Hobart Race 3 - Woodlands Stud Dandy Patch Heat One
BETTOR THAN READY (1) scored again to make it three wins in succession at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, getting home by 1.3 metres after taking charge a fair way out. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. POGACAR (4) won at this track two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 4 metres. This is a nice drop in grade so he is a major player. OUR ROB ROY (3) should be at his peak for this. Finished third over 1680m at Launceston at the latest appearance a week-and-a-half ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. MYSTERY MAIL (6) must be considered after he finished runner-up when resuming over 1609m at this track five days ago.

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.3 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:56.40) beating Lotseven in 2yo on August 16 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 4.2. Two runs back won by 5.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:58.20) beating Calzo Sniper in 2yo on July 26 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 1.6. Hard to knock recent runs.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.35 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2026 | 21 | Colts Geldings No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2026 | 121 | 2YO | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Tiarna Ford | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Tiarna Ford | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 4th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Ryhad (2:00.50) in 2yo on September 11 at $3.70. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Bettor Than Ready (1:56.40) in 2yo on August 16 at $61. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 11/09/2026 | 26 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 25.9L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/08/2026 | 107 | Colts Geldings No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 200.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 33.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $3.60 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Two back was well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Stolen One at this track over 1609m in a 2yo on September 20 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Stolen One at Launceston over 1680m in a 2yo on October 4 at $21. In fine form. Shapes as one to consider.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/09/2026 | 126 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 3/4 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.35 |
| 1/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Beaten favourite last start when second at Launceston on October 4. Scored the start prior at this track on September 6. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/10/2026 | 28 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.05 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/3 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Troy Hillier | 0 |
| 41.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Woods
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Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-1.8 beaten 17 m by Stable Talk (2:00.40) in 2yo on October 11 at $4.33. Two runs back won by a neck after showing early speed, (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. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/10/2026 | 140 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $4.33 |
| 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: Gareth Rattray
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Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1609m at this track was 5th-19.2 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Stable Talk (2:00.40) in 2yo on October 11 at $6. Must be respected.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/10/2026 | 77 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Two-year-old gelding by For A Reason out of Delightful Junie having his first start. Finished third at Hobart in a trial on September 28 over 1609m. Facing a tough task.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | S R Kennedy | 0 |
| 46L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | S R Kennedy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |