03:52 hobart Friday 2nd January 2026

DANTES (2) returned from a break of nine months with a solid third last start at this track over 7f after he got a long way back in the run. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Likely to feature in the finish. ASHFALL (1) settled well back last start and made little impact in the straight when seventh, beaten 12 lengths, over this journey in the LR The Inevitable (Tasmanian) Stakes at this track. Finds the right race this time and can find winning form. FIORENTE DE LEGEND (5) continued the good recent form when she finished just a nose away in second last time out over 1m at this track. Form here at the trip is sound with two wins and five minor placings from nine runs. Should be competitive. JOHNNIE PINCH (4) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1m at this track after being up on the pace until straightening. Placed to advantage so expect a bold run.