Warrnambool Race 6 - Matko Hire (300+ Rank)
ASTUTE QUEEN (2) turned in a fair 4th placed finish last time at Ballarat over 450m (25.67). Can atone. AS YOU WERE (6) has some solid form under his belt and proved too classy last time to win by one length at Shepparton in a handy 26.01 beating Destini Rebel. One of the leading chances again. BUSH LASS (7) had a tough draw to overcome and was game in defeat when only 1.3 lengths from Remi Joy in third (25.81) at this track. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Bold showing expected. BELAIR SPIRIT (1) has ability and can feature with the right run after missing a cheque here most recently.
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Comments
Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when she finished 7th on February 24 over 450m at this track behind Remi Joy beaten 11 lengths (26.48) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 22 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/8 | 02/02/2026 | 22 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:32.72 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/01/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 18/12/2025 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Ballarat (25.67) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 5 length fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and nine places from 20 starts. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:26.13 | 0:26.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.25 | 0:26.20 | 0:26.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $46.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
| 99/1 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last couple of starts have been ordinary but he does have good record over this track and distance. Looks a solid contender.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 27 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.61 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.21 | 0:26.13 | 0:26.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
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Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a seventh over 512m at Mt Gambier. Not likely to feature on this occasion.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,860.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:32.16 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 25.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,980.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $1,860.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,860.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,980.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.58 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/09/2025 | 70 | OPEN | $2,400.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Finished in the minors at big odds last time when third (26.07) at this track, making it two placings on end. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Top-three aspirations.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | 9 | Invitation | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.46 | 0:17.97 | 0:17.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $18.00 |
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Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Shepparton over 450m in 26.01 last start, beating Destini Rebel. Looks to have an edge on most of these.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:26.13 | 0:26.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:26.20 | 0:26.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Remi Joy at this track last start over 450m (25.81). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.42 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/01/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | 2 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 450m. Can't recommend him in this.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | 35 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/12/2025 | 230 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/05/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.45 | 0:23.47 | 0:23.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |