Hobart Race 3 - Smithawards Pace
SMOOTH REASON (1) has had two runs this campaign without filling a placing. Was again unable to find the frame last time when she finished fourth over 2090m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Good enough to put herself in the winners' stall. MISTA EAGLE (10) scored at this track three runs ago. Returned to something like that form last time out when third over 2090m at this track, beaten 13 metres. Draws out a little on the second line and may need luck at some point. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. GOODTIME OSCAR (7) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 2090m at this track two weeks ago. INVITATION ONLY NZ (8) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 2200m at Launceston.

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2090m at this track, beaten 6 m by Shes Allaboutluv (2:38.80) on May 17 at $14. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 2090m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 45 m by Custom Harley (2:32.70) on May 3 at $6.10. Can make amends.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $14.00 | |
| 8/9 | 03/05/2026 | 168 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 43.1L | $6.10 | |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $1.10 | |
| 1/5 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $1.35 | |
| 2/10 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 | |
| 1/12 | 28/09/2025 | 19 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.30 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 2090m at this track beaten 21 m by Shes Allaboutluv (2:38.80) on May 17 at $51. Two runs back 9th (Fr2) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 15 m by Kostyuk Leis (2:01.20) on May 10 at $21. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $18.10 | |
| 8/12 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $81.00 | |
| 6/10 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Jack Watson | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $31.00 | |
| 5/11 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 | |
| 1/3 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (10m Fr1) over 2698m at Launceston beaten 9 m by Stepping Stones (3:26.00) on May 24 at $101. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2090m at this track beaten 14 m by Shes Allaboutluv (2:38.80) on May 17 at $41. Rates highly on best form and can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 | |
| 10/10 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $8.50 | |
| 3/7 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $8.80 | |
| 9/10 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $12.00 | |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Dylan Ford | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $31.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (FT Fr2) over 2579m at this track, beaten 30 m by Rockandahardplace (3:17.20) on May 17 at $151. Before that 11th (Fr1) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 22 m by Triedtotellya (2:00.40) on May 10 at $91. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 28.7L | $151.00 | |
| 11/12 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $91.00 | |
| 5/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $26.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 | |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 46.6L | $2.60 | |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 | |
| 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 (10m Fr3) over 2698m at Launceston beaten 22 m by Stepping Stones (3:26.00) on May 24 at $61. At his previous start 4th (Fr7) over 2090m at this track, beaten 25 m by Power Up (2:35.70) on May 17 at $26. Deserves another chance.
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 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 22.1L | $61.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 25.4L | $26.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $2.20 | |
| 4/12 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $51.00 | |
| 9/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 37.1L | $31.00 | |
| 7/11 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $4.60 | |
| 2/4 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr7) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 15 m by Will He Pike (2:43.20) on May 15 at $12. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 2090m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 40 m by Mista Eagle (2:33.70) on May 3 at $9.90. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $12.00 | |
| 7/7 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 41.7L | $9.90 | |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | T R Ford | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 31.1L | $41.00 | |
| 10/11 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $31.00 | |
| 6/6 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $2.90 | |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 | |
| 3/3 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2090m at this track, beaten 12 m by Shes Allaboutluv (2:38.80) on May 17 at $51. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early pace at this track beaten 7 m by Mista Eagle (2:33.70) on May 3 at $6. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $51.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 | |
| 5/12 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ford | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 | |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 12 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Grace Jones | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 32.4L | $26.00 | |
| 1/11 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $5.50 | |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 12 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 | |
| 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: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 15 m by Bettablack Tiger (2:40.60) on May 24 at $51. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 2200m after being wide early at Launceston, beaten 15 m by Will He Pike (2:43.20) on May 15 at $10. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $51.00 | |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 26 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 | |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 | |
| 4/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 | |
| 9/11 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:00.8 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $6.50 | |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 | |
| 1/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 19 m by Centurian Miss (2:02.50) on May 29 at $9. At his previous start 6th (Sr3) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 13 m by My Bettor Half (2:00.50) on May 10 at $51. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 29/05/2026 | 19 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $9.00 | |
| 6/12 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $51.00 | |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 23 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Ethan Arnott | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $6.70 | |
| 2/5 | 18/03/2026 | 185 | $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 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $21.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 2090m at this track beaten 13 m by Power Up (2:35.70) on May 17 at $15. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $15.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 2 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 | |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $10.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Jack Watson | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 | |
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 | |
| 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 |