Hobart   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

SMITHAWARDS PACE 2090m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 20)    

DIAMONDSNBLUE (1) is in good form with top-five finishes at her last five starts, most recently recording a third over 1680m at Launceston. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. This doesn't look as hard so she is sure to prove tough to beat again. OUR MIKI DIVA (8) scored at this track two runs ago before having her colours lowered when third at her latest appearance over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 5 metres. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Good enough to take out a race like this. ONEOFTHELADS (4) is the next elect off a last-start win by 3.5 metres at this track over 2090m. DONNY IN PARIS (9) must be respected after scoring last start by 5.5 metres at this track over 2090m.
1 22123 DIAMONDSNBLUE
TAMMY LANGLEY
5YO  BR/BL  MARE
J M Mifsud
Solid run when a close second after being driven well back, behind Sports Wrack at this track over 1609m in a NR 55 to 59 on March 22 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Sue Nien at Launceston over 1680m in a NR 50 to 54 on March 30 at $4. Expected to go very well.
Fr1
TIARNA FORD
BLACK, 3 RED STRIPES, 3 RED DIAMONDS ON YOKE, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
2 15640 COOLANDCOLLECT
W J YOLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Solotrek Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Wyles)
Last start 11th (Sr4) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 30 m by Keepers Ideal (2:42.70) in NR 55 to 59 on April 19 at $31. At his previous start 4th (Fr6) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 7 m by Southpaw Slugger (2:02.50) in NR 55 to 59 on April 13 at $12. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.
Fr2
R L DUGGAN
BROWN, GREY SLEEVES
3 869x5 BEEJAYS STAR
TAMMY LANGLEY
8YO  BAY  MARE
J M Mifsud, M F Coulter
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed and racing wide at Launceston beaten 14 m by Mon Soleil (2:42.70) in NR 50 to 54 on April 13 at $8.50. Two runs back 9th (Fr5) over 2190m after being wide early at Mildura beaten 35 m by Feng Shui Star (2:41.80) in NR 55 to 64 on November 8 at $11. Expect a better performance this time.
Fr3
D B P FORD
RED, BLACK YOKE, 3 RED DIAMONDS, SILVER GREY SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMONDS
4 51611 ONEOFTHELADS
W J YOLE
9YO  BAY  GELDING
A J Bain, Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Bain), Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Durnberger-Smith), Imperial Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: T I Lambourn), R L Scott
Nine-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2090m. Last start won by 3.5 m (Fr1) at this track (2:34.40) beating A Shadow Of Doubt in NR 49 to 52 on April 18 at $3.80. Racing in great heart and expected to be in the finish again.
Fr4
M T FORD
BLACK, RED HORSESHOES, COLLAR, WAISTBAND, PANEL & NAME CUFFS, SILVER GREY DIVIDERS, BLACK SLEEVES
5 62522 ROCKS ROY
W J YOLE
12YO  B/BR  GELDING
Solotrek Syndicate (Mgr: S Wyles)
Solid run when a close second behind No Nukes Skipper at Launceston over 2200m in a NR 53 to 57 on April 6 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Mon Soleil at Launceston over 2200m in a NR 50 to 54 on April 13 at $14. Should be in the finish again.
Fr5
M YOLE
NAVY BLUE, RED STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, RED STARS
6 344x0 FIGHTING FIRE
P JAKOWENKO
8YO  B/BR  GELDING
P Jakowenko, G Jakowenko
Began his campaign last start running 10th (Fr2) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 25 m by Keepers Ideal (2:42.70) in NR 55 to 59 on April 19 at $151. Hard to have in this line-up.
Fr6
J WATSON
CERISE
7 75774 KENYA
W J YOLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING
Solotrek Syndicate (Mgr: S Wyles)
4th (Fr2) over 2090m at this track, beaten 13 m by Oneofthelads (2:34.40) in NR 49 to 52 on April 18 at $21. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 2090m at this track, beaten 25 m by Mach Angelo (2:37.20) in NR 50 to 53 on April 4 at $11. This looks far too tough.
Fr7
L A DAKIN
BLACK, GREEN HORSESHOES & ARMBANDS
8 74713 OUR MIKI DIVA
A C DUGGAN
6YO  BAY  MARE
D J Bice, B L Bice
Last start good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 5 m by Southpaw Slugger (2:02.50) in NR 55 to 59 on April 13 at $7. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win (Fr3) at this track (2:36.00) beating Rocks Roy in NR 53 to 57 on March 28 at $5. Strong contender.
Sr1
JORDAN CHIBNALL
ORANGE, BROWN MALTESE CROSS
9 36741 DONNY IN PARIS
P R WILLIAMS
9YO  BAY  GELDING
D G Hasell
Last start won a big 5.5 m win (Fr3) at this track (2:35.90) beating Shoobees Spirit in NR 49 to 52 on April 18 at $6. Great chance to make it two in a row.
Sr2
P D WILLIAMS
RED, WHITE STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES