Hobart (TAS)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7
R5
13h33m
Smithawards Pace
1609m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:25pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 61 to 65. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R5
4 - NATIONAL NEWS NZ
  • 4 National News NZ (FR4)
  • D: Gareth Rattray
  • T: W J Yole
  • 0-6-8-8-2-4-8-4-2-7
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RACE COMMENT
MARY MOURNE (1) looks extremely hard to beat from the pole over the mile. Best to overlook her last start when left outside the leader in a fast-run race and instead focus on her dominant win the start prior in similar grade and distance. With limited pressure expected early, she should control the race. SOUTHERN LUKC (6) is racing in terrific form and drops back in grade after competing in the Easter Cup series, though he will need to improve on his last start. MISTA EAGLE (5) appears back to his best and ran a strong third last start after a win the week prior. EAGLE WATCH (3) looks the best of the rest, coming off solid performances in stronger company.Selections MARY MOURNE (1), MISTA EAGLE (5), SOUTHERN LUCK (6), EAGLE WATCH (3)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
6-0-0-2
TRACK
2-0-0-1
DISTANCE
2-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
13-1-1-2
LAST SEASON
8-0-2-0
THIS SEASON
3/6
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
45%
PLACE S/RATE
47-8-6-7
CAREER
$68,875
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 47-8-6-7 17% 45% 2
Distance 2-0-0-1 0% 50% 5
Dist Range 18-5-1-4 28% 56% 1
Track 6-0-0-2 0% 33% 6
Track / Dist 2-0-0-1 0% 50% 3
This Season 8-0-2-0 0% 25% 5
Last Season 13-1-1-2 8% 31% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.0MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:54.0MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Gareth Rattray
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
W J Yole
Trained at: Sidmouth
Owners: Solotrek Racing Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): E Steele, B R Steele
Colours: Black, Green Horseshoes & Armbands
Age/Sex: 7 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Sportswriter USA - Motu Make a Splash (NZ) (Lis Mara USA)
National Rating: NR62
Gear Changes
Removed: Bit - Pulling; Added: Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 9 6
LNCSTN (Good) 04/04/2026, 1680m, NR 60 to 64. 1:57.2 (57.7, 28.8)
Finished 7/9 btn 9.0m, $12000, Gareth Rattray (Fr5), $15.00
Gate speed, Worked forward, Led, Leader at the bell
1st MISTA EAGLE (Sr2)
2nd HAY MIKI (Fr3) 1.2m
3rd ROCKY STRIDE (Fr2) 1.8m
2 of 7 4
LNCSTN (Good) 29/03/2026, 2200m, NR 58 to 64. 2:00.3 (57.1, 28.6)
Finished 2/7 btn 1.7m, $9700, Gareth Rattray (Fr5), $21.00
Gate speed, Led one wide line, Obtained trail early, 6 marker pegs at bell
1st PREPARATION (Fr6)
2nd NATIONAL NEWS NZ (Fr5) 1.7m
3rd IAMAHUNTER (Fr4) 1.0m
4 of 8 3
HOBART (Good) 25/03/2026, 1609m, NR 57 to 63. 1:56.8 (56.7, 28.2)
Finished 4/8 btn 10.0m, $9700, Tiarna Ford (Fr5), $20.00
Restrained after start, one out five back at bell
1st INTO THE HARKNESS (Fr1)
2nd ASHANTE QUEEN (Fr4) 1.9m
3rd REPETITIVE NZ (Fr2) 1.2m
8 of 12 7
LNCSTN (Good) 22/03/2026, 2200m, NR 60 to 69. 2:02.6 (56.5, 26.9)
Finished 8/12 btn 26.6m, $9700, Ricky Duggan (Fr7), $61.00
Restrained after start, one out two back at bell
1st LOUGLE (Fr3)
2nd ROCKY STRIDE (Fr1) 7.5m
3rd MCMAYHEM (Fr2) 2.5m
4 of 6 21
HOBART (Good) 15/03/2026, 2090m, NR 60 to 64. 1:59.9 (57.5, 28.9)
Finished 4/6 btn 8.5m, $9700, Liam Older (Fr3), $5.00
Fractious before start, Gate speed, Led, Over raced, Leader at the bell
1st MAJOR LESTER (Fr6)
2nd ROCK ON PLAYBOY (Fr5) 1.4m
3rd IAMAHUNTER (Fr1) 1.1m
2 of 9 7
CARRICK (Slow) 22/02/2026, 2150m, NR 60 to 64. 2:00.8 (59.1, 29.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 3.8m, $9700, Dylan Ford (Sr3), $18.00
one out one back at bell
1st DAZZLE ME NZ (Sr1)
2nd NATIONAL NEWS NZ (Sr3) 3.8m
3rd COLBY SANZ (Fr2) 4.6m
8 of 10 30
LNCSTN (Good) 15/02/2026, 1680m, NR 55 to 62. 1:59.9 (58.2, 29.3)
Finished 8/10 btn 10.6m, $9700, Dylan Ford (Sr1), $26.00
behind leader at bell
1st MONTGOMERY BURNS NZ (Fr5)
2nd SIR NIPPA (Fr6) HD
3rd REPETITIVE NZ (Fr4) HD
8 of 9 26
HOBART (Good) 16/01/2026, 2090m, NR 60 to 64. 1:58.4 (59.5, 30.5)
Finished 8/9 btn 39.0m, $9700, Ricky Duggan (Sr1), $31.00
one out one back at bell
1st PHOTO FIRST (Sr2)
2nd COLBY SANZ (Fr6) HFNK
3rd REPETITIVE NZ (Fr5) 2.9m
6 of 10 7
HOBART (Good) 21/12/2025, 2090m, NR up to 75. 1:59.2 (57.6, 29.1)
Finished 6/10 btn 16.9m, $9700, Rohan Hillier (Fr4), $41.00
Restrained after start
1st WAZZA (Fr2)
2nd FLEETWOOD ROCK (Sr3) 6.4m
3rd SHOOBEES SPIRIT (Fr5) 3.2m
10 of 12 N/A
LNCSTN (Good) 14/12/2025, 1680m, NR 58 to 64. 1:57.2 (58.3, 29.9)
Finished 10/12 btn 15.3m, $9700, Gareth Rattray (Fr4), $16.00
Restrained after start, one out one back at bell
1st THEE OLD BOMB NZ (Sr2)
2nd MONTGOMERY BURNS NZ (Fr7) 2.9m
3rd MISTA EAGLE (Sr3) 1.7m
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LAST WIN
1 of 12 N/A
LNCSTN (Good) 08/02/2025, 1680m, NR 55 to 59. 1:55.0 (55.7, 27.7)
Finished 1/12 $9700, Jack Watson (Fr1), $2.00
Gate speed, Led, Leader at the bell, Swabbed
1st NATIONAL NEWS NZ (Fr1)
2nd MONEYS NO ISSUE (Sr1) 20.7m
3rd DENNY NZ (Sr2) 1.1m