Hobart Race 3 - Smithawards Pace
SPOOKY GIRL (1) added to her recent string of strong performances last time out when runner-up over 2090m at this track, beaten 1.2 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw and rates a primary contender in a similar assignment. IDEN OLIVER (6) is racing well with four top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a third here over 2090m. Leading hope in this comparable race. LUVTHAT (3) deserves consideration after his last-start fifth when resuming over 2090m at this circuit two weeks ago. Strips fitter now. BROOKFIELDS BEAUTY (9) is worth some thought after her last-start sixth when resuming over 2200m at Launceston on March 29. One for the exotics players.

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Two back was fourth behind Just Lika Dream at this track over 1609m in a NR 45 to 49 on April 10 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Paziah at this track over 2090m in a NR 45 to 49 on April 17 at $2.90. Draws the inside and another bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Mark Yole | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Heath Woods | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 38.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | D G R Malone | 0 |
| 36.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2090m at this track beaten 11 m by Paziah (2:36.30) in NR 45 to 49 on April 17 at $17. At the start before 5th (Sr3) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 10 m by Paziah (2:46.30) in NR up to 49 on April 12 at $6. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR 47 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/03/2026 | 23 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | M T Ford | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 20/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up at this course beaten 25 m fifth after showing early speed, behind Rainbow Ranger over 2090m in a 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's on April 10. Winning prospect with that run now under the belt.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 68 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Dylan Ford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 37 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr4) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 16 m by Wazowski (2:02.20) in NR 50 to 54 on April 19 at $61. Before that 4th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Andaman Bay (1:58.10) in NR 50 to 56 on April 10 at $21. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Launceston over 1680m, 5 days ago and two back 10th (Sr2) over 1609m after racing wide at this track, beaten 50 m by Stepupndance (1:56.90) in NR 43 to 46 on April 3 at $18. Others rate better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | T R Ford | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 37.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/04/2026 | 19 | NR 43 to 46 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 49.8L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/03/2026 | 2 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 44.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 39.6L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:07.4 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 97.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Christian Salter
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second after showing early speed, behind Andaman Bay at this track over 1609m in a NR 50 to 56 on April 10 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when third after being driven well back, after a quick start, behind Sweet Dixie at this track over 2090m in a NR 50 to 54 on April 17 at $3.90. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Mark Yole | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Christian Salter | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 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 |
| 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: Ricky Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 16 m by Chris Be Quick (2:04.10) in NR up to 49 on April 19 at $15. Two runs back 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Talk Is Cheap (2:02.30) in NR up to 44 on April 10 at $4.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Mark Yole | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | NR 43 to 46 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 36.7L | $8.60 |
| 10/12 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:07.4 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 39.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 30 m by Centurian Miss (2:45.50) in 3yo+ NMT 3 LTW's FM on March 29 at $8.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1660m at Albion Park, at the bell was 3rd-7.9m on the pegs beaten 10 m by Eye See Theseaside (1:56.50) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on January 3 at $11. Can improve enough to play a big role.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2026 | 85 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 31.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 111.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 17 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/11/2025 | 3 | NR 55 to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:48.9 | 1 |
| 49.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |