Warrnambool Race 3 - Matko Hire (1-2 Wins) (300+Rank)
JUNO USKO (8) was in traffic last time at this course and distance and fell. Has the ability and looks hard to top. LESTER RHODE (2) flew the lids from the middle with an impressive turn of foot, going on to clock 22.39 when a 4 length winner over 390m at this track. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. GLIMMER OF HOPE (1) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (22.45) from Box 5 at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. UNCLE ARTHUR (7) will be thereabouts while fresh.
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Finished second last start (22.45) over 390m at this track. Gets the rails draw this time. Must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.00 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.43 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.6L | $35.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
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Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a fast early split, paving the way for a 4 length win at this track over 390m in 22.39. The last win was in one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/7 | 23/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.62 | 0:23.44 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.45 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
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Finished third last start (22.63) over 390m at this track. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.84 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 22.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.58 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/03/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | TG1-4W | $1,010.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.22 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Lines up from box 5 for the first time after finishing a 15 length seventh at Horsham (24.46) in a Mix 6/7. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.46 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,420.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.04 | 0:17.91 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,420.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.71 | 0:17.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.58 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
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Did a good job two starts back at Ballarat to win by 4.5 lengths in 22.24, beating Articulate. Last start finished last in a Grade 7 on April 15 over 425m at Bendigo behind Aston Yamato beaten 20 lengths (25.77). Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2025 | 15 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.77 | 0:24.33 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 20.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/03/2025 | 20 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.25 |
| 6/8 | 11/03/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2025 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.95 |
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Failed to finish the race over 390m at this track on April 2. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 02/04/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:29.53 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.08 | 0:23.96 | 0:23.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.34 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |