Healesville Race 4 - Eastern Caravan Hire
MAJOR ILLUSION (3) is a talented type and proved too strong last time to win by a neck at this track in a handy 16.78 beating Sun In Cuba. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Has hit winning form and can go on with it. RATTLIN' BONES (1) turned in a fair run last time from an unfavourable draw finishing fourth by 5 lengths (19.46). Form here at the trip sound including six wins. Has ability and can atone. FLYING DOORMAT (4) goes very well this course and distance starting 10 times for five wins and three minors. Placed last time (22.73) at Geelong in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 5.5 lengths. Can feature with the right run. KARACHI (2) is worth consideration.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 350m. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on July 12 over 350m at this track behind Cumulate beaten 5 lengths (19.46). Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/07/2026 | 44 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.12 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.89 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 54 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.17 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $7,330.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.69 | 0:16.44 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by half a length at this track over 350m (19.56) beating Dim Sim Noddy in Grade 5 on July 17. Last run is a strong form reference. Worth following up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.57 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.41 | 0:19.29 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to score by a neck in a Grade 5 last start at this track, recording a swift 16.78 over the 300m journey. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.78 | 0:16.78 | 0:16.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.48 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.17 | 0:16.58 | 0:16.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $46.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.81 | 0:16.69 | 0:16.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.44 | 0:18.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 4/5 on July 17 over 400m at Geelong behind Fear The Beer beaten 5.5 lengths (22.73). Has clocked a scorching 18.92 here at this trip. Leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | Group Listed | $22,900.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.67 | 0:27.66 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2026 | 40 | GR 5 H NP | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.9L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth over 350m at this track, beaten 11 lengths (20.11) behind Dewana Family in a Grade 5 on July 5. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.73 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.24 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (19.54) over 350m at this track. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.54 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.47 | 0:34.02 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 20.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.53 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/06/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.47 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.4L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.53 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 19.0L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by 1.5 lengths at Ballarat (22.50) beating Man Of Courage in a Grade 5 on July 1. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.32 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.59 | 0:19.47 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Aston Gozo at The Meadows last start over 525m (30.55). Good beginner who shouldn't be far away in the run.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.55 | 0:30.43 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.7L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $3.60 |
| 99/2 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.66 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | Group Listed | $74,500.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.10 | 0:27.56 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 29 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.13 | 0:25.02 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |