Healesville Race 3 - Sportsbet Ht2 (1-4 Wins)
ROCKET SCIENCE (7) shapes well for this backing up a swift 22.21 win with success at Ballarat over 390m last time, recording 22.03. Rates a top chance again if runs up to recent form. NOT PERFECT (8) is better than last start when fourth (19.84) from Box 7 at this track over 350m. The form from his last run stacks up well. Leading chance. OHTANI FORCE (5) goes very well over this trip including three wins. In the money last time at Ballarat (22.21) in a Grade 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths third. Among the main chances. ROARING ENGINE (6) has strong credentials over this journey.
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.81) when sixth over 515m at Sandown in a Grade 5. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.81 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/09/2026 | 99 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.70 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.4L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.27 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 21.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.42 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
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Just been plugging away and needs to improve after being unplaced in four tries. Last start 6th over 350m at this track. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.10 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/09/2026 | 137 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.13 | 0:16.58 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,110.00 | Murray Bdge Straight | 300m | 0:17.02 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,060.00 | Murray Bdge Straight | 300m | 0:16.89 | 0:16.89 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.65 |
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Lifted to win two runs back and scored again last start over 300m at this track (16.86,) beating April's Star. Query squeeze box draw. In form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/10/2026 | 4 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.86 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.92 | 0:16.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $1.10 |
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.11 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.13 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.4L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.89 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
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Looks close to another win after his success on August 30 at Nowra over 365m. Last start was third over 390m in 22.21, behind Elite Intention. Leading contender.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.08 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.43 | 0:19.14 | 0:19.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2026 | 34 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.71 | 0:20.71 | 0:20.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.71 | 0:16.71 | 0:16.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Pop It Up at Warrnambool last start over 390m (22.33). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.53 | 0:19.17 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.36 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.57 | 0:23.57 | 0:23.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.23 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Has been racing extremely well, putting four wins back-to-back. Last start won by one length at Ballarat (22.03) beating Whodat Jewel in a Grade 5 on September 30. Unbeaten in two starts from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.77 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 4th over 350m at this track beaten 2 lengths (19.84) behind Ascend Igloo in a Grade 5 H on September 27. Has a strong record from box 8, including two wins. Go close.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.84 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.76 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.81 | 0:16.81 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.29 | 0:19.29 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.1L | $1.20 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 400m at Geelong. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:24.35 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.3L | $46.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:21.49 | 0:20.76 | 0:20.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 42 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.65 | 0:20.24 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.45 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |