Healesville Race 5 - Montrose IGA Liquor
FLAMING FOX (5) made light work of a wide draw last time with a slick early sectional but gathered in and had to settle for the minors, finishing third (19.53) at this track over 350m. Key chance in this line up. RATTLIN' BONES (1) has missed the frame at his last couple but wasn't beaten far three back when second (16.54) at this track in a Grade 4/5. Key player on best and worth another try. CHOJI AKIMICHI (2) last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on August 23 over 350m at this track behind Daintree Dazzler beaten 5.5 lengths (19.77). Among the main chances. ELSWYK SID (8) is a last-start placegetter at this track and distance - solid claims again.
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Last start finished 5th on August 23 over 350m at this track behind Gold Tag beaten 5 lengths (19.48) in a Free For All. Has run blistering time here with a 19.01 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.13 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.41 | 0:19.13 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.54 | 0:16.47 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.23 | 0:19.23 | 0:18.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (19.77) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and six places from 13 starts. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.07 | 0:16.66 | 0:16.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.29 | 0:19.29 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.33 | 0:19.33 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.80 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (19.52) over 340m at Hobart. Aided by a low draw and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by 3.5 lengths over 450m at Shepparton in a handy (25.55), beating Highway Hooligan. Will find this a bit tougher, prepared to risk this time.
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 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.25 | 0:24.25 | 0:24.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.00 | 0:17.00 | 0:16.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but could manage only third (19.53) at this track over 350m. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.33 | 0:19.13 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.73 | 0:19.37 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.20 | 0:18.89 | 0:18.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.4L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.58 | 0:16.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.58 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Recorded a 0.9 lengths win (16.74) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Placed at all three starts from this draw. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.74 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.86 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.66 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.44 | 0:18.91 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/05/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.02 | 0:16.63 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.79 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (19.72) when seventh over 350m at this track in a Grade 5. Goes very well off the draw boasting three wins and two places from seven starts. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/07/2026 | 91 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.72 | 0:19.12 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $14.70 |
| 4/8 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.44 | 0:19.28 | 0:18.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.06 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.04 | 0:18.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 27 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
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Comments
In the money last time at this track (19.39) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Goes well out of this box with a win and five minors. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $35.00 |
| 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 |