Warrnambool Race 3 - Matko Hire (300+ Rank)
SWANKY FRANKY (7) was quickly into stride and burnt early from the middle draw where he gave a sight, finishing second (22.37) and beaten 6 lengths over 390m at Ballarat. Key chance in this line up. WATCH IT (1) was in the minors two back (23.52) at Geelong but ran below best last time there, finishing 7th. The form out of last race has been strong. Must be included in calculations. TAKE A SELFIE (2) turned in a moderate performance last time when seventh at Geelong over 400m behind Three Votes Nick (24.00) in a Maiden. Worth another chance. THUNDERING THEO (3) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.
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Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished last over 400m at Geelong beaten 14 lengths (23.68) behind Red Eye Samurai in a Bottom Up - Maiden on February 3. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.42 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.73 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.96 | 0:26.46 | 0:26.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
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Was out of placings last time when seventh (24.00) at Geelong in a Maiden. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Rates a leading player.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:24.00 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.85 | 0:23.43 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $99.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.85 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.4L | $19.10 |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2025 | 3 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
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Has finished seventh at his last three starts, most recently over 390m at this track. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/02/2026 | 27 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.80 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.20 | 0:25.33 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $12.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.11 | 0:26.29 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.03 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
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Modest effort last time out when fifth over 390m at Ballarat. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.11 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.0L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.51 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
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Was lining up for just the second time last start when he finished third over 400m at Geelong. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 91 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.95 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 21.0L | $4.60 |
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Missed the frame latest (23.08) when sixth over 390m at this track in a Bottom Up - Maiden. Starts from box 6 for the first time here. Looks one of the chances.
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 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | 87 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 77 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:24.30 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/08/2025 | 46 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.74 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2025 | 3 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2025 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
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Showed good improvement when second behind Paw Damon at Ballarat last start over 390m (22.37). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.89 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
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Most recently finished 4th on February 17 over 400m at Geelong behind Zealous Reiko beaten 6 lengths (22.89) in a Maiden. Solid showing expected.
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 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.56 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $27.00 |