Hobart Race 5 - Smithawards Pace
MARY MOURNE NZ (1) had a favourable gate and was too good at Launceston two runs ago. Drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 65 metres into ninth there over 2200m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. This doesn't look as hard so she is sure to prove tough to beat. MISTA EAGLE (5) finished third last start over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 3.5 metres, after scoring at the previous appearance over 1680m there. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. SOUTHERN LUCK (6) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 2090m at this track last time out. Can trouble the judge. EAGLE WATCH NZ (3) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2090m at this circuit. May earn some minor money.

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Last start was ninth behind Ravishing Ruby at Launceston over 2200m in a NR 55 to 59 on April 4 at $10. Performed better the start before where she won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Launceston (2:00.10) beating Hay Miki in NR 55 to 59 on March 22 at $2. Should be in the finish.
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 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 66.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/03/2026 | 4 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | 33 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (20m Fr2) over 2090m at this track, beaten 55 m by Jilliby Jay Sea (2:39.70) in NR 50 or better on April 10 at $21. Before that 8th (Sr3) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 14 m by Mista Eagle (2:02.40) in NR 60 to 64 on April 4 at $81. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Jacob Duggan | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 56.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $13.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 32.1L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track, beaten 15 m by Cuzzy Bro (2:35.10) in NR 64 to 80 on March 25 at $6.70. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 5 m by Whiskey Cavalier (1:55.90) in NR 64 to 80 on March 18 at $11. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 80 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $6.70 |
| 2/5 | 18/03/2026 | 185 | NR 64 to 80 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Duggan | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | NR 63 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/08/2025 | 29 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | NR 65 to 74 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $9.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1680m after showing early pace at Launceston, beaten 9 m by Mista Eagle (2:02.40) in NR 60 to 64 on April 4 at $15. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early speed at Launceston, beaten 1.75 m by Preparation (2:44.40) in NR 58 to 64 on March 29 at $21. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 3 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $20.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 26.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Dylan Ford | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 3.5 m by Sabine (2:01.70) in NR 67 to 74 on April 12 at $41. Two runs back won by 1.2 m (Sr2) at Launceston (2:02.40) beating Hay Miki in NR 60 to 64 on April 4 at $21. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | 17 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (20m Fr3) over 2090m at this track, beaten 45 m by Jilliby Jay Sea (2:39.70) in NR 50 or better on April 10 at $2.60. Before that, 9th (FT Fr4) over 2698m at Launceston beaten 9 m by Gordons Bay (3:24.40) in No NR on April 4 at $31. Better than recent form suggests; watch for a better run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 46.6L | $2.60 |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/03/2026 | 4 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NR 55 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 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 |
| 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 |