Hobart   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Ron Banks Life Member Maiden 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 4.64)  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Alla Rustica. Several close to breaking through. SORELL EAGLES (5) was beaten just a long neck last start and landed his first top-three finish in the process at this track over 1380m. Looks close to a win and gets chance. LIGHT WORK (7) was thereabouts last time out when fourth over 1350m at Devonport Synthetic after she was well back on straightening. The extra journey should play into her hands. Right in the mix. CALLED THROUGH (3) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1880m at Devonport Synthetic. Will be winding up late. TIMELY NEEDS (6) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fifth over 1380m at this track. Can feature in the finish. STRIP'N'TOUGH (9) will be handy in the run and is another not far off a win. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with Sorell Eagles.
1 8x660 ALLA RUSTICA
LEANNE GAFFNEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C D Gaffney, Mrs L Gaffney & Miss L L Blacker
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1350m, 8 len behind Nataldi with 58.5kg at $9. The race before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1350m, 12 len behind Khaleesi's Dream carrying 58.5kg at $4. Can't enthuse.
3
KIRRA-LEE LANE
Gold, Green Braces, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 0 ALPINE DRIFT
SIGRID CARR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Nova Clause (Mgr: P W Smith), The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys) & G J Richards
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1380m, slow going 11 len behind Jedd's Jet carrying 58.5kg at $51. Will take valuable race experience and fitness from the run although doubtful he can improve enough.
6
BREE TEMPLE
Red, Emerald Green Seams
3 52546 CALLED THROUGH
ALANA FULTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A C Fulton, Miss K R Fulton & L A Boyd
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn/Cl1-Sw on June 14 over 1880m, 4.5 len behind Tizsa Nice Drop carrying 55kg at $6. The race before that from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1650m, 1.75 len behind Cold Aza Beer with 56.5kg at $2.35. Great chance to atone.
5
HAYLEY MC CARTHY
Lime Green, Hot Pink Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 87 CROWNED BEAU
SIGRID CARR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), B S Targett, C P Mitchell, J F G Fitzgerald, A Nelson, S Farquer, P J Green & O Nelson
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Geegees Ace with 58.5kg at $41. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1380m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jedd's Jet carrying 58.5kg at $91. Will need to need to go to a new level to compete in this line-up.
1
T BAKER
Purple, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
5 452 SORELL EAGLES
JOHN LUTTRELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Polley & Mrs T R Polley
Last start 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1380m, slow going long-neck behind Jedd's Jet carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Geegees Ace with 57kg at $7. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
2
CODI JORDAN
Orange And White Checks With Black Horses, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Black Horses
6 2x245 TIMELY NEEDS
STUART GANDY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr G P Pitt
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1380m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Jedd's Jet carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Geegees Ace carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.
9
A DARMANIN
Aqua, White Yorkshire Rose, Quartered Cap
7 42234 LIGHT WORK
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, Mrs J M Calwell, C A Calwell, R W Boucher, D R Perkin, D Gabriel, L Crowley, Ms F Conway, A H H Tseng, Mrs W Stewart, Ms M Franke, L G Gonzy & R W Donaldson
Racing well recently. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Nataldi carrying 56.5kg at $9. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Cold Aza Beer with 56.5kg at $8.50. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
4
SAM KENNEDY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
8 705x8 LITTLEMISSALLSORTS
RODNEY SEYMOUR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
N M Kirk
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1380m, slow going 6 len behind Jedd's Jet with 53.5kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Alpine Honey with 52kg at $31. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
8
J W STANLEY
Emerald Green, White Stars, Stars Sleeves, White Pom Pom
9 98442 STRIP'N'TOUGH
BRADLEY FRANKLIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Armidale Stud (Mgr: D W Whishaw), M J Bosworth, J T Cashion, S A Graham, N J Hamilton & R J Hamilton
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1650m, 0.8 len behind Cold Aza Beer carrying 53.5kg at $18. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Occasional Glimpse with 56.5kg at $17. Looks a solid top-three prospect.
7
BULENT MUHCU
Gold, Purple Diamonds Band, Purple Armbands, Striped Cap