Healesville Race 5 - Montrose Iga Liquor
GO FISH (8) produced an impressive win last time in quickest of the meeting when scoring by 2 lengths (19.52) at this track. Looks well placed and should be tough to beat. CHOJI AKIMICHI (5) doesn't have the best strike-rate. Finished in the minors latest when third (19.69) at this track and may be close to breaking through. Solid record here winning nine races. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Winning chance. WANDANA LAD (7) was game in defeat at the latest run, finishing second and beaten a neck (19.77) behind Zippi Mustang at this track. Can measure up. REIKO BENNY (2) placed at long odds last time and cannot be ignored.
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Didn't make the placings last time at Warrnambool (22.64) in a Grade 5, finishing a 3 length fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting six places from eight starts. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.46 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 57 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.40 |
| 6/8 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.84 | 0:23.56 | 0:23.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.9L | $21.70 |
| 4/7 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.62 | 0:23.28 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 300m in 17.15. Followed that up with a minor placing over 300m at this track at Grade 5 H eight days ago. Has been around the mark last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.25 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.15 | 0:17.15 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.35 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.9L | $12.20 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.47 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $3.20 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 350m at this track. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.62 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.46 | 0:17.13 | 0:16.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.85 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.01 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
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Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 400m at Warragul. Others read better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $27.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $46.30 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Go Fish at this track last start over 350m (19.69). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.30 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.07 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/11/2025 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.85 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last time (23.38) over 400m at Warragul. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
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Comments
In the money last time at this track (19.77) in a Special conditions Veteran race, finishing a neck second. Has four successes and three minors from 13 starts from box 7. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.76 | 0:18.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.4L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.47 | 0:17.17 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | 6 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.59 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $83.70 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | 6 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Solid performance to win by 2 lengths at this track over 350m (19.52) beating Zippi Mustang in Grade 5 on January 23. Most reliable when jumping from this draw. Leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.59 | 0:19.04 | 0:18.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.48 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.7L | $24.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |