Hobart Race 3 - Smithawards Pace
ROCKS ROY (8) added to a series of top-four finishes when third last start over 2500m at Burnie. Came from this handicap when scoring at the previous appearance at Launceston. Going well and has strong claims. INVITATION ONLY NZ (7) came from the back row and finished midfield when resuming last start, his first Tassie outing. Fitter and is suited up to a distance where he has won three of five attempts. KNOCK OUT NZ (1) is first up for four months but has won when fresh before so can open this campaign with a positive effort. SOUTHERN LUCK (2) has claims off a Launceston win two back.

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Backs up 3 days after failing to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 22 m by Shes Allaboutluv (1:56.90) in NR 55 to 59 on March 15 at $41. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 11 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Launceston (2:04.00) beating Sue Nien in NR 50 to 59 on March 6 at $5. Better than last start and definitely worth another chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 49 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | D G R Malone | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Christian Salter | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 24 m by Shes Allaboutluv (1:56.90) in NR 55 to 59 on March 15 at $51. At the run before 5th (Fr4) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 16 m by Southern Luck (2:04.00) in NR 50 to 59 on March 6 at $8. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:05.2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Mark Yole | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $20.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M A Jones | 0 |
| 55.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Ashante Queen (1:57.30) in NR 50 to 54 on March 15 at $31. At his previous start 7th (FT Fr3) over 2180m after racing wide at Burnie beaten 40 m by Can Feel The Fury (2:50.10) in NR 55 or better on March 1 at $9.50. In the mix on his best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 39.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Mark Yole | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 42.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:04.1 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 34.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 03/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (10m Fr2) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 13 m by Rocks Roy (2:48.40) in NR 50 or better on March 6 at $21. Before that, 10th (FT Fr5) over 2579m at this track beaten 35 m by Mighty Jolt (3:15.80) in NR 60 or better on February 28 at $11. Consider.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | G E Jones | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 13.1L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 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: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2090m NR 55 or better on February 20. Last time out 9th (20m Fr2) over 2200m after racing wide at Launceston, beaten 16 m by Rocks Roy (2:48.40) in NR 50 or better on March 6 at $26. Among the exotic players.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 16.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 14 m sixth behind Another Nien at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 65 to 74 on March 8. Fitter and looks a threat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 179 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2025 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 23/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 28.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $4.60 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (FT Fr4) over 2500m at Burnie, beaten 6 m by Fleetwood Rock (3:13.70) in No NR on March 13 at $15.60. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (20m Fr3) at Launceston (2:48.40) beating Colby Sanz in NR 50 or better on March 6 at $3.30. Strong claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2500m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $15.60 |
| 1/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
| 4/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $4.80 |
| 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 |
| 4/4 | 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 |