HOBART (TAS) – Soft 5
R1 – JBM Group Maiden Plate – 1000m – 11:02
Wide open maiden with plenty of guesswork around the first-uppers.
3. Ceeya Sunshine – Well-bred type, strong jump-outs, maps handy.
12. Pacific Witness – Trialled soundly, stable confidence.
5. Gypsey Charm – Long break but recent trial suggests improvement.
1. Cardiosphere – Needs to lift but can run on into the minors.
R2 – Graham Family Funerals Maiden – 1600m – 11:36
Average race but tempo should suit those on speed.
8. Sedna – Hard fit and gets conditions to suit.
5. Striding Bay – Good late effort last run, strong chance again.
2. I’m A Machine – Blinkers on; could sharpen.
9. Warriora – Needs to improve but has the turn-of-foot when right.
R3 – Dave Garnier Birthday Cup (C1) – 1100m – 12:09
Few lightly raced types stepping up.
1. Georgaroni – Strong win fresh last prep, maps perfectly.
11. Geegeeschaser – Honest and fitter for recent racing.
7. Lady Fern – Good trial, can present late.
3. Crystal Moonbeam – X-factor but needs a clean jump.
R4 – Aviso Tas Insurance Brokers BM60 – 2020m – 12:50
Small field but tactical — expect a slow-build race.
4. Lindrum – Excellent Hobart record, handles the trip.
2. Dynamic Deel – Honest stayer who keeps putting in.
5. Mateus – Up in distance; can improve sharply.
9. Doonican – Could control tempo if positive early.
R5 – Kevin Sharkie Plate (C4) – 1000m – 13:34
Fast race — speed pressure likely.
3. Blameitontheboogie – Unbeaten and well set up to continue.
6. Geegees Missile – Flying and draws the right spot.
1. Jehbenti – First-up and classy enough to threaten fresh.
2. Naval Anthem – Honest type who can fill a placing.
R6 – Ladbrokes Spring Hosted Pots BM60 – 1200m – 14:11
Bit of depth here and late money could matter.
2. Make A Decision – Blinkers first time and nicely placed.
3. Eastcoast Miss – Runs on well fresh; suited by tempo.
7. Araya Sunshine – Needs to improve second-up but has ability.
R7 – Mingari + Co BM68 – 1400m – 14:45
Small field → race shape critical. Expect slow early and sprint home.
3. Fighting Floyd – Drops back to the right level and maps well.
4. Thisismyturf – Consistent prep; just needs one strong kick late.
8. Lily Luella – Classy on best figures; winkers may spark lift.
