Healesville Race 6

Central Scaffolds

Stake: -

WILD VENUS (2) comes off an average performance last start when fifth at Sandown over 515m behind Cash Now (30.56) in a Grade 5 NP. Ready to return to form. HARD PRESS (8) had a tough draw to overcome and was game in defeat when only 0.8 lengths from James's Entity in second (19.57) at this track. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Expected to feature. KING CHERRY (4) made it two minor placings on the trot when beaten third (16.93) in a Grade 5 at this track last time out. Well placed here and can atone this time. JUMBUK JOHNNY (1) can sneak into the finish with the right run.

Distance: 350m
Class: Grade 5 T3
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Jumbuk Johnny (1) 1255176374
Trainer: Ben Joske (Yinnar South)
Prize Money: $30,335
Win / Place: 20% / 53%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: CRIMSON VIXEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 10-9-7

Track

7: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-0

Distance

5: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	8	2	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Ballarat (22.66) in a Grade 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths fourth. Has two successes and two minors from seven starts from box 1. Can feature with the right run.

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
4th of 8	28/7/25	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	3.5L	$2.00	0:22.43	0:22.43	GR 5	$1,668	$55	6	1. Aston Warrior 2. Uptown Sally 3. Ziva Bale
7th of 7	22/7/25	Warragul	460m	4	0:26.43	62.7 km/h	5.5L	$26	0:26.06	0:25.79	GR 5 H	$3,194	-	4	1. Highly Abrasive 2. Funny Old Fellow 3. Do Something
3rd of 8	18/7/25	Warragul	460m	8	0:26.40	62.7 km/h	7.0L	$19	0:25.91	0:25.75	GR 4/5	$3,662	$376	7	1. Dr. Dylan 2. Sweet Nugget 3. Jumbuk Johnny
6th of 7	11/7/25	Geelong	400m	1	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	8.6L	$13	0:22.41	0:22.26	GR 5	$3,194	-	5	1. Lamia Wheeze 2. Sketchy Demos 3. Sizzle Jack
7th of 7	6/7/25	Sale	435m	2	0:25.55	61.3 km/h	16.4L	$12	0:24.40	0:24.40	FFA	$3,662	-	5	1. Aston Corleone 2. Holly Rose 3. Dr. Dylan
1st of 7	1/7/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.11	62.3 km/h	1.3L	$10	0:23.11	0:22.63	MX 3/4	$3,662	$2,453	7	1. Jumbuk Johnny 2. Harley 3. Aussie Supreme

Wild Venus (2) 1271427265
Trainer: David Bourke (The Basin)
Prize Money: $16,606
Win / Place: 14% / 41%

3 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: INVICTUS REIGN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 7-6-7

Track

27: 6-5-4

Trk/Dst

23: 5-4-4

Distance

23: 5-4-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	2	9	3	7	9	4	3
1st	3	0	1	1	1	0	0	1
2nd	2	0	2	0	0	2	0	0
3rd	3	0	0	0	0	3	1	0

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 NP on July 21 over 515m at Sandown behind Cash Now beaten 10 lengths (30.56). Has clocked an outstanding 19.28 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

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 6	21/7/25	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.56	60.7 km/h	10.0L	$8.00	0:29.90	0:29.36	GR 5 NP	$3,641	-	8	1. Cash Now 2. Moraine Joker 3. Hatenna Bale
6th of 7	13/7/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.77	63.7 km/h	5.6L	$12	0:19.38	0:18.96	GR 5	$3,194	-	7	1. Kill Your Smile 2. Papa Easy 3. Masseter
2nd of 8	6/7/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.35	65.1 km/h	0.8L	$8.00	0:19.30	0:19.05	GR 5	$3,194	$654	5	1. Highway Hooligan 2. Wild Venus 3. Flex For Me
7th of 8	1/7/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.75	61.9 km/h	10.3L	$16	0:26.06	0:26.06	GR 5	$3,194	-	32	1. Compton Gold 2. Blinked, Paw Illabo 3.
32 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 1	20/6/25	Healesville	300m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Wild Venus 2. 3.
2nd of 8	30/5/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.90	63.3 km/h	0.8L	$3.00	0:19.87	0:19.71	GR 5	$1,668	$349	3	1. Blame Spencer 2. Wild Venus, Athenian Goddess 3.

Arts Inferno (3) 6867112525
Trainer: Josh Duncan (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $43,306
Win / Place: 14% / 44%

4 yo FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: RAGIN' FORCE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

140: 20-24-18

Track

13: 2-3-0

Trk/Dst

13: 2-3-0

Distance

13: 2-3-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	12	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	17	22	22	13	11	21	20	14
1st	2	1	2	3	2	4	1	5
2nd	3	7	5	0	1	3	4	1
3rd	2	3	1	4	1	3	3	1

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when second (19.63) over 350m at this track. Draws an inside box and is in the mix.

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	25/7/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.69	64.0 km/h	4.8L	$15	0:19.39	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,668	-	7	1. Firing Chief 2. Canny Lass 3. Atlas Alien
2nd of 8	18/7/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.63	64.2 km/h	2.3L	$13	0:19.47	0:19.35	GR 5	$1,668	$349	28	1. Barkly Street 2. Arts Inferno 3. Heyfield Honey, Hard Press
5th of 7	20/6/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.65	64.1 km/h	5.1L	$21	0:19.30	0:19.30	GR 5	$1,668	-	7	1. Simply Stylish 2. Special Sian 3. King Cherry
2nd of 8	13/6/25	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.79	63.7 km/h	2.5L	$4.20	0:19.64	0:19.47	GR 5	$1,668	$349	7	1. Nimbostratus 2. Arts Inferno 3. Get A Grip
1st of 8	6/6/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.56	64.4 km/h	0.5L	$10	0:19.56	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,668	$1,090	7	1. Arts Inferno 2. Braemar Sheila 3. Miss Melee
1st of 8	30/5/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.78	63.7 km/h	1.8L	$14	0:19.78	0:19.71	GR 5	$1,668	$1,090	8	1. Arts Inferno 2. Sassy Panama 3. Cathy's Dream

King Cherry (4) 8138234433
Trainer: Brad Sands (Pakenham)
Prize Money: $13,244
Win / Place: 13% / 48%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: BLOCK STAR (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 6-3-12

Track

14: 2-2-5

Trk/Dst

10: 2-1-3

Distance

10: 2-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	3	3	7	2	6	6	11
1st	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2
2nd	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1
3rd	2	1	3	2	1	1	0	2

Comments

Latest effort finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on July 27 over 300m at this track behind Head Hunter beaten 2 lengths (16.93). Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.

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
3rd of 8	27/7/25	Healesville	300m	3	0:16.93	63.8 km/h	2.0L	$5.50	0:16.80	0:16.57	GR 5	$3,194	$327	2	1. Head Hunter 2. Extreme Beast 3. King Cherry
3rd of 8	25/7/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.16	62.9 km/h	0.8L	$1.80	0:17.12	0:16.84	GR 5	$1,668	$174	5	1. Sweet Coin Babe 2. Full On Aileen 3. King Cherry
4th of 8	20/7/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.03	63.4 km/h	1.9L	$2.80	0:16.90	0:16.55	GR 5	$3,194	$82	7	1. My Gracie 2. Daintree Damage 3. Tommy's Hitman
4th of 8	13/7/25	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.56	64.4 km/h	1.3L	$4.60	0:19.47	0:18.96	GR 5	$3,194	$82	2	1. Paw Waldo 2. Barkly Street 3. Thai Butterfly
3rd of 8	11/7/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.66	64.1 km/h	1.2L	$2.10	0:19.57	0:19.53	GR 5	$1,668	$174	5	1. Is He Happy 2. Cherry Time 3. King Cherry
2nd of 8	6/7/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.13	63.0 km/h	3.0L	$11	0:16.94	0:16.69	GR 5	$3,194	$654	7	1. Zoom Boom 2. King Cherry 3. Peaky Avenger

Howe Pie (5) 6346326652
Trainer: Frank Toth (PAKENHAM)
Prize Money: $42,379
Win / Place: 10% / 41%

4 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: BUBBA'S SILVIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

150: 16-24-22

Track

44: 8-12-5

Trk/Dst

41: 6-11-5

Distance

41: 6-11-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	5	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	17	19	21	13	22	13	21	24
1st	2	6	1	2	0	0	1	4
2nd	6	3	4	3	4	1	1	2
3rd	4	3	4	2	1	5	2	1

Comments

Good effort last time when second (19.85) over 350m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looks to have the job ahead.

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	27/7/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.85	63.5 km/h	1.8L	$8.00	0:19.74	0:18.90	SPEC VET	$3,194	$654	6	1. Wandana Lad 2. Howe Pie 3. Hell Raider
5th of 6	21/7/25	Sandown	515m	2	0:30.34	61.1 km/h	4.5L	$13	0:30.05	0:29.36	GR 5 NP	$3,641	-	3	1. Zipping Darla 2. Morning 3. Wild Cuddle
6th of 8	18/7/25	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.97	63.1 km/h	7.0L	$12	0:19.50	0:19.35	GR 5	$1,668	-	5	1. Firing Chief 2. Pretty Panama 3. Socks And Slides
6th of 7	13/7/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.86	63.4 km/h	2.3L	$14	0:19.70	0:18.96	SPEC VET	$3,194	-	4	1. Bumpy's Dad Roy 2. Arcana 3. Smart Talk
2nd of 8	9/7/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.79	63.7 km/h	2.3L	$2.30	0:19.65	0:19.44	GR 5	$1,668	$349	3	1. Bullseye Bob 2. Howe Pie 3. Astronomica
3rd of 8	6/7/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.64	64.2 km/h	6.0L	$11	0:19.24	0:19.05	SPEC VET	$3,194	$327	6	1. Cash Now 2. In Their Honour 3. Howe Pie

River King (6) 8638422332
Trainer: Garry Johnson (Chum Creek)
Prize Money: $12,769
Win / Place: 12% / 39%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: LIGHTNING FRANK (AUS)

Dam: NAYLA SWIFT (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 6-7-6

Track

31: 3-6-6

Trk/Dst

28: 3-6-5

Distance

28: 3-6-5

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

In the money last time at Warragul (23.42) in a Grade 5, finishing a 5.5 lengths second. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Will need the right run.

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 7	24/7/25	Warragul	400m	1	0:23.42	61.5 km/h	5.7L	$9.50	0:23.02	0:22.94	GR 5	$1,668	$349	13	1. Lapis Lazuli 2. River King 3. Blue Chaser
3rd of 8	11/7/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.77	63.7 km/h	2.1L	$8.50	0:19.62	0:19.53	GR 5	$1,668	$174	7	1. Hard Press 2. Bullseye Bob 3. River King
3rd of 8	4/7/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.90	63.3 km/h	3.0L	$5.50	0:19.70	0:19.40	GR 5	$1,668	$174	7	1. Bullseye Bob 2. Intercept Queen 3. River King
2nd of 8	27/6/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.87	63.4 km/h	0.4L	$8.00	0:19.84	0:19.49	GR 5	$1,668	$349	2	1. Superfly Girl 2. River King 3. Choji Akimichi
2nd of 8	25/6/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:20.12	62.6 km/h	1.5L	$4.60	0:20.04	0:19.49	GR 5	$1,668	$349	5	1. Zippi Mustang 2. River King 3. Elsie Dreaming
4th of 8	20/6/25	Healesville	300m	5	0:17.26	62.6 km/h	1.7L	$13	0:17.14	0:16.91	GR 5	$1,668	$55	42	1. Assume Kealy 2. Speedy Pam 3. Why Not Barney
42 Day Freshen-Up

Blame Esmeralda (7) 1538111666
Trainer: Brian Sonneman (Warragul)
Prize Money: $9,418
Win / Place: 28% / 44%

Unbeaten from the Box

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ESMAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 7-2-2

Track

18: 7-2-2

Trk/Dst

15: 7-1-2

Distance

15: 7-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 400m at Warragul. Hard to entertain this time.

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
6th of 8	10/7/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.56	61.1 km/h	6.0L	$12	0:23.17	0:22.99	GR 5	$1,668	-	18	1. Parumba Dawn 2. Hyperkinetic 3. Canya Kelsey
6th of 7	22/6/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.76	63.8 km/h	4.5L	$31	0:19.46	0:18.98	GR 5	$3,194	-	9	1. Sun In Cuba 2. County Kildare 3. Cruella
6th of 8	13/6/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.67	64.1 km/h	3.0L	$23	0:19.47	0:19.47	GR 5	$1,668	-	7	1. Is He Happy 2. Spotty Can Run 3. We Are One
1st of 8	6/6/25	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.73	63.9 km/h	1.0L	$3.50	0:19.73	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,668	$1,090	7	1. Blame Esmeralda 2. Money Machine 3. Block A Babe
1st of 8	30/5/25	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.71	63.9 km/h	0.5L	$6.00	0:19.71	0:19.71	GR 5	$1,668	$1,090	7	1. Blame Esmeralda 2. Cyclone Will 3. Bullseye Bob
1st of 8	23/5/25	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.78	63.7 km/h	2.8L	$3.40	0:19.78	0:19.60	GR 5	$1,668	$1,090	7	1. Blame Esmeralda 2. Cathy's Dream 3. Rock The Marjen

Hard Press (8) 3554146132
Trainer: David Bourke (The Basin)
Prize Money: $35,131
Win / Place: 19% / 49%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: HOT CHARMOLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 16-12-13

Track

58: 12-8-11

Trk/Dst

47: 12-6-9

Distance

48: 12-6-9

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	1	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	17	9	10	8	9	7	12	11
1st	2	3	2	2	2	1	3	1
2nd	2	1	1	0	2	1	2	3
3rd	4	1	1	1	0	2	2	2

Comments

In the money last time at this track (19.57) in a Grade 5, finishing a 0.8 lengths second. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from 11 starts. Expected to go close.

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
2nd of 8	25/7/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.57	64.4 km/h	0.8L	$3.50	0:19.53	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,668	$349	7	1. James's Entity 2. Hard Press 3. Bravado
3rd of 8	18/7/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.64	64.2 km/h	2.5L	$3.50	0:19.47	0:19.35	GR 5	$1,668	$174	7	1. Barkly Street 2. Arts Inferno 3. Heyfield Honey, Hard Press
1st of 8	11/7/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.62	64.2 km/h	1.7L	$4.20	0:19.62	0:19.53	GR 5	$1,668	$1,090	14	1. Hard Press 2. Bullseye Bob 3. River King
6th of 8	27/6/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.83	63.5 km/h	4.9L	$3.30	0:19.49	0:19.49	GR 5	$1,668	-	28	1. Firing Chief 2. All In Ollie 3. Cyclone Will
4th of 8	30/5/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.98	63.1 km/h	3.3L	$2.90	0:19.78	0:19.71	GR 5	$1,668	$55	7	1. We Are One 2. Mobile Lad 3. General Winston
1st of 8	23/5/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.70	64.0 km/h	1.8L	$2.10	0:19.70	0:19.60	GR 5	$1,668	$1,090	7	1. Hard Press 2. Nigerian Kaboom 3. Cyclone Will

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