Shortest win price
John Of Jane (1)
1.60
The Dave Garnier Cup at Hobart this Saturday is a Class 1 handicap over 1200 metres on good ground in overcast conditions. The win market has John Of Jane at the top of the order, with Miss Lyra and Olindah following closely, then Lawrenny Boys at four. This is a sharp race, with several runners carrying genuine claims based on recent form at Launceston and track records over the distance.
John Of Jane shapes as the obvious forward line, drawn at barrier 10 with jockey Troy Baker aboard. The form is eye-catching: an outstanding debut at Hobart at this track and distance in July, then a close second at Launceston over 1200 metres at the same class before a barrier trial win at Longford. The comment flags a thrilling stoush, suggesting this horse is a genuine racehorse with upside. Miss Lyra, at barrier 3 for Chloe Wells, has kept on for second at Launceston twice in recent runs over similar distances at Class 1 level, though her strike rate in first-up and second-up assignments reads blank. The form suggests she's a stayer improving into this race, and the draw is kind. Olindah broke through at Launceston over 1200 metres a few weeks back, then chased hard when second-up in a handicap at the same track. Jackson Radley takes the ride from barrier 4, and the record shows both a maiden win and a handicap second at this distance—a genuine claim here.
Lawrenny Boys leads from barrier 1 for Sam Kennedy and trainer J L Keys. The recent form reads troubling: fifth at Launceston first-up, then tenth here at Hobart two starts ago. The comment says he folded quickly when on pace, though the note adds he'll be better for the outing. Kennedy is riding well above his career average, and the market has him fourth favourite, which might warrant a second look if the speed battle plays true to speedGroups, where he sits as a leader alongside John Of Jane. This shapes as a two-horse war for the front, and the one drawn wider in barrier 10 carries more appeal than the one on the second row.
Shortest win price
John Of Jane (1)
1.60
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Leader
John Of Jane · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -27% POT in their L100 Races
Lawrenny Boys · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 32% better than Career Avg.
Geegees Ace · Negative
Trainer SR
Stuart Gandy striking at just 11%
Star Performer · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -23% POT in their L100 Races
Career
2: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 1-1-0
Track Hobart
1: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 1-0-0
Track Launceston
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
2: 1-1-0
Going Soft
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -27% POT in their L100 Races
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Outstanding debut at Hobart 19 Jul. Raced on the pace and went down in a thrilling stoush at Launceston. Winner at track and distance. Makes strong appeal.
ILB
Close up last run at Launceston. The wide barrier shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Major chance.
RP
This just his third race; went close when second at Launceston last month; this just his second run in a handicap; strong claims.
RSIS
Just missed last run at Launceston. Has the pace to overcome the wide stall. Expected to be competitive.
Career
16: 1-4-4
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Leader
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Hobart
12: 1-3-4
Track CurrentTrack
12: 1-3-4
Track Launceston
4: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
8: 1-3-1
Distance 1120m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-2-2
Going Soft
10: 1-2-2
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 32% better than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Positive
Sam Kennedy 61% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 49%
Key Jockey
Positive
Sam Kennedy winning at 41% POT in last 100 rides
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 19%
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
On pace but folded up quickly at Launceston first up. Better for the outing. Leads, handy. Major player here.
ILB
At $13.00 finished 5th last time at Launceston but has drawn to do little work. Should come to hand quickly. Contender at a nice price.
RP
Not disgraced in fifth at Launceston over 5½f (handicap) last month; others have more pressing claims.
RSIS
Started 12/1 and ran 5th last run at Launceston but drawn beautifully. Has early pace and positions nicely. Has strong claims.
Career
9: 1-0-1
Rating · IRD
86
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Hobart
4: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
4: 1-0-0
Track Launceston
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
7: 1-0-1
Going Good
5: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-0-1
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Stuart Gandy striking at just 11%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -26% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 25%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Launceston Hcp (C1) placegetter 2 Oct. Sent out $9 when never got into the race at Launceston over this trip. Can make his presence felt.
ILB
Started at $9.00 and sub-standard effort when 9th last time at Launceston. Serious contender.
RP
Finished ninth, beaten a fair way at Launceston two weeks ago; can be in the mix if replicating the best of his form.
RSIS
Was 8/1 and disappointing effort when 9th last run at Launceston. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
Career
9: 1-0-1
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Hobart
4: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-0-1
Track Launceston
4: 1-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 1-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-0-1
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -23% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 37%
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Ready To Strike
Positive
Can be rewarded for recent consistent form
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
First-up (25-weeks). Solid form at this level last campaign. Tuned up by recent trial. Looks vulnerable fresh.
ILB
Racing fresh after a break. Started at $4.40 and outpaced some runners late when 5th last start at this venue but down in distance. Carrying less weight this time. Making up the numbers.
RP
Not disgraced when fifth of 12 in a conditions race in May upped to 1m2f; returns from a layoff; respected if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.
RSIS
Back from a break. Was 10/3 and outpaced some runners late when 5th last run at the track but coming back in trip. Likely to get back.
Career
12: 1-4-0
Rating · IRD
89
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Launceston
4: 0-3-0
Track Devonport Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Track Hobart
7: 1-1-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1120m
2: 0-2-0
Distance 1150m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-3-0
Going Soft
5: 1-1-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Stuart Gandy striking at just 11%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 25%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately
AAP
Kept on for the minor spoils in skinny line-up at Launceston. Drawn to get a conservative run. Only win to date was this distance. Well placed to make an impact here.
ILB
Produced an eye catching run when 2nd last start at Launceston. Showing great form this campaign. Very capable of taking this out.
RP
Not beaten far when runner-up over 5½f at Launceston (handicap) with Olindah just behind 11 days ago; string of near-misses of late; assuming she steps up from most recent effort then needs to be respected.
RSIS
Claimed a spot in the placings when 2nd last start at Launceston. Showing good ability in recent runs. Definite claims.
Career
5: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
78
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Hobart
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Launceston
4: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1120m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
4: 1-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 11%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 39%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 4.5kg now
AAP
Broke maiden at Launceston 9 Oct. Closing but couldn't pick them up Hcp (C1) at Launceston when second-up. Only win to date was this distance. All the better, has some claims.
ILB
At $3.90 showed some merit late when 5th last time at Launceston. Few more classier types in this race.
RP
Far from disgraced (beaten just under 2l) when close behind Miss Lyra at Launceston over 5½f (handicap) last month; has kicked on in her last couple of races.
RSIS
Was 3/1 and crept into 5th last time at Launceston.
Career
14: 1-0-4
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
5: 1-0-0
Track Launceston
8: 0-0-3
Track Longford
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
5: 0-0-2
Distance 1420m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1430m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
5: 0-0-2
Going Soft
9: 1-0-2
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 37%
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
First-up (33-weeks). Ex P H Luttrell Tasmania. Went close in Maiden company at Launceston first-up last campaign. Can fill the minors here fresh in this line-up.
ILB
First up from a 33 week break. Odds of $31.00 and ran 7th last time at Launceston. The large claim from Robyn Lynch should help. Looks highly doubtful.
RP
Not disgraced when seventh over 7f at Launceston (handicap) in March; has displayed improved form on last two starts; this only her second handicap outing; has had some time off; others are preferred.
RSIS
Fresh from a break of 33 weeks. At 30/1 finished 7th last run at Launceston. The large claim from Robyn Lynch should help.
Career
23: 1-3-3
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Launceston
9: 0-2-1
Track Devonport Synthetic
3: 0-0-1
Track Hobart
11: 1-1-1
Distance 1000m
3: 1-0-1
Distance 1100m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1120m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
10: 0-1-1
Going Soft
10: 1-2-1
Going Synthetic
3: 0-0-1
Key Rider
Positive
Erica Byrne Burke 21% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 81%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Track And Dist
Negative
Has a poor record at this track and trip
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Long losing streak. Went home tamely at Launceston at $31. Drops to shorter trip. Needs a form spike.
ILB
Was $31.00 and struggled with the pace when 12th last run at Launceston. Rough chance.
RP
Generally modest form since maiden success at Hobart 12 months ago; finished towards the rear of 14 at Launceston last month upped to 7f; others more likely.
RSIS
Odds of 30/1 and couldn't stay in touch when 12th last time at Launceston.
Career
24: 1-2-5
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Launceston
10: 0-0-5
Track Devonport Synthetic
12: 1-2-0
Track Hobart
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1880m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
12: 1-2-0
Going Good
7: 0-0-5
Going Soft
5: 0-0-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Hayley Mc Carthy current POT is 52% below Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 63% in L100 rides
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 39 days
Winkers Off
Positive
Winkers coming off this start
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Fresh. Last win was 16 Jun 2024. Well back and never a factor at Launceston. Hard to warm to here.
ILB
Started $31.00 and disappointing run when 10th last start at Launceston. Very difficult to back.
RP
Towards the rear of 13 over 7f at Launceston (handicap) five weeks ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.
RSIS
At 30/1 disappointing outing when 10th last start at Launceston.
Career
22: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Hobart
14: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
14: 0-0-0
Track Launceston
8: 1-1-0
Distance 1420m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 1-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 0-0-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 4%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 45%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
AAP
Largely struggled in her post maiden runs. Midfield, no rally and went to line tamely at Launceston over today's trip. Unplaced from 14 starts here. Has plenty to find on latest offerings. On trust.
ILB
Started $26.00 and lost ground in the run home when 10th last start at Launceston but gets a favourable draw. Struggling this campaign with no placings from 6 starts. Rough chance today.
RP
Last of ten at Launceston when behind John Of Jane, Celestial Glow, and Geegees Ace two weeks ago; sole victory becoming a distant memory; hard enough to fancy.
RSIS
Was 25/1 and didn't threaten when 10th last run at Launceston but has a good draw. Struggling recently with no placings from 6 attempts.
Career
21: 1-2-2
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
9: 1-2-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Launceston
5: 0-0-1
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 1-0-1
Going Soft
13: 0-2-0
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-1
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Reasonable effort without seriously threatening at Launceston. Switching to 1200m. Leaning towards others here.
ILB
Was $101.00 and weakened under pressure when 9th last run at Launceston. Kirra Lee Lane takes a large claim. May find these too slick.
RP
Posted respectable effort when beaten 3l over 7f at Launceston (handicap) last month; been out of sorts of late and generally struggled with a record of 1-21.
RSIS
At 100/1 lost ground in the run home when 9th last run at Launceston. Large claim helps.
Career
20: 1-0-3
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Hobart
17: 1-0-3
Track CurrentTrack
17: 1-0-3
Track Launceston
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
6: 1-0-1
Distance 1390m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 0-0-1
Going Soft
12: 1-0-2
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 12% better than Career Avg.
Trainer SR
Negative
Stephen Lockhart striking at just 2%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -66% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 55%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 60% Profit on Turnover
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start
AAP
Resuming (23-weeks). Winless since 25 May 2025. Went to the paddock after a lean run last prep. Strikes a competitive race.
ILB
Back from a break. Started $31.00 and ran 7th last start around here and back to a shorter distance. Gets back and needs luck. Very weak selection.
RP
Has a record of 1-20; not disgraced when seventh of 11 over 1m here (conditions race) in May; returns from an absence here; makes limited appeal.
RSIS
Fresh today. Odds of 30/1 and came in 7th last start around here and back in trip. Likely to get back in the field.