Hobart Race 10 - Graham Family Funerals (Bm68)
COAL RIVER (1) turned in a great run fresh over a similar trip on the synthetic, placing third. Fitter again and did win only try this course and distance. Looks a top chance. JUST A NEEDS (2) hasn't been far away in last two and looks suited by the extra ground now. Hard to beat on best. HENLEY EXTREME (6) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.3 lengths at today's track and distance last start in a much improved run. Has upside and is sure to prove hard to beat. STARDARMUS (5) is down in weight off a synthetic win last time and sure to run well again. THISISMYTURF (8) is overdue and looks a solid top-three prospects again.

Jockey: Thomas Spillane
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Devonport Synthetic on July 26 over 1650m, 2.75 len behind Simply Deep carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 59kg at $10. Fitter and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/07/2026 | 151 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Kirra-Lee Lane | 59.5kg | 1:41.12 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 0:48.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1000m | Soft | Bulent Muhcu | 1:01.71 | - | 3 |
| 3.85L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | LR OPEN | $150,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Bulent Muhcu | 59kg | 1:37.02 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 59kg | 1:40.36 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 58kg | 1:26.65 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 11 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 1:24.00 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/01/2026 | 19 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 1:21.13 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Anthony Darmanin
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at this track on August 5 over 1390m, slow going 2.5 len behind Geegee Strawberry carrying 60kg at $6.50. Before that 7th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1380m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rubbleonthedouble carrying 54kg at $31. Extra trip a plus and looks hard to beat on her best form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/08/2026 | 17 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 7 | Anthony Darmanin | 60kg | 1:26.21 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/14 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $45,000.00 | Hobart | 1380m | Soft 5 | Hayley McCarthy | 54kg | 1:26.12 | 12-11-7 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1410m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 58.5kg | 1:27.70 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 5 | Justin W Stanley | 58.5kg | 1:26.54 | 11-3-5 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 59.5kg | 1:41.95 | 9-7-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Troy Baker | 58.5kg | 1:41.31 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Brendon Mccoull | 0:45.70 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Good | Brendon Mccoull | 0:49.41 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Pang
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Devonport Synthetic on July 12 over 1009m, 2 len behind The Real Man carrying 58kg at $26. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Devonport Synthetic on July 26 over 1350m, 4 len behind Stardarmus carrying 60kg at $4.40. Ready to win after two runs back.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 60kg | 1:21.29 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 12/07/2026 | 154 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 58kg | 0:59.26 | 10-9-5 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/02/2026 | 16 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2020m | Soft 6 | Liam Riordan | 61kg | 2:09.34 | 14-14-9 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/12/2025 | 25 | Qlty | $50,000.00 | Hobart | 2020m | Good 4 | David Pires | 55kg | 2:07.49 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 40 | OPEN | $45,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | David Pires | 55kg | 1:36.34 | 10-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Yassy Nishitani | 1:24.36 | - | 2 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Yassy Nishitani | 0:59.56 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sam Kennedy
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Henley Extreme carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miles 'N' Miles with 57kg at $4.60. Not likely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 05/08/2026 | 17 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 7 | Tayla Cameron | 57.5kg | 1:41.74 | 3-5-10 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 19/07/2026 | 56 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Bree Temple | 57kg | 1:41.45 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/5 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Robyn Lynch | 0:50.08 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 24/05/2026 | 18 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 2024m | Good 4 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 56kg | 2:06.20 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/15 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Heavy 10 | Zac Spain | 60kg | 2:12.62 | 3-4-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/04/2026 | 25 | BM70 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 58kg | 2:02.22 | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 05/04/2026 | 39 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Stawell | 2000m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 55kg | 2:03.16 | 1-3-11 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Shogo Nakano | 0:45.49 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Troy Baker
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start scored a big 4 len win at Devonport Synthetic on July 26 over 1350m defeating The Spirit Of Zero with 58kg at $5. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Miles 'N' Miles with 57kg at $15. Down in weight off a synthetic win last time and sure to run well again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 58kg | 1:21.29 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Luke P Dempsey | 57kg | 1:41.45 | 9-12-9 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Luke P Dempsey | 58.5kg | 1:40.80 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 5 | Hayley McCarthy | 54.5kg | 1:26.54 | 9-10-3 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Bree Temple | 55.5kg | 1:41.95 | 6-3-6 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 59kg | 1:21.58 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Good | Lauryn Bingley | 0:46.93 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | David Pires | 0:49.98 | - | 5 |
| 4.41L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chloe Wells
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track on August 5 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Thisismyturf carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Devonport Synthetic on July 12 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Tikken carrying 55.5kg at $12. Has upside and is sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 05/08/2026 | 24 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 7 | Kelvin Sanderson | 56.5kg | 1:41.74 | 6-6-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 55.5kg | 1:41.75 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/13 | 21/06/2026 | 200 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 5 | Codi Jordan | 56kg | 1:26.86 | 6-6-6 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 0:47.56 | - | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 03/12/2025 | 10 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 57kg | 1:37.53 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.05 |
| 1/10 | 23/11/2025 | 11 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 55.5kg | 1:38.90 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 12/11/2025 | 19 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 56.5kg | 1:25.34 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 1:09.15 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley McCarthy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1390m, slow going 6 len behind Sh'bourne Power carrying 54kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Pakenham on March 6 2025 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind High Praise carrying 57kg at $16. Can't see her turning things around.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/08/2026 | 194 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 7 | Hayley McCarthy | 54kg | 1:26.92 | 8-9-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Luke P Dempsey | 0:49.48 | - | 1 |
| 2.37L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Catherine Van Munster | 0:47.94 | - | 2 |
| 2.04L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 2:15.87 | 11-9-9 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2000m | Soft 5 | Lauren Burke | 55kg | 2:09.13 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 12 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2000m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 2:09.94 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 56.5kg | 1:40.76 | 7-8-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.05 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 6 | Erica Byrne Burke | 56.5kg | 1:29.75 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Sheridan Clarke
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Henley Extreme with 57kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miles 'N' Miles carrying 55kg at $8. Overdue and looks a solid top-three prospects again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 05/08/2026 | 17 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 7 | Hannah Le Blanc | 57kg | 1:41.74 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/14 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 55kg | 1:41.45 | 13-14-3 | 13 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1410m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 8-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 59kg | 1:13.77 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 800m | Soft | Kasi Boxall | 0:48.56 | - | 5 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 52.5kg | 1:13.79 | 10-10-6 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2026 | 23 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 55kg | 1:14.22 | 10-9-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1000m | Good | John Allen | 0:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Henley Extreme with 54.5kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic on July 12 over 1880m, 2 len behind Don't Give Up with 54kg at $21. Fully tested again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 05/08/2026 | 24 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 7 | Hayley McCarthy | 54.5kg | 1:41.74 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 1:57.31 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 53kg | 1:40.80 | 4-6-12 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 |
| 8/13 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 5 | Bree Temple | 52kg | 1:26.86 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 9/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Sam Kennedy | 54kg | 1:41.95 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1420m | Soft 5 | Sam Kennedy | 54kg | 1:28.78 | 1-1-9 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1000m | Soft | David Pires | 1:00.80 | - | 3 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Chloe Wells | 0:47.70 | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |