Hobart Race 1 - Smithawards Pace
JUST LIKA DREAM (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 6 metres from the winner in second over 1680m at Launceston. This doesn't look as hard so she is in the right race to find the winners' list. OUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (2) finished sixth last start, beaten 30 metres at Stawell over 1785m. Drawn well and expecting a very good run. DOLCE DRAMA (3) must be considered after she finished runner-up over 2090m at this track nine days ago. EYE SEE AMOUR (8) disappointed last time when ninth over 2090m at this track. Can do a lot better so is worth considering.

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Remmington (1:58.30) in 3yo+ on September 20 at $61. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 40 m by Tappy (2:43.70) in 3yo on August 30 at $31. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 41.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 27.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 196 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |
| 2/3 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1785m after showing early speed at Stawell, beaten 30 m by King Kasey (2:08.90) on September 14 at $8.50. The run before surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-4.13 beaten 8 m by Topsies Bling (2:04.10) on September 2 at $7.50. Worth another chance. Same draw this time and can do much better.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $14.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/08/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Denver Man at this track over 2090m on September 20 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Arden Seascape at this track over 2090m in a 3yo+ on September 23 at $31. Bursting to win and from the low draw is right in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | Fillies Mares NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $3.40 |
| 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 |
| 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: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Shades Of Silk at this track over 1609m on September 20 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Cheys Angel at Launceston over 1680m on September 27 at $1.95. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $1.95 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 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 |
| 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: Bronte Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2090m at this track, beaten 16 m by Maxx (2:33.70) on September 23 at $10. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track, beaten 14 m by Denver Man (2:34.80) on September 20 at $5.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/09/2026 | 3 | NR 48 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2026 | 35 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Rodney Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Sapphire Gambler at this track over 2090m on September 11 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Iden Oliver at this track over 1609m on September 23 at $10. Can improve. Winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 12.9L | $2.70 |
| 10/11 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2026 | 12 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 70.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $3.60 |
| 1/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Georgia Hayward | 0 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Collins
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Launceston (2:46.30) beating Miki Sanz in on September 27 at $3.10. Great chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 8/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $61.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track, beaten 35 m by Iden Oliver (2:33.20) on August 21 at $3.10. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 11th (Sr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track beaten 12 m by Art Huntsman (1:56.90) on August 16 at $13. Top-three chance.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 37.1L | $3.10 |
| 11/12 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/08/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | NR 50 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 18.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $2.25 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 7 m by Soho Tiger Lily (2:03.70) on September 27 at $19. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 2090m after showing early pace at this track beaten 13 m by Denver Man (2:34.80) on September 20 at $12. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Christian Salter
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Gobsmacked, who he meets again; when 19 metres tenth at this track over 1609m in a race on September 11. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/08/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m on September 11. Last time out 8th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 16 m by Soho Tiger Lily (2:03.70) on September 27 at $7. Will be about the money.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |