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Healesville Race 11 - Central Scaffolds

MEPUNGA SAGE (2) hit the ground running from out wide and on speed early but faded and swamped late when 7th at The Meadows in Grade 5 FIN company. Form from her last run is proving very strong. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. RATTLIN' BONES (8) shapes nicely here coming off a flying 19.23 victory at this track over 350m. This tougher but expected to be in the finish. MAGIC WESTERN (1) made contact with another runner and could manage only a distant eighth (20.14) in a Grade 4/5 over 350m at this track. Has the ability and can measure up. ELECTRA OPAL (5) should be thereabouts after filling a top-three spot most recently.

Race Time:4:23 AM

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showery

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:300m

Magic Western (1)534124728x

Trainer: Brian Hodgson (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))12 mths 30: 6-7-4

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: WEST ON AUGIE (AUS)

Dam: HOPE'S THUNDER (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 6-7-4

Win %20.00%

Place %56.67%

Prize Money$18,040.00

Comments

Ended last campaign with a eighth (20.14) in a GR 4/5 at this track and returns after a five-and-a-half months break. Has a win and a minor from three fresh up runs. Has found a suitable race and can take this out.

Last Starts 168 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	22/02/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Healesville	350m	0:20.14	0:19.21	0:18.74	N/A	4	1. Panther's Way 2. Doongalla Pedro 3. Oliver Kelton	14.0L	$4.80
2/8	17/02/2026	9	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.18	0:18.96	0:18.96	N/A	2	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Magic Western 3. Ring A Houdini	3.5L	$2.20
7/8	08/02/2026	42	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:17.09	0:16.50	0:16.44	N/A	8	1. Electra Opal 2. In One Moment 3. Play Lab	9.0L	$2.40
4/8	28/12/2025	14	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:17.00	0:16.76	0:16.52	N/A	8	1. Corinthian 2. Matchbox Beast 3. Caped Crusader	3.5L	$3.90
2/8	14/12/2025	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.80	0:16.71	0:16.35	N/A	1	1. Simply Stylish 2. Magic Western 3. Our Pink Mantra	1.3L	$1.50
1/8	07/12/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.02	0:19.02	0:19.02	N/A	2	1. Magic Western 2. Redgum Wars 3. Son Of Rosie	8.0L	$2.20

Mepunga Sage (2)6x22112327

Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 19: 6-5-3

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA FREDA (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 6-5-3

Win %31.58%

Place %73.68%

Prize Money$39,910.00

Comments

Last start finished 7th in a Grade 5 FIN on July 11 over 525m at The Meadows behind Above Them All beaten 7 lengths (30.71). Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.

Last Starts 29 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	11/07/2026	10	GR 5 FIN	$18,150.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.71	0:30.21	0:30.00	N/A	7	1. Above Them All 2. Mepunga Spirit 3. Mepunga Envy	7.2L	$6.50
2/6	01/07/2026	11	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.09	0:29.72	0:29.72	N/A	8	1. Blink And Miss 2. Mepunga Sage 3. Elijah Rose	5.5L	$2.50
3/8	20/06/2026	8	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.47	0:30.29	0:29.92	N/A	1	1. Paw Cornelius 2. Nova Owen 3. Mepunga Sage	2.6L	$1.60
2/8	12/06/2026	7	Group Listed	$74,500.00	Bendigo	425m	0:23.79	0:23.59	0:23.59	N/A	6	1. Dapper Chap 2. Mepunga Sage 3. Doongalla Rocket	3.0L	$10.00
1/8	05/06/2026	7	SPEC H	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.30	0:22.30	0:22.11	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Sage 2. Come And See 3. Lochinvar Thor	0.8L	$2.20
1/8	29/05/2026	12	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.16	0:22.16	0:22.16	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Sage 2. Meteorology 3. Why Not Olivia	9.3L	$2.90

Jaded Smile (3)3511216744

Trainer: Brian Hodgson (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))12 mths 45: 8-9-5

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SLINGSHOT GYPSY (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 8-9-5

Win %17.78%

Place %48.89%

Prize Money$18,335.00

Comments

Was sent out long odds last time but charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 1.5 lengths fourth (16.89) over 300m at this track. Not up to this.

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	02/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.89	0:16.80	0:16.39	N/A	5	1. Periodical 2. Take His Cash 3. Aloft	1.5L	$21.00
4/8	26/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:17.05	0:16.93	0:16.52	N/A	8	1. Guardian 2. Upended 3. Deadly Force	1.8L	$21.00
7/8	19/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:17.11	0:16.88	0:16.58	N/A	5	1. No Do Day 2. Par Excellence 3. Elite Intention	3.5L	$26.00
6/6	12/07/2026	42	FFA	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.84	0:16.44	0:16.44	N/A	1	1. Especial Kai 2. Evil Eye 3. Lady Gunai	5.8L	$61.00
1/7	31/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.81	0:16.81	0:16.52	N/A	2	1. Jaded Smile 2. Jumbuk Funi 3. Zipping Nuttall	0.5L	$4.50
2/8	24/05/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.91	0:16.84	0:16.67	N/A	4	1. Tropic Man 2. Jaded Smile 3. Major Illusion	1.3L	$2.50
99/1	16/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	390m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Jaded Smile	99L	$0.00

Angry Murray Cod (4)1433271552

Trainer: David Schwarz (HUME (C))12 mths 52: 9-13-7

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: GLORIOUS (AUS)

Stats

Career52: 9-13-7

Win %17.31%

Place %55.77%

Prize Money$23,435.00

Comments

Was edged out last time at this track when beaten just a neck but did clock a fast 19.36 over the 350m trip. Harder here and one for the multiples.

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	02/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.36	0:19.35	0:18.89	N/A	4	1. Especial Hugo 2. Angry Murray Cod 3. Aston Lyon	0.3L	$15.00
5/8	26/07/2026	19	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.72	0:19.47	0:19.04	N/A	7	1. Mikado Mania 2. Rattlin' Bones 3. Major Illusion	3.5L	$27.00
5/7	07/07/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.18	0:22.82	0:22.62	N/A	4	1. Jumbuk Sachin, Paw Allesandra 3. Bernardo Blue	5.3L	$13.00
1/7	01/07/2026	17	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.50	0:22.50	0:22.10	N/A	1	1. Angry Murray Cod 2. Man Of Courage 3. Paw Inflame	1.5L	$8.50
7/8	14/06/2026	7	GR 5 FIN	$9,580.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.82	0:19.32	0:19.32	N/A	4	1. Avengement 2. Smart As You 3. Aston Lyon	7.3L	$61.00
2/7	07/06/2026	11	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.48	0:19.32	0:18.91	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Power 2. Angry Murray Cod 3. Kaelix Comet	2.5L	$11.00

Electra Opal (5)3541651352

Trainer: Gerard O'keeffe (BAW BAW (S))12 mths 86: 16-14-10

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: PANADERO OPAL (AUS)

Stats

Career86: 16-14-10

Win %18.60%

Place %46.51%

Prize Money$45,943.00

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (16.46) over 300m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Worth including.

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	02/08/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.46	0:16.39	0:16.39	N/A	4	1. Impetuously 2. Electra Opal 3. Elite Intention	1.0L	$16.00
5/6	26/07/2026	7	FFA	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.67	0:16.52	0:16.52	N/A	4	1. Evil Eye 2. Crackerjack Les 3. Lady Gunai	2.3L	$21.00
3/8	19/07/2026	7	FFA	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.72	0:16.58	0:16.58	N/A	6	1. Evil Eye 2. Mile A Minute 3. Electra Opal	2.0L	$46.00
1/8	12/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.69	0:16.69	0:16.44	N/A	7	1. Electra Opal 2. Agent Susie 3. Frozen Winter	1.3L	$3.20
5/7	05/07/2026	7	FFA	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.96	0:16.90	0:16.55	N/A	4	1. Crackerjack Les 2. Knee Deep 3. Dewana Star	1.0L	$51.00
6/8	28/06/2026	7	FFA	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.94	0:16.70	0:16.58	N/A	7	1. Evil Eye 2. Knee Deep 3. Crackerjack Les	3.5L	$16.00
3/13	13/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Mandurah	400m	N/A	0:23.27	N/A	N/A	3	1. Propulsive 2. Detroit Monelli 3. Cyclonic Ashley	2.75L	$0.00

Especial Hugo (6)3884218511

Trainer: Elise Knott (GLEN EIRA (C))12 mths 14: 6-2-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ANTARCTIC LASS (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 6-2-1

Win %42.86%

Place %64.29%

Prize Money$12,055.00

Comments

Won his last two including a narrow win last start over 350m at this track by a neck in a Grade 5. Among the chances and worth following up.

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	02/08/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.35	0:19.35	0:18.89	N/A	6	1. Especial Hugo 2. Angry Murray Cod 3. Aston Lyon	0.3L	$2.20
1/8	24/07/2026	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.34	0:19.34	0:19.34	N/A	7	1. Especial Hugo 2. Winking Willie 3. Dim Sim Noddy	3.0L	$2.30
5/8	19/07/2026	14	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.75	0:19.23	0:19.20	N/A	4	1. Electrojet 2. Devington 3. Mikado Mania	7.5L	$7.50
8/8	05/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.88	0:19.41	0:19.29	N/A	4	1. Mumma Easy 2. Mr. Thomas 3. Sophie Banjo	6.8L	$8.00
1/8	28/06/2026	28	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.87	0:16.87	0:16.58	N/A	1	1. Especial Hugo 2. Frozen Winter 3. Western's Nasiah	0.3L	$4.20
2/7	31/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.73	0:16.62	0:16.52	N/A	8	1. Idyllic James 2. Especial Hugo 3. Happy And Numb	1.8L	$3.10

Rattlin' Bones (8)4245861421

Trainer: Donald Rhodes (WELLINGTON (S))12 mths 36: 7-9-3

2 yo FWN Dog

Sire: MIDNIGHT MONARCH (AUS)

Dam: TAKERS TO VEGAS (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 7-9-3

Win %19.44%

Place %52.78%

Prize Money$23,700.00

Comments

Solid performance to win by 2 lengths at this track over 350m (19.23) beating I'm Easy in Grade 5 on August 2. Boasts a course and distance PB in a dazzling 16.46. Top chance.

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	02/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.23	0:19.23	0:18.89	N/A	4	1. Rattlin' Bones 2. I'm Easy 3. Paw Sakakibura	2.0L	$1.80
2/8	26/07/2026	14	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.48	0:19.47	0:19.04	N/A	1	1. Mikado Mania 2. Rattlin' Bones 3. Major Illusion	0.3L	$4.60
4/7	12/07/2026	44	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.46	0:19.12	0:18.80	N/A	4	1. Cumulate 2. Max Pearl 3. Callahan	5.0L	$7.50
1/8	29/05/2026	12	GR 5	$1,530.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.46	0:19.46	0:19.33	N/A	7	1. Rattlin' Bones 2. Karachi 3. Heathcote Rupee	0.5L	$3.00
6/8	17/05/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Sale	435m	0:24.85	0:24.34	0:24.24	N/A	5	1. Paw Elodee 2. Always Share 3. Paw Verity	7.3L	$7.00
8/8	08/05/2026	7	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.89	0:19.97	0:19.81	N/A	2	1. Oddly Cool 2. Dr. Zaiden 3. Mr. Kia Ora	13.3L	$5.00