Healesville Race 3

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Stake: $3,696

WILL VANSON (3) had a tricky draw and ran well to finish second, beaten 0.9 lengths, (16.85) at this track. The form out of last race has been strong. Well-placed to take this out. BETTER BANJO (2) flew the lids from out wide with an impressive turn of foot before finishing third (24.59) and beaten 0.8 lengths over 435m at Sale. Has performed well from this box with a win and four minor placings to his name from nine starts. Overdue and is among the main hopes. ITHACAN GODDESS (1) had a low draw last time over 515m at Sandown but was in traffic and failed to finish. Returns here after a three-and-a-half months spell. Can do much better this time. ASTON JALAPENO (7) drops in distance and is worth considering.

Distance: 300m
Class: Mixed 4/5
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Ithacan Goddess (1) 552151350x
Trainer: Carol Gay (Hastings)
Prize Money: $13,679
Win / Place: 33% / 50%

2 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: PERSIAN GODDESS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 6-2-1

Track

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

18: 6-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	2	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	2	2	2	2	5	3	1
1st	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Was in trouble close to the inside last time over 515m at Sandown when failed to finish and given a three-and-a-half months break. Can find winning form this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
- of 8	19/12/24	Sandown	515m	2	0:36.47	50.8 km/h	99.0L	$4.30	0:29.54	0:29.48	GR 5	$9,669	-	14	1. Voice Of Thunder 2. Paw Ultra 3. Unreal Miss
5th of 7	5/12/24	Sandown	515m	6	0:30.31	61.2 km/h	11.8L	$5.90	0:29.49	0:28.98	SPEC H	$9,966	-	6	1. Rosa Marie 2. Upset Sunset 3. Masquerade Party
3rd of 7	29/11/24	Warragul	400m	7	0:22.99	62.6 km/h	2.5L	$2.00f	0:22.81	0:22.61	GR 4/5	$3,696	$380	11	1. Peacock 2. Below The Curve 3. Ithacan Goddess
1st of 8	18/11/24	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.78	62.3 km/h	2.7L	$6.60	0:29.78	0:29.43	GR 4/5	$4,268	$2,860	10	1. Ithacan Goddess 2. Rapid Heart 3. Lorraine Jacky
5th of 8	8/11/24	Warragul	460m	8	0:26.21	63.2 km/h	5.7L	$4.00	0:25.81	0:25.55	GR 5 H	$3,223	-	6	1. Pretty Hot 2. Two Boo Hook 3. Wise Abalone
1st of 8	2/11/24	Sandown	515m	7	0:29.60	62.6 km/h	1.5L	$9.20	0:29.60	0:29.56	GR 5	$3,674	$2,453	4	1. Ithacan Goddess 2. Leroy's Girl 3. Sir Nathan

Better Banjo (2) 1232224133
Trainer: Manuel Valcarcel-Fuentes (Moe South)
Prize Money: $48,923
Win / Place: 29% / 74%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo WH/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BRING YOUR BANJO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 16-16-9

Track

10: 3-3-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-2-1

Distance

5: 1-2-1

Season

24: 8-8-7

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	9	8	5	6	6	8	7
1st	3	1	2	2	3	2	1	2
2nd	1	2	0	1	2	3	5	2
3rd	1	2	1	1	1	0	0	3

Comments

Hit the frame latest (24.59) when third at Sale in a Free For All. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Makes strong appeal.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	9/2/25	Sale	435m	8	0:24.59	63.7 km/h	0.8L	$4.00	0:24.54	0:24.34	FFA	$3,696	$380	7	1. Dr. Asher 2. Dr. United 3. Better Banjo
3rd of 7	2/2/25	Sale	435m	3	0:24.27	64.5 km/h	6.0L	$7.00	0:23.85	0:23.85	FFA	$3,696	$380	7	1. Dr. Asher 2. Dr. Yannick 3. Better Banjo
1st of 8	26/1/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:16.60	65.1 km/h	1.3L	$1.70	0:16.60	0:16.52	GR 4/5	$3,696	$2,475	4	1. Better Banjo 2. Taryn's Blue 3. Our Boy Shannon
4th of 6	22/1/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.02	63.8 km/h	1.5L	$3.40	0:21.93	0:21.93	GR 4/5	$3,696	$83	7	1. Sweet Valentine 2. Quest For Magic 3. Tanner Bale
2nd of 7	15/1/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.17	63.3 km/h	0.4L	$6.00	0:22.14	0:21.99	FFA	$3,696	$759	17	1. Gas Lantern 2. Better Banjo 3. Bombarda Maxima
2nd of 8	29/12/24	Healesville	300m	6	0:16.57	65.2 km/h	0.9L	$2.70f	0:16.51	0:16.51	GR 4/5	$3,696	$759	7	1. Myall Sandy 2. Better Banjo 3. Summer Kobie

Will Vanson (3) 1211421222
Trainer: Chloe Vandemaat (Healesville)
Prize Money: $47,157
Win / Place: 35% / 70%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: VAN EVIE (AUS)

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Rating

Stats

Career

40: 14-12-2

Track

18: 4-9-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-1

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Season

18: 5-10-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	8	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	7	5	4	8	1	4	5
1st	1	6	2	1	1	0	0	3
2nd	4	0	2	2	2	1	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0

Comments

Hit the frame latest (16.85) when second at this track in a Grade 4/5. Strong record off the draw with two wins and two minors from five starts. Key chance and should go close.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	16/3/25	Healesville	300m	5	0:16.85	64.1 km/h	0.9L	$3.70	0:16.79	0:16.79	GR 4/5	$3,696	$759	14	1. Uncle Dave 2. Will Vanson 3. Our Regards
2nd of 7	2/3/25	Murray Bridge	455m	1	0:25.73	63.7 km/h	2.5L	$2.40	0:25.54	0:25.51	OPEN	$3,300	$660	18	1. Dakota Ava 2. Will Vanson 3. Canya Diversion
2nd of 7	12/2/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.15	62.7 km/h	3.0L	$4.20	0:29.97	0:29.86	GR 5 H	$3,674	$759	5	1. Copper Rush 2. Will Vanson 3. Prince Pierre
1st of 6	7/2/25	Horsham	485m	8	0:27.26	64.0 km/h	3.8L	$1.90	0:27.26	0:27.26	GR 4/5	$4,268	$2,860	5	1. Will Vanson 2. Paw Pasadena 3. Paw Farina
2nd of 7	2/2/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.04	66.2 km/h	0.1L	$3.20	0:19.03	0:19.03	FFA	$3,696	$759	6	1. Chavero 2. Will Vanson 3. Stifler
4th of 7	27/1/25	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.14	61.5 km/h	5.3L	$3.90	0:29.77	0:29.60	GR 5 H	$3,674	$83	16	1. Dynamite Doug 2. Dundee Dixie 3. Docherty

Bull Durham (4) 4211222535
Trainer: Brett MacKie (Tooradin)
Prize Money: $11,864
Win / Place: 26% / 60%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: MY FAITH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 4-4-1

Track

6: 1-3-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-2-0

Distance

5: 1-2-0

Season

15: 4-4-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	8
STARTS	1	3	2	4	2	3
1st	1	2	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	0	2	0	0	2
3rd	0	0	0	1	0	0

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fifth (25.54) at Shepparton over 450m. Others favoured this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	31/3/25	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.54	63.4 km/h	1.8L	$3.60	0:25.43	0:25.02	R/A FIN	$12,133	-	9	1. Slick Felix 2. Utah Icon 3. Pat Card
3rd of 8	22/3/25	Shepparton	450m	5	0:25.64	63.2 km/h	1.8L	$3.90	0:25.54	0:24.78	RST WIN H	$3,223	$330	8	1. Pat Card 2. Canya Kelsey 3. Bull Durham
5th of 7	14/3/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:23.53	61.2 km/h	6.8L	$1.80	0:23.08	0:22.35	RST WIN H	$3,223	-	5	1. Lapis Lazuli 2. Tsu'tey 3. Furioso Rick
2nd of 8	9/3/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.09	66.0 km/h	1.5L	$2.50	0:19.00	0:18.97	GR 4/5	$3,696	$759	7	1. Bank Robber 2. Bull Durham 3. Shima Stripe
2nd of 8	2/3/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:16.72	64.6 km/h	1.0L	$3.40	0:16.66	0:16.66	R/A FIN	$3,696	$759	7	1. Flying Doormat 2. Bull Durham 3. Mums Pearl
2nd of 8	23/2/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:16.59	65.1 km/h	1.0L	$1.60	0:16.53	0:16.30	RST WIN H	$3,223	$660	5	1. Made Up Stories 2. Bull Durham 3. Daintree Spirit

Looks Like Magic (5) 2211417x35
Trainer: Glenn Bahen (Broadford)
Prize Money: $43,060
Win / Place: 25% / 57%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MAGIC MOON DUST (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 12-10-5

Track

19: 6-3-2

Trk/Dst

11: 2-2-1

Distance

11: 2-2-1

Season

9: 3-2-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	9	4	6	4	5	7	5
1st	1	2	0	3	0	1	4	1
2nd	2	1	2	1	1	1	1	1
3rd	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0

Comments

Missed the frame latest (16.88) when fifth over 300m at this track in a Free For All. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 7	30/3/25	Healesville	300m	1	0:16.88	64.0 km/h	6.8L	$35	0:16.43	0:16.43	FFA	$3,696	-	7	1. Sheezel 2. Winking Willie 3. Posh Paws
3rd of 7	23/3/25	Healesville	300m	6	0:16.97	63.6 km/h	3.0L	$7.50	0:16.77	0:16.77	FFA	$3,696	$380	147	1. Got Flair 2. On A Mission 3. Looks Like Magic
147 Day Spell
7th of 8	27/10/24	Healesville	300m	3	0:16.90	63.9 km/h	6.9L	$3.30	0:16.41	0:16.41	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	53	1. New Wave Whine 2. Ballan Brumby 3. Aston Jalapeno
53 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	4/9/24	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.22	65.6 km/h	0.6L	$1.70f	0:19.22	0:19.17	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	3	1. Looks Like Magic 2. Smart Talk 3. Head Hunter
4th of 7	1/9/24	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.13	65.9 km/h	3.8L	$37	0:18.88	0:18.88	SPEC H	$8,140	$165	9	1. Zipping Gryllis 2. Aston Fantastic 3. New Wave Whine
1st of 8	23/8/24	Bendigo	425m	4	0:23.87	64.1 km/h	2.7L	$4.10	0:23.87	0:23.83	FFA	$3,696	$2,475	5	1. Looks Like Magic 2. Ben Shaker 3. Gas Lantern

Aston Jalapeno (7) 4437127325
Trainer: Corey MacKie (Tooradin)
Prize Money: $24,508
Win / Place: 19% / 50%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON LOPEZ (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 9-5-9

Track

20: 4-2-5

Trk/Dst

13: 2-2-3

Distance

13: 2-2-3

Season

22: 4-3-5

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	3	9	6	5	5	6	3
1st	1	1	2	1	0	2	1	1
2nd	1	0	0	2	2	0	0	0
3rd	1	1	1	2	0	0	2	2

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Warragul (23.27) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length fifth. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and two places from six starts. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	4/2/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.27	61.9 km/h	7.0L	$4.60	0:22.78	0:22.36	GR 5	$3,223	-	7	1. Xisan Bale 2. Soda Duke 3. High Finance
2nd of 8	28/1/25	Warragul	400m	1	0:22.76	63.3 km/h	2.4L	$5.50	0:22.59	0:22.45	GR 5	$3,223	$660	7	1. Gunai Wizard 2. Aston Jalapeno 3. Revitalise
3rd of 7	21/1/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:22.68	63.5 km/h	3.5L	$10	0:22.45	0:22.41	GR 4/5	$3,696	$380	4	1. Barretos 2. Myall Ray 3. Aston Jalapeno
7th of 8	17/1/25	Warragul	400m	1	0:23.13	62.3 km/h	9.8L	$5.50	0:22.45	0:22.40	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	11	1. Tension Head 2. Soda Duke 3. Junior's Mate
2nd of 8	6/1/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.17	63.3 km/h	1.5L	$12	0:22.07	0:22.07	GR 4/5	$3,696	$759	5	1. Let's Win Ollie 2. Aston Jalapeno 3. Higher Force
1st of 7	1/1/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.38	62.7 km/h	0.6L	$12	0:22.38	0:21.97	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	9	1. Aston Jalapeno 2. Roscoe Bale 3. Pretty Follie

Elusive Barb (8) 1x11127463
Trainer: Paul Galea (Rosedale)
Prize Money: $24,453
Win / Place: 22% / 46%

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: HOUDINI BOY (AUS)

Dam: ELUSIVE ANAKE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 11-4-8

Track

5: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-1

Distance

4: 0-0-1

Season

20: 4-3-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	8	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	5	7	6	6	3	6	10
1st	0	0	1	2	2	1	0	5
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	1
3rd	0	1	1	0	1	2	2	1

Comments

Finished third last start (16.94) at big odds over 300m at this track. Wide draw here. Cannot be ruled out.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	30/3/25	Healesville	300m	2	0:16.94	63.8 km/h	3.0L	$15	0:16.74	0:16.43	GR 5 H	$3,223	$330	16	1. Myall Ray 2. Taryn's Blue 3. Elusive Barb
6th of 7	14/3/25	Warragul	400m	4	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	8.3L	$18	0:22.43	0:22.35	MX 3/4	$3,696	-	7	1. Daintree Damage 2. Acacia Rocket 3. Rock It Queen
4th of 7	7/3/25	Sale	435m	8	0:24.60	63.7 km/h	8.3L	$3.10	0:24.05	0:17.76	GR 4/5	$3,696	$83	12	1. Super Tone 2. Daintree Damage 3. Aussie Supreme
7th of 8	23/2/25	Sale	435m	5	0:25.11	62.4 km/h	9.3L	$5.00	0:24.50	0:24.16	GR 5 FIN	$3,696	-	7	1. Bruce's Shout 2. Magic Outlaw 3. Mavis Tolmie
2nd of 8	16/2/25	Sale	435m	7	0:24.93	62.8 km/h	4.0L	$2.50	0:24.67	0:24.64	GR 5 H	$3,223	$660	5	1. Aussie Supreme 2. Elusive Barb 3. Bruce's Shout
1st of 6	11/2/25	Warragul	460m	5	0:25.91	63.9 km/h	0.6L	$2.60	0:25.91	0:25.81	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	5	1. Elusive Barb 2. Flex For Me, Kelly Jane 3.

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