Hobart Race 9 - Smithawards Division1
LITTLE DAN (1) won again in an impressive display to bring up four wins on the bounce at this track over 340m (19.21). Unbeaten from this box in five starts. Hard to fault his form and makes plenty of appeal again. JUNEAU REST (5) could finish only among the minors last time (19.38) at this track, bringing a two run winning streak to an end. Solid record here at this trip including four wins. Best form too dangerous to ignore. Have to include. PUSH THE BUTTON (2) failed to come into contention last start at this track, but prior to that won by 0.8 lengths at this track (19.61) beating Grapefruit Racer in a Grade 3/4 on August 4. Some good form is emerging from her last run. Cannot be taken lightly.
Stats
Comments
Turned in another winning performance making it four on end at this track over 340m (19.21). Key chance and should go close again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.21 | 0:19.21 | 0:19.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | Other | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.36 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2026 | 3 | Other | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th in a Other on September 1 over 340m at this track behind Little Dan beaten 8 lengths (19.81). Some good form is emerging from that last run. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | Other | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.81 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.61 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.35 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.71 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 340m in 19.74. Followed that up with a minor placing over 340m at this track at Other nine days ago. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | Other | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.42 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | Other | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | Other | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.09 | 0:19.93 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 11/08/2026 | 40 | GR 2/3 | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.05 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2026 | 10 | Other | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on September 3 over 461m at this track behind Greedy Butcher beaten 1.5 lengths (26.46). Others read better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.46 | 0:26.35 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 25/08/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.34 | 0:26.20 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.45 | 0:26.28 | 0:25.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/07/2026 | 40 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.33 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
Stats
Comments
Produced a good run, hitting the frame last run (19.38) at this track in a Free For All. Has first look at box 5 this time. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.38 | 0:19.21 | 0:19.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.23 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $4,420.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $12,120.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.21 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 340m in 19.46. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when eighth over 461m at this track at Grade 3/4 level. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:27.12 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.45 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 0/7 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | GR 3 | $4,560.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.12 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | GR 3/4/5 | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (19.50) when fourth over 340m at this track in a Free For All. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.21 | 0:19.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | Other | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.60 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.72 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2026 | 26 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.12 | 0:19.48 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | GR 3/4 | $3,500.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.26 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 340m | N/A | 0:19.93 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.29L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 278m | N/A | 0:16.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |