Warrnambool Race 7 - Matko Hire
BUN UNDERCURRENT (2) hit the ground running off the tricky draw last start and was never headed (25.83) at this track in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 over 450m. Some good form is emerging from her last run. Can continue the winning form. LAMINATE (1) has some solid form under her belt and proved too classy last time to win by 2.5 lengths at Ballarat in a handy 25.65 beating Prawn And Order. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings three times from four attempts. Leading player again. BLACK TYCOON (3) turned in a solid run last start over 350m at Healesville finishing 5th and beaten only 4.5 lengths (19.71). Has the ability to give this a shake. NAPIER BALE (7) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.
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Recorded a 2.5 lengths win (25.65) in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win last time at Ballarat. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.55 | 0:27.32 | 0:27.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | 2 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.41 | 0:26.13 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
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Recorded the fastest time on the card after leading to make it two in a row at this track over 450m (25.83). In hot form and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/03/2026 | 11 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/03/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 53 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Most recent effort finished 5th on April 12 over 350m at Healesville behind Aston Rennes beaten 4.5 lengths (19.71) in a Grade 5. Has ability and worth including.
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 | 12/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.08 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 12 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 450m at Ballarat. Prepared to risk.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on April 11 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.42 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/04/2026 | 5 | SE | $5,880.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.31 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.98 | 0:23.98 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.31 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.65 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 3 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.97 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
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Comments
Finished second last start (22.55) at big odds over 390m at Ballarat. Others preferred.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.74 | 0:23.13 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 0/5 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:30.53 | 0:23.60 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $2.90 |
| 6/6 | 15/03/2026 | 41 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.21 | 0:17.47 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
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Comments
Most recent effort finished 5th on April 9 over 390m at this track behind Power Affect beaten 8 lengths (22.70) in a Grade 5. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.56 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.48 | 0:23.48 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 64 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 450m at this track. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 75 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:27.04 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | SE | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Last start finished last in a Grade 5 H on April 9 over 450m at this track behind Overland Boy beaten 9 lengths (26.16). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 6th over 450m at Ballarat beaten 9 lengths (25.92) behind Reuben Hill in a Grade 5 on April 8. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $46.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.43 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $46.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.9L | $2.40 |