Strongest pure form case via class drop, soft-track wins and recent synthetic consistency translating well. Ideal barrier and on-pace profile exploit Hobart Soft bias and slow tempo.
Tasmania · Wednesday 5 August 2026
Hobart tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Hobart. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladbrokes Switch (Bm66)
Textbook Hobart Soft stayer with proven T&D and wet credentials plus consistent higher-class form. Class drop and fitness make him a major winning threat.
Inside draw and slow tempo give him every chance to control, yet form depth sits below the top two. Solid place contender.
Last-start winner over this exact trip and Soft Hobart surface is massively overpriced.
- 1st6Native ClanSam Kennedy$4.60
- 2nd3Merlin BeachAnthony Darmanin$3.10
- 3rd2Happy ClanTayla Cameron$5.50
- 4th1Don't Give UpKirra-Lee Lane$4.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Native Clan | 5 | Sam Kennedy | J L Keys | 52.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Merlin Beach | 1 | Anthony Darmanin | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 2 | Happy Clan | 6 | Tayla Cameron | J L Keys | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Don't Give Up | 4 | Kirra-Lee Lane | S Gandy | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Lyco Reco | 8 | Hannah Le Blanc | Yassy Nishitani | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Al Maximus | 7 | Troy Baker | J K Blacker | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Tideford | 3 | Hayley Mc Carthy | L R Laskey | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Reservoir Dog | 2 | Bree Temple | Jessie Bazan | 51kg |
Winning Edge Presentations Mdn Plate
Elite jockey booking signals intent. Moderate tempo suits his finishing pattern. Most likely winner despite maiden volatility.
Most reliable local. Three competitive Soft runs at Hobart with tiny margins. Distance drop and Soft suitability make him the key danger in a high-variance maiden.
Maps perfectly from barrier 1 on a strongly on-pace Soft Hobart circuit. Placed on debut over this exact setup.
Clear each-way value in an open maiden.
- 1st5Gold ArmourBree Temple$3.60
- 2nd14Tsuyoi KitsuneTroy Baker$31.00
- 3rd1Authorised AccessCatherine Van Munster$7.50
- 4th4Geegees AvalancheLuke P Dempsey$15.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Gold Armour | 9 | Bree Temple | J K Blacker | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 14 | Tsuyoi Kitsune | 6 | Troy Baker | Sarah Cotton | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Authorised Access | 1 | Catherine Van Munster | S Gandy | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Geegees Avalanche | 3 | Luke P Dempsey | S Gandy | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Roland View | 7 | Hayley Mc Carthy | Dylan Clark | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Unfiltered | 13 | Daniel Ganderton | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Sir William | 16 | Thomas Spillane | Angela Brakey | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Chef's Kiss | 8 | Anthony Darmanin | G J Stevenson | 58.5kg | $2.30 |
| 9th | 9 | Black Raptor | 2 | Chloe Wells | Sigrid Carr | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 6 | No Quita | 11 | Kelvin Sanderson | Bradley Franklin | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Royal Scene | 19 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Stephen Lockhart | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Elite Affair | 14 | Sam Kennedy | J L Keys | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Sh'bourne Rising | 15 | Hannah Le Blanc | Shaun Nichols | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Eucumbene | 18 | Makisha Salter | Ms A Fulton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Wheelewe | 10 | Tayla Cameron | J L Keys | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Steel Spaniel | 17 | J F Luttrell | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Nicalbi | 16 | Bradley Franklin | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Midway Point | 12 | Bree Temple | Jessie Bazan | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Sunrise At Kirra | 5 | Georgie Catania | Ms R Hall | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Ceeya Sunshine | 4 | J K Blacker | 58.5kg |
National Jockey Celebration Day (Bm68)
Maps to settle handy in moderate tempo on a Soft Hobart circuit that heavily favours on-pace types. Despite ordinary jockey stats the overall profile makes her the most likely winner.
Flying Billie boasts the strongest pure track-and-distance record and has already beaten this grade at higher level. Barrier 2 and natural on-pace pattern align perfectly with Hobart Soft bias. Last-start flop is forgiven given prior consistency and class.
Just A Needs arrives off a clear BM68 win and drops sharply from Open company. Solid each-way threat on class edge.
Fighting Floyd is a genuine course-and-distance specialist who won this grade over the trip two starts ago. Clear overlay for a horse that thrives exactly under today’s conditions.
- 1st8Geegee StrawberryTroy Baker$18.00
- 2nd2Flying BillieBree Temple$3.80
- 3rd4KakiaDaniel Ganderton$10.00
- 4th1Fighting FloydKirra-Lee Lane$9.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Geegee Strawberry | 6 | Troy Baker | J F Luttrell | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Flying Billie | 2 | Bree Temple | Christie Burt | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Kakia | 8 | Daniel Ganderton | Jessie Bazan | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Fighting Floyd | 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Imogen Miller | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Tassie Power | 7 | Chloe Wells | S Gandy | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Just A Needs | 4 | Anthony Darmanin | J F Luttrell | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Verbano | 1 | Sam Kennedy | J L Keys | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Sky Land | 3 | Tayla Cameron | J L Keys | 52kg | $4.00 |
National Jockeys Trust Hcp (C2)
Clear form standout. Lightly raced progressive type maps to settle handy on the slow tempo that suits on-pacers here. Class rise is the only query but superior wet form and fitness edge make him the most likely winner.
Massive weight advantage and barrier 2 allow him to dictate or sit handy on the predicted slow tempo. Soft specialist with proven 1390m credentials and gear changes signal intent.
Honest Class 2 campaigner with multiple strong runs at this exact track and distance on Soft, including a narrow second last month. Light weight and projected forward map suit the slow tempo and on-pace bias perfectly. Reliable place contender who can snare the win if the leaders control.
Barrier 5 and light weight allow a perfect on-pace settle on the slow tempo that dominates Hobart Soft.
- 1st1Sh'bourne PowerKirra-Lee Lane$3.40
- 2nd5Coastal StrikeBree Temple$3.80
- 3rd7Royal DetectiveSam Kennedy$4.00
- 4th4Nandi ClanTayla Cameron$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Sh'bourne Power | 6 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Shaun Nichols | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Coastal Strike | 7 | Bree Temple | P A Hill | 51.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Royal Detective | 5 | Sam Kennedy | K P Hamilton | 53kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Nandi Clan | 2 | Tayla Cameron | J L Keys | 51kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Megalita | 1 | Kelvin Sanderson | G J Stevenson | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Alpine Cowgirl | 10 | Hayley Mc Carthy | J K Blacker | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Sky Eagle | 4 | Troy Baker | J K Blacker | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Ozturk | 9 | Hannah Le Blanc | Rowan Hamer | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Played Strong | 3 | Catherine Van Munster | J K Blacker | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Verhoeven | 8 | Anthony Darmanin | Sigrid Carr | 55.5kg |
Kevin Sharkie Hcp
In The Ocean is the clear form horse after dominating the same Hobart 1200m Soft Open last start. Retains winning jockey and Soft credentials.
Daytona Diva brings the best track record and high strike rates into a suitable Soft 1200m. Light weight and inside barrier enable a positive position. Fresh enough after solid Open placing and prior win at the trip.
Significant weight drop to 52.5kg and likely leader role under slow tempo give him every chance to improve. Reliable place prospect who can threaten if he controls the pace, though pure class edge sits with the top two.
Perfect barrier 1 lets him dictate or sit outside the leader under the projected slow tempo that heavily favours on-pacers at Hobart Soft.
- 1st2AlvarinhoKirra-Lee Lane$5.50
- 2nd3In The OceanTroy Baker$2.50
- 3rd6Nicco The GreekTayla Cameron$18.00
- 4th4Daytona DivaHayley Mc Carthy$3.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Alvarinho | 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Imogen Miller | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | In The Ocean | 6 | Troy Baker | Sarah Cotton | 56kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Nicco The Greek | 3 | Tayla Cameron | J L Keys | 50kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Daytona Diva | 2 | Hayley Mc Carthy | J K Blacker | 54kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 5 | Furneaux | 4 | Sam Kennedy | J L Keys | 52.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Tsunami Sam | 1 | Georgie Catania | J L Keys | 59kg | $9.00 |
Olive Tree Catering (Bm68)
Billie The Great stands out on pure form with a progressive pattern of close finishes culminating in a nose 2nd in BM68 Soft at Hobart. Maps ideally from barrier 3 to settle handy/lead under moderate tempo on a track that heavily favours top-3 at the 400m. Recent consistency and class suitability override any minor distance query.
Alpine Thunder is a genuine Hobart specialist who thrives around this circuit. Draws perfectly in 2 to take a prominent spot in the expected moderate tempo. Second-up and back to 1000m after a solid first-up 6th over further, he holds strong winning claims on track affinity alone despite ordinary Soft strike rate.
Second-up stats and 1000m suitability are positives, yet the wideish draw and top weight temper enthusiasm relative to better-mapped rivals. Still a clear top-3 chance on class.
Recent form is competitive (5th then 3rd in similar Soft races) and the booking of in-form Darmanin plus blinkers again signals intent. Although drawn wide, she can settle midfield and finish into the placings on a track where class and current form still matter.
- 1st5Billie The GreatHayley Mc Carthy$3.60
- 2nd2Geegees MissileChloe Wells$2.90
- 3rd7VolkanovskiHannah Le Blanc$16.00
- 4th3Miss KeedsSam Kennedy$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Billie The Great | 3 | Hayley Mc Carthy | Bradley Franklin | 54kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Geegees Missile | 7 | Chloe Wells | S Gandy | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | Volkanovski | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | J F Luttrell | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Miss Keeds | 6 | Sam Kennedy | Bradley Franklin | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Eastcoast Miss | 8 | Anthony Darmanin | Jessie Bazan | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Within Sight | 4 | Troy Baker | J K Blacker | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Alpine Thunder | 2 | Bree Temple | S Gandy | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 8 | No Access | 1 | Tayla Cameron | J L Keys | 50kg | $11.00 |
Kevin Sharkie Plate (C1)
Rock-solid form horse who just missed in identical conditions last start. Soft and track specialist with elite place stats. Map from 11 is the only real negative on a circuit that punishes backmarkers, yet class and consistency keep him firmly in the finish.
Reliable Class 1 performer who ran 3rd over this exact trip last start. Consistent enough to hit the frame again if the race develops for midfield closers. Wide gate is a clear negative on the Soft on-pace circuit but current form justifies inclusion.
Clearest form horse. Progressive Soft specialist who maps perfectly from barrier 2 into the on-pace zone that dominates Hobart Soft. Last-start nose defeat in Class 1 after maiden win shows he belongs. Slow tempo and inside draw amplify his edge over wider-drawn rivals.
Overlooked improver dropping sharply from Open grade after a solid 3rd.
- 1st9Honest WarriorKelvin Sanderson$15.00
- 2nd11Them's The BreaksLuke P Dempsey$4.40
- 3rd16Irish BloomBree Temple$71.00
- 4th1Don TurboasKirra-Lee Lane$2.20
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Honest Warrior | 17 | Kelvin Sanderson | K P Hamilton | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Them's The Breaks | 16 | Luke P Dempsey | Monica Ryan | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 16 | Irish Bloom | 12 | Bree Temple | Amanda Jones | 52kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Don Turboas | 11 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Jessie Bazan | 57kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 2 | French Soul | 3 | Daniel Ganderton | Gaetan Delon | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Up To Tori | 7 | Hayley Mc Carthy | Sigrid Carr | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Da Silver Flash | 13 | Sam Kennedy | J L Keys | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 14 | All Intrique | 6 | Troy Baker | J K Blacker | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Savage River | 10 | Georgie Catania | J L Keys | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 7 | The Little Bay | 14 | Chloe Wells | T W Evans | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Gold Tianna | 1 | Tayla Cameron | R Seymour | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Wholesome | 9 | Makisha Salter | Gaetan Delon | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Silver Grange | 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | Angela Brakey | 59kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Fuel On The Fire | 2 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Last Tremble | 15 | Bree Temple | J K Blacker | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Final Approach | 5 | Rowan Hamer | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Bulbuk | 18 | L R Laskey | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Wet 'n' Dry | 8 | J F Luttrell | 57kg |
Ladbrokes Hosted Pots (Bm60)
Sir Jag is the clear form horse with three excellent recent runs at Hobart on Soft over similar trips, including a narrow 2nd in BM64 last start. Inside draw and on-pace bias at Hobart Soft suit perfectly.
Maps ideally to exploit Hobart Soft on-pace bias. Slight query on turf/Soft depth versus synth form keeps him just behind Sir Jag on pure winning chance, but strong each-way claims.
Johnnie Pinch ran a sound 4th in stronger BM64 company last start over this exact track/trip/Soft and drops nicely in grade. Proven at Hobart Soft and distance with a prior win. Workable map and fitness make him a reliable top-three chance in a volatile BM60.
Prior 1600m win and Soft success plus workable barrier give him genuine upset claims if he can reproduce his best on the turf today.
- 1st7Henley ExtremeKelvin Sanderson$7.50
- 2nd5ThisismyturfHannah Le Blanc$8.50
- 3rd3Sir JagAnthony Darmanin$4.20
- 4th4Regal HunterBree Temple$4.80
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Henley Extreme | 13 | Kelvin Sanderson | Liam Beamish | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Thisismyturf | 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | T W Evans | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Sir Jag | 4 | Anthony Darmanin | J F Luttrell | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Regal Hunter | 1 | Bree Temple | Jessie Bazan | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 14 | Purr Sefanee | 11 | Hayley Mc Carthy | Bradley Franklin | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Mateus | 8 | Troy Baker | J K Blacker | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Who Can It Be Now | 6 | Luke P Dempsey | Rowan Hamer | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sugoi Legend | 2 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Rowan Hamer | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Flossing | 10 | Sam Kennedy | J L Keys | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Johnnie Pinch | 9 | Tayla Cameron | J L Keys | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 6 | We Deserve This | 15 | Ms J James | 57kg | $151.00 | |
| 12th | 12 | Bulbuk | 14 | Catherine Van Munster | L R Laskey | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Striding Bay | 12 | Thomas Spillane | L R Laskey | 52.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Alisent | 5 | Makisha Salter | Andrew Moore | 53kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Steele My Sunshine | 7 | Catherine Van Munster | J F Luttrell | 54kg |
Aviso TAS Insurance Brokers Hcp (C2)
Clear form standout as last-start winner over this exact course and distance on Soft 5. Entire career at Hobart with excellent Soft and 1200m records. Second-up and maps perfectly to exploit the strong on-pace bias.
Highly reliable on-pace type dropping slightly in class with the best jockey engaged. Barrier 2 and map suit the Hobart Soft pattern perfectly.
Honest and consistent performer who maps ideally and carries a nice weight.
Draws the inside and remains progressive.
- 1st3Southern AurorasChloe Wells$4.00
- 2nd1BenefitsofmineKelvin Sanderson$3.80
- 3rd11HububbajahnAnthony Darmanin$7.50
- 4th6OutbushKirra-Lee Lane$10.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Southern Auroras | 3 | Chloe Wells | S Gandy | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Benefitsofmine | 13 | Kelvin Sanderson | K P Hamilton | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 11 | Hububbajahn | 2 | Anthony Darmanin | Brendan McShane | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Outbush | 8 | Kirra-Lee Lane | J F Luttrell | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Zulu Fields | 7 | Hayley Mc Carthy | Patrick Dargan | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Bella Chinkara | 15 | Sam Kennedy | J K Blacker | 52.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 13 | The Pirate Queen | 4 | Makisha Salter | T W Evans | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Tribal Council | 5 | Bree Temple | Sarah Cotton | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Lady Fern | 9 | J K Blacker | 54kg | $61.00 | |
| 10th | 5 | Alpine Ruby | 1 | J K Blacker | 55kg | $41.00 | |
| 11th | 17 | April's Dance | 10 | Georgie Catania | Ms R Hall | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Fruit Of De Vine | 17 | Hannah Le Blanc | Bronte Kent | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Brave Jet | 16 | Thomas Spillane | Angela Brakey | 51kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | John Of Jane | 10 | Sigrid Carr | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Pacific Witness | 6 | J K Blacker | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Cool Conquest | 14 | J K Blacker | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Celestial Glow | 12 | J K Blacker | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Rare Oro | 11 | J F Luttrell | 54kg |
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