Hobart Race 5 - Bruiser Young Memorial Light Harness Tasmania Cup
IMPERIAL LAZ NZ (8) continued a string of wins and placings last time when he galloped out but recovered for a 1.7m second. Will need to get the standing start right but won the last time he raced here two back. Can go close. ROCKS ROY (4) has the hoof on the till after back-to-back placings here. Was also in a standing start race last time and missed by just a head. Proven at this longer distance and could break through. GOODTIME OSCAR (5) galloped out last time but had strong standing start form prior, winning four of the previous five outings. Worth another chance. MIGHTY JOLT (7) has joined Michael Laugher since a last-start second at Albion Park. Could measure up.

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 23 m by Ourtiger (2:33.80) in 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's on October 26 at $11. Maybe later.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 21/12/2025 | 37 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 67.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/10/2025 | 85 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $80,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 70.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | R L Duggan | 0 |
| 45.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Carrick over 2150m 4yo+ No NR on January 25. Last time out 4th (Sr2) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 12 m by Mcmayhem (2:45.30) in 4yo+ No NR on February 22 at $5.50. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Jacob Duggan | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2026 | 19 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/01/2026 | 124 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2025 | 12 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (10m Fr3) over 2090m at this track, beaten 6 m by Sapphire Gambler (2:37.90) in NR 55 or better on February 20 at $7. At the run before 4th (Fr1) over 2090m after showing early speed at this track beaten 7 m by Imperial Laz (2:35.50) in NR 58 to 62 on February 13 at $6. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 6.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/3 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | J D White | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Sapphire Gambler at this track over 2090m NR 55 or better last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres third again at this track in NR 58 to 62 on February 13. Close to a win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 21/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 25/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1930m | Good | H J Ross | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (10m Fr1) over 2090m at this track beaten 10 m by Sapphire Gambler (2:37.90) in NR 55 or better on February 20 at $5. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 5.5 m win (FT Fr4) at Burnie (2:47.10) beating Hammer Dan in NR 60 or better on February 6 at $9. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | NR 45 or better | $4,500.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite (FT Fr2) at this track (2:37.90) beating Rocks Roy in NR 55 or better on February 20 at $3.20. Could go on with it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 7/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K Pratten | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 18/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | N B Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 4 m by Udderly Sweet (1:57.60) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $41. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 37.4L | $71.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/12/2025 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Kelli Dawson | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (FT Fr3) over 2650m at Carrick beaten 1.75 m by The Chancer (3:22.90) in NR 65 or better on February 22 at $4.80. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:35.50) beating Iamahunter in NR 58 to 62 on February 13 at $3. Strong claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Soft | Jack Watson | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 12 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (FT Fr6) over 2650m at Carrick beaten 30 m by The Chancer (3:22.90) in NR 65 or better on February 22 at $71. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Mista Eagle (1:58.70) in NR 55 to 62 on February 1 at $21. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Soft | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 28.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:04.1 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (FT Sr1) over 2650m at Carrick beaten 13 m by The Chancer (3:22.90) in NR 65 or better on February 22 at $12. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 20 m by Mr Bondi (2:42.60) in NR 63 to 69 on February 15 at $17. Can play a role.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Soft | Dylan Ford | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 34.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/3 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (FT Fr5) over 2650m at Carrick beaten 11 m by The Chancer (3:22.90) in NR 65 or better on February 22 at $14. Two runs back 5th (20m Fr1) over 2090m at this track beaten 9 m by Sapphire Gambler (2:35.20) in NR 55 or better on February 1 at $8.50. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:06.3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/3 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T M Madden | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |