B P Howlett | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ethan Arnott | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 36.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $2.40 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $11,600.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:59.4 | 8 |
| 20.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $41.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Gobsmacked (1:57.50) on September 11 at $41. Before that 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Lady In Line (1:58.30) on September 6 at $61. Will not find this easy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/08/2026 | 2 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 28.2L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 5 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | A C Collins | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 37.1L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 9 m by Our Sweet Trixie (2:03.00) on September 13 at $8. Two runs back 3rd (FT) over 2090m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Sapphire Gambler (2:39.10) on September 11 at $12. Not keen on his chances in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/09/2026 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 38.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Gobsmacked (1:57.50) on September 11 at $4.33. Overdue and expected to be prominent.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | NR 48 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 26.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/08/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | Fillies Mares NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 7th-17.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Cyclone Jenni (1:55.40) on August 16 at $71. Decent effort last start. Rates highly and likely to be prominent again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 37.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Samantha Brown | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Collins
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Might And Temerity at Launceston over 1680m on August 30 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Our Sweet Trixie at Launceston over 1680m on September 13 at $31. Progressing well. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 11/11 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 26.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 56 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 29.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 82.4L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/06/2026 | 126 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 89.4L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 174.1L | $12.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:35.50) beating Rose Noire in on September 11 at $2.10. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 43 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2026 | 121 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 25.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L E Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | E Tormey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 9 m by Iden Oliver (2:42.50) on September 13 at $31. Before that, 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Gobsmacked (1:57.50) on September 11 at $26. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/09/2026 | 2 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/09/2026 | 19 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2026 | 2 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 75 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 33.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | A B Crossland | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | NR 51 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 49.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 30.4L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Christian Salter
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton was 3rd-3.26 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Hiltons Spirit (2:44.90) on September 9 at $41. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, beaten 21 m by Mikispur (2:33.70) on July 5 at $31. Open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | 66 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 40.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 182 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | W B Watson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |