Hobart
TAS • 2026-04-12
Soft
Rail: +4m Entire
Chance of rain 9°C
Updated: 08:39 AEST
Crystal Moonbeam
Best Bet
Track Insights — Hobart
Weather: Hobart, TAS • 5°–9°C • Rain 68% • Wind 28km/h WSW
Recent Patterns:
- Recent races featured traffic issues - tactical rides and clear runs critical
- Multiple reports of wide runs - suggests inside draws holding advantage
Top Jockeys Here:
- D Pires: 7W from 19 (36.8% win, 57.9% place)
- B Muhcu: 5W from 18 (27.8% win, 55.6% place)
- Georgie Catania: 4W from 17 (23.5% win, 52.9% place)
- M Ulucinar: 3W from 15 (20.0% win, 46.7% place)
- Jabez Johnstone: 2W from 18 (11.1% win, 50.0% place)
Barriers: Middle barriers (4-8) provide the best tactical options, allowing flexibility to settle forward or back depending on pace. Inside barriers excel in smaller fields, while wide draws suit horses with natural speed.
Pace: Sprint races (1000-1200m) favor leaders and on-pace runners. Middle distance (1200-1600m) suits versatile runners who can position midfield. Staying races (1600m+) reward horses with sustained stamina who can finish strongly over the final 400m.
R1 • 1400m • Maiden;12:00
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $25000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Arianna's Gold Troy Baker |
6 |
35% |
$$26.06 |
BEST |
| 2 |
I'm A Machine Erica Byrne Burke |
3 |
31% |
$$1.69 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Kion's Kingdom David Pires |
4 |
24% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
A Queens Buzz Codi Jordan |
2 |
30% |
N/A |
|
- Placed 2nd of 6 last start (0.1L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1400m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
EVEN PACE
True run race - genuine test
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
1
Geegees Big Bird
Barrier 7
MIDFIELD
—
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Geegees Big Bird (7) J: Kasi Boxall
place chance
23%
2
Gold Tianna (1) J: Polly Brewster
quality stable
19%
#2
3
I'm A Machine (3) J: Erica Byrne Burke
solid track record, in good form, top jockey
31%
#3
4
Kion's Kingdom (4) J: David Pires
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
24%
5
Monclere (8) J: Mehmet Ulucinar
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
28%
6
Vostok Station (5) J: Lizzie Annells
inconsistent
16%
7
Lucky Country (9) J: Daniel Ganderton
in good form, top jockey
18%
#1
8
Arianna's Gold (6) J: Troy Baker
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
35%
#4
9
A Queens Buzz (2) J: Codi Jordan
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
30%
10
Symphony Queen (9) J:
proven at distance, flying form, quality stable
23%
R2 • 1200m • Maiden;12:00
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $25000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Can't Catch Chilli Mehmet Ulucinar |
6 |
35% |
$$6.99 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Raider's Own Kelvin Sanderson |
2 |
36% |
$$4.14 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
The Real Man |
2 |
27% |
$$2.24 |
|
| 4 |
Cardiosphere Lizzie Annells |
3 |
27% |
$$2.42 |
|
- Placed 2nd of 4 last start (4.0L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1200m without placing — distance may not suit.
No edge detected — race passed.
EVEN PACE
True run race - genuine test
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
6
Can't Catch Chilli
Barrier 6
PRESSER
—
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#4
1
Cardiosphere (3) J: Lizzie Annells
quality stable, inconsistent
27%
#2
2
Raider's Own (2) J: Kelvin Sanderson
suited to trip, top jockey, quality stable
36%
3
Primrose Boy (5) J: David Pires
in good form, top jockey
20%
#3
4
The Real Man (2) J:
in good form, quality stable
27%
5
Up The Cups (4) J: Lauryn Bingley
flying form, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
7%
#1
6
Can't Catch Chilli (6) J: Mehmet Ulucinar
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
35%
7
Queen Of Rap (1) J: Kirra-Lee Lane
flying form, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
10%
R3 • 1200m • Class 1;12:00
Low
Value Bet
Class 1; • Prize: $26000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Crystal Moonbeam Georgie Catania |
1 |
38% |
$$16.60 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Lady Fern Lauryn Bingley |
4 |
27% |
$$1.93 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Creek Lodge Lizzie Annells |
5 |
19% |
$$3.72 |
|
| 4 |
Moonglow Miss Codi Jordan |
6 |
21% |
N/A |
|
- Placed 2nd of 10 last start (1.5L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1200m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Lone speed — can dictate tempo on its own
LONE SPEED
WIN#4 Crystal Moonbeam1% of bank
SLOW PACE
No pressure - leader advantaged
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
4
Crystal Moonbeam
Barrier 1
PRESSER
▲
6
Master Of Mischief
Barrier 3
BACKMARKER
▼
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Live On Love (5) J: David Pires
track specialist, flying form, top jockey
21%
#3
2
Creek Lodge (5) J: Lizzie Annells
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, quality stable
19%
3
Super Snippy (2) J: Erica Byrne Burke
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
19%
#1
4
Crystal Moonbeam (1) J: Georgie Catania
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
38%
#2
5
Lady Fern (4) J: Lauryn Bingley
track specialist, proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
27%
6
Master Of Mischief (3) J: Lauren Burke
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
18%
#4
7
Moonglow Miss (6) J: Codi Jordan
top jockey, quality stable
21%
R4 • 2000m • Class 1;12:00
PASS
Class 1; • Prize: $25000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Sir Jag Troy Baker |
5 |
34% |
$$5.41 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Lyco Reco Chloe Wells |
12 |
29% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
South Georgia Lauren Burke |
7 |
29% |
$$12.93 |
|
| 4 |
Veins Within Rock Jett Stanley |
6 |
24% |
N/A |
|
- Placed 2nd of 5 last start (0.1L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 2000m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
EVEN PACE
True run race - genuine test
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
4
Veins Within Rock
Barrier 6
MIDFIELD
—
2
Geegees Royal Duke
Barrier 9
MIDFIELD
—
13
Whisper Of Matilda
Barrier 10
BACKMARKER
—
12
Them's The Breaks
Barrier 8
BACKMARKER
—
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Bulbuk (13) J: Kirra-Lee Lane
top jockey, quality stable
23%
2
Geegees Royal Duke (9) J: Christopher Pang
in good form, quality stable
22%
#1
3
Sir Jag (5) J: Troy Baker
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
34%
#4
4
Veins Within Rock (6) J: Jett Stanley
flying form, top jockey, quality stable
24%
5
Lord Hear Us (3) J: David Pires
solid track record, in good form, top jockey
24%
#2
6
Lyco Reco (12) J: Chloe Wells
track specialist, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
29%
7
Miss Niagara (11) J: Codi Jordan
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
21%
8
Miss Terasita (2) J: Lizzie Annells
solid track record
15%
9
No Surprises (1) J: Georgie Catania
top jockey
22%
#3
10
South Georgia (7) J: Lauren Burke
track specialist, top jockey
29%
11
Star Performer (4) J: Lauryn Bingley
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
26%
12
Them's The Breaks (8) J: Erica Byrne Burke
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
24%
13
Whisper Of Matilda (10) J: Bulent Muhcu
track specialist
26%
R5 • 2000m • Benchmark 64;12:00
Low
Value Bet
Benchmark 64; • Prize: $25000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Tideford Mehmet Ulucinar |
5 |
38% |
$$6.57 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Iffycould Christopher Pang |
2 |
32% |
$$6.53 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Reservoir Dog Erica Byrne Burke |
12 |
28% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Florence Glass Troy Baker |
1 |
29% |
$$8.79 |
|
- Placed 3rd of 7 last start (1.2L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 2000m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
WIN#5 Tideford1% of bank
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
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Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
2
Always A Winner
Barrier 10
MIDFIELD
▲
8
Manhattan Nights
Barrier 10
MIDFIELD
▲
10
Goddess Of Rock
Barrier 11
BACKMARKER
▲▲
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#2
1
Iffycould (2) J: Christopher Pang
proven at distance, in good form, proven at level, quality stable
32%
2
Always A Winner (10) J: Kirra-Lee Lane
track specialist, top jockey, quality stable
20%
3
Scarletti (6) J: Lauren Burke
track specialist, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
26%
4
Royal Dispatch (7) J: Georgie Catania
track specialist, top jockey
22%
#1
5
Tideford (5) J: Mehmet Ulucinar
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
38%
6
Moorlands Miss (9) J: Jett Stanley
track specialist, top jockey, quality stable
19%
7
Fashion Fox (7) J: David Pires
track specialist, in good form, top jockey
21%
8
Manhattan Nights (10) J: Lauryn Bingley
top jockey, quality stable
22%
9
Alpine Trout (4) J: Chloe Wells
track specialist, top jockey, quality stable
27%
10
Goddess Of Rock (11) J: Polly Brewster
track specialist, quality stable
22%
#3
11
Reservoir Dog (12) J: Erica Byrne Burke
proven at distance, in good form, class edge, top jockey
28%
12
Speed Rock (8) J: Bulent Muhcu
solid track record, proven at distance
21%
#4
13
Florence Glass (1) J: Troy Baker
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
29%
14
Stratojack (3) J: Codi Jordan
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
27%
R6 • 1100m • Class 4;12:00
Low
Value Bet
Class 4; • Prize: $29000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Material Madam Mehmet Ulucinar |
4 |
37% |
$$3.63 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Obviously Good Troy Baker |
3 |
26% |
$$6.89 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Flying Concello David Pires |
8 |
24% |
$$49.14 |
|
| 4 |
Geegeehailstorm Erica Byrne Burke |
1 |
26% |
$$4.08 |
|
- Won last start by 1.0L at Launceston over 1100m.
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1100m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
WIN#6 Material Madam1% of bank
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
7
Steele My Sunshine
Barrier 2
LEADER
▼
3
Flying Concello
Barrier 8
PRESSER
—
8
Geegeehailstorm
Barrier 1
MIDFIELD
▲
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#2
1
Obviously Good (3) J: Troy Baker
flying form, top jockey, quality stable
26%
2
Volkanovski (1) J: Jett Stanley
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
25%
#3
3
Flying Concello (8) J: David Pires
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
24%
4
Miss Keeds (7) J: Bulent Muhcu
track specialist, proven at distance, quality stable
25%
5
Esprit Diva (5) J: Lizzie Annells
track specialist, quality stable, inconsistent
21%
#1
6
Material Madam (4) J: Mehmet Ulucinar
track specialist, proven at distance, flying form, top jockey
37%
7
Steele My Sunshine (2) J: Christopher Pang
track specialist, quality stable
13%
#4
8
Geegeehailstorm (1) J: Erica Byrne Burke
track specialist, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
26%
9
Swinging It (6) J: Codi Jordan
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
26%
R7 • 1400m • Class 1;12:00
Med
Value Bet
Class 1; • Prize: $26000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Christopher Robin Jett Stanley |
1 |
42% |
$$2.52 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Ice Crystal Troy Baker |
10 |
26% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Argyll Diamond Bulent Muhcu |
5 |
26% |
$$15.55 |
|
| 4 |
Rippen Gold Polly Brewster |
7 |
26% |
$$5.06 |
|
- Finished 7th last start, 5.0L off winner.
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1400m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
WIN#6 Christopher Robin1% of bank
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
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Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
6
Christopher Robin
Barrier 1
BACKMARKER
▲▲
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Alpine Honey (9) J: Lizzie Annells
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, quality stable
25%
#4
2
Rippen Gold (7) J: Polly Brewster
solid track record
26%
3
Blooming Edge (6) J: David Pires
in good form, proven at level, top jockey, quality stable
19%
4
Genuine Lady (3) J: Erica Byrne Burke
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
23%
#3
5
Argyll Diamond (5) J: Bulent Muhcu
track specialist, in good form
26%
#1
6
Christopher Robin (1) J: Jett Stanley
solid track record, proven at distance, top jockey
42%
7
The Tazwegian (8) J: Chloe Wells
solid track record, top jockey, quality stable
21%
8
Toganmain (2) J: Codi Jordan
top jockey, quality stable
11%
9
Wild Nights (4) J: Lauryn Bingley
top jockey, quality stable
22%
#2
10
Ice Crystal (10) J: Troy Baker
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
26%
Betting Summary
Selective staking — bet only when confident
R3:
#4 Crystal Moonbeam (Barrier 1) UNDERLAY -79%
Model: $16.60
1% of bank
R5:
#5 Tideford (Barrier 5)
Model: $6.57
1% of bank
R6:
#6 Material Madam (Barrier 4)
Model: $3.63
1% of bank
R7:
#6 Christopher Robin (Barrier 1)
Model: $2.52
1% of bank
Total Stake: 4.0%
Approach: Only bet with ≥1% stake confidence. STAY OUT races excluded — sometimes the best bet is no bet.
Understanding The System
Race Classifications
- Top Pick: High-confidence, strong form
- Strong Bet: Good edge identified
- Exotics Only: Include in exotic bets
- Pass Race: Insufficient edge
Staking Guide
- 5%: Max confidence standout
- 3–4%: High confidence
- 2%: Good confidence
- 1%: Moderate / each-way value
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