Hobart   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Life Member Dr Michael Loughhead C2 Hcp 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 13)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.73)  

Genuine tempo from Coastal Strike leading Native Clan. SNOW EAGLE (4) is a progressive galloper who won a CL1 here first-up up over 1400m as expected. She has plenty up her sleeve, and the step up to the mile is ideal now. She maps well, and Pires is reunited, having ridden her in two Listed races at the back of the previous campaign. ISLAND WARRIOR (1) raced at Listed level this trip before the spell and has been close up at both starts this campaign. Has a handy 2kg claim and has more to give. She rates the threat. CARNELIAN ROCK (7) would be a chance if he put his best foot forward. He's won this course/trip, but the inside gate may be a disadvantage. COASTAL STRIKE (2) led and was quickly back on track, winning a CL1 from the front over this distance. Keeps the handy 3kg claim and he's sure to give a sight. MANHATTAN NIGHTS (3) brings decent enough form from the synthetic and will be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Snow Eagle.
1 37x24 ISLAND WARRIOR
JESSIE BAZAN
5YO  GR/CH  MARE 59.0KG
R P Hammond, D R Anderson, Mrs K Anderson, Mrs M L Gunn, J P Boer, H W G Cuthill, M R Anderson, P A Aitken, R D Aitken, Mrs P H Rainbow, Ms J L Dadson, S T O'Donavan, Ms E. H. B. Broadhurst & J K Blacker
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track Cl2 on July 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind The Last Hurrah with 59kg at $3.30. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1430m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Adachi with 59kg at $3.70. Hard to beat on her best form.
6
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Aqua, Royal Blue Motree Logo, Sleeves And Cap
2 19361 COASTAL STRIKE
PAUL HILL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M W Evans
Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw July 27 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Wholesome with 56kg at $2.80. Before that 6th of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Snow Eagle with 58kg at $11. He has an excellent record at this venue and is worth following up.
5
SAM KENNEDY
Royal Blue, Pink Sash With Black Horseshoes
3 49117 MANHATTAN NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, P C Bennett, T J Bennett, J R Morton, W C Bradnam, M G Baker, Ms K M Clark, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, I G Roles, Ms E K Ackerley, Miss C J Treloar, P J Morehouse & R W Cooke
Most recently 7th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Bm64 on July 13 over 1880m, 3 len behind Mightymaxi carrying 56kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Devonport Synthetic Mdn/Cl1-Sw June 29 over 1880m defeating Geegee Aunty Jess carrying 59kg at $2.20. Nicely placed and is in the mix.
7
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
4 537x1 SNOW EAGLE
JESSIE BAZAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Tasmanian Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms J R Bazan), Ms K C Boyer, A Crawford, T J Daly, B Grey, T Grey, G A Griggs, J S Kaye, G B Lynd, A C Moore, B R Porter, CTown Lads (Mgr: C J Riley), Stephvick Racing (Mgr: Ms V K Edwards), D J Walsh, Geronimo Racing (Mgr: C Noye), R H Field & S C Saltmarsh
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by a neck at this track Cl1 July 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Miss De Lune carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track 1000 Gneas on January 19 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Silver Dagger carrying 56kg at $26. Strips fitter and is one of the leading chances.
4
D PIRES
Bottle Green, Gold Map Of Tasmania And Tiger Stripes On Sleeves, Maroon Cap, Gold Map Of Tasmania
5 85616 RIPPEN GOLD
DREW TYSON
5YO  GR/CH  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms E E Howe, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), Mrs L F Tyson, Mrs K Perea, B Winzar & j Perry
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on July 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Coastal Strike carrying 57.5kg at $17. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw July 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating Lyco Reco carrying 55kg at $21. Needs to lift.
3
CHRISTOPHER PANG
White, Blue Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
6 1x593 VALIANT KHAN
PETER LUTTRELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P H Luttrell
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1430m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Adachi with 53kg at $51. Before that second last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Cl4 on July 13 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Garcon D'espoir carrying 52.5kg at $17. Fully tested this time around.
8
TY WHEELER
Purple, Pink Maltese Cross, Pink Armbands and Cap
7 13346 CARNELIAN ROCK
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1430m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Adachi with 55kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl2 on July 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Last Hurrah carrying 55kg at $9. Has ability and is sure to run well.
1
T BAKER
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
8 x9040 NATIVE CLAN
JOHN KEYS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
J L Keys, Ms H M Colgrave & Miss A L Keys
Last start ran last of 11 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1430m, in the wet; 9 len behind Adachi with 54kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track Cl4 Sw on July 6 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Longest Yard carrying 54kg at $81. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
9
C NEWITT
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
9 44949 RUBICK'S AFFAIR
ROWAN HAMER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss C R Pyke & G R Miles
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1430m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Adachi carrying 54kg at $61. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on July 13 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind The Longest Yard carrying 53.5kg at $31. Might struggle again.
10
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Lime Green, White Hoops, Black Sleeves, White And Black Quartered Cap
10 35598 MARTINI BLUE
JOHN BLACKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen
Last start 8th of 10 at Launceston Cl5 Sw on August 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Moveforlex carrying 54kg at $151. Before that ran last of 9 at this track Bm60 on June 22 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Fiorente De Legend carrying 53.5kg at $15. Unlikely to feature.
2
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap