Healesville Race 11 - Central Scaffolds
DARING BANDIT (2) produced a modest effort most recently when seventh at Bendigo over 425m behind Ritza Old Mate (24.48) in a Grade 5. Ready to return to form. HOT SUMMER SKY (3) goes very well this trip starting 22 times for eight wins and six minors. Below best last time at this track (16.99) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4 length fifth. Looks well placed here and among the chances. BE A SHADOW (1) jumped from this box last time and placed in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 at this track over 300m, finishing third (17.12). Has a very consistent record off this same box, including three wins and six placings from 11 starts. Harder here but will be in this for a long way. MISS BOBBIE (8) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.
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Comments
Placed last time (17.12) at this track in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 4 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and six places from 11 starts. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.12 | 0:16.83 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.08 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.31 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.86 | 0:16.85 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.26 | 0:17.18 | 0:16.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 7th in a Grade 5 on October 20 over 425m at Bendigo behind Ritza Old Mate beaten 11 lengths (24.48). Has won two races from this box. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.48 | 0:23.72 | 0:23.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.53 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.72 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.83 | 0:16.45 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.47 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (16.99) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4 length fifth. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.72 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.49 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.79 | 0:16.58 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.52 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.9L | $26.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on November 1 over 300m at this track in a Grade 5. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.71 | 0:16.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/10/2026 | 75 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.46 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.9L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.32 | 0:26.24 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.1L | $35.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (17.07) in a Grade 5, finishing a 2.75 lengths third. Has six placings from nine starts from the draw. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.07 | 0:16.89 | 0:16.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.26 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.9L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.23 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.7L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.08 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.96 | 0:16.91 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (17.34) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed five times. Looking to others.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.34 | 0:17.05 | 0:16.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.96 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.07 | 0:16.91 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.24 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.19 | 0:17.19 | 0:16.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.87 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 5.5 lengths fifth (17.26) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/11/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.26 | 0:16.89 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.10 | 0:17.04 | 0:16.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.21 | 0:17.21 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.05 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.11 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 1.75 lengths sixth (16.94) over 300m at this track. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.83 | 0:16.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 43 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.58 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/08/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.29 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |