Hobart Race Tips and Preview for Sunday [17/12/2023]
Last updated: Dec 17, 2023, 12:32AM | Published: Dec 16, 2023, 8:59AM
Horse racing heads to Hobart on Sunday for a nine-race card, which begins at 12:20pm AEDT. Here is our preview of the meeting.
We have harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to come up with data-driven tips for each race at today's meeting at Hobart.
Our Hobart tips are based on a comprehensive analysis that incorporates historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.
This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.
Hobart Tips: Our Race-By-Race Guide [17/12/2023]
Let's take a look at each race at Hobart today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets following each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.
Race 1: LADBROKES ODDS SURGE (BM70)
- Time: 12:20pm
- Distance: 2100m
Our top selection for Race 1 at Hobart is I'm So Cool (4), trained by J L Keys and ridden by Chelsea Baker. Metaverse (1) and Monte Fleur (5) round out our top three chances.
Tips
- I'm So Cool (4)
- Metaverse (1)
- Monte Fleur (5)
Race 2: LADBROKES OWNERS INCENTIVE MAIDEN PLATE
- Time: 12:55pm
- Distance: 1200m
According to our analysis, Ralph The Rocket (4), trained by J K Blacker and ridden by Craig Newitt, is the top pick for Race 2 at Hobart. Our top three selections also include Turf Puzzle (10) and Li'l Hail Mary (19).
Tips
- Ralph The Rocket (4)
- Turf Puzzle (10)
- Li'l Hail Mary (19)
Race 3: AVISO TAS INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP (C1)
- Time: 1:32pm
- Distance: 1200m
Milla's Ready (18), trained by Stephen Lockhart and ridden by Troy Baker, is our top selection for Race 3 at Hobart. Our top four chances are rounded out by Princess Matoaka (9), Dantes (1), and Periwinkle (8).
Tips
- Milla's Ready (18)
- Princess Matoaka (9)
- Dantes (1)
- Periwinkle (8)
Race 4: WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS PLATE (C1)
- Time: 2:07pm
- Distance: 1600m
Based on our research, the J L Keys-trained Crafty Boss (3), with David Pires in the saddle, is the top pick to win Race 4 at Hobart. We also have Gonna Be My Girl (9), Arcucci (2), and Battle Award (8) in our top four selections.
Tips
- Crafty Boss (3)
- Gonna Be My Girl (9)
- Arcucci (2)
- Battle Award (8)
Race 5: CROWNE PLAZA HOBART HANDICAP (C2)
- Time: 2:42pm
- Distance: 1430m
Our top selection for Race 5 at Hobart is the J K Blacker-trained Martini Blue (7), ridden by Taylor Johnstone. Creative Licence (4) and Berserker (3) complete our top three chances.
Tips
- Martini Blue (7)
- Creative Licence (4)
- Berserker (3)
Race 6: KEVIN SHARKIE (BM70)
- Time: 3:20pm
- Distance: 1430m
Based on our analysis, the G S White-trained Just A Tribute (2), with Bulent Muhcu in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Hobart. Our top four selections also include Clifton Danseur (7), Ole Ola (8), and Street Tough (1).
Tips
- Just A Tribute (2)
- Clifton Danseur (7)
- Ole Ola (8)
- Street Tough (1)
Race 7: LADBROKE IT! (BM60)
- Time: 3:58pm
- Distance: 1100m
Thunberg (2), trained by J L Keys and ridden by Erica Byrne Burke, is our top selection for Race 7 at Hobart. Our top four chances are completed by Make A Decision (1), I'm Back (3), and Wane's Quest (4).
Tips
- Thunberg (2)
- Make A Decision (1)
- I'm Back (3)
- Wane's Quest (4)
Race 8: WINZENBERG HANDICAP
- Time: 4:38pm
- Distance: 1100m
In Race 8 at Hobart, our top selection is War Correspondent (8), trained by G J Stevenson and ridden by Codi Jordan. Geegees Gemstone (10), Oxley Road (1), and Turk Warrior (2) round out our top four picks.
Tips
- War Correspondent (8)
- Geegees Gemstone (10)
- Oxley Road (1)
- Turk Warrior (2)
Race 9: CAMPBELL TOWN HOTEL MOTEL (BM68)
- Time: 5:17pm
- Distance: 1600m
Our top selection for Race 9 at Hobart is Sh'bourne Rebel (1), trained by Shaun Nichols and ridden by Taylor Johnstone. Our top four selections also include Vintage Diesel (6), Swoop There It Is (10), and Rodrick's Secret (11).
Tips
- Sh'bourne Rebel (1)
- Vintage Diesel (6)
- Swoop There It Is (10)
- Rodrick's Secret (11)
All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Hobart Tips Summary for Sunday [17/12/2023]
For your convenience, here's a summary of our selections for each race at Hobart on Sunday:
- Race 1: 4-1-5
- Race 2: 4-10-19
- Race 3: 18-9-1-8
- Race 4: 3-9-2-8
- Race 5: 7-4-3
- Race 6: 2-7-8-1
- Race 7: 2-1-3-4
- Race 8: 8-10-1-2
- Race 9: 1-6-10-11
Conclusion
This article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate Hobart racing tips, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our quality and reliability standards.
All the Hobart tips presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Some races may feature fewer than four horses tipped. This can happen due to a range of factors, including late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.
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