Free Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets for Hobart 24/5/26

Nick Noonan heads to Hobart with a strong book of selections on a Soft 5 surface, with the rail pushed out +12m around the entire circuit. The selections below are Nick Noonan’s official tips, while TheGreatTipOff provides the race analysis and betting insight for the meeting.

Hobart meetings with the rail significantly out can often favour runners settling prominently, particularly if the inside lanes hold together throughout the afternoon. Positioning and tempo control become extremely important around the tighter Tasmanian circuit.

Nick Noonan continues to be one of Tasmania’s most respected form analysts, consistently finding winners across both metropolitan and provincial meetings with a sharp understanding of local track patterns and race shape.

 

Track Type: Turf
Condition: Soft 5
Rail Position: +12m Entire

 

Hobart Horse Racing Tips from Nick Noonan 24/5/26

 

Track & Race Shape Overview

• The +12m rail position should place additional emphasis on tactical speed and forward positioning

• Soft 5 conditions are expected to race fairly but runners saving ground near the inside may hold an edge

• Tempo and race shape will be critical in the middle-distance races where tactical pressure often decides outcomes

 

Jockey Insight

• Erica Byrne Burke continues to produce outstanding returns with a strong 21.6% strike rate and profitable ROI of 40

• Craig Newitt remains one of Tasmania’s most reliable senior riders with a 20% winning strike rate

• Sam Kennedy has quietly maintained profitable long-term returns with consistent riding performances

• Shogo Nakano and Kelvin Sanderson continue to offer value opportunities at Tasmanian meetings

• Anthony Darmanin remains a major player around Hobart with strong overall winning numbers

 

Race-by-Race Analysis

Race 1 — 12:15pm

Tip: Hurricane Ketut ($2.00) — Nick Noonan

Nick Noonan opens the Hobart card with a runner expected to settle prominently and take advantage of the rail position.

GTO Race Analysis:
The race shape suggests Hurricane Ketut should gain every opportunity from a tactical on-speed position.

How the Race Plays:
Forward runners controlling tempo may prove difficult to run down late.

GTO Betting Angle:
Strong win play to open the meeting.

 

Race 2 — 12:50pm

Tip: Kimba ($9.50) — Nick Noonan

Kimba profiles as one of the stronger value runners on the Hobart card.

GTO Race Analysis:
This race looks more open than the market suggests and value may emerge away from the shorter-priced runners.

How the Race Plays:
Midfield runners with cover could finish strongly if the tempo becomes genuine.

GTO Betting Angle:
Each-way value opportunity.

 

Race 3 — 1:25pm

Tip: Happy Clan ($4.60) — Nick Noonan

Happy Clan shapes as a runner capable of improving sharply under suitable race conditions.

GTO Race Analysis:
The map suggests the race should be genuinely run, allowing stronger finishers their opportunity late.

How the Race Plays:
Timing the run into the home bend could prove critical.

GTO Betting Angle:
Solid value win play.

 

Race 4 — 2:00pm

Tip: Quafftide ($2.40) — Nick Noonan

Quafftide profiles as one of the more reliable runners on the program.

GTO Race Analysis:
The horse maps to gain a soft run close to the speed and should get every chance turning for home.

How the Race Plays:
Track position may again become a major factor with the rail placement.

GTO Betting Angle:
Strong straight win profile.

 

Race 5 — 2:30pm

Tip: South Georgia ($4.20) — Nick Noonan

South Georgia enters Race 5 as a runner capable of improving into suitable conditions.

GTO Race Analysis:
The race looks likely to develop into a tactical contest where settling position becomes crucial.

How the Race Plays:
Expect jockeys to begin increasing pressure from the 600m.

GTO Betting Angle:
Value win contender.

 

Race 6 — 3:10pm

Tip: Zambezi Blonde ($2.70) — Nick Noonan

Zambezi Blonde profiles as one of the stronger confidence plays later in the meeting.

GTO Race Analysis:
The runner appears ideally suited by the expected race shape and conditions.

How the Race Plays:
Momentum into the home turn should prove vital.

GTO Betting Angle:
Major winning chance.

 

Race 7 — 3:45pm

Tip: Flying Concello ($2.30) — Nick Noonan

Flying Concello brings a strong profile into Race 7.

GTO Race Analysis:
The horse maps favourably and should receive a clean run throughout.

How the Race Plays:
A controlled speed would favour runners positioned close to the leaders.

GTO Betting Angle:
Strong win play.

 

Race 8 — 4:30pm

Tip: Billie The Great ($6.50) — Nick Noonan

Billie The Great rounds out the Hobart card as a value runner capable of finishing over the top late.

GTO Race Analysis:
The final race could suit horses conserving energy early before launching wider into the straight.

How the Race Plays:
Tempo and lane selection may become critical late in the day.

GTO Betting Angle:
Each-way value chance.

 

The Plays

BEST BET:
Zambezi Blonde — Race 6

NEXT BEST:
Flying Concello — Race 7

BEST VALUE:
Kimba — Race 2

MULTI ANCHOR:
Quafftide

 

Betting Strategy

Hobart meetings with the rail out +12m often reward disciplined speed maps and economical runs. Nick Noonan’s selections largely focus on runners expected to gain tactical advantages near the speed rather than chasing from difficult positions.

Monitoring how the inside lanes play through the opening races may provide additional betting opportunities later in the meeting.

 

FAQ

What time does Hobart racing start?
The Hobart meeting begins at 12:15pm.

 

What are Nick Noonan’s best bets today?
Zambezi Blonde in Race 6 and Flying Concello in Race 7 rate among the stronger plays.

 

What is the track condition at Hobart?
The track is currently rated a Soft 5.

 

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