Hobart Race 9 - Barry Heawood Division2
SOCIALLY SLEEK (2) turned in a plain run last time when sixth at this track over 461m behind Helmsley (26.48) in a Free For All. Was a winner the start prior. The form out of her last race has been franked. Better than last start and worth following up. GRAPEFRUIT EXPEL (3) goes very well this course and distance starting six times for three wins and two minors. Comes off a (19.54) win last time, scoring by 1.75 lengths in a Grade 5 over 340m at this track. Looks well placed here and among the chances. BUNDABERG GUM (1) boasts a consistent overall record including 15 wins from 75 starts, the latest winning (19.93) over 340m at this track. Solid record here winning four races. Rates a winning chance on best. GUS THE JET (8) placed last time and is worth some thought.
Stats
Comments
Scored by 1.75 lengths last time (19.93) in a Other over 340m at this track. Has performed well off the draw with a win and nine places from 14 starts. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | Other | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 8/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | Other | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.65 | 0:20.19 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.75 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/07/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.47 | 0:19.33 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 461m. Last start finished last over 461m at this track beaten 10 lengths (26.48) behind Helmsley in a Free For All on August 20. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | FFA | $4,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.23 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | 6 | Other | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.32 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.97 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.16 | 0:26.07 | 0:25.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.49 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 1.75 lengths at this track over 340m (19.54) beating Handle Bars Down in Grade 5 on August 18. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/08/2026 | 43 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.54 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.48 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.43 | 0:19.43 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.73 | 0:19.35 | 0:19.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.28 | 0:26.28 | 0:26.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.14 | 0:26.09 | 0:26.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Launceston over 515m. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.35 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.84 | 0:26.08 | 0:26.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 35 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.41 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 42 | RST WIN | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.75 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
Stats
Comments
Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 461m at this track. Likely to find this too tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.08 | 0:26.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.76 | 0:26.42 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.53 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.16 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.17 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 99/1 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.24 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Launceston over 515m in 30.68. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 461m at this track at Grade 5 level. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.20 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | Other | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.68 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | Other | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.28 | 0:25.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.03 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | Other | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.13 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 99/2 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:25.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 135.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (29.89) over 520m at Q Parklands. Drawn wide. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NG | $44,500.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 26 | NG | $3,560.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.31 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.00 | 0:20.00 | 0:20.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |
| 99/1 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.54 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by a nose in 19.55, beating Handle Bars Down. Last start finished 4th over 461m at this track beaten 2.75 lengths (26.40) behind Sundara in a Grade 5 on August 20. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.20 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.55 | 0:19.55 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.54 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.27 | 0:27.63 | 0:27.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2026 | 35 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |