Healesville Race 8 - Gorski Engineering
WAX AND WASH (1) rocketed around 440m at Goulburn in 24.62 three back then has been in the money the last two since. Expected to push the clock again here. CRACKERJACK LES (7) has a strong overall record having seven wins and 13 places from 28 starts including a last start third (24.30) over 425m at Bendigo. Solid record at the distance winning three races. Best form too dangerous to ignore. Have to include. ELECTRIFY (2) continues to race well, filling the minors at the last three starts, the latest at Q Parklands in 41.64. Rarely misses off this draw. Will go close here with a clear run. GAS AND DUST (3) should bounce back after an unplaced effort here recently.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on August 16 over 350m at this track behind Repellent beaten 2.75 lengths (19.54). More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.54 | 0:19.36 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 70 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.07 | 0:23.97 | 0:23.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.62 | 0:24.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 0/8 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:36.77 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 3rd over 710m at Q Parklands beaten 9 lengths (41.64) behind Magpie Hector in a OPEN on July 4. Has run slick time here with a 19.28 PB at the distance. Go close.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.64 | 0:40.97 | 0:40.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:37.94 | 0:37.84 | 0:37.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | S/E Group 1 | $220,000.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.89 | 0:41.60 | 0:41.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.70 |
| 8/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $295,000.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.64 | 0:41.89 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:41.48 | 0:41.48 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $1.80 |
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Comments
Won two starts back at Warragul over 400m in 22.95. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 350m at this track at Grade 5 level. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/08/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.36 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2026 | 40 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.7L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.51 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.00 | 0:27.92 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Could only manage seventh last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when third (19.46) over 350m at this track. Tough draw to overcome but is worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.45 | 0:19.13 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.37 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.70 | 0:16.39 | 0:16.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.40 | 0:18.80 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.90 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $46.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (19.52) over 340m at Hobart. Squeeze draw to overcome. Others preferred.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 2/3 | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,750.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 35 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.51 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.21 | 0:19.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 31 | GR 4 | $3,470.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/05/2026 | 4 | Other | $4,770.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Sale over 435m in 24.84. Followed that up with a minor placing over 460m at Warragul at Grade 5 five days ago. Needs further improvement to feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.84 | 0:24.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.47 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.49 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 |
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Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on August 14 over 425m at Bendigo behind Scott Lylah beaten 4.5 lengths (24.30). Boasts a course and distance PB in a lightning 19.01. Top chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.30 | 0:23.97 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.7L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.09 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.18 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.56 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.32 | 0:19.20 | 0:19.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:18.80 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $16.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 350m at Traralgon. Has failed to show enough to come into contention.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.23 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.51 | 0:19.23 | 0:18.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.55 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.38 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.39 | 0:20.39 | 0:20.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:20.26 | 0:19.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.60 |