Hobart   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Aviso TAS Insurance Brokers C6 1390m

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

Expecting Mandate to lead Silver Dagger at just a moderate tempo. ALVARINHO (4) is Listed placed and went close here first-up when expected to need one. She flies second-up and has plenty up her sleeve. The one to beat. SILVER DAGGER (6) was seeking the hat-trick third-up and was plain, heavily backed. Connections put the flop down to the race pattern on a heavy track and expect her to bounce back. Maps well, and Newitt goes on. A danger at best. CARTOON GRAVEYARD (1) resumes and is proven fresh. He's raced okay at Listed level and has trialled sharply for his return. Has to be considered. DUSTLAND FAIRYTALE (7) is in a canny barn and is over from Victoria. Gets the top hoop and tumbles in weight this grade. Comes back to a sprint but has to be kept onside. MAKE A DECISION (3) just missed here second-up, and can build on that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Alvarinho.
1 4675x CARTOON GRAVEYARD
JOHN KEYS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Tasmanian Bloodstock, Nova Clause, A Mcintyre, F D McCrossen, J M Silver, M E J Silver, N Balcombe, K Wescott, P E McCooke, B R Porter, M M Izzo, M G Cocker, R G Schaeche, N J Collis, P J Sherriff & G B Lynd & Motree Thoroughbreds
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Launceston in the LR Hellova St Stks February 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Durazzo with 59kg at $51. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Launceston Bm76 October 18 over 1120m, soft track; 4 len behind Bold Instinct with 59kg at $3.50. Expected to feature.
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D PIRES
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
2 88947 RICH CLAN
JOHN KEYS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J L Keys, Ms H M Colgrave & Miss A L Keys
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at this track Bm60 on June 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Fiorente De Legend with 57kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm60 on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Earendel with 57kg at $14. Disappointing of late and looks safely held.
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Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
3 45x72 MAKE A DECISION
SARAH COTTON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms M J Cotton, G A Griggs, Mrs N L Ryan, J A Griggs & Miss H L Ryan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at this track Cl6 Sw on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Anyways Roxie carrying 57kg at $14. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track Bm68 on July 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Furneaux carrying 56.5kg at $11. Looks well placed.
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JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Red, White Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 44x52 ALVARINHO
IMOGEN MILLER
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J R Bevis, M Rumbold, J T Rickards, A Addicoat, D Sulman, S Pace, P J Thomas, Mrs E K White, Ms K M Marr, Mrs S L Bevis, Big Money Racing (Mgr: J R Bevis), Ms I R Miller, D Groves, Miss E M Groves, Miss M R Brunton & Mrs S Pace
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at this track Open Hcp on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tsunami Sam with 54.5kg at $4.80. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Open Hcp on July 27 over 1430m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Wineglass Bay carrying 54.5kg at $9. Worth following.
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ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Lime, Black Star
5 213x8 RUBBLEONTHEDOUBLE
SIGRID CARR
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
R A Gudden, Mrs L M Gudden, R J Gudden, Mrs S C Gudden & L A Gudden
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at this track Bm68 on July 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Furneaux carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track 0 - 64 Rating on November 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Gee Gees Me Boy carrying 59kg at $3.50. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
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T BAKER
White, Red Cross And Armbands, White And Red Cross Cap
6 4x118 SILVER DAGGER
JESSIE BAZAN
4YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J R Bazan, Mrs J L Watson, J T Nicholls, R P Hammond, D A Bussey, J K W Tyson, Mrs T M Tyson, K M Tyson, H J Bean, J S Kaye, D J Walsh & D R Anderson
Last start ran last of 8 at this track Open Hcp on July 27 over 1430m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Wineglass Bay with 54kg at $2.25. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track 3yo Hcp July 20 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Outbush carrying 57kg at $1.40. Form has been hard to fault.
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C NEWITT
Bottle Green, Gold Map Of Tasmania And Tiger Stripes On Sleeves, Maroon Cap, Gold Map of Tasmania
7 21024 DUSTLAND FAIRYTALE
LINDSEY SMITH
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
L Smith, R W P Farris, K W Hyman, L N Piper, K T Glynn, C O T C (Mgr: C H Scott), G A Walker, J F Brady & Oceanside Syndicate (Mgr: D Quirk)
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm64 on July 25 over 1550m, slow going 7 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 60kg at $4.20. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on July 11 over 1740m, on a wet track; head behind Yes I Know with 58kg at $15. Has to be carefully considered.
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A DARMANIN
White, Purple Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
8 16353 ESPRIT DIVA
JOHN LUTTRELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J F Luttrell & Ms R Frenzel
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track Bm68 on July 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Furneaux with 54.5kg at $13. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at this track Bm60 on July 20 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Jehbenti carrying 59kg at $9.50. Fully tested this time around.
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LIZZIE ANNELLS
Brown And White Hoops, White Cap
9 32241 FIORENTE DE LEGEND
JOHN LUTTRELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
F H Morgan
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm60 June 22 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Li'l Hail Mary with 56.5kg at $3.60. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Cl4 on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Just A Needs carrying 54kg at $2.40. Others are preferred.
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CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER
Brown, White Hoops And Cap
10 0x000 MANDATE
CONOR CROOK
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
C T Crook & T Bain
Last start second last of 14 at Launceston Bm60 on August 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Agnete with 56.5kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Cl4 on July 13 over 1350m, 8 len behind Garcon D'espoir carrying 54kg at $51. Happy to overlook.
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TY WHEELER
Yellow And Brown Diamonds, Brown And Yellow Star Cap