Hobart Race 6 - Smithawards Pace
IDEN OLIVER (2) had been building to a win and it arrived last time out when he scored by 1.2 metres over 2090m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of taking this out. MONEYS NO ISSUE (8) won here two runs ago before finishing fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this circuit, beaten 1.5 metres. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back straight away. POST KEG (1) was unplaced two starts ago then things went amiss last start when he broke and finished 30 metres away in ninth over 2090m at this course. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw and he can bounce back. DEFENCE ATTORNEY (4) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this venue. One for the multiples.

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (FT Fr6) over 2090m at this track, beaten 30 m by Sapphire Gambler (2:38.40) in NR 55 or better on April 3 at $31. The run previous 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. Better than recent form suggests; great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/04/2026 | 62 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 28.8L | $31.00 |
| 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 | |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Barrie Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Christian Salter
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.2 m (Fr2) at this track (2:34.70) beating Spooky Girl in NR 47 to 51 on April 3 at $19. Looks very hard to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | 18 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | NR 49 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $91.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 196 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 40.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | M C Howlett | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 30/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | M C Howlett | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (FT Fr5) over 2090m at this track, beaten 24 m by Sapphire Gambler (2:38.40) in NR 55 or better on April 3 at $19. At the run before 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. Watch for a spike in form from the low draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten a nose by Ashante Queen (1:58.60) in NR 56 to 60 on April 3 at $7. Has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 21.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 36.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | NR 54 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:04.1 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Woods
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 12 days ago at Launceston over 2200m, and two back 9th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 23 m by Everything But The (2:00.10) in NR 45 to 49 on March 18 at $4.40. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 80.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $8.60 |
| 10/10 | 08/03/2026 | 23 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 89.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2090m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Iden Oliver (2:34.70) in NR 47 to 51 on April 3 at $26. At her previous start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 17 m by Grizzly Montana (2:45.70) in NR up to 49 on March 29 at $15. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR 47 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $5.40 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 24/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Sr4) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 13 m by My Bettor Half (2:01.90) in NR 50 to 54 on April 4 at $151. Before that 10th (Fr5) over 2090m after showing early speed at this track beaten 18 m by Moneys No Issue (2:38.20) in NR 50 to 56 on March 25 at $81. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:07.5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $4.60 |
| 5/5 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 36.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 34.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Ashante Queen (1:58.60) in NR 56 to 60 on April 3 at $15. Two runs back won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:38.20) beating Donny In Paris in NR 50 to 56 on March 25 at $7.50. Winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | E Arnott | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/02/2026 | 43 | NR 49 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | E Arnott | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M C Howlett | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M C Howlett | 0 |
| 56L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr3) over 1680m after racing wide at Launceston, beaten 35 m by My Bettor Half (2:01.90) in NR 50 to 54 on April 4 at $101. Two runs back 3rd (Sr4) over 2090m at this track beaten 5 m by Moneys No Issue (2:38.20) in NR 50 to 56 on March 25 at $71. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 36.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/03/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $71.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $16.30 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr4) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 65 m by Ravishing Ruby (2:38.30) in NR 55 to 59 on April 4 at $71. Before that 5th (Sr4) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 17 m by Rollwitharty (2:02.30) in NR 50 to 57 on March 29 at $18. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 63.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:06.2 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $22.40 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:05.6 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |