Hobart Race 2 - Smithawards Pace
MILLYCENT (4) has been racing well of late. Finished second at her latest appearance over 2090m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. PHLOW JO (9) was responsible for a far better performance when second up at her latest appearance, finishing second over 1680m at Launceston. Meets a similar line up so she can salute this time around. BACKTALK (2) is a four-year-old gelding from the A C Duggan stable on debut. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Showed some ability when a minor placegetter in a recent trial. Capable of taking this out. OHANA BY THE SEA (6) could only finish seventh over 2090m at this track most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track beaten 45 m by Sport Watcher (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 28 at $12. At the start before 7th (Sr2) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 30 m by Wee Georgie Wood (2:45.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 8 at $6.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 43.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/01/2026 | 56 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Always B Miki out of Nosotros on debut. Finished second in a trial on March 2 at Hobart over 2090m. Has the right profile for a strong performance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 26.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 28.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 39.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1680m after showing early speed at Launceston beaten 20 m by Shez All Heart (2:05.00) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 6 at $15. Before that, 8th (Fr7) over 2090m at this track beaten 30 m by Sport Watcher (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 28 at $41. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 20.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 31.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 20.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 24.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 23 | NR up to 54 | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 48.9L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | K A Williams | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | T E Rattray | 0 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2090m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Sport Watcher (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 28 at $2.60. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Hill | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 259.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/01/2026 | 343 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 44.1L | $6.90 |
| 4/12 | 12/01/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 50 m by Sport Watcher (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 28 at $71. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 19 m by My Beautiful Life (1:57.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 20 at $16. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 50.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 70 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 60.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 161.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 30/11/2025 | 44 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 23.4L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 236.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | NR 43 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr5) over 2090m at this track, beaten 30 m by Sport Watcher (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 28 at $8. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton was 3rd-7.05 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Aussie Jay Mac (2:44.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 17 at $2.40. Big chance to atone.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1670m at Carrick, beaten 11 m by Sheeza Soho (2:04.40) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 8 at $51. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1670m at Carrick beaten 15 m by I Gotta Go (2:10.00) in 3yo MAIDEN on January 25. This will fully test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:05.3 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 36.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 7 m by Shez All Heart (2:05.00) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 6 at $12. At her previous start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Angel Rocks (1:58.90) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on January 11 at $10. Likely improver worth including.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 54 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Hill | 0 |
| 59.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 295 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/03/2025 | 48 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Paul Hill | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 64.1L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/02/2025 | 42 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Paul Hill | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 65.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/12/2024 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P A Hill | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 63.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2024 | 201 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | P A Hill | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 64.6L | $101.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Sport Watcher at this track over 2090m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 28 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Shez All Heart at Launceston over 1680m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 6 at $7. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/02/2026 | 118 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 68.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.35 |
| 3/11 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |