Hobart Race 9 - More From Tote With Ladbrokes Pace
HORATIUS SPECULO (3) worked to get to the lead and kept finding to score last time out when resuming over 2579m at this track, getting home by 9 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Leading hope in a similar race. WAVES OF CHANCE (4) finished second last start over 2579m at this track, beaten 9 metres, after a good win at Launceston the run prior. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back to winning form. WATERMELON SUGAR NZ (1) was in the money two starts ago then things went amiss last start when he broke and finished 10 metres away in fifth over 2200m at Launceston. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Beautifully placed and is able to make amends. MAEBEE (8) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.2 metres at Launceston over 2200m.

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Last start 5th (FT) over 2200m at Launceston, at the bell was 5th-11.2 beaten 10 m by Maebee (2:44.30) on October 4 at $7. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early pace at Launceston beaten 1.5 m by Bettablack Tiger (2:40.20) on September 27 at $8. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1680m at Launceston was 10th-16.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Centurian Miss (2:02.10) on October 4 at $31. At his previous start 5th (FT) over 2579m at this track was 5th-6.4 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Custom Harley (3:18.80) on September 20 at $5. Can make amends.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $11,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 21.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Grace Jones | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 40.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
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Carried through his consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a won by 9 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (3:09.30) beating Go The Red in on September 6 at $1.85 at the bell was leading 4.8 Sure to improve on that first up effort. Strips fitter and is worth following up.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/09/2026 | 155 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/3 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $2.50 |

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
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Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr6) at Launceston (2:00.20) beating Didyalousaroosta in on September 13 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 1. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (10m) over 2579m at this track, at the bell was 4th-10.4 beaten 9 m by Custom Harley (3:18.80) on September 20 at $6.50. Big chance again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 28 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ethan Arnott | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 12/12 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 413.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $2.20 |
| 9/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Good | Jack Watson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
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4th (Sr1) over 1680m at Launceston, at the bell was 4th-4.2 beaten 4 m by Centurian Miss (2:02.10) on October 4 at $21. Before that 7th (FT) over 2579m at this track was 7th-13.8 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Custom Harley (3:18.80) on September 20 at $12. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $11,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Malcom Jones | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 79.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
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Last start 6th (20m) over 2200m at Launceston, at the bell was 6th-10.4 beaten 10 m by Maebee (2:44.30) on October 4 at $7.50. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten a nose by Bettablack Tiger (2:40.20) on September 27 at $3. Among the chances on best performances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.3 | 0 |
| 3.6L | $1.24 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Racing in great heart. Last start won by a head (Fr2) at this track (2:35.80) beating Vanquish Stride in on September 20 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 2. Big chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 154 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/3 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 05/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ford | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $3.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
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Last start won by 1.2 m (10m) at Launceston (2:44.30) beating Custom Harley in on October 4 at $13 at the bell was 2nd-7.2. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 26.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K T Newman | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |