Warrnambool Race 4 - Matko Hire (1-2 Wins)(300+ Rank)
WHERE'S MICK (3) has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 2.25 lengths third over 390m Ballarat in 22.53. One of the leading chances. MUG SCIENCE (4) turned spotting a big start finishing fourth (22.78) last time in a T3 RSTW at Shepparton. Expected to feature in the finish. FRIDA SCIENCE (2) showed good early speed and led throughout to score her maiden two back then finished fourth last start and beaten 5.5 lengths at Horsham over 410m (24.03). Drawn well from box 2. Well placed here and should do much better. LEKTRA EDGE (6) cannot be underestimated.
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Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Geelong to win by 4.5 lengths in 22.86, beating Paw Dulce. Last start finished 4th over 410m at Horsham beaten 5.5 lengths (24.03) behind Diesel Dynasty in a Grade 7 on August 18. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.03 | 0:23.63 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.4L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.11 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.42 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
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Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 2.25 lengths third (22.53) over 390m at Ballarat and making it two placings on end. More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.1L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.61 | 0:26.06 | 0:25.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 23 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Placed only run here over this trip. Latest effort finished 4th in a T3 RSTW on August 20 over 390m at Shepparton behind Finesse beaten 7 lengths (22.78). Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
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 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.84 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 6th in a Bottom Up - Grade 6 on July 27 over 390m at this track behind Clavicle beaten 8 lengths (22.83). Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.7L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.82 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 12 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage eighth but before that won easily by 3.5 lengths at Healesville (16.95) beating Regal Tex in a Maiden on August 9. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.95 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (17.28) when sixth over 300m at Healesville in a T3 RSTW. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.28 | 0:16.73 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.7L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.22 | 0:17.22 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 18 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.63 | 0:17.16 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/06/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |