Hobart 12 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Kevin Sharkie Benchmark 64 Handicap 2000m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 8) Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 4.47) |
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Expecting Tideford and Speed Rock to press forward and set the tempo. Tough. TIDEFORD (5) was in the firing line all the way and fought on beaten 1.3L over 2000m at Launceston, making it two minor placings in a row. Always puts in and may again control the race. Deserves another chance. RESERVOIR DOG (11) turned in a nice effort in the same contest last time, finishing just 0.8 lengths from the winner, and is sure to improve off that. The former Victorian has to manage a wide gate today, but keeps Byrne Burke and that helps offset. IFFYCOULD (1) came back in trip and grade over 2100m at Launceston, beaten less than 2L in a 68. Has a low barrier and 2kg claim and is in the mix. MOORLANDS MISS (6) finished just ahead of the above in the same contest, and despite the awkward gate, is also capable of making the finish. GODDESS OF ROCK (10) steps up to a middle distance for the first time and keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Tideford.
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IFFYCOULD
JOHN KEYS 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss L M Kelly & N Mercorella Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 2100m, 2 len behind Spring Bean with 57kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Launceston Tas St Leger on March 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Vino Novello with 54kg at $20. Rates well and can run an improved race. |
2 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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| 2 | x9064 |
ALWAYS A WINNER
YASSY NISHITANI 8YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG T Ikeda Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on March 27 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Night Invader carrying 56.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 11 at Launceston Bm60 on March 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Elegantly Written carrying 57.5kg at $21. Has been racing well. Should be around the mark. |
10 KIRRA-LEE LANE |
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| 3 | x9715 |
SCARLETTI
BRENDAN MCSHANE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Dr T E Clarke, J C Zodins, R Millar, M G Rinaldi, Dr M P Bransden, I J De Winter, J W De Winter, Mrs K A Clarke, Miss S L Cooper & R D Mika Last start second last in a small field at Launceston Bm68 on April 3 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Designer Dreamer with 56kg at $8.50. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 March 9 over 1650m defeating Alpine Blast carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Risking. |
6 LAUREN BURKE |
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| 4 | 20668 |
ROYAL DISPATCH
ASHLEY MEABURN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D I Meaburn, A J Ring, M G Blazely, Miss H B Meaburn, Mrs L J Meaburn & Miss A H Meaburn At the latest run second last of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 2100m, 8 len behind Spring Bean carrying 54kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Launceston Bm68 on March 4 over 1620m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Designer Dreamer with 54kg at $4.80. Others preferred on current form. |
7 GEORGIE CATANIA |
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| 5 | 13123 |
TIDEFORD
LEON LASKEY 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ms S J Marshall, L R Laskey, C G Bullock & Mrs C F Bullock Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on March 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Night Invader with 55kg at $3.50. Before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 2100m, 1.3 len behind Spring Bean with 55kg at $7.50. Deserves another chance. |
5 MEHMET ULUCINAR |
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| 6 | 77393 |
MOORLANDS MISS
GLENN STEVENSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B D Holland, Miss K V O'Halloran, M L Radich, D J Holland, D A Cox, Mrs M Cox, Mrs J C Spinks & L M Beamish Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 2100m, 1.4 len behind Spring Bean with 54.5kg at $3.90. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Launceston Tas St Leger on March 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vino Novello carrying 54kg at $10. Close to a win. Worth including. |
9 JETT STANLEY |
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| 7 | 346x6 |
FASHION FOX
JESSIE BAZAN 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D J Walsh, Mrs M P Walsh & Tasmanian Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms J R Bazan) Second run back. First-up after eight months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on March 9 over 1650m, 3 len behind Scarletti with 58kg at $9. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Launceston Cl1 on January 24 2025 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Speed Rock carrying 57kg at $19. Looking to others for the winner. |
7 D PIRES |
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| 8 | 45259 |
MANHATTAN NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG 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 At the latest run 9th of 13 at Launceston Cl2 on April 3 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Who Can It Be Now with 57.5kg at $31. Before that 5th of 9 at Launceston Bm68 on March 20 over 2100m, 5 len behind Spring Bean with 54kg at $5. Tested again. |
10 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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| 9 | 86680 |
ALPINE TROUT
BARRY CAMPBELL 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG A J Matheson, N B Ferguson, G L Bramich, D m Jago, B L Jago, B A Matheson, C W Hills, S H Wilson, D T Groves, N Martin, Mrs N J Bentley, J R J French, B M Porter & S G Tyson Last start 11th of 13 at Launceston Cl2 on April 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Who Can It Be Now with 57.5kg at $61. The race before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on March 9 over 1650m, 3.5 len behind Scarletti with 58.5kg at $16. Looking elsewhere. |
4 CHLOE WELLS |
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| 10 | 31379 |
GODDESS OF ROCK
JOHN KEYS 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG R J Keys, Miss J M Lee, J E Martin, B I Hyland & S J Lee-Keys Most recently 9th of 11 at Launceston Bm60 on March 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Elegantly Written with 57.5kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 7 at this track Cl4 Sw on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Coal River carrying 57kg at $8. Expected to go well up in trip. |
11 POLLY BREWSTER |
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| 11 | 30x42 |
RESERVOIR DOG
JESSIE BAZAN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms J R Bazan Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on March 9 over 1650m, 1.75 len behind Scarletti carrying 56.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on March 27 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Night Invader carrying 54kg at $9.50. Racing well. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. |
12 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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| 12 | 52260 |
SPEED ROCK
AMANDA JONES 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs A J Jones & T G Jones Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Launceston Tas St Leger on March 13 over 2400m, slow going 10 len behind Vino Novello with 54kg at $61. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Launceston Bm64 on February 25 over 2100m, 4 len behind Vino Novello with 52.5kg at $6. Won't find this easy. |
8 BULENT MUHCU |
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| 13 | 81503 |
FLORENCE GLASS
JOHN BLACKER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, I M Halliday, I D Halliday, G T Halliday, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), R P McDonald, D P Kerr, D Halliday & A Halliday Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Cl4 Sw on March 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Beneficiary with 54kg at $71. Not here. |
1 T BAKER |
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| 14 | 83267 |
STRATOJACK
TAMMY MOLLROSS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss T L Mollross & Miss A S Woods Last start 7th of 13 at Launceston Cl2 on April 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Who Can It Be Now with 56kg at $17. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track Cl4 Sw on March 22 over 1600m, 11 len behind Beneficiary carrying 55kg at $21. Looking to others. |
3 CODI JORDAN |
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