Devonport   07 Jan 2026
 
GOING: N

Hospitality Tasmania Carpet Charge 1009m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True.  

Only a small field with Sanniya likely to find a comfortable lead. Hard to go past SANNIYA (5) who is a promising filly and will be a hot favourite. Smashed a few of these last time and although up in grade drops in weight for winning. Was too speedy and will take catching again. ALPINE WOLF (4) resumed from a long break in the Newmarket and was well held. Freshened since, back in grade and back in trip. Has a strong record here and looks the main danger to the promising filly. TURK WARRIOR (1) looks next best. Goes very well fresh and a good record course and distance. Will be winding up late. The others are surely making up the numbers. SEYDOUX (6) ran fourth behind Sanniya last time but was beaten seven lengths. Could sneak into the finish. BOLD INSTINCT (7) ran fifth behind her fresh and was beaten 10 lengths. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Sanniya.
1 1x66x TURK WARRIOR
ROWAN HAMER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S Basol & S J Shaw
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Hobart Open Hcp July 27 over 1430m, in the wet; 6 len behind Wineglass Bay carrying 60kg at $17. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Hobart Open Hcp July 6 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Tsunami Sam with 58.5kg at $6. Goes very well fresh and looks a leading player.
5
CODI JORDAN
Lime Green, White Hoops, Black Sleeves, White And Black Quartered Cap
2 1x337 TSUNAMI SAM
JOHN KEYS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J A Evans, Miss L M Kelly, Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza), M Khodr & J Cole
Most recently did the work up front then tired second last of 8 at Hobart Qlty on December 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Press For Boom with 59kg at $4.40. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 14 at Launceston in the LR Nwmrkt Hcp on November 21 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Durazzo with 54kg at $13. Great chance to atone.
5
D PIRES
Green, White Sleeves And Cap
3 34x53 GALENUS
JOHN KEYS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W R Hayden, R S Robinson, P M Gourlay, C A Wylie, G A Munnings, A H Aherne, D R Kaye, T J Daly, R H Field, C D Martin, G L Barber, W O Daley, Stirling (Mgr: R J Burridge), Hardway Equine (Mgr: G Hexter), A Eaton, W A Lewin, J S Kaye & Ms H M Colgrave
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Hobart Qlty on November 8 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Alvarinho with 54kg at $13. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Hobart Qlty on December 14 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Press For Boom with 57kg at $20. Impressed last start. Not far from the winner last time and is worth keeping safe.
3
K SANDERSON
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
4 687x7 ALPINE WOLF
MARK GANDERTON
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss S L Rogers, B Calabro, B M Crawford, C Moshopoulos, Mrs S L Moshopoulos, A T Flint, Mrs S H Hogan & M J Stewart
Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after nine months 7th of 14 at Launceston in the LR Nwmrkt Hcp on November 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Durazzo with 54kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Launceston Ladbrokes Stks on January 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind And Beyond with 58.5kg at $9.50. This easier and has a top record at course and distance.
6
A DARMANIN
White, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Orange Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap, White Pom Pom
5 11x21 SANNIYA
BARRY CAMPBELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), Mrs J A Leach, Mrs A M Howlett, C D Pailthorpe, Mrs K A Pailthorpe, Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), Mrs T A Schwanke, P J Evans, A N Birrell, P G Johnson, Mrs C E Huisman, Mrs S M Sims, J Sims, K J Whitford & J P Rockliff
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Launceston 3yo SWP on November 21 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Crack The Shutters carrying 57kg at $1.85. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Bm76 December 19 over 1009m defeating Jaguar Stone carrying 54.5kg at $1.30. Too far in similar race latest and will go close again.
3
C NEWITT
Purple, White Stars And Cap
6 506x4 SEYDOUX
ADAM TRINDER
7YO  BR/BL  MARE 54.0KG
R G Schaeche, Ms B J Peck, J M Schaeche, J H Schaeche, T B Schaeche, B R Diprose, P T Collins, G E Schaeche & W Melville
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th in a small field at this track Bm76 on December 19 over 1009m, 7 len behind Sanniya carrying 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Heart Of Glass with 58kg at $61. No match last time but with the light weight can sneak into the finish.
2
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Red, Yellow Yoke, Grey Cap
7 119x5 BOLD INSTINCT
DEAN WELLS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs M Dezoete
Second run back. First-up after five months second last in a small field at this track Bm76 on December 19 over 1009m, 10 len behind Sanniya carrying 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Launceston Bm68 on October 30 2024 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Geegee Jet By with 58.5kg at $2.60. Has a solid second up record but place looks best.
4
CHLOE WELLS
Gold, Green Bands And Quartered Cap
8 x2156 CELTIC ROSE
ANDREW MOORE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A J Moore & Ms K Moore
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Launceston Cl1 on December 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Coal River carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Launceston Cl1 on November 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Platinum Reggae with 55.5kg at $6. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.
1
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
White, Teal And Black Checked Sash And Cap