Healesville Race 8

Spinners Souvlaki Bar And Grill

Prize Money: $1,530

TROPIC MAN (6) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, rewarded with a win last time at this track over 350m. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Well placed and will be tough to beat. CATHY'S DREAM (1) finds it hard to break through. Has been in the money the last three starts, the latest when third (19.74) at this track. Well-placed to take this out. BONDED (7) was game in defeat off a low draw at the latest outing, finishing second and beaten one length (23.08) behind Smiling Lily at Geelong. Bold showing expected. DONEGAL EXPRESS (3) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.

Distance: 350m
Class: Grade 5 T3
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Cathy's Dream (1) 6631534333
Trainer: Donna Furey (Pearcedale)
Prize Money: $12,805
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

4 yo Black D

Sire: HOUDINI BOY (AUS)

Dam: HELEN'S TEDDY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 7-5-14

Track

61: 7-5-14

Trk/Dst

45: 4-3-13

Distance

45: 4-3-13

Season

25: 3-0-7

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

63: 7-5-14

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	9	6	8	5	7	9	10
1st	0	0	1	0	0	1	2	3
2nd	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
3rd	3	2	1	2	2	1	2	1

Comments

Suited by inside box. Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on February 6 over 350m at this track behind Yeah You beaten 3 lengths (19.74). Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	6/2/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.74	63.8 km/h	2.9L	$15	0:19.54	0:19.15	GR 5	$1,530	$160	3	1. Yeah You 2. Jack's Regret 3. Cathy's Dream
3rd of 8	3/2/26	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.57	64.4 km/h	2.3L	$31	0:19.42	0:19.39	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	12	1. Special Sian 2. Cruella 3. Cathy's Dream
3rd of 8	22/1/26	Healesville	350m	5	0:20.04	62.9 km/h	2.5L	$16	0:19.87	0:19.60	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	6	1. Canya Ignite 2. Smiling Lily 3. Cathy's Dream
4th of 8	16/1/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.75	63.8 km/h	2.0L	$12	0:19.61	0:19.41	GR 5	$1,530	$50	3	1. Blame Esmeralda 2. Be Gracious 3. Bonded
3rd of 7	13/1/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.76	63.8 km/h	0.5L	$8.50	0:19.73	0:19.56	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	11	1. River King 2. Stormy Secret 3. Cathy's Dream
5th of 8	2/1/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.86	63.4 km/h	2.3L	$21	0:19.71	0:19.15	GR 5	$1,530	-	9	1. Hard Press 2. Elsie Dreaming 3. Buster's Dream

Our Mate Bear (2) 4814558876
Trainer: Garry Johnson (Chum Creek)
Prize Money: $23,430
Win / Place: 12% / 38%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: MISS MORRISSET (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 9-9-10

Track

17: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

13: 0-1-0

Distance

13: 0-1-0

Season

22: 4-0-3

Country

73: 9-9-10

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	15	10	14	9	10	1	9	5
1st	4	1	2	1	1	0	0	0
2nd	1	4	2	0	1	0	1	0
3rd	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1

Comments

Has struggled to jump cleanly in recent outings and the results have been disappointing, the most recent effort a sixth over 400m at Warragul. Looks up against it this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 7	29/1/26	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.45	61.4 km/h	6.0L	$41	0:23.07	0:22.58	SPEC H	$1,530	-	3	1. Search History 2. Mr. Otto 3. Rampage Rocky
7th of 7	26/1/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.96	61.1 km/h	13.6L	$101	0:22.00	0:22.00	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Flying Batty 2. Paw Tabitha 3. Lilah Rainbow
8th of 8	20/1/26	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.57	61.1 km/h	12.8L	$101	0:22.67	0:22.53	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	8	1. Jumbuk Damien 2. Flying Currency 3. In The Hub
8th of 8	12/1/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:26.31	61.6 km/h	13.4L	$31	0:25.37	0:25.19	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Matchbox Honey 2. Twilight Tori 3. Cordova
5th of 7	6/1/26	Warragul	400m	5	0:22.82	63.1 km/h	6.8L	$101	0:22.37	0:22.28	MX 3/4	$3,360	-	8	1. Better Banjo 2. Chavero 3. Hara Hachi Bu
5th of 8	29/12/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	2.5L	$7.50	0:22.50	0:21.95	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Piebald 2. Borough Salts 3. Joe The Goose

Donegal Express (3) 7217342837
Trainer: Donna Furey (Pearcedale)
Prize Money: $17,835
Win / Place: 17% / 45%

4 yo BDL D

Sire: HOUDINI BOY (AUS)

Dam: HELEN'S TEDDY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 11-10-7

Track

62: 11-10-7

Trk/Dst

34: 6-7-3

Distance

34: 6-7-3

Season

19: 2-5-2

Country

62: 11-10-7

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	6	2	11	15	3	8	10
1st	0	0	0	3	3	1	2	2
2nd	1	1	0	2	1	1	2	2
3rd	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	4

Comments

Could only manage seventh last time but the start prior hit the frame when third (17.28) over 300m at this track. Aided by a low draw and in the mix on his best form.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	6/2/26	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.84	63.5 km/h	9.5L	$21	0:19.17	0:19.15	GR 5	$1,530	-	15	1. Go Flash Go 2. Rowdy's Beast 3. Blame Esmeralda
3rd of 7	22/1/26	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.28	62.5 km/h	3.5L	$6.50	0:17.05	0:16.93	GR 5 H	$1,530	$160	34	1. Diplomat 2. Go Flash Go 3. Donegal Express
34 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	19/12/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:20.28	62.1 km/h	12.3L	$12	0:19.47	0:19.30	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Walter Walrus 2. Got Flair 3. Sailplane
2nd of 8	12/12/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.65	64.1 km/h	1.6L	$7.40	0:19.54	0:19.30	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Bullseye Bob 2. Donegal Express 3. Tropic Man
4th of 8	5/12/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.67	64.1 km/h	2.3L	$5.10	0:19.51	0:19.51	GR 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. Go Go Jeff 2. Bullseye Bob 3. Tropic Man
3rd of 8	28/11/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.62	64.2 km/h	3.8L	$5.50	0:19.39	0:19.28	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Sun In Cuba 2. Allie 3. Donegal Express

Put It Together (4) 4321688265
Trainer: Murray Collyer (Coburg East)
Prize Money: $9,470
Win / Place: 13% / 36%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: FLYRITE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 6-7-4

Track

28: 5-4-3

Trk/Dst

19: 5-3-1

Distance

19: 5-3-1

Season

18: 2-3-2

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

44: 6-7-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	5	3	5	7	2	12	6
1st	0	0	0	0	3	0	2	1
2nd	1	1	2	0	0	1	1	1
3rd	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1

Comments

Backs up after finishing 5th on February 10 over 400m at Geelong in a Grade 5. Others hold stronger claims.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 7	10/2/26	Geelong	400m	1	0:23.18	62.1 km/h	8.0L	$13	0:22.65	0:22.43	GR 5	$1,530	-	13	1. Mac And Cheese 2. Ultimo 3. Tricky Disco
6th of 6	28/1/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:33.82	55.9 km/h	51.8L	$34	0:30.37	0:30.11	GR 5	$3,340	-	8	1. White Crest 2. Bun Quake 3. Fast Reply
2nd of 7	20/1/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.72	63.4 km/h	2.6L	$10	0:22.54	0:22.54	GR 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. Kaluna Chaos 2. Put It Together 3. Archie's Gift
8th of 8	16/1/26	Healesville	350m	1	0:20.43	61.7 km/h	13.5L	$7.50	0:19.53	0:19.41	GR 5	$1,530	-	10	1. Cindy Cabang 2. Sandy Taupe 3. Jazz Hands
8th of 8	6/1/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:23.50	61.3 km/h	13.5L	$10	0:22.61	0:22.49	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	23	1. Zipping Tyra 2. Not Sorry 3. Aston Yamato
6th of 8	14/12/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.63	64.2 km/h	3.8L	$5.00	0:19.39	0:19.02	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Angry Murray Cod 2. Flying Petrus 3. Whatever George

Tropic Man (6) x277331761
Trainer: Jordan Formosa (HEATHCOTE)
Prize Money: $34,825
Win / Place: 24% / 47%

3 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: SCOTTISH PRIDE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 16-5-10

Track

14: 5-0-3

Trk/Dst

8: 2-0-2

Distance

8: 2-0-2

Season

9: 2-1-2

Country

65: 16-5-10

1st Up

4: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 2-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	2	13	11	8	6	7	12
1st	4	1	3	3	0	1	2	2
2nd	0	0	3	0	1	0	0	1
3rd	1	0	1	5	0	0	1	2

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split and went on to clock 19.60 when a half a length winner over 350m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	30/1/26	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.60	64.3 km/h	0.5L	$2.70	0:19.60	0:19.23	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	14	1. Tropic Man 2. Superfly Girl 3. Super Ceviche
6th of 8	16/1/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.88	63.4 km/h	5.3L	$4.60	0:19.53	0:19.41	GR 5	$1,530	-	19	1. Cindy Cabang 2. Sandy Taupe 3. Jazz Hands
7th of 8	28/12/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.72	63.9 km/h	5.8L	$7.00	0:19.34	0:19.05	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Slay Queen Molly 2. Dim Sim Ollie 3. Go Go Jeff
1st of 8	19/12/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.50	64.6 km/h	1.8L	$4.20	0:19.50	0:19.30	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Tropic Man 2. Thermal Spark 3. Dim Sim Rixi
3rd of 8	12/12/25	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.72	63.9 km/h	2.6L	$6.20	0:19.54	0:19.30	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Bullseye Bob 2. Donegal Express 3. Tropic Man
3rd of 8	5/12/25	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.66	64.1 km/h	2.1L	$14	0:19.51	0:19.51	GR 5	$1,530	$160	4	1. Go Go Jeff 2. Bullseye Bob 3. Tropic Man

Bonded (7) 5714573622
Trainer: Ronald Martin (Albion)
Prize Money: $9,095
Win / Place: 8.47% / 33%

3 yo FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: MY DEWANA PENNY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 5-7-8

Track

23: 3-2-5

Trk/Dst

13: 2-1-4

Distance

13: 2-1-4

Season

25: 3-2-5

Country

59: 5-7-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	16	5	6	7	6	5	8
1st	0	2	0	0	1	1	0	1
2nd	0	2	0	0	2	1	0	2
3rd	3	1	1	0	0	1	1	1

Comments

Finished in the minors last time when second (23.08) at Geelong, making it two placings on end. Jumps from a wide draw. Top-three aspirations.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 6	9/2/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:23.08	62.4 km/h	1.0L	$4.40	0:23.00	0:22.77	GR 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. Smiling Lily 2. Bonded 3. Paw Forrester
2nd of 6	3/2/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.05	62.5 km/h	0.6L	$3.40	0:23.01	0:22.34	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	14	1. Smiling Lily 2. Bonded 3. Swanky Chic
6th of 7	20/1/26	Geelong	400m	6	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	5.4L	$2.50	0:22.93	0:22.54	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Jayden 2. Riverdale Clyde 3. Daphnee's Gold
3rd of 8	16/1/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.70	64.0 km/h	1.5L	$18	0:19.61	0:19.41	GR 5	$1,530	$160	4	1. Blame Esmeralda 2. Be Gracious 3. Bonded
7th of 8	12/1/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:23.57	61.1 km/h	12.2L	$13	0:22.71	0:22.64	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Ubiquitous 2. Blame Spencer 3. Yeah You
5th of 8	5/1/26	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	11.0L	$7.50	0:22.08	0:22.08	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Tricky Disco 2. Mauritian Lucas 3. Fernando Lee

Lamia Ernie (8) 6652166127
Trainer: Chris Armstrong (Hoppers Crossing)
Prize Money: $38,025
Win / Place: 11% / 47%

4 yo Black D

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: ICE GAMBLER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

98: 11-17-19

Track

12: 0-3-2

Trk/Dst

7: 0-2-1

Distance

8: 0-2-2

Season

19: 2-4-2

Metro

24: 3-3-4

Country

74: 8-14-15

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	6	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	13	10	17	10	12	15	7
1st	2	1	2	0	3	1	1	1
2nd	3	3	2	2	1	2	3	1
3rd	3	5	2	3	1	1	2	2

Comments

Missed the frame last start when seventh and beaten 10 lengths at Ballarat. Form solid prior to that including a win at Ballarat three back. Has ability but will need everything to go right.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 7	2/2/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.89	61.3 km/h	10.5L	$20	0:22.20	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,530	-	16	1. Tinker Dot 2. Tactician 3. Vinny Dewalt
2nd of 7	17/1/26	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	1.0L	$4.80	0:22.68	0:22.30	GR 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. Dernancourt 2. Lamia Ernie 3. Squeegee's Ride
1st of 7	13/1/26	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.65	62.0 km/h	0.5L	$2.50	0:22.65	0:22.16	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	8	1. Lamia Ernie 2. Shy Cabang 3. Juice
6th of 8	5/1/26	Healesville	350m	4	0:20.07	62.8 km/h	5.8L	$21	0:19.70	0:19.70	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Superfly Girl 2. Uptown Sally 3. Brenden
6th of 8	2/1/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.88	63.4 km/h	2.5L	$46	0:19.71	0:19.15	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Hard Press 2. Elsie Dreaming 3. Buster's Dream
1st of 5	29/12/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.76	61.7 km/h	0.3L	$7.00	0:22.76	0:22.19	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	3	1. Lamia Ernie 2. Daphnee's Gold 3. Saint Raine

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