Healesville Race 10

Central Scaffolds Challenger (250+)

Stake: $1,744

WHY NOT BARNEY (5) latest effort finished 4th over 300m at this track beaten 7 lengths (17.14) behind Blitz in a Grade 5 on October 14. Looks hard to beat with even luck. UNO PEANUT (3) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 1.3 lengths (17.24) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning six races. The form from his last run stacks up well. A big run wouldn't surprise. REDBACK EXPRESS (6) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at Bendigo over 425m behind Ruckman (24.96) in a Grade 5. Worth following up. LITTLE WHIP (2) can improve on an unplaced run here last time out.

Distance: 300m
Class: Grade 5 T3
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Astronomica (1) 4646664313
Trainer: Garry Johnson (Chum Creek)
Prize Money: $53,876
Win / Place: 9.45% / 38%

4 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: MISS MORRISSET (AUS)

Owners: Garry Johnson

Rating

Stats

Career

127: 12-16-21

Track

23: 3-1-6

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Season

12: 1-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	7	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	13	9	14	11	11	24	20	25
1st	2	0	2	0	0	2	3	3
2nd	1	1	2	0	2	5	3	2
3rd	3	1	3	2	2	2	5	3

Comments

Won two starts back at this track over 350m in 20.07. Followed that up with a minor placing over 350m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Has been around the mark last couple and should make his presence felt.

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	24/10/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:20.01	63.0 km/h	3.5L	$23	0:19.79	0:19.40	GR 5	$1,744	$182	4	1. Wine Lover 2. Time To Prophet 3. Astronomica
1st of 6	20/10/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:20.07	62.8 km/h	0.8L	$3.30	0:20.07	0:19.57	GR 5	$1,744	$1,140	6	1. Astronomica 2. Kraken Hook 3. Braemar Molly
3rd of 8	14/10/25	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.78	63.7 km/h	2.0L	$8.50	0:19.66	0:19.36	GR 5	$1,744	$182	5	1. Destini Paladin 2. Irinka Ashley 3. Astronomica
4th of 8	9/10/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.80	61.6 km/h	5.3L	$21	0:22.46	0:22.24	GR 5	$3,340	$86	7	1. Green Flash 2. Hartland Duke 3. Zipping Velma
6th of 7	2/10/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:20.07	62.8 km/h	5.1L	$8.50	0:19.71	0:19.68	GR 5	$1,744	-	6	1. Elsie Dreaming 2. Aston Honcho 3. Destini Paladin
6th of 8	26/9/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:20.04	62.9 km/h	5.8L	$10	0:19.67	0:19.56	GR 5	$1,744	-	2	1. Blame Esmeralda 2. Vinnie's Camel 3. Blonde Mustang

Little Whip (2) 7361781464
Trainer: Pasquale Derubeis (Cape Woolamai)
Prize Money: $17,191
Win / Place: 18% / 42%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: LUCKY WHIP (AUS)

Owners: Karen Ulrick

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 11-8-7

Track

38: 9-7-6

Trk/Dst

31: 9-6-5

Distance

33: 10-6-5

Season

10: 2-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 2.5 lengths fourth (19.90) over 350m at this track. Coming out of a very strong form race. Can feature with the right run.

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
4th of 7	20/10/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.90	63.3 km/h	2.5L	$67	0:19.75	0:19.57	GR 5	$1,744	$57	14	1. Angry Murray Cod 2. Summer Hail 3. Son Of Sybil
6th of 8	6/10/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.50	61.7 km/h	6.5L	$8.50	0:17.07	0:16.78	GR 5	$1,744	-	5	1. Sandy Taupe 2. Jobs On 3. Rolling Coal
4th of 8	1/10/25	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.54	62.3 km/h	5.5L	$20	0:24.17	0:23.96	SPEC H	$1,744	$57	5	1. Valletta Flash 2. Elara Bale 3. Ripping It Up
1st of 7	26/9/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.16	62.9 km/h	0.3L	$6.50	0:17.16	0:16.74	GR 5	$1,744	$1,140	2	1. Little Whip 2. Dad's Jam Donut 3. Redback Express
8th of 8	24/9/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:20.50	61.5 km/h	8.3L	$10	0:19.96	0:19.58	GR 5	$1,744	-	12	1. Ponting 2. Superfly Girl 3. Not Forgiven
7th of 8	12/9/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.85	63.5 km/h	2.8L	$23	0:19.68	0:19.44	GR 5	$1,744	-	3	1. Leonessa 2. Orange Ratio 3. King Plum

Uno Peanut (3) 0754183744
Trainer: Pasquale Derubeis (Cape Woolamai)
Prize Money: $19,369
Win / Place: 15% / 38%

4 yo BDL D

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: ALPHA NEMESIS (AUS)

Owners: Alfonso Derubeis

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 13-4-15

Track

35: 6-1-9

Trk/Dst

26: 6-0-7

Distance

28: 7-0-7

Season

7: 1-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	16	12	7	13	6	10	7
1st	2	3	1	1	1	3	1	1
2nd	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1
3rd	2	2	3	1	3	1	2	1

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th on October 24 over 300m at this track behind Black Friday beaten 1.3 lengths (17.24) in a Grade 5. Comes through a good form race. Looks a 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
4th of 8	24/10/25	Healesville	300m	2	0:17.24	62.6 km/h	1.3L	$5.00	0:17.16	0:16.84	GR 5	$1,744	$57	4	1. Black Friday 2. Audacious Livvy 3. Sonic Cyclone
4th of 7	20/10/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.31	62.4 km/h	2.8L	$3.30	0:17.14	0:16.90	GR 5	$1,744	$57	19	1. Why Not Jules 2. Cindy Cabang 3. Sidewinder
7th of 8	1/10/25	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.97	61.3 km/h	10.0L	$41	0:24.31	0:23.96	SPEC H	$1,744	-	7	1. Aston Hooked 2. Angelani 3. Cooper Summer
3rd of 7	24/9/25	Healesville	300m	1	0:17.28	62.5 km/h	1.5L	$2.40	0:17.19	0:17.03	GR 5	$1,744	$182	6	1. Johnny's Revenge 2. Audacious Ivy 3. Uno Peanut
8th of 8	18/9/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.68	60.8 km/h	7.3L	$8.50	0:23.20	0:22.75	GR 5	$1,744	-	6	1. Our Mate Bear 2. Get A Grip 3. Midnight Shimmer
1st of 8	12/9/25	Healesville	300m	7	0:17.12	63.1 km/h	0.5L	$4.60	0:17.12	0:16.93	GR 5	$1,744	$1,140	9	1. Uno Peanut 2. Redback Express 3. Audacious Livvy

Why Not Barney (5) 7422338764
Trainer: Leigh Carter (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $16,450
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

5 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: WHY NOT GINGER (AUS)

Owners: Gail Carter

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 10-7-12

Track

50: 4-6-10

Trk/Dst

44: 4-6-10

Distance

44: 4-6-10

Season

8: 0-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	8	7	12	14	7	10	15
1st	2	1	0	2	1	0	1	3
2nd	0	0	1	2	1	0	2	1
3rd	0	1	1	1	2	2	2	3

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th on October 14 over 300m at this track behind Blitz beaten 7 lengths (17.14) in a Grade 5. Some good form is emerging from that last run. Expected to prove hard to beat.

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 7	14/10/25	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.14	63.0 km/h	7.3L	$20	0:16.67	0:16.67	GR 5	$1,744	$57	12	1. Blitz 2. Zippi Mustang 3. Audacious Livvy
6th of 8	2/10/25	Healesville	300m	2	0:17.32	62.4 km/h	2.7L	$34	0:17.13	0:16.93	GR 5	$1,744	-	4	1. Sandy Taupe 2. Firebird Flyer 3. Winning Ratio
7th of 8	28/9/25	Healesville	300m	1	0:17.12	63.1 km/h	6.3L	$91	0:16.70	0:16.54	GR 5	$3,340	-	23	1. Why Not Ava 2. Fiddles 3. Jobs On
8th of 8	5/9/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.42	62.0 km/h	9.3L	$71	0:16.81	0:16.79	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Valletta Flash 2. Why Not Ava 3. Full Of Fun
3rd of 8	29/8/25	Healesville	300m	5	0:16.90	63.9 km/h	0.8L	$14	0:16.86	0:16.64	GR 5	$1,744	$182	7	1. Rhoswen 2. Path To Nirvana 3. Why Not Barney
3rd of 8	22/8/25	Healesville	300m	7	0:17.30	62.4 km/h	1.3L	$4.00	0:17.22	0:16.91	GR 5	$1,744	$182	7	1. Mikado Jewel 2. Not Forgiven 3. Why Not Barney

Redback Express (6) 4622333665
Trainer: Jordan Formosa (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $8,430
Win / Place: 5.45% / 34%

3 yo DK BDL D

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: SASSY IZZY (AUS)

Owners: Jamari

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 3-7-9

Track

24: 1-3-5

Trk/Dst

24: 1-3-5

Distance

24: 1-3-5

Season

11: 0-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Bendigo (24.96) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length fifth. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Expected to 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
5th of 8	22/10/25	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.96	61.3 km/h	11.4L	$27	0:24.16	0:24.16	GR 5	$1,744	-	5	1. Ruckman 2. Hollywood Franky 3. Step On Air
6th of 8	17/10/25	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.17	62.9 km/h	3.0L	$18	0:16.98	0:16.80	GR 5	$1,744	-	7	1. Son Of Sybil 2. Irish Brew 3. Invictus Harmony
6th of 8	10/10/25	Healesville	300m	2	0:17.15	63.0 km/h	3.6L	$35	0:16.90	0:16.60	GR 5	$1,744	-	7	1. Search History 2. Jams Donuts 3. Wandana Lad
3rd of 8	3/10/25	Healesville	300m	6	0:17.29	62.5 km/h	4.3L	$8.00	0:17.01	0:16.97	T3 RSTW	$1,744	$182	7	1. Greysynd Merlin 2. Cruising Amy 3. Redback Express
3rd of 7	26/9/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.20	62.8 km/h	0.8L	$12	0:17.16	0:16.74	GR 5	$1,744	$182	2	1. Little Whip 2. Dad's Jam Donut 3. Redback Express
3rd of 7	24/9/25	Healesville	300m	1	0:17.24	62.6 km/h	3.3L	$10	0:17.03	0:17.03	GR 5	$1,744	$182	7	1. Firebird Flyer 2. Socks And Slides 3. Redback Express

Johnny's Revenge (7) 7252135527
Trainer: Trevor Whitford (Willow Grove)
Prize Money: $7,342
Win / Place: 9.76% / 31%

2 yo Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: AVATAR MINTY (AUS)

Owners: Tuesday Pool Comp

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 4-5-4

Track

23: 4-3-3

Trk/Dst

22: 4-3-3

Distance

22: 4-3-3

Season

11: 1-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior was just edged out when second (17.32) over 300m at this track. Tough draw to overcome but is worth plenty of thought.

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
7th of 8	24/10/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.25	62.6 km/h	6.5L	$61	0:16.84	0:16.84	GR 5	$1,744	-	4	1. Happy Chick 2. Ella Audacious 3. Money Machine
2nd of 5	20/10/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.32	62.4 km/h	0.5L	$8.50	0:17.30	0:16.90	GR 5	$1,744	$365	6	1. Panama Storm 2. Johnny's Revenge 3. Snag
5th of 7	14/10/25	Healesville	300m	5	0:17.16	62.9 km/h	7.5L	$8.50	0:16.67	0:16.67	GR 5	$1,744	-	4	1. Blitz 2. Zippi Mustang 3. Audacious Livvy
5th of 8	10/10/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.20	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$7.00	0:17.01	0:16.60	GR 5	$1,744	-	7	1. Devil In Me 2. Reiko Benny 3. Bruree Luck
3rd of 8	3/10/25	Healesville	300m	6	0:17.28	62.5 km/h	2.0L	$3.40	0:17.16	0:16.97	GR 5	$1,744	$182	9	1. Sonic Cyclone 2. Money Machine 3. Johnny's Revenge
1st of 7	24/9/25	Healesville	300m	6	0:17.19	62.8 km/h	1.0L	$2.70	0:17.19	0:17.03	GR 5	$1,744	$1,140	5	1. Johnny's Revenge 2. Audacious Ivy 3. Uno Peanut

River King (8) 223328x647
Trainer: Garry Johnson (Chum Creek)
Prize Money: $13,412
Win / Place: 11% / 36%

3 yo Black D

Sire: LIGHTNING FRANK (AUS)

Dam: NAYLA SWIFT (AUS)

Owners: Koolie Boys

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 6-7-6

Track

35: 3-6-6

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 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	8	7	4
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

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (19.77) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths seventh. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Tough field and looking to others 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
7th of 8	24/10/25	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.77	63.7 km/h	4.5L	$27	0:19.48	0:19.40	GR 5	$1,744	-	18	1. Superfly Girl 2. Miss Charmed 3. Monty's Return
4th of 7	6/10/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.88	63.4 km/h	5.3L	$46	0:19.53	0:19.44	GR 5	$1,744	$57	3	1. Angry Murray Cod 2. Blank Slate 3. James's Entity
6th of 8	3/10/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.94	63.2 km/h	1.8L	$16	0:19.83	0:19.63	GR 5	$1,744	-	63	1. Flying Adler 2. Swooping Swan 3. Romena Charm
63 Day Spell
8th of 8	1/8/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:20.13	62.6 km/h	9.0L	$41	0:19.54	0:19.48	GR 5	$1,744	-	8	1. Jumbuk Johnny 2. King Cherry 3. Wild Venus
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	$1,744	$365	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	$1,744	$182	7	1. Hard Press 2. Bullseye Bob 3. River King

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