Healesville Race 5 - Gap Damsels Dash
DARING BANDIT (1) missed the frame last time, finishing 4th (19.49) last time in a Free For All at this track. Form here at this distance is strong including five wins. Can discover winning form. NOCTILUCENT (7) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at Ballarat over 390m behind Boracay Storm (22.65) in a Special conditions Veteran race. The form out of her last race has been franked. Key runner who gets her chance to atone. MAX PEARL (4) has a strong overall record having eight wins and 17 places from 35 starts including a last start third (19.91) over 350m at Traralgon. Has a good record at this journey. Has a good overall strike-rate and can find the frame here. PARTY STARTED (3) was in the money last start and poses a threat again.
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 300m. Last start finished 4th in a Free For All on June 21 over 350m at this track behind Catch Some Rays beaten 5 lengths (19.49). More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.49 | 0:19.16 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.65 | 0:16.65 | 0:16.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.67 | 0:16.67 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 31/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.88 | 0:16.81 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.55 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (26.23) over 460m at Warragul. Draws an inside box and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.55 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.53 | 0:23.94 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2026 | 19 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.15 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $91.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.61 | 0:27.21 | 0:26.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at Sale when a 4.5 lengths second but did clock a strong 24.44 over the 435m journey. Looks an each way chance again here.
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 | 21/06/2026 | 153 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.15 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.32 | 0:19.30 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 99/1 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (19.91) at Traralgon over 350m. Fought on last time. Has the ability and right in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/06/2026 | 197 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 99/1 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 350m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.36 | 0:19.01 | 0:18.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished sixth in a Grade 4/5 on May 17 over 350m at this track behind Mepunga Express, beaten 6 lengths (19.61). This looks too tough.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.61 | 0:19.19 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/05/2026 | 24 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.31 | 0:24.31 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.46 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by half a length at Sale (24.45) beating Brindle Surprise in a Grade 5 on May 31. Mixing her form but shapes as a genuine contender under these conditions.
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 | 19/06/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.41 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.05 | 0:19.38 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.16 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.66 | 0:16.66 | 0:16.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.47 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (22.65) when sixth over 390m at Ballarat in a Special conditions Veteran race. Has two wins and four placings from 11 starts from the draw. Looks suited and should go close.
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 | 17/06/2026 | 52 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/04/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.54 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.37 | 0:18.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.9L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 8 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.25 | 0:18.78 | 0:18.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
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Comments
In the money last time at Ballarat (22.04) in a Grade 5, finishing a 3 length second. Has two successes and three minors from seven starts from box 8. Tough line-up and may struggle.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/06/2026 | 36 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.04 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.31 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |