Hobart Race 1 - Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Heat Two
HORATIUS SPECULO (5) showed plenty of fight to score last time out over 2200m at Launceston, getting home by just 1.75 metres. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. MAEBEE (1) has been hard to fault of late and he made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance over 2698m at Launceston, getting home by a head. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. DE GOEY (2) is having his first run back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Boasts a record of four wins from seven starts when fresh from a spell. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. THE SHALLOWS (3) could only finish eighth over 2579m at this track most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Comments
Seven-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Launceston and Carrick. Last start won by a head (FT Fr5) at Launceston (3:23.50) beating Dalton Shard in No NR on January 31 at $4.80. Expected to feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:07.2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $4.20 |
| 5/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 31.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K T Newman | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth behind Iron Clad at Launceston over 2200m in a NR 80 or better on November 16 at $3.60. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 19/10/2025 | 105 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.60 |
| 5/11 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.5 | 0 |
| 8.1L | $1.85 |
| 1/11 | 08/06/2025 | 14 | NR 75 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/05/2025 | 28 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/2 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 2579m at this track beaten 19 m by Triedtotellya (3:09.50) in No NR on February 13 at $51. Before that, 10th (10m Fr1) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 12 m by Maebee (3:23.50) in No NR on January 31 at $11. Has a low draw this time and can improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 35.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/12/2025 | 119 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 10/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 8.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/3 | 03/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 23/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following January 16 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a nose (Fr4) at Carrick (2:41.10) beating James Cagney in NR 64 to 74 on January 25 at $20. This race will be harder than that win. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $20.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 42.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 28.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 14/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 81.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $7.50 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite (Fr4) at Launceston (2:39.80) beating Keayang Fitzy in NR 75 to 105 on February 8 at $2.05. Great chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.05 |
| 6/12 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:07.2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 21/12/2025 | 37 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $2.05 |
| 1/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 30.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 6 m by Horatius Speculo (2:39.80) in NR 75 to 105 on February 8 at $5.50. Two runs back 11th (20m Fr1) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 65 m by Magnetic Terror (2:41.00) in No NR on December 28 at $6.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 42 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 62.7L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 83.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 9/10 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 100.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 76.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Woods
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at Launceston beaten 9 m by Horatius Speculo (2:39.80) in NR 75 to 105 on February 8 at $5. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 10 m by Celebrity Royal (1:59.10) in NR 70 to 84 on January 31 at $15. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 175 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $3.90 |