Warrnambool Race 4 - Matko Hire
RED NOSE (3) found trouble in the run here last time and fell. Rates a top chance on best. ASTON FUMIKO (1) has a strong record this track and trip with four wins and two placings from nine starts. Recorded a 3 length win (22.46) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Looks well placed here and among the chances. NAUGHTY NORM (7) broke a string of placings finishing in the money two on end before a last start sixth (22.96) at Geelong. Form here sound including eight wins. Expected to feature in the finish. PAW LAMPADES (2) cannot be overlooked following a recent top-three finish.
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Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 390m in 22.46 last start, beating Aston Scanner. Likes the rails so looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $35.00 |
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Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest at big odds finishing third (23.67) at Horsham. Has a low draw. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.36 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.7L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 08/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.10 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.82 | 0:27.49 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.87 | 0:23.53 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Failed to finish the race over 390m at this track on August 20. Fought on last time. Has the ability and right in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:28.97 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/07/2026 | 40 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.51 | 0:23.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished fourth on August 24 over 410m at Horsham behind Drax Bale, beaten 5 lengths (23.58) in a Grade 5. Thereabouts last time others preferred this line-up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.24 | 0:23.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.32 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.4L | $16.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.6L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.91 | 0:23.52 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.67 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 400m at Warragul. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $71.00 |
Stats
Comments
Started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but fading out of it to finish fourth (23.72) at Horsham over 410m. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.54 | 0:23.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/08/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:18.29 | 0:17.58 | 0:17.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.41 | 0:23.71 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 6th over 400m at Geelong beaten 8 lengths (22.96) behind Come And See in a Free For All on August 21. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | 5 | GR 2/3/4 | $2,100.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.26 | 0:23.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fifth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when second (22.36) over 390m at this track. Boxed out wide but is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.57 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.40 | 0:24.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |