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Tasmanian Harness Highlights – 15 November

15 / 11 / 2023 Article by: Duncan Dornauf
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The Dynamo hit Hobart on Friday night with a large crowd on track to watch the eight 1120m events, where plenty of equine talent was displayed in the eight heats.

Rohan Hillier was one of the standout performers at the Hobart meeting, and he continued that form in Launceston on Sunday.

This week, Burnie races on Friday night before the action turns to Launceston on Sunday night for a 10-race card.

The program includes heats of the Bandbox and Globe Derby.

The Bandbox will see a battle for the last spot in the field and the emergency to be determined by the last place getters in each heat.

Those contesting the Globe Derby won’t worry about booking a spot in the final, as every horse has to safely complete the course with the total of acceptors for the heats not exceeding the field limit for the final.

Meanwhile, Tasmanian-owned mare Bridwood Bella was sold to oversees interest several weeks ago and will do her further racing in North America.

The Stars

Hy Leinvincible – led all the way to record the quickest winning time of 1:17.5s on Dynamo night in Hobart on Friday night, earning his connections an additional $20,000. The Roll With Joe gelding has now won four of five starts since arriving in the care of trainer Rohan Hillier, who was also in the sulky for the win.

Rohan Hillier – was one of the standout performers with a training and driving double in Hobart, plus a driving treble in Launceston, with two of those winners being on horses he trained, including All By Myself who was resuming in a 60 to 74 event.

Mickey Oh – returned to the track after a short let-up from his New South Wales campaign when winning a heat of the Dynamo on Friday. The gelding was then defeated by a head in a standing start trial on Monday as connections eye off the upcoming Tassie Golden Apple.

Rackemup Tigerpie – is another Tassie Golden Apple prospect, who was in the winner’s list when coming from second-last at the 600m and then circled the field right off the track to score his fourth win of the season.

Loyola Trios – appreciated a drop in grade to take out Sunday’s Trainers Encouragement event to give trainer and part-owner Kyle Pratten a much-needed boost after watching the race in hospital after a track work accident earlier in the week.

Feats of the meet

Hobart, 10 November
Ben Yole – three training wins,
Rohan Hillier – two training and driving wins.
Dylan Ford – two training wins,
Mark Yole – two driving wins.

Launceston, 12 November
Rohan Hillier – three driving wins, two training wins,
Ben Yole – three training wins,
Brodie Davis – two driving wins,
Mark Yole – two driving wins.

Calculated Sectional Standouts

Hobart, 10 November
Mickey Oh 55.76s, Baby You A Song 55.82s, Beau Steele 55.87s, Hy Leinvincible 56.30s and Alberio 56.35s.

Launceston, 12 November
Nova Baxter 56.4s, All By Myself 56.52s, We Salute You 56.81s, Major Lester 57.05s and Rackemup Tigerpie 57.05s.

Tasracing Official Price

Hobart, 10 November
Hit’s: Budgiesmuggler $1.55 into $1.35, Hy Leinvincible $1.18 into $1.10, Denwen Dancer $2.30 into $2.00, Justify $1.55 into $1.50, Baby You A Song $1.70 into $1.55 and Mickey Oh $1.95 into $1.65.
Defied The Drift: Upsize Me $8.50 out to $13 and Two Sock Creek $4.00 out to $4.80.
Missed: Carols Judge $9.50 into $4.20, Botany Bay Warrior $17 into $9.50 and Heathbern Bruce $2.50 into $2.35.

Launceston, 12 November
Hit’s: Hy On A Hill $2.70 into $2.05, Fiesta Stride $2.60 into $1.85, Cinical Jamane $4.40 into $3.00, Rackemup Tigerpie $12 into $10, Loyola Trios $13 into $6.50 and Major Davvin $5.00 into $4.00.
Defied The Drift: I Of The Hurrikane $4.60 out to $5.50, All By Myself $1.30 out to $1.65, Starofrembrance $5.00 out to $5.50 and Rocks Roy $6.00 out to $7.00.
Missed: Endeavour Stride $5.00 into $3.20, Heathbern Bruce $4.60 out to $3.60, Graphite Stride $21 into $7.50, Killarney Dance $3.70 into $3.10, Mista Eagle $14 into $9.50, Blackjack Jim $10 into $4.80, Smooth Deal $6.00 into $3.70 and Moneys No Issue $3.10 into $2.15.

Week Ahead

Friday: Racing returns to Burnie, with the final fields to be released on Wednesday afternoon.

The Breeders Crown carnival continues in Victoria, where some Tasmanian representation includes.
R6 (Breeders Crown Graduate Free For All) #4 Mach Dan and #7 Max Delight,
R7 Kosimo.

Saturday: Interstate runners at interstate metropolitan venues include:

Melton
R3 #5 War Dan Buddy,
R9 #10 Yareckon Im Sweet.

Menangle
R3 #4 Izaha and #7 Longfellow.

Albion Park
R6 #5 Kadar.

Sunday: The Launceston Pacing Club has ten races, including heats of the Globe Derby and Bandbox from 17:20.

Monday: Trials at Carrick Park from 17:30.