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BACK: 3. Conniston (WIN) for 2 units
This is another tough one. Coniston has been impressive in his last two wins and draws well. Photo First looks the improver off the pole as can Smooth Reason from the soft draw.
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HOBART PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND 2025
The Tasmanian Trotting Club in Hobart host a massive program on Saturday night, featuring the running of the $80,000 Beautide.
The support card is strong, featuring the two Sweepstakes Finals and the Metropolitan Cup.
RACE 1 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
1. Tambros Tilly
2. The Bride
5. Denny Rocks
6. Dressed In Gold
Betting Strategy
BACK: 1. Tambros Tilly (WIN & PLACE) for 1 unit
Tambros Tilly comes out of the Sires last time and draws ideally, so can win and $12 is overs. The Bride faces her toughest test but has the ability to get the job done but is short in the market.
RACE 2 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
1. Maddis Tiger
8. Thee Old Bomb
7. Royal Appointment
6. James Cagney
Betting Strategy
BACK: 8. Thee Old Bomb (WIN & PLACE) for 1 unit
Maddis Tiger draws to lead and races best in front so should be winning $1.6 is short enough. Thee Old Bomb is a sneaky chance as follows him through and looks overs.
RACE 3 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
3. Ravishing Ruby
4. Stayzbetter
6. Daisypea
2. Zoe Ella
Betting Strategy
BACK: 4. Stayzbetter (PLACE) for 1 unit
Ravishing Ruby was dominant in the heat and will be winning at the short odds. Stayzbetter looks the play backing her to place.
RACE 4 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
12. Hungry Hippo
4. Mel Rusty Kita
7. Jilliby Randal
10. Cuzzy Junior
Betting Strategy
BACK: 12. Hungry Hippo (WIN) for 4 units
Hungry Hippo is on debut for the Emma Stewart stable and finds a winnable race, so should be winning.
RACE 5 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
1. Barber Shop
9. B T Captivate
4. Always Bettor
2. Rainbow Ranger
Betting Strategy
BACK: 1. Barber Shop (WIN) for 2 units
This is the race of the night. Barber Shop got the job done last week for us and can do it again from the pole. B T Captivate was good on debut and is the danger, with the same being said about Always Bettor, who has been well supported.
RACE 6 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
12. Fighter Command
8. Bettablack Tiger
6. Cuzzy Bro
2. Swiatek Leis
Betting Strategy
BACK: 8. Bettablack Tiger (PLACE) for 2 units @
This is the big one where Fighter Command will prove too classy for his rivals. He will loop them early and win as he likes. Bettablack Tiger and Hazewillrev look to be a couple that can place.
RACE 7 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
9. Star Major
2. Just Tiger
6. Watermelon Sugar
8. The Shallows
Betting Strategy
BACK: 9. Star Major (WIN) for 2 units
This is the open class feature, where Star Major looks suited over the longer trip and appears the one. Just Tiger was good resuming and can settle handy, so it can win at $6 early in the week, but $3 is now rock bottom. Watermelon Sugar just keeps stepping up and wouldn’t shock.
BACK: 2. Just Tiger (WIN) for 1 unit
RACE 8 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
3. Conniston
1. Photo First
8. Smooth Reason
2. Sweet Dixie
Betting Strategy
BACK: 3. Conniston (WIN) for 2 units
This is another tough one. Coniston has been impressive in his last two wins and draws well. Photo First looks the improver off the pole as can Smooth Reason from the soft draw.
BACK: 1. Photo First (WIN) for 1 unit
RACE 9 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
12. Martha Lavinia
5. Goodtime Oscar
13. Oh Never Again
4. Peanut Sutter
Betting Strategy
BACK: 12. Martha Lavinia (WIN) for 2 units
They don’t get any easier. Martha Lavinia continues to hold her form and is the one to beat. Oh No Never Again has shown ability, but manners have let him down at times.
BACK: 13. Oh Never Again (WIN & PLACE) for 1 unit
RACE 10 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
2. Le Betty
3. Smiling Mia
4. Ultimaction
6. Southern Luck
Betting Strategy
BACK: 2. Le Betty (WIN) for 3 units
This is a race in three where I’m leaning Le Betty’s way as draws the best. Ultimaction and Smiling Mia are the other two chances.
