Healesville Race 6 - Montrose Iga Liquor
PAW SAKAKIBURA (4) missed the frame over 350m at Murray Bridge latest but ran a swift 19.13 when beaten 2.5 lengths. Smart run latest and looks a key chance again here. LIGHTNING JEWEL (7) hit the frame latest (19.43) when second at this track in a Grade 5. Has already won out of this draw. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. MEPUNGA SAGE (2) is new here but can play a major role.
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (19.62) at big odds over 350m at this track. Has the inside draw this time. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.62 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.09 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.14 | 0:24.09 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.62 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.33 | 0:27.90 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Returns from a eight months break and only other fresh up run was on debut, when a 29.90 winner over 525m at The Meadows. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 228 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/09/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.26 | 0:30.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $1.55 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:31.02 | 0:30.89 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 04/09/2025 | 21 | GR 6 | $3,680.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.58 | 0:30.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.55 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.75 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2025 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.48 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by one length over 300m at this track in a handy (16.93), beating Ruxton Shine. Sure to be about the mark.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.93 | 0:16.93 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.76 | 0:16.75 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.93 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.86 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.31 | 0:17.28 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.96 | 0:16.96 | 0:16.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Could manage only fourth last time but turned heads the start prior when he clocked an outstanding 19.19 over 350m when just missed, at this track. Expected to go close with a repeat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $2,500.00 | Murray Bridge | 350m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.95 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.19 | 0:19.16 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.38 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.35 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.47 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (19.71) over 350m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 121 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.23 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 49 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.49 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.22 | 0:23.75 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.35 | 0:19.02 | 0:18.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.15 | 0:18.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Warragul over 400m in 22.93. Followed that up with a minor placing over 400m at Geelong at Grade 5 five days ago. Hard to have without further improvement.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.81 | 0:16.81 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 23 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.20 | 0:17.15 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.17 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.21 | 0:30.17 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 0.8 lengths second over 350m this track in 19.43. Comes through a solid form race. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.43 | 0:19.38 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.30 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.10 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 43 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.35 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 122 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.04 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 99/1 | 16/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 515m | N/A | 30.36 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |