Healesville Race 11 - Gap Veterans (300+Rank)
HAPPY BUDDHA (2) turned in a moderate run last time when eighth at Shepparton over 390m behind Lakeview Mitch (23.39) in a Grade 5. Should be very hard to beat this time. CRUELLA (4) finds it hard to break through. Finished in the minors latest when second (22.88) at Warragul and may be close to breaking through. Solid record here at the distance winning five races. The form out of her last race has been franked. Must be included in calculations. WANDANA LAD (1) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at this track over 350m behind Wild Sal (20.08) in a Grade 5. Expected to feature in the finish. THAI BUTTERFLY (7) has ability and can feature with the right run after missing a cheque here most recently.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 6th on June 5 over 350m at this track behind Wild Sal beaten 7 lengths (20.08) in a Grade 5. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
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 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.92 | 0:19.55 | 0:18.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $35.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.86 | 0:20.39 | 0:20.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/05/2026 | 3 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.34 | 0:17.04 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.39) when eighth over 390m at Shepparton in a Grade 5. Has four successes and eight minors from 18 starts from box 2. Leading player.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.13 | 0:23.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:16.76 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2026 | 3 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.22 | 0:17.08 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 99/1 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 390m at Shepparton. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | T3 GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/05/2026 | 33 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.34 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.57 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | 17 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.23 | 0:17.07 | 0:16.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
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Comments
Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 400m at Warragul clocking 22.88. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:23.03 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.96 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.12 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.43 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind King Plum over 300m. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.09 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.44 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.27 | 0:16.69 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |
| 0/8 | 17/04/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:24.02 | 0:17.09 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.47 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $91.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 27 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.47 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Ballarat over 390m. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/06/2026 | 12 | GR 5 H NP | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.53 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.64 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/05/2026 | 14 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.34 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.23 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (17.51) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 8 lengths. Has four minors from eight starts from box 7. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.51 | 0:16.94 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | 9 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.81 | 0:19.55 | 0:18.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.18 | 0:17.03 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.17 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.20 | 0:17.06 | 0:16.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.12 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Most recent effort finished 6th over 300m at this track beaten 11 lengths (17.75) behind In The Clouds in a Grade 5 on June 5. Has claims if at her best.
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 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:16.94 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.44 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/05/2026 | 2 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.34 | 0:17.08 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.21 | 0:17.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.38 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.29 | 0:19.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |