Tasmanian Stakes 2023 Race Details

Race 7 at Hobart Racecourse on Friday 29th of December 2023.

The Tasmanian Stakes is a Listed race held at Hobart Racecourse and is run over 1600 metres. It is run under weight-for-age conditions. The total prize money is $125,000 this year. This is the 2nd time it is being ran in 2023 as it was held at the start of the year on 6th January.

You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Tasmanian Stakes page.

Tasmanian Stakes 2023 Preview

There are only 7 runners for the Kevin Sharkie Tasmanian Stakes with 6 geldings and one mare. There are five six-year-olds, one seven-year-old and one eight-year-old. Four runners had their last start in the Listed Conquering Stakes over 1400m at Launceston on 13th December that was won by Indispensable, while the rest came via different races. Trainers John Keys and John Blacker both have 2 runners.

The short-priced favourite is The Inevitable who won this race in early January and has outstanding form at this track with 4 wins and 2 places from 6 starts. Second favourite is Indispensable who was the winner of the Conquering Stakes, beating The Inevitable. Third favourite is First Accused who won the Listed TTC Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Launceston on 29th November before 4th in the Conquering. Swoop Dog finished 6th in the Conquering. All other runners are currently $40 or longer.

Tasmanian Stakes 2023 Runner by Runner

1. The Inevitable (4)

Won this race on 6th of January this year and was 2nd in January 2022. He has outstanding form at this track with 4 wins and 2 places from 6 starts. The 8YO is the oldest runner this year and is one of 2 runners for trainer John Keys (the other is Travelling Gigolo). A very good horse who should win.

2. Indispensable (7)

Last-start winner of the  Listed Conquering Stakes over 1400m at Launceston on 13th December beating The Inevitable. One of 2 runners for John Blacker (the other is Swoop Dog). Should fight out the finish.

3. First Accused (2)

Ran 2nd to The Inevitable in this race on 6th January. Won the Listed TTC Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Launceston on 29th November before 4th in the Conquering. Proven performer on soft tracks and will run well.

4. Swoop Dog (5)

Finished 6th in the Conquering. Place chance.

5. Travelling Gigolo (3)

Returns from a 10 week let-up . Has a good record at Hobart.

6. Hellova Night (1)

Won over 1100m here when fresh and races over 1600m for the first time. Could surprise.

7. Romary (6)

The only mare in the race this year. On a 7 day back-up and has a great record on soft going. Capable of running well.

Tasmanian Stakes 2023 Tips

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Jo Jackson’s Tips
1 The Inevitable
2 Indispensabe
3 First Accused
4 Swoop Dog

Previews for other races this week

Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate 2023 (Doomben 1400m)

Listed Nudgee Quality 2023 (Doomben 1200m)

Group 2 Perth Cup 2024 (Ascot 2400m)  – Monday

Tasmanian Stakes 2023 Race Results

Result Horse Margin
1st 3 First Accused
2nd 4 Swoop Dog 0.2 length
3rd 2 Indispensable 0.3 length
4th 1 The Inevitable 0.4 length

The track was rated as Good 4.

There were no scratchings.