Healesville Race 8

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Stake: $4,032

ESPECIAL KAI (1) Placed 3rd last run around here and can save some energy from the draw. Displays good early speed. Running with confidence this preparation. Underrated. LADY GUNAI (5) Was competitive when 2nd last start here. Will be positive in the run early. Producing consistent results this preparation. Can get the job done. AGENT SUSIE (7) Looked good when 2nd last time at this track. In top form since returning from a spell. No shock to see a win. FLAMING FOX (2) Strong performance to win last run at this venue. Has plenty of early speed. Will be competitive.

Distance: 350m
Class: Free For All
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Especial Kai (1) 3311722313
Trainer: Elise Knott (Carnegie)
Prize Money: $38,724
Win / Place: 30% / 72%

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ANTARCTIC LASS (AUS)

Owners: Peter Knott

100

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 12-8-9

Track

18: 7-3-4

Trk/Dst

8: 2-1-2

Distance

8: 2-1-2

Season

35: 10-7-8

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run here and gets a favourable draw. Shows good early pace. Performing impressively this campaign. Good chance in this.

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 7	21/6/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.43	64.8 km/h	4.0L	$3.20	0:19.16	0:19.16	FFA	$4,032	$414	7	1. Catch Some Rays 2. Evil Eye 3. Especial Kai
1st of 7	14/6/26	Healesville	300m	2	0:16.67	64.8 km/h	0.3L	$2.20	0:16.67	0:16.65	FFA	$4,032	$2,700	10	1. Especial Kai 2. Idyllic James 3. Knee Deep
3rd of 8	4/6/26	Warragul	400m	6	0:22.82	63.1 km/h	3.0L	$8.00	0:22.61	0:22.28	SPEC H	$4,032	$414	11	1. My Name's Eden 2. Patriot Burst 3. Especial Kai
2nd of 8	24/5/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.20	65.6 km/h	1.0L	$2.40	0:19.15	0:19.05	FFA	$4,032	$828	7	1. Lady Gunai 2. Especial Kai 3. Aloft
2nd of 8	17/5/26	Healesville	300m	8	0:16.59	65.1 km/h	0.5L	$2.50	0:16.56	0:16.56	FFA	$4,032	$828	7	1. Evil Eye 2. Especial Kai 3. Frozen Winter
7th of 7	10/5/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.50	64.6 km/h	5.8L	$2.10	0:19.10	0:19.10	FFA	$4,032	-	7	1. Mile A Minute 2. Waxing 3. Essence

Flaming Fox (2) 2536165121
Trainer: Hannah Male (Cranbourne East)
Prize Money: $64,284
Win / Place: 19% / 59%

3 yo Black/WH D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: TWILIGHT FLAME (AUS)

Owners: Flex For All

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 17-17-18

Track

81: 17-16-17

Trk/Dst

56: 10-10-13

Distance

56: 10-10-13

Season

35: 5-6-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
17	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	12	12	8	10	11	16	10
1st	4	2	1	3	1	2	3	1
2nd	3	2	3	1	0	2	4	2
3rd	1	2	2	0	2	2	4	5

Comments

Did a good job when winning last run here. Won't be far away during the run. Very tidy performer.

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
1st of 8	21/6/26	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.45	64.8 km/h	0.5L	$3.10	0:19.45	0:19.16	GR 4/5	$4,032	$2,700	7	1. Flaming Fox 2. Bernardo Blue 3. Weblec Billy
2nd of 8	14/6/26	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.46	64.7 km/h	1.0L	$4.50	0:19.40	0:19.32	GR 4/5	$4,032	$828	21	1. Mepunga Flyer 2. Flaming Fox 3. Bernardo Blue
1st of 8	24/5/26	Healesville	300m	1	0:16.69	64.7 km/h	2.5L	$2.40	0:16.69	0:16.67	GR 4/5	$4,032	$2,700	7	1. Flaming Fox 2. Got Flair 3. Faye Valentine
5th of 8	17/5/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.39	65.0 km/h	5.8L	$41	0:18.99	0:18.99	FFA	$4,032	-	7	1. Mile A Minute 2. Catch Some Rays 3. Lady Gunai
6th of 7	10/5/26	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.49	64.6 km/h	5.8L	$31	0:19.10	0:19.10	FFA	$4,032	-	7	1. Mile A Minute 2. Waxing 3. Essence
1st of 6	3/5/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.55	64.5 km/h	1.5L	$4.00	0:19.55	0:19.22	GR 4/5	$4,032	$2,700	7	1. Flaming Fox 2. Aston Barrister 3. Nighttime, Raging Storm

Catch Some Rays (3) 1224526141
Trainer: Justin Booker (Kilmany)
Prize Money: $74,874
Win / Place: 27% / 50%

Box Specialist

4 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: QUICK PAWS (AUS)

Owners: Dodge N Books - Mgr J Booker

Rating

Stats

Career

90: 25-13-7

Track

47: 19-7-3

Trk/Dst

43: 17-6-3

Distance

45: 17-7-3

Season

35: 13-7-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
21	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	11	14	16	12	11	9	8
1st	4	6	7	2	3	1	0	2
2nd	2	2	1	3	1	1	2	1
3rd	0	1	0	1	2	1	2	0

Comments

Left nothing to chance when winning last run at this track. Going well this campaign. Must be considered here.

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
1st of 7	21/6/26	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.16	65.8 km/h	1.3L	$4.80	0:19.16	0:19.16	FFA	$4,032	$2,700	7	1. Catch Some Rays 2. Evil Eye 3. Especial Kai
4th of 7	14/6/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.39	65.0 km/h	1.0L	$3.00	0:19.32	0:19.32	FFA	$4,032	$90	7	1. Waxing 2. Evil Eye 3. Diamantina Pear
1st of 6	7/6/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:18.91	66.6 km/h	1.0L	$3.50	0:18.91	0:18.91	FFA	$4,032	$2,700	7	1. Catch Some Rays 2. Evil Eye 3. Crackerjack Les
6th of 7	31/5/26	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.34	65.1 km/h	5.8L	$7.00	0:18.94	0:18.83	FFA	$4,032	-	14	1. Tarawi Therese 2. Lady Gunai 3. Aloft
2nd of 8	17/5/26	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.17	65.7 km/h	2.8L	$6.50	0:18.99	0:18.99	FFA	$4,032	$828	7	1. Mile A Minute 2. Catch Some Rays 3. Lady Gunai
5th of 7	10/5/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.46	64.7 km/h	5.3L	$3.60	0:19.10	0:19.10	FFA	$4,032	-	9	1. Mile A Minute 2. Waxing 3. Essence

Mepunga Power (4) 113854131f
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (Anakie)
Prize Money: $24,822
Win / Place: 36% / 72%

2 yo Black/WH D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA ISLA (AUS)

Owners: Barry Smith

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 8-4-4

Track

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

11: 4-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Towards the tail last run here but getting better in recent performances. Tracking very well this campaign. Cannot have.

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
- of 8	14/6/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:26.25	48.0 km/h	99.0L	$13	0:19.32	0:19.32	GR 5 FIN	$11,496	-	7	1. Avengement 2. Smart As You 3. Aston Lyon
1st of 7	7/6/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.32	65.2 km/h	2.5L	$2.50	0:19.32	0:18.91	GR 5 H	$3,516	$2,340	11	1. Mepunga Power 2. Angry Murray Cod 3. Kaelix Comet
3rd of 5	27/5/26	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.50	62.0 km/h	2.8L	$4.80	0:30.31	0:30.18	GR 5	$4,044	$414	7	1. Inspection 2. Off The Beer 3. Mepunga Power
1st of 6	20/5/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.50	64.0 km/h	1.3L	$2.20	0:22.50	0:22.13	GR 5	$3,516	$2,340	5	1. Mepunga Power 2. Lightning Jewel 3. Dragon Train
4th of 8	15/5/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.88	62.9 km/h	5.0L	$3.80	0:22.53	0:22.20	GR 5	$3,516	$90	50	1. She's Primed 2. Black Nevera 3. Paw Ortiz
50 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	26/3/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:30.16	61.5 km/h	8.8L	$7.50	0:29.55	0:29.30	SPEC H	$18,300	-	7	1. Fleeing 2. Fabrication 3. Perfect Symphony

Lady Gunai (5) 5133231252
Trainer: Andrea Chapple (Exford)
Prize Money: $32,400
Win / Place: 25% / 62%

2 yo Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: GUNAI WHISPER (AUS)

Owners: Johnos Crew

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 9-7-6

Track

27: 7-6-5

Trk/Dst

11: 3-2-2

Distance

11: 3-2-2

Season

35: 9-7-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Honest race when 2nd last start at the track. Has early speed and positions nicely. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Commands respect.

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
2nd of 8	21/6/26	Healesville	300m	8	0:16.79	64.3 km/h	1.0L	$2.20	0:16.72	0:16.62	FFA	$4,032	$828	14	1. Negative Nibbs 2. Lady Gunai 3. Knee Deep
5th of 6	7/6/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.22	65.6 km/h	4.8L	$2.90	0:18.91	0:18.91	FFA	$4,032	-	7	1. Catch Some Rays 2. Evil Eye 3. Crackerjack Les
2nd of 7	31/5/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.11	65.9 km/h	2.5L	$7.50	0:18.94	0:18.83	FFA	$4,032	$828	7	1. Tarawi Therese 2. Lady Gunai 3. Aloft
1st of 8	24/5/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.15	65.8 km/h	1.0L	$3.10	0:19.15	0:19.05	FFA	$4,032	$2,700	7	1. Lady Gunai 2. Especial Kai 3. Aloft
3rd of 8	17/5/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.21	65.6 km/h	3.3L	$3.20	0:18.99	0:18.99	FFA	$4,032	$414	7	1. Mile A Minute 2. Catch Some Rays 3. Lady Gunai
2nd of 7	10/5/26	Healesville	300m	1	0:16.54	65.3 km/h	1.0L	$2.30	0:16.47	0:16.47	MX 3/4	$4,032	$828	7	1. Evil Eye 2. Lady Gunai 3. Frozen Winter

Mile A Minute (6) 423x113122
Trainer: David Bourke (The Basin)
Prize Money: $290,850
Win / Place: 50% / 82%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

4 yo BDL D

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: MEDIO PASO (AUS)

Owners: Rodney Campbell

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 34-16-6

Track

29: 21-6-1

Trk/Dst

26: 20-4-1

Distance

33: 22-7-2

Season

24: 12-6-3

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
24	9	1	0	0

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

Comments

Tidy effort when 2nd last time at Q Straight and ideal distance as proven previously. Should race on the speed. Been in the placegetters each attempt this preparation. Entitled to be a big price.

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	18/6/26	Q Straight	350m	7	0:18.75	67.2 km/h	2.3L	$18	0:18.60	0:18.60	OPEN	$129,396	$22,500	7	1. Gold Force 2. Mile A Minute 3. Settle For Less
2nd of 7	11/6/26	Q Straight	350m	8	0:18.80	67.0 km/h	1.3L	$3.80	0:18.72	0:18.72	OPEN	$4,200	$840	8	1. Massaro 2. Mile A Minute 3. Got This Girls
1st of 8	3/6/26	Ballarat	390m	4	0:21.95	64.0 km/h	4.8L	$2.30	0:21.95	0:21.95	GR 4/5	$4,032	$2,700	5	1. Mile A Minute 2. Quick Aussie 3. Gas Lantern
3rd of 8	29/5/26	Geelong	400m	5	0:22.46	64.1 km/h	2.5L	$5.50	0:22.29	0:22.16	FFA	$4,032	$414	12	1. Matt Loch 2. Come And See 3. Mile A Minute
1st of 8	17/5/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:18.99	66.4 km/h	2.8L	$1.70	0:18.99	0:18.99	FFA	$4,032	$2,700	7	1. Mile A Minute 2. Catch Some Rays 3. Lady Gunai
1st of 7	10/5/26	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.10	66.0 km/h	3.0L	$4.40	0:19.10	0:19.10	FFA	$4,032	$2,700	73	1. Mile A Minute 2. Waxing 3. Essence
73 Day Spell

Agent Susie (7) x11x342722
Trainer: Lynette Gough (Nyora)
Prize Money: $18,222
Win / Place: 25% / 75%

Unbeaten at the Distance

Unbeaten The Track / Distance

3 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: LADY LOCH (AUS)

Owners: Lynette Gough

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 5-5-5

Track

7: 2-5-0

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Distance

2: 2-0-0

Season

8: 2-3-1

1st Up

4: 3-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Ran well when 2nd last time here. Racing consistently since returning from a break. Has claims.

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
2nd of 8	21/6/26	Healesville	300m	7	0:16.85	64.1 km/h	0.3L	$4.50	0:16.83	0:16.62	GR 4/5	$4,032	$828	7	1. Electra Opal 2. Agent Susie 3. Dubrow
2nd of 8	14/6/26	Healesville	300m	4	0:16.81	64.2 km/h	2.3L	$4.80	0:16.65	0:16.65	GR 4/5	$4,032	$828	51	1. Daring Bandit 2. Agent Susie 3. Little Master
51 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	24/4/26	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	8.9L	$17	0:22.69	0:22.54	GR 4/5	$4,032	-	5	1. Wicket 2. Why Not Iris 3. Find The Sun
2nd of 8	19/4/26	Healesville	300m	1	0:16.69	64.7 km/h	1.5L	$20	0:16.60	0:16.37	GR 4/5	$4,032	$828	19	1. Be Gritty 2. Agent Susie 3. Flat Out Freddy
4th of 8	31/3/26	Warragul	460m	8	0:26.34	62.9 km/h	3.8L	$2.90	0:26.08	0:25.66	GR 5	$3,516	$90	7	1. Dr. Babette 2. Escaping Bindi 3. Daintree Spirit
3rd of 6	24/3/26	Warragul	460m	1	0:27.15	61.0 km/h	7.8L	$20	0:26.61	0:26.24	GR 4/5	$4,032	$414	126	1. Minh Teddy 2. Paw Zuri 3. Agent Susie
126 Day Spell

Gumtree Hill (8) 1332566328
Trainer: Bruce Stirling (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $17,034
Win / Place: 13% / 39%

3 yo Black D

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: PIRATES PATCH (AUS)

Owners: Carlie Davis

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 8-6-9

Track

15: 5-2-3

Trk/Dst

13: 5-1-3

Distance

13: 5-1-3

Season

30: 5-4-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Racing on a quick back up. At $5.50 performed below standard when 5th last time at Shepparton but drawn nicely. Should be going forward early. Coming back in distance. A long shot.

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
8th of 8	15/6/26	Sandown	515m	5	0:31.10	59.6 km/h	19.4L	$35	0:29.74	0:29.35	GR 5	$4,152	$36	6	1. Petit Cherie 2. Escaping Bindi 3. Blinked
2nd of 8	9/6/26	Horsham	485m	2	0:27.95	62.5 km/h	1.9L	$31	0:27.81	0:27.25	GR 5	$4,008	$828	8	1. So You Assume 2. Gumtree Hill 3. Franky's Outlaw
3rd of 8	1/6/26	Shepparton	450m	7	0:25.90	62.5 km/h	1.5L	$9.00	0:25.79	0:25.37	GR 5	$3,516	$360	7	1. Argyle Whiskey 2. Ascend Igloo 3. Gumtree Hill
6th of 8	25/5/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.85	62.7 km/h	3.8L	$34	0:25.59	0:25.06	GR 5	$3,516	-	10	1. Cheeky Mila 2. Essence 3. Slay Queen Molly
6th of 7	15/5/26	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.69	62.0 km/h	3.8L	$18	0:24.44	0:23.70	GR 5	$3,516	-	7	1. Sir Dodge 2. Paw Xyla 3. Lost My Smile
5th of 8	8/5/26	Bendigo	500m	6	0:28.68	62.8 km/h	5.7L	$13	0:28.28	0:28.02	GR 5	$4,008	-	7	1. Parumba Jazzman 2. Heart 3. High Cotton