Hobart Race 2 - Lather Up @ Woodlands Stud Pace
DARCY BE DREAMING (9) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at his last appearance over 1680m at Launceston. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. ANN PENNY NZ (2) has not raced for five-and-a-half months. Looks forward enough for this return after a minor placing in a recent trial. Has the benefit of a good draw. Will have plenty of admirers. MYSTERY MAIL (10) ended last prep with a sixth at this track over 1609m 11 weeks ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. STABLE TALK (8) is in the mix following a sixth at his first run back over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Ryhad (2:00.50) in 2yo on September 11 at $7.50. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 11/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 33.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 60.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
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Comments
Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into thirteenth behind Ride The Waves at Alexandra Park over 2200m in a 2yo+ on May 1 at $22.70. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Ethan Arnott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Ethan Arnott | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pukekohe | 2050m | Fast | Scott Phelan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS | $16,680.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 59.9L | $22.70 |
| 4/4 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS | $17,920.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $7.80 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | MOBILE | $79,620.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 25.7L | $30.90 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | MOBILE | $13,540.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $10.60 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | $13,120.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | $12,860.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $3.80 |

Driver: Luke Alcorn
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Stolen One (1:54.80) in 2yo on September 20 at $31. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-5.4 at the bell, beaten a neck by Ryhad (2:00.50) in 2yo on September 11 at $7. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 52.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 80.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $91.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 47.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Ozzie Tart at Launceston over 1680m in a 2yo on July 19 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Ryhad at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on September 11 at $2.70. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 11/09/2026 | 54 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $2.70 |
| 6/11 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/4 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 16/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
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Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 5th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 11 m by Ozzie Tart (2:01.90) in 2yo on July 19 at $26. Might need some time.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/07/2026 | 86 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
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Comments
Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr3) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 30 m by Darcy Be Dreaming (2:06.30) in 2yo on May 24 at $13. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B A Parish | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B A Parish | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $13.00 |

Driver: Paul Williams
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Comments
Returns to racing after a spell of 12 weeks. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when seventh unwanted in the market behind Ozzie Tart. Will be better for the hitout.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Paul Williams | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 34.9L | $91.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 42.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 45.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Pogacar (1:56.70) in 2yo on September 6 at $9.50. Two runs back good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track was 3rd-7.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3 m by Go Diva (2:01.00) in 2yo on May 3 at $2.20. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/09/2026 | 126 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/4 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Ashwood | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |

Driver: Heath Woods
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. Won at debut when by a neck when quickly away, (Fr2) at Launceston (2:06.30) beating Calzo Sniper in 2yo on May 24 at $10 at the bell was leading 4.3m on the pegs. Looks all set for a bright return.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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First up. At the last run he was well beaten after breaking at this track on July 26. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 258.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | 2YO | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 23.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |