Healesville Race 8 - Healesville Football Netball Club
BLAME ESMERALDA (2) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (19.96) at this track behind Summer Hail in a Grade 5. Has a strong record out of this box with five wins and a minor placing from eight starts. Expected to feature in the finish again. NEGATIVE NIBBS (7) jumped from a low draw and boxed on well to finish third last time, beaten 1.5 lengths (19.50) behind Daring Bandit at this track. Leading chance. NED THE KNIGHT (1) has a moderate overall strike-rate. Finished in the minors latest when third (24.57) at Bendigo and may be close to breaking through. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and nine minor placings to his credit. Leading player again. BRUREE LUCK (5) is a last-start placegetter from this box - in the mix again.
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In the money last time at Bendigo (24.57) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5, finishing a 6 length third. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and nine minors. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.11 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.43 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
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Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Summer Hail at this track last start over 350m (19.96). Right in the mix.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.96 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.42 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (19.96) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length sixth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and 10 places from 22 starts. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.96 | 0:19.39 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.28 | 0:27.07 | 0:26.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.17 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.49 | 0:19.28 | 0:18.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished sixth in a Grade 5 on May 7 over 450m at Shepparton behind Doongalla Boy, beaten 11 lengths (26.57). Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.57 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.02 | 0:28.49 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.24 | 0:24.24 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 2nd over 350m at this track beaten 2.5 lengths (19.93) behind Summer Hail in a Grade 5 on May 8. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.42 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 179 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.05 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (17.26) over 300m at this track. Looking to others.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.26 | 0:17.17 | 0:17.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.21 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 31/03/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.60 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.73 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Daring Bandit at this track last start over 350m (19.50). Has to be included.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/05/2026 | 39 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.23 | 0:16.75 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.51 | 0:19.44 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.31 | 0:18.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.19 | 0:19.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.58 | 0:19.31 | 0:18.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (20.14) over 350m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Others preferred.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.14 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.43 | 0:27.20 | 0:27.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 106 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.99 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/01/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.66 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.1L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.41 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |