Hobart tips and results

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.80 · David Pires

Striding Bay brings solid form with consecutive second placings including last start at this track over this distance on a heavy track. He's proven at the 1600m journey with two placings from two attempts and has shown he can handle wet tracks. The gelding will likely settle midfield and be running on strongly. The weight (58.5kg) is the main concern, but he's a genuine place chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $16.00 · Kelvin Sanderson

He drops significantly in class from a Class 1 to a Maiden and has shown ability at this distance previously.

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00 · Bulent Muhcu

Party Day has been knocking on the door with two runner-up finishes from four starts, including a close 2nd last start at this track and distance. The wide barrier is a concern, but with Bulent Muhcu aboard, she should get every chance.

Our price $5.00 · SP $10.00 · Codi Jordan

Northern Child showed promise on debut with a strong 3rd at this track and distance on a soft track. The wide barrier is a significant concern, but with Codi Jordan aboard, he should be finishing strongly. The Alpine Eagle progeny typically improve with racing.

Our price $6.00 · SP $15.00 · Troy Baker

Pacific Witness showed promise on debut when finishing 4th on a heavy track, suggesting today's soft surface shouldn't be an issue. The inside draw is advantageous at Hobart, and with race fitness on her side after just 19 days since her last run, she should be ready to improve second-up.

Our price $6.00 · SP $15.00 · Kelvin Sanderson

While the 317-day spell is a concern, his trainer Bronte Kent can have them ready fresh, and his soft track record is perfect.

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.50 · David Pires

While facing a class rise and unproven at the distance, her sharp recent form and ability on soft tracks (8: 1-1-1) suggest she's ready for the challenge. The mare is clearly improving and gets weight relief from the top selection.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.80 · Bulent Muhcu

His soft track record (11: 2-1-1) is solid, and the return to blinkers could spark improvement. Drawing barrier 2 should give him every chance to position well in running. While he often finds one or two better, his consistency makes him an attractive each-way proposition.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.00 · Anthony Darmanin

Judge Jenni brings the strongest recent form, breaking through for a maiden win over this distance last start. Her record at the mile (1-2-2 from 6 starts) is excellent, and she's shown consistent improvement. The likely fast tempo will suit her midfield running style, and Darmanin is a strong booking. While rising in class, she appears ready for this challenge.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.50 · David Pires

Thin Red Line brings solid consistent form with a 4-2-5 record from his last three starts. He's proven at the mile with a 1-1-0 record from 8 attempts and draws well in barrier 3. While his overall win strike rate is modest (1 from 23), he's dropping in class and has the experienced David Pires aboard. His lack of soft track form is a concern.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.50 · Jabez Johnstone

Fighting Floyd comes off a strong win last start in similar conditions and has an excellent record at this track and distance with 4 wins from 6 starts. He handles soft tracks well and gets in with a nice weight advantage over the top selection. The wide barrier is a concern but he has the ability to overcome it with his racing pattern. Represents solid each-way value.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.50 · Erica Byrne Burke

Blonde Star brings strong credentials with a consistent record and good performances at this track. While her first-up record isn't stellar, her overall consistency and ability to handle this track make her a genuine contender. She's drawn well and gets weight relief as a mare. Her last preparation ended with consecutive wins, suggesting she's capable of running well fresh despite the statistics.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Codi Jordan

Stone Cold Stunner represents excellent value coming off a strong third placing in a higher class race. Second-up today with a good second-up record, she should improve off her last run. The class drop is significant and while unproven at this track and distance, her recent form suggests she's ready to fire.

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.50 · David Pires

Her soft track record (2-2-5 from 13) is excellent, and she should get the perfect run from barrier 1 with David Pires aboard. The likely fast tempo will suit her closing style, and she's proven at this class level. Clear top selection.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.20 · Jabez Johnstone

Jehbenti brings excellent credentials with a strong record at Hobart (3-2-2 from 11) and on soft tracks (2-2-2 from 12). First-up from a spell but has placed in 2 of 3 fresh runs. Should be finishing strongly.

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00 · Erica Byrne Burke

His soft track record is decent (1-1-0 from 9) and he draws perfectly in barrier 5.