Hobart

Saturday, January 17, 2026Flat7f

Verdict

Very competitive. MONTEZULU (5) is going better than it looks and has been close to the winner in all four runs this time in. Has placed 3/3 course and distance and aided by the claimer again. Expected to go close. TASSIE POWER (6) is yet another overdue for a win. Has placed three of four starts since a win five back. Beaten in a three way photo last time when trying to lead throughout and will give a sight again. SOUTH GEORGIA (9) is fitter for two runs back and after being beaten a head fresh was a fast finishing third last time. Well weighted with the claim and looks a leading chance with further improvement. RUBBLEONTHEDOUBLE (1) has been racing well over further rand in tougher races. Tricky gate and back in trip but this easier and should be in the finish.

5. Montezulu
6. Tassie Power
9. South Georgia

Win Only

1. 1. Rubbleonthedouble
J: SAM KENNEDYT: JOHN KEYS
F: 51223
Price History:
2.80
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Qlty Hcp on December 28 over 2020m, 4 len behind Asva with 54kg at $11. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm76 on December 5 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Don't Give Up with 53.5kg at $2.60. Has been racing well. Tricky gate and back in trip but this easier and expected to go close.
9. 9. South Georgia
J: CHRISTOPHER PANGT: TERENCE EVANS
F: 98x23
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1 on December 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind The Trine carrying 56kg at $20. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track Cl1 on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Queen Of Malwa with 56.5kg at $4.40. Well weighted with the claim and shapes up nicely.
6. 6. Tassie Power
J: ERICA BYRNE BURKET: STUART GANDY
F: 12533
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Launceston Bm60 on January 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Royal Dispatch with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Daytona Diva with 56kg at $31. Overdue for a win and expected to take catching.
5. 5. Montezulu
J: LAUREN BURKET: JOHN BLACKER
F: x5624
Price History:
4.75
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Launceston Bm60 on January 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Royal Dispatch with 56kg at $6.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 53kg at $21. Bursting to win and expected to feature.
4. 4. Gingerson
J: ANTHONY DARMANINT: JOHN LUTTRELL
F: 33423
Price History:
7.50
Age:
9
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 7 at Longford on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Baybougg carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Bm68 on December 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Restricted Access with 54.5kg at $9. Tougher here but will give a sight off the low draw.
10. 10. Valiant Khan
J: CHLOE WELLST: PETER LUTTRELL
F: 48x77
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 7 at Longford on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Baybougg with 56.5kg at $13. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Launceston Bm60 on January 9 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Royal Dispatch with 56kg at $41. Not far away latest and fitter again looks a major player.
2. 2. Always A Winner
J: KIRRA-LEE LANET: YASSY NISHITANI
F: 32x7x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
245
Verdict
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign got back early 7th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on May 18 over 1350m, 5 len behind Chicane with 56.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Launceston Bm76 on March 29 2024 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Jaguar Stone with 54kg at $51. Ran 3rd in a trial at Devonport Synthetic over 1009m on December 23. Has ability but might find a few of these too sharp fresh.
11. 11. Miss Niagara
J: CODI JORDANT: RODNEY SEYMOUR
F: 055x0
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 11th of 13 at this track Cl1 on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 16 len behind Queen Of Malwa with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at this track 0-62 on December 15 2024 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Day Performer with 51.5kg at $61. Needs to improve sharply.
8. 8. Steel Mist
J: LIZZIE ANNELLST: JOHN LUTTRELL
F: 65563
Price History:
41.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Longford on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind I'm Chev with 57.5kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 55.5kg at $71. Going okay but looks safely held.

Non-Runners

3. 3. Bayside
J: LAURYN BINGLEYT: BARRY CAMPBELL
F: 5x253
Price History:
4.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
11

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