Hobart   26 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

OTT - Life After Racing Benchmark 68 Hcp 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 4.56)  

Looks a decent tempo with Flying Billie, Rich Clan and Hurricane Ketut leading the charge. AGNETE (3) hit the line well to register a win over 1420m at Launceston. Bounced straight back and keeps the handy 3kg claim. Good record at this journey with four wins and five minor placings from 13 starts, and she can go on with the job. SANDUAL (6) keeps racing well and spiked his numbers, recording an easy win with this grade/trip at Launceston. Keeps the top hoop and is quite capable of winning again. HURRICANE KETUT (5) runs along and is also going well enough to feature. Placed behind the above and has an inside gate this time. FLYING BILLIE (1) has been freshened and is also free running and will push forward. Went close this track/trip two back, and that reads well enough. GOLDEN MEADOW (4) is knocking on the door and is also in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Agnete.
1 52525 FLYING BILLIE
CHRISTIE BURT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
W T Burt & M J Guthrie
Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on March 9 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Hartman carrying 58kg at $3.60. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm68 on February 15 over 1430m, slow going 1.3 len behind Araya Sunshine with 58kg at $2.15. In the mix.
10
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Black, Ace Of Diamonds Card, Red And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
2 44000 JUST A NEEDS
JOHN LUTTRELL
6YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
A G Johnson, Mrs J A Johnson, Mrs J Outtram & B Outtram
Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at Launceston Bm64 on February 25 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Vino Novello with 62kg at $61. Before that 11th of 13 at this track in the G3 Hobart Cup on February 8 over 2400m, slow going 12 len behind Blonde Star carrying 54kg at $201. Happy to oppose again.
1
T BAKER
Purple, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
3 22131 AGNETE
GLENN STEVENSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A P Scanlon, R G Schaeche, Nova Clause (Mgr: P W Smith), S C Howlett, W R Hayden, A H Aherne, C A Wylie, L Howlett, Mrs D C Williams, N J Burdon, B Bester, Mrs M L Gunn, D Heffernan, S G Walker & J Turley
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Launceston Bm60 April 17 over 1420m defeating Bayside carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on March 9 over 1350m, 3 len behind Hartman carrying 56.5kg at $6. Well placed. Can go on with it.
5
KIRRA-LEE LANE
Red, Yellow And Red Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 11422 GOLDEN MEADOW
STUART GANDY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs R G B Gandy
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Launceston Bm66 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Lady Galadriel carrying 57kg at $4.20. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Launceston Open on April 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Perola carrying 54kg at $12. One to keep in mind.
4
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Aqua, White Yorkshire Rose, Quartered Cap
5 x5613 HURRICANE KETUT
GLENN STEVENSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S D Brown, Mrs L M Brown, Ms C Brown, Miss L Groves, M G Hodges, Ms R K Trimble, Ms W Trimble, S P Bysouth, Mrs K E Lewicki, C B Lewicki, J W Pollard, J T Pollard, L T Barrand, I S Artana & M Brown
Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on April 10 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sandual carrying 57kg at $3.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Launceston Bm68 March 27 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Hartman with 55.5kg at $5. Solid prospects.
2
K SANDERSON
Purple, Lime Horseshoe With Bit, Lime Sleeves, Purple Cap, Lime Horseshoe, Lime Pom Pom
6 14531 SANDUAL
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
R P McDonald & D P Kerr
Racing well recently. Last start won by 2 len at Launceston Bm68 April 10 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Rich Clan with 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Launceston Bm60 on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sevillana with 55.5kg at $16. Back in form and has winning claims.
8
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
7 64x05 STARDARMUS
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, J R McKenna, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), L J Menegon, Mrs G F Menegon, I G Roles, Ms E K Ackerley, R W Dixon, Mrs E A Dixon & C W Dixon
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Bm60 on March 22 over 1200m, 20 len behind Volkanovski with 59kg at $16. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Launceston Cl6 Sw on April 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Magnaprime carrying 57kg at $51. Expected to do better.
7
LAURYN BINGLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
8 0x593 SKY LAND
JOHN KEYS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms H M Colgrave & Miss R M Caduyag
Last start 3rd in a small field at Launceston Bm66 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lady Galadriel with 54.5kg at $4.20. The race before that second last of 10 at Launceston 3/4yo Hcp on February 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cripps carrying 52kg at $26. Should be around the mark.
9
D PIRES
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
9 36022 RICH CLAN
JOHN KEYS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
J L Keys, Ms H M Colgrave & Miss A L Keys
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Launceston Bm68 on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sandual with 52kg at $16. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Bm60 on March 22 over 1430m, 1.3 len behind Native Clan with 54.5kg at $7. Going okay but looks tested.
6
POLLY BREWSTER
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
10 6370x STEEL MIST
JOHN LUTTRELL
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
K M Parry
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track Bm60 February 6 over 1600m, 21 len behind Montezulu carrying 57kg at $21. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at this track Cl4 July 21 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 16 len behind Fake Magic with 55kg at $61. Others make more appeal.
3
CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER
Sky Blue, Royal Blue PM Brand And Collar, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cuffs, Quartered Cap