Warrnambool Race 10 - Wannon Function Centre
IDYLLIC JAMES (5) continues to race well, filling the minors at the last five starts, the latest at Healesville in 16.55. Has never been out of the money in three starts this course. Looks well placed here and should prove hard to beat again. MISCHIEF MATE (3) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (22.37) in a Grade 4/5 at Ballarat. Has a good record here including eight wins. Should be about the money. NOCTILUCENT (1) held a forward position from the pinch but began to paddle on the bend and drifted out of the finish when 7th at this track in Grade 4/5 company. Key runner on best form. RAM RAID (2) scored in impressive time last start. Worth consideration.
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 11 weeks spell and hit the frame when last resuming, finishing second over 410m at Horsham. Has scored three times from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/10/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.12 | 0:16.56 | 0:16.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2025 | 34 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.10 | 0:16.61 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/09/2025 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.49 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.16 | 0:23.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance to score by a half a length in a Mix 3/4 last start at Warragul, clocking an excellent 22.47 for the 400m trip. Among the chances if runs up to latest.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/12/2025 | 74 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 0/7 | 10/10/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:30.78 | 0:23.85 | 0:23.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.07 | 0:23.63 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.2L | $9.10 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.37) at Ballarat in a Grade 4/5, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.4L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 485m at Horsham. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 73 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.76 | 0:23.91 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.84 | 0:27.37 | 0:27.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2025 | 16 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.74 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.4L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2025 | 41 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.28 | 0:24.28 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.1L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Went down narrowly in a Grade 5 FIN at Healesville latest when a half a length second but did record an outstanding 16.55 over the 300m journey. Rates a top chance with a repeat here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.55 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.00 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.23 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 16 length sixth (24.24) at Horsham. Previous form sound including a win three back at Mt Gambier. Looks tested and others preferred this time.
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 | 23/12/2025 | 11 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.24 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.2L | $11.20 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.33 | 0:23.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | GR 6 | $1,515.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.74 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2025 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Warragul (23.69) in a Grade 5, finishing a 19 length eighth. Box stats strong with five wins and three placings from nine starts. Can feature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 19.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.35 | 0:17.05 | 0:16.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.50 | 0:24.36 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.23 | 0:16.65 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.7L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 02/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (16.73) at Healesville in a Grade 5 FIN, finishing fifth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Placed at all three starts from this draw. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.73 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.79 | 0:16.79 | 0:16.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.43 | 0:24.23 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.33 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by half a length at Mt Gambier over 305m (18.65) beating Cruising Billy in Grade 4/5 on December 21. Other runners look much more appealing.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.65 | 0:18.65 | 0:17.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.37 | 0:23.15 | 0:23.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.55 | 0:17.39 | 0:17.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.4L | $14.70 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.6L | $26.50 |
| 4/5 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,720.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.65 | 0:17.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Most recently finished 6th over 410m at Horsham beaten 6 lengths (23.99) behind Ishikawa Lass in a Grade 5 on December 30. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.99 | 0:23.54 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.07 | 0:23.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.46 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.20 |
| 7/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.76 | 0:23.18 | 0:23.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.55 | 0:23.25 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $13.80 |