Hobart   12 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Kevin Sharkie Maiden/Class 1 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 8)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 4.47)  

Geegees Royal Duke to take charge ahead of Veins Within Rock at a solid tempo. VEINS WITHIN ROCK (4) broke his maiden last start over 1600m at Launceston, scoring by 9 lengths. Was heavily bet off a narrow defeat prior. Jett Stanley retains the ride, and he can go right on with the job. SOUTH GEORGIA (10) gets out over more ground today on the back of some solid 1600m form. Gets home hard and is back in grade with a handy 2kg claim. She's likely to run the journey right out. STAR PERFORMER (11) recorded a strong maiden win over 2100m at Launceston, getting there by 1.75 lengths. She should be better for that, and she cannot be underestimated. THEM'S THE BREAKS (12) has been sprinting well. Tackles a middle distance for the first time and with Byrne Burke riding, is likely to be in it for a long way. SIR JAG (3) needs to lift but should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Veins Within Rock to win.
1 473x6 BULBUK
LEON LASKEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S J Marshall, L R Laskey, C G Bullock & Mrs C F Bullock
Second-up. First-up after 14 months second last of 7 at Launceston Cl3 on April 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Georgaroni with 54kg at $71. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on July 12 2024 over 2447m, slow going 8 len behind Turfie with 59kg at $14. Later.
13
KIRRA-LEE LANE
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Striped Sleeves
2 46x65 GEEGEES ROYAL DUKE
ROWAN HAMER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss T J Muir, Ms S Muir, R Muir, A D Hely, R C Clemons, G S Keeley, Ms M R Trethewey, Ms M L Chivers, H J Cooper & Ms K M Taplin
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on March 9 over 1650m, 6 len behind Bellsprout with 54.5kg at $91. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 2100m, 6 len behind Star Performer carrying 57kg at $31. Tested on recent form.
9
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Royal Blue, Pink Stars
3 25643 SIR JAG
JOHN LUTTRELL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss N F Luttrell
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Star Performer carrying 59kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 10 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 4 over 2150m, slow going 3 len behind Tideford with 59kg at $31. Capable on his day but minor claims best.
5
T BAKER
White, Purple V And Sleeves, White Cap, Purple Pom Pom
4 36421 VEINS WITHIN ROCK
MATTHEW BROWN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S D Brown, Mrs L M Brown, R A Gudden, M Brown & Miss L Groves
Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 9 len win at Launceston Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Just Bobby carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Who's In Dev carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Can go right on with the job.
6
JETT STANLEY
Royal Blue, Horse Silhouette, White Chicken Silhouette And Cap
5 62856 LORD HEAR US
JESSIE BAZAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Tasmanian Bloodstock, Ms K C Boyer, S P Brookhouse, C Dare, W Dickson, T Grey, G A Griggs, L M Jordan, J S Kaye, G B Lynd, J P Mallinson, P Mallinson, B Morgan, Geronimo Racing (Mgr: C Noye), CTown Lads (Mgr: C J Riley), M Robinson, Mrs L Slee, Stephvick Racing (Mgr: Ms V K Edwards) & K Wescott
Last start second last of 7 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 2100m, 7 len behind Star Performer with 55.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Carnotaurus with 57kg at $7.50. Looking to others for the winner.
3
D PIRES
Bottle Green, Gold Map Of Tasmania And Tiger Stripes On Sleeves, Maroon Cap, Gold Map Of Tasmania
6 50x9x LYCO RECO
YASSY NISHITANI
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N Koyama
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 14 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kiss My Rock carrying 55kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn/Cl1-Sw on September 28 over 1880m, 4 len behind Vino Novello carrying 57kg at $8.50. Won a Launceston trial over 1400m on March 31. Will take great benefit from this run.
12
CHLOE WELLS
Pink, White Spots, Green Sleeves, White Diamonds, Green And Pink Quartered Cap
7 08874 MISS NIAGARA
RODNEY SEYMOUR
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R M Worbey
At the latest run got back early 4th of 7 at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Star Performer carrying 57kg at $18. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Carnotaurus with 54kg at $31. Prefer others.
11
CODI JORDAN
Yellow, Black Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 36058 MISS TERASITA
PATRICK DARGAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Ms C M Wadley
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1600m, 9 len behind Vixen's Moon carrying 57kg at $31. Before that 5th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on March 9 over 1650m, 6 len behind Bellsprout carrying 54kg at $21. Needs to do more.
2
LIZZIE ANNELLS
Red, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
9 90006 NO SURPRISES
ROYSTON CARR
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms C M T Luttrell
Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Merlin Beach carrying 58.5kg at $31. The race before that second last of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Who's In Dev with 58.5kg at $151. Might struggle again.
1
GEORGIE CATANIA
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Quartered Cap
10 07926 SOUTH GEORGIA
TERENCE EVANS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Lynrowan Stud (Mgr: R A W Lynch)
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Launceston Cl2 on April 3 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Who Can It Be Now carrying 54kg at $5. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Vixen's Moon with 55kg at $6.50. Not far away last time. Has claims up in trip.
7
LAUREN BURKE
Navy Blue, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Green Sleeves, Yellow Cap
11 x7701 STAR PERFORMER
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms T G Hanson, Mrs M Cario & Mrs D E Hampton
At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Launceston Mdn/Cl1-Sw March 20 over 2100m defeating Merlin Beach carrying 54kg at $26. Before that 10th of 13 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Veins Within Rock with 54.5kg at $31. Has to be considered.
4
LAURYN BINGLEY
Aqua, White Stripes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
12 72335 THEM'S THE BREAKS
MONICA RYAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J M Garvey, Mrs M L Garvey, Mrs V J Saunders, R W Saunders, J Bennett, Mrs C Bennett, M L Garvey, Miss M A Ryan & R W Buckle
Last start 5th of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Who's In Dev with 54.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Launceston Cl1 on February 20 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Thonatus with 56.5kg at $3.60. Going well. Worth considering over further.
8
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Gold, Red And Black Hoops, Quartered Cap
13 08563 WHISPER OF MATILDA
STEPHEN LOCKHART
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A L Lockhart, Mrs J A Kingston & P W Kingston
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 22 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Vixen's Moon carrying 57kg at $19. Before that 6th of 11 at Launceston Cl1 on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Quafftide carrying 54kg at $61. Keep onside.
10
BULENT MUHCU
Purple, Gold Crossed Sashes, Purple Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Quartered Cap