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Jamie Cockshutt
BACK: 5. Solo Safari (WIN) for 3 units
The first is for the 2yos, where Solo Safari is clearly the one to beat as it has superior form and will be winning.
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Jamie Cockshutt
BACK: 10. Mel Rusty Kita (WIN) for 2 units
Mel Rusty Kita is knocking on the door, and despite the backrow, it will be right in the finish. Stepupandance draws wide, so it will be value.
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HOBART PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | SUNDAY AUGUST 17TH 2025
Punters have a nine-race card in Hobart on Sunday night.
RACE 1 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
5. Solo Safari
1. Soho Tuxedo
2. My Fatal Charm
4. Iylac Chamber
Betting Strategy
BACK: 5. Solo Safari (WIN) for 3 units
The first is for the 2yos, where Solo Safari is clearly the one to beat as it has superior form and will be winning.
RACE 2 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
10. Mel Rusty Kita
7. Stepupanddance
2. Tassie Dazzler
8. Sport Watcher
Betting Strategy
BACK: 10. Mel Rusty Kita (WIN) for 2 units
Mel Rusty Kita is knocking on the door, and despite the backrow, it will be right in the finish. Stepupandance draws wide, so it will be value.
RACE 3 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
1. Stranded Lollipop
5. Coniston
4. Montgomery Burns
2. Smiling Mia
Betting Strategy
BACK: 1. Stranded Lollipop (WIN) for 2 units
Coniston has won all four local runs but looks vulnerable from the draw, so I’m happy to go with Stranded Lollipop as it should lead or be one of the leaders back.
RACE 4 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
10. Oh Never Again
2. Binlaong Bay
9. Kiavino Stride
4. Jay Miller
Betting Strategy
BACK: 2. Binalong Bay (WIN) for 1 unit
RACE 5 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
4. Maninky Moonshine
1. Cheys Angel
2. Sweet Dixie
9. Rocky Roy
Betting Strategy
BACK: 4. Maninky Moonshine (WIN) for 2 units
This is a race with plenty of speed, so it could be a last man standing. Maninky Moonshine will look to cross, and the lead could be there with Cheys Angel taking a sit.
RACE 6 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
1. Twisted Bliss
8. Diamonds N Cash
2. Ultimaction
7. Royal Appointment
Betting Strategy
BACK: 8. Diamonds N Cash (WIN & PLACE) for 1 unit @
Twisted Bliss has won her past two, but this is her toughest test and draws the pole, so gets every possible advantage along with Ultimaction. Who’s looking for a winning hat-trick. Diamonds N Cash will be huge odds, but draws to get a good trip.
RACE 7 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
4. Hungry Hippo
7. Stitched Up Dan
2. Best Ever Bling
5. Unmatched
Betting Strategy
BACK: 4. Hungry Hippo (WIN) for 5 units
Hungry Hippo will continue his winning ways despite being more depth here.
RACE 8 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
9. Watermelon Sugar
8. Blitzern
1. Triple Vinnies
4. Keayang Fitzy
Betting Strategy
BACK: 9. Watermelon Sugar (WIN) for 2 units
Here we have a good race for open class pacers. Watermelon Sugar will be driven with cover, and that can see a return to form. Blitzern gets the soft draw, so it wouldn’t shock.
BACK: 8. Blitzern (WIN) for 1 unit
RACE 9 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
5. Imperial Laz
2. Might and Temerity
3. Puntarno Stride
4. Oneofthelads
Betting Strategy
BACK: 5. Imperial Laz (WIN) for 2 units
The last is for the 55-59, and if Imperial Laz can spear across, it will take beating. Might and Temerity will be favourite but looks vulnerable.
