Healesville Race 8 - Gorski Engineering
DIM SIM OLLIE (7) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, finishing in the money last time when 2nd at this track over 350m. Comes through a solid form race last start. Winning claims. CAPED CRUSADER (6) produced a modest effort most recently when seventh at this track over 350m behind Lissy's A Demon (19.51) in a Grade 5. Bold showing expected. WESTERN FEEL (1) has missed the frame at his last couple but wasn't beaten far three back when second (23.04) at Warragul in a Grade 5. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. PRETTY CAPRI (2) has strong claims after a top-three finish when at the top of markets last time out.
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Comments
Has finished last in his last couple of starts, most recently at Sale over 435m. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/01/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.38 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.3L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.49 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $18.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:23.26 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.05 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (25.84) when second at Ballarat in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and five places from 12 starts. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/12/2025 | 27 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:26.38 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 22/11/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 15 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.73 | 0:26.31 | 0:26.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/10/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.40 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when second (34.91) at big odds over 595m at Sandown. Has a low draw but will need to find best.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.93 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 25.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.91 | 0:34.44 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.7L | $26.10 |
| 3/6 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.6L | $13.80 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.53 | 0:34.27 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/12/2025 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.07 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 450m at Shepparton. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.9L | $10.20 |
| 4/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after winning by a neck at Warrnambool (25.94) beating Mira Bale in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 on January 19 four days ago. Likely to find this a lot tougher and she needs to find another gear.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $13.60 |
| 5/7 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.0L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 7th over 350m at this track beaten 8 lengths (19.51) behind Lissy's A Demon in a Grade 5 on January 18. Has performed below expectations at his last couple but is capable of far better.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.51 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.15 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.81 | 0:16.63 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $27.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.76 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2025 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.71 | 0:16.71 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | 112 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.71 | 0:16.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Working his way into winning form after his success on December 12 at this track over 350m. Last start was second over 350m in 19.63, behind Waltzing Diablo. Found one better last time. Well placed and worth following up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.32 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.33 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.40 | 0:19.34 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.35 | 0:19.35 | 0:19.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.1L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.4L | $1.70 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (19.74) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths. Has three successes and three minors from 10 starts from box 8. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.48 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.30 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.02 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.76 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (28.53) at big odds over 500m at Bendigo. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.53 | 0:28.36 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.72 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.03 | 0:28.88 | 0:28.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.15 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.76 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 99/1 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th over 350m at this track beaten 6 lengths (19.83) behind Waltzing Diablo in a Grade 5 on January 16. Has clocked a strong 19.38 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.51 | 0:19.32 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.7L | $25.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2025 | 42 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.72 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2025 | 32 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.37 | 0:18.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.44 | 0:19.44 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.60 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $20.60 |