Warrnambool Race 7 - Matko Hire
ALGEBRA (3) is worth forgiving for his last effort when fifth (29.81) at Sandown over 515m. Can bounce back. ASTON MORENO (6) crossed over from out wide last start before finishing third (30.90) at The Meadows in a Grade 5 over 525m. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings two times from four starts. Must be included in calculations. PAW CALLIE (1) turned in a fair 5th placed finish last time at Ballarat over 450m (25.88). Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. WHISKY POINT (2) is another with top-three prospects.
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Missed the frame latest (25.88) when fifth over 450m at Ballarat in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and four places from eight starts. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.2L | $35.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.88 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 21.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
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Got back last start and could only manage sixth but before that won by a neck at Ballarat (22.16) beating She Rebel in a Grade 5 on April 29. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.54 | 0:23.44 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 60 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
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Was out of placings last time when fifth (29.81) at Sandown in a Special conditions race. Will jump from box 3 for the first time. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $37,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 450m at this track. Looks up against it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.77 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.91 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.20 |
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Finished third last start (22.62) at big odds over 390m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.57 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.77 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $27.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Flew the lids with a quick early split but had to settle for the minor money when third (30.90) over 525m at The Meadows. Yet to win but has been in the money two times from four starts off this box. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/05/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.43 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.87 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.17 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
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Scored (25.67) last time out at this track in a Mix 6/7 and will break from box 7 for the first time. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/05/2026 | 55 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | 33 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.92 | 0:26.38 | 0:26.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 269 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 99/1 | 18/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Last start finished seventh on May 6 over 450m at this track behind Crackerjack Ralf, beaten 12 lengths (26.32) in a Special conditions race. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/05/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $10,880.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | 32 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.79 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |