Hobart Race 5 - Smithawards Pace
SAPPHIRE GAMBLER (4) ran third last start at Launceston over 2200m, beaten 9 metres. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. IMPERIAL LAZ NZ (10) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.25 metres from the winner in second over 2090m at this track. Has the ability to take this out. ROLLWITHARTY (9) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 1.4 metres at Launceston over 1680m. SETTEBELLO (3) is in the mix if he can recapture the form from two starts back that saw him score over 2579m at this track.

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; surrendered the lead and finished 6th (FT Fr7) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 15 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:45.10) in NR 60 or better on March 29 at $21. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2 m (10m Fr2) at Burnie (2:51.80) beating Colby Sanz in NR 50 or better on March 13 at $9.70. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:06.2 | 0 |
| 1.9L | $9.70 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 13/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Christian Salter
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Spooky Girl (1:58.30) in NR 45 to 49 on March 25 at $16. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Everything But The (2:00.10) in NR 45 to 49 on March 18 at $19. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:07.4 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $3.10 |
| 5/11 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (FT Fr5) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 50 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:45.10) in NR 60 or better on March 29 at $31. Showed ability the run before when he won by a head (FT Fr3) at this track (3:15.00) beating Goodtime Oscar in NR 55 or better on March 18 at $8. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 50.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (FT Fr4) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 9 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:45.10) in NR 60 or better on March 29 at $5.50. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | 12 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 7.2L | $18.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2090m after showing early speed at this track beaten 11 m by Moneys No Issue (2:38.20) in NR 50 to 56 on March 25 at $4.80. At the start before 5th (Fr4) over 2090m at this track beaten 16 m by Mary Mourne (2:33.30) in NR 50 to 56 on March 18 at $8.50. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Troy Hillier | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 37.6L | $20.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | T R Ford | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/02/2026 | 19 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 65 m by Enjoy Life (2:42.20) in 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's on January 31 at $20. Two runs back posted a big 12 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Burnie (2:44.60) beating Jeremy Wells in NR 45 to 54 on January 18 at $2 at the bell was leading 2.2m on the pegs. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | NMT 2 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 64.1L | $20.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 4.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 27 | No NR | $9,700.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.4 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/12/2025 | 166 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 22/06/2025 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 78.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Barrie Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (10m Fr4) over 2180m at Burnie beaten 7 m by Alberio (2:51.80) in NR 50 or better on March 13 at $11.90. Two runs back 4th (Sr3) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 19 m by Into The Harkness (2:40.10) in NR 55 to 59 on March 8 at $41. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:06.2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $11.90 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Pratten
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (FT Fr5) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 25 m by Horatius Speculo (3:24.90) in No NR on March 22 at $61. At his previous start 7th (20m Fr2) over 2579m at this track beaten 11 m by Settebello (3:15.00) in NR 55 or better on March 18 at $3.10. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/03/2026 | 4 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $3.10 |
| 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 |
| 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
Last start by 1.4 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Launceston (2:02.30) beating Hay Miki in NR 50 to 57 on March 29 at $4.20. In form now and can go on with it.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.20 |
| 8/11 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 32.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | G E Jones | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 75.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Kaitlin Boddy | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Ray Dan at this track over 1609m in a NR 65 to 74 on March 15 at $2.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Harrys Deal at this track over 2090m in a 3yo+ NMT 5 LTW's on March 25 at $1.95. Major player.
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 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | E Arnott | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.95 |
| 3/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 27.4L | $2.40 |
| 6/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |