In-form trainers and pacers dominated the sole Tasmanian meeting of the week in Hobart last weekend, which featured the Sweepstakes Finals.
We return to two meetings this weekend, with the Tasmanian Trotting Club hosting the Friday night program and Sunday night racing in Launceston.
The Stars
Todd Rattray – dominated the Hobart harness card, preparing four of the 10 winners. His highlights included winning the Sweepstakes Fillies Final with Swiatek Leis and recording his 800th driving win with Magic Joe earlier in the night.
Hazewillrev – outstayed his rivals when scoring in the Colts and Geldings Sweepstakes Final. The Craig Hayes-trained and driven gelding raced first over before remaining undefeated after his fourth race track appearance.
Jimmy The Irishman– took out the feature fast-class race of the Hobart program, the Metropolitan Cup. The Rohan Hillier-trained and driven gelding sat in the back half of the field, before facing the breeze for the final half-mile.
Ben Yole – a two-state treble on Sunday at Kilmore and Hobart saw him become the first Tasmanian to pass 1,800 career training wins.
Feats of the meet
Hobart, 10 September
Todd Rattray – training quartet and driving double,
Charlie Castles – driving double,
Dylan Ford – driving double.
Calculated Sectional Standouts
Hobart, 10 September
Yorkshire 56.70s, Villacci 56.83s, Rackemup Tigerpie 57.05s, Arden Roanoke 57.10s and Stepping Stones 57.11s.
Tasracing Official Price
Hobart, 10 September
Hit’s: Lorimertyrell $8.50 into $7.50, Magic Joe $7.50 into $6.00, Hazewillrev $1.95 into $1.20, Looby Lombo $12 into $4.00, Jimmy The Irishman $1.95 into $1.75, Gordievsky Leis $5.50 into $4.80 and Arden Roanoke $21 into $12.
Defied The Drift: Swiatek Leis $4.60 out to $5.50 and Lynryd Skynyrd $4.20 out to $6.50.
Missed: Mach Angelo $11 into $5.00, Ashante Queen $4.40 into $2.80, Moveslikealady $1.35 into $1.20, Reely Nauti $6.50 into $3.50, Endeavour Stride $9.00 into $5.00 and Equity Stride $8.50 into $6.50.
Week Ahead
Friday: The Tier two meeting of the week will be held in Hobart
Saturday: We are extremely light on interest at metropolitan venues, with Boom contesting the opening race at Menangle.
Sunday: Eight races in Launceston from 17:52.
Monday: Trials in Hobart from 17:30.
