Hobart Race 9 - Smithawards Pace
KEAYANG GALLIANO (1) has recorded wins at her last two starts, the latest coming at this venue when she led from this barrier and kept going to get the job done by 1.3 metres. Should get every chance to land the hat trick. SIR NIPPA (3) has been racing consistently with top-four finishes in his last four outings. Draws lower than last time so expect him to be prominent. ALWAYS AURORA (2) put the writing on the wall when runner-up two back before delivering here last time. Draws for another strong showing. MISTA EAGLE (8) should enjoy the return to a mobile start having won under those conditions here two back.

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Launceston. Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:38.10) beating Done Well in NR 50 to 54 on February 20 at $2.40. Can land the hat trick.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $1.35 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 26.7L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 23.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:41.10) beating Can Feel The Fury in NR 54 to 57 on February 13 at $3.20. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 12 | NR 54 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $1.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | NR 55 to 60 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 30.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Conor Crook
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, after a quick start, behind Into The Harkness at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 55 to 59 on February 22 at $4.60. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1680m after showing early pace at Launceston beaten a head by Montgomery Burns (2:05.10) in NR 55 to 62 on February 15 at $8.50. Draws well so look for another strong showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 12/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D A Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Always Aurora, who he meets again; was restrained, when 17 metres seventh at this track over 2090m in a NR 54 to 57 race on February 13. Not keen.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:04.1 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 40.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 29.2L | $1.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Keayang Galliano at Launceston over 2200m in a 4yo+ NR 50 to 69 M on February 15 at $8. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Into The Harkness at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 55 to 59 on February 22 at $9. Can make her presence felt again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | T R Ford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 36.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:06.3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 35 m by Into The Harkness (2:38.30) in NR 55 to 59 on February 22 at $51. At her previous start 7th (10m Fr6) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 14 m by Keayang Galliano (2:51.40) in 4yo+ NR 50 to 69 M on February 15 at $19. Place best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 35.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 14.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 65 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 40.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 36.6L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.5 | 0 |
| 31.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 10 m by Montgomery Burns (2:05.10) in NR 55 to 62 on February 15 at $26. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Mista Eagle (1:58.70) in NR 55 to 62 on February 1 at $4.40. First four hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $4,500.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (FT Sr2) over 2180m at Burnie beaten 11 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:47.10) in NR 60 or better on February 6 at $10. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:58.70) beating Always Aurora in NR 55 to 62 on February 1 at $4. Among the players.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K Pratten | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |