Hobart tips and results

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.70 · Georgie Catania

Wounded Eagle is the clear top selection based on two excellent maiden performances at Hobart, finishing 2nd and 3rd by narrow margins. He maps to settle prominently from a good barrier, and his jockey is in red-hot form. With a 50% place rate and proven Soft 5 ability, he profiles as the most likely winner in an ordinary maiden field.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.50 · Mehmet Ulucinar

Timely Needs is the most consistent maiden in the field with three placings. The wide draw is a concern but he has the tactical speed to cross and find cover.

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.20 · Erica Byrne Burke

She produced her best effort over 1400m at Hobart Soft 5 and returns from a spell with a strong trainer/jockey combination. While first-up form is poor, the stable knows how to produce them and she maps to settle midfield with cover. Worth an each-way ticket.

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.90 · Codi Jordan

Ballerini has looked sharp in two trial wins, including a soft surface trial at Hobart. Jockey Codi Jordan is in form, but she'll need a good ride to get into the first half. Place prospects are strong.

Our price $12.00 · SP $18.00 · Sam Kennedy

Enuff Dosh has two encouraging barrier trials at Hobart on Soft, and barrier 2 is a huge plus for a debutant. Sam Kennedy is riding well and can settle her on the speed. She represents good place value and has each-way claims in a wide-open maiden.

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.00 · Troy Baker

Florence Glass has won two of her last three starts including a BM72 over 2100m. She draws the inside barrier which is a significant advantage on Hobart's soft track. She can lead or sit just off the speed and control the race. She is the horse to beat.

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.50 · Kirra-Lee Lane

Zewinna comes off a commanding win in a BM68 at Hobart (1600m Soft5) where she comfortably accounted for Hurricane Ketut. The 7yo mare boasts a formidable Hobart record (25:7-5-2) and drops to a very appealing 54.5kg after the claiming allowance. The main concern is barrier 8, which may require her to settle further back than ideal, but she has shown tactical speed and can improve into the race before the bend.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Mehmet Ulucinar

He boasts a perfect second-up record (2:1-0-0) and excels on Soft going (7:3-0-0). While his last start was poor, he was first-up and the run can be forgiven. The drop back from 2000m to 1380m may sharpen him up, and he maps to settle just behind the speed from barrier 7. With Mehmet Ulucinar riding in good form, he can surprise if he holds his position turning.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.60 · Chloe Wells

She drops 0.5kg from that run and carries only 54.5kg. The rise in class is a query but her recent performances indicate she belongs. With a light weight and good barrier (7), she can settle midfield and produce a strong finish. Solid each-way chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Erica Byrne Burke

Restricted Access is a Hobart specialist with 6 wins from 13 starts at the track and a superb 5 wins from 12 attempts on soft ground. Despite a 161-day spell, he trialled fairly and trainer Keys has a solid first-up record. The wide barrier (14) is a concern but jockey Erica Byrne Burke knows the horse well and can offset that with forward tactics. His class rise is manageable given his record and low weight (54kg).

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.50 · Georgie Catania

Accusaient is the value top pick. With a fast tempo expected, she can use her tactical speed to improve into the bend, fitting the Hobart Soft profile perfectly. Her recent 3rd in a Class 1 at the track confirms she is ready to win.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.50 · Kirra-Lee Lane

She drops back to Class 1 here and should find this easier. From barrier 10 she can settle just off the speed and use her turn of foot.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Kirra-Lee Lane

Just A Needs is a consistent performer who drops to a more suitable class. She has excellent track and distance statistics and ran well last start in a stronger BM68 race. She maps to lead or sit on the pace from barrier 2, which is beneficial at Hobart. While her win rate is low, her place strike rate and class drop make her a strong each-way threat.

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.50 · Anthony Darmanin

Sir Jag broke through with a tidy win in a Class 1 at this track and distance on Soft 5 last start. He now rises to BM60 but has strung together consistent form, including several placings. He maps well from barrier 3 and should be in the first half of the field. While his overall win rate is low, his recent form suggests he is improving and can be competitive.

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.00 · Sam Kennedy

Purr Sefanee has not shown her best lately but her prior form at this track and distance on Soft is excellent, including a Class 2 win and a Class 4 placing. She drops back from Class 4 to BM60 and gets in with only 54kg. Jockey Sam Kennedy is riding well and has a 20% record with this horse.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.40 · Kirra-Lee Lane

Miss Keeds is the standout on form, dropping from a BM72 to BM60. She holds a strong record at Hobart (2 wins) and over this track/distance (1 win, 1 placing). Her recent 4th in higher grade reads well and she maps to settle handy from barrier 2. The clear top pick.