Healesville Race 10

Eastern Caravan Hire

Prize Money: $2,925

HIJACK (1) boasts a strong record this journey here with seven wins and six minors from 21 tries. Missed the frame latest (19.36) when fifth over 350m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Looks the one to beat with even luck. RHYTHMIC ENERGY (7) turned in a better effort at Bendigo last start, finishing second behind Contradiction (23.83) in a Grade 4/5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Expecting another good run. STROP (2) was below best last time but prior to that was narrowly beaten when seventh (25.57) in a Grade 5 at Ballarat. Rates a winning chance on best. ASTON LYON (5) form at this distance reads well.

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

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Hijack (1) 5546112245
Trainer: Donald Rhodes (WELLINGTON (S))
Prize Money: $29,460
Win / Place: 28% / 52%

3 yo FWN D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: TAKERS TO VEGAS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 13-5-6

Track

21: 7-2-4

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Distance

8: 1-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

Country

46: 13-5-6

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	5	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (19.36) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from five starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.

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
5th of 8	2/8/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.36	65.1 km/h	5.4L	$51	0:18.98	0:18.89	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Blink And Miss 2. Upended 3. Crackerjack Les
4th of 8	26/7/26	Healesville	300m	8	0:16.81	64.2 km/h	2.8L	$12	0:16.63	0:16.52	GR 5	$2,930	$75	14	1. Flying Maverick 2. He's Talking 3. Aloft
2nd of 8	12/7/26	Healesville	300m	1	0:16.85	64.1 km/h	0.1L	$4.80	0:16.84	0:16.44	GR 5	$2,930	$600	30	1. Bull Durham 2. Hijack 3. Red River Rogue
2nd of 8	12/6/26	Healesville	300m	1	0:16.86	64.1 km/h	0.3L	$2.40f	0:16.85	0:16.78	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Undercover Guy 2. Hijack 3. Sandy Mikado
1st of 8	5/6/26	Healesville	300m	7	0:17.05	63.3 km/h	1.0L	$1.60	0:17.05	0:16.94	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Hijack 2. Whatever He Said 3. Destini Paladin
1st of 8	29/5/26	Healesville	300m	7	0:16.90	63.9 km/h	0.5L	$2.80	0:16.90	0:16.72	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Hijack 2. Getting Nervous 3. Zipping Everdeen

Strop (2) 3813568427
Trainer: Peter Craig (FRANKSTON (C))
Prize Money: $15,190
Win / Place: 15% / 51%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: INDY'S HAPPY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 6-8-6

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

38: 6-8-6

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	2	0	0

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

Comments

Last start finished 7th in a Grade 5 on July 26 over 435m at Sale behind Be A Shadow beaten 5.5 lengths (25.04). The form from last run stacks up well. Hard to beat.

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	26/7/26	Sale	435m	4	0:25.04	62.5 km/h	5.5L	$5.00	0:24.66	0:24.07	GR 5	$2,930	-	8	1. Be A Shadow 2. Paw Ingrid 3. Audacious Paddy
2nd of 8	18/7/26	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.57	63.4 km/h	0.5L	$3.00	0:25.55	0:25.55	GR 5	$1,530	$320	3	1. Dad's Surprise 2. Strop 3. Escaping Bindi
4th of 7	15/7/26	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.52	62.4 km/h	3.5L	$5.50	0:24.29	0:24.09	GR 5	$1,530	$50	10	1. Midnight Thunder 2. Everglow 3. Whirler
8th of 8	5/7/26	Sale	510m	6	0:29.85	61.5 km/h	13.8L	$6.50	0:28.89	0:28.49	GR 5	$3,340	-	6	1. Eagle Bread 2. Fantastic Zohan 3. Lakeview Leigh
6th of 7	29/6/26	Shepparton	450m	6	0:26.04	62.2 km/h	8.8L	$23	0:25.44	0:25.27	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	10	1. Mother Georgia 2. Phoenix Tan 3. Chill Out Plate
5th of 7	19/6/26	Horsham	410m	7	0:23.70	62.3 km/h	6.8L	$26	0:23.23	0:23.21	GR 5	$2,930	-	10	1. She Likes Beer 2. Paw Drogo 3. Patriot Cilla

Mystery Nell (3) 1441734333
Trainer: Cheryl Pirani (KNOX (C))
Prize Money: $6,060
Win / Place: 18% / 56%

2 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE SECRET (AUS)

Dam: WHAT A SURPRISE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 3-2-4

Track

8: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

7: 2-0-2

Distance

7: 2-0-2

Season

1: 0-0-1

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

14: 3-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 460m at Warragul beaten 2.5 lengths (26.34) behind Runway Blue in a Grade 5 on August 4. In the money last time but has the job ahead.

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
3rd of 7	4/8/26	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.34	62.9 km/h	2.5L	$18	0:26.17	0:25.78	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. Runway Blue 2. Perfectly 3. Mystery Nell
3rd of 8	28/7/26	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.46	62.6 km/h	2.9L	$10	0:26.26	0:25.92	GR 5	$2,930	$300	4	1. Thorkildsen 2. That's My Boy 3. Mystery Nell
3rd of 8	24/7/26	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.71	63.9 km/h	2.3L	$2.70	0:19.56	0:19.34	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Beauty Beast 2. Vice Like Grip 3. Mystery Nell
4th of 8	17/7/26	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.68	64.0 km/h	2.0L	$16	0:19.56	0:19.49	GR 5	$1,530	$50	5	1. Karachi 2. Dim Sim Noddy 3. Minter Scorch
3rd of 7	12/7/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.80	63.6 km/h	4.5L	$7.50	0:19.48	0:18.80	GR 5	$2,930	$300	21	1. He's Talking 2. Major Illusion 3. Mystery Nell
7th of 7	21/6/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.96	63.1 km/h	4.9L	$8.00	0:19.62	0:19.16	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Aston Lyon 2. Paw Sakakibura 3. Missy Who

She's Salty (4) 4467152531
Trainer: Robert Pallotta (BAW BAW (S))
Prize Money: $16,040
Win / Place: 15% / 50%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: MIA TESORO (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 7-8-7

Season

1: 1-0-0

Metro

11: 2-0-2

Country

33: 5-8-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	3	0	0

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by half a length over 545m at Ballarat in a handy (31.25), beating Heathcote Rupee. Will find this a bit tougher, can't recommend against this lot.

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
1st of 8	1/8/26	Ballarat	545m	4	0:31.25	62.8 km/h	0.5L	$4.60	0:31.25	0:30.78	GR 5	$1,740	$1,150	10	1. She's Salty 2. Heathcote Rupee 3. Serrated Edge
3rd of 5	22/7/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:31.11	60.8 km/h	4.3L	$2.60	0:30.81	0:30.16	GR 5	$3,340	$345	9	1. Money Palace 2. Universe 3. She's Salty
5th of 6	13/7/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:30.98	59.8 km/h	15.6L	$4.80	0:29.88	0:29.38	GR 5 NP	$3,340	-	11	1. Paw Maud 2. Escaping Bindi 3. Sit And Steer
2nd of 7	2/7/26	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.54	62.4 km/h	1.8L	$3.70	0:26.43	0:26.07	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. To Peru 2. She's Salty 3. Elevate
5th of 8	26/6/26	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.59	62.2 km/h	6.9L	$16	0:24.11	0:23.82	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Breakn' A Sweat 2. Paw Prydi 3. Hard Style Robbo
1st of 8	17/6/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.66	61.6 km/h	0.5L	$7.00	0:30.66	0:29.77	GR 5	$3,460	$2,230	9	1. She's Salty 2. Axel's Radar 3. Midnight Thunder

Aston Lyon (5) 4161177735
Trainer: David Condon (CASEY (C))
Prize Money: $18,400
Win / Place: 28% / 40%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON EXCEED (AUS)

Dam: ASTON MIEDEMA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 10-1-3

Track

24: 9-1-3

Trk/Dst

17: 6-1-2

Distance

18: 6-1-2

Season

2: 0-0-1

Country

35: 10-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Could only manage fifth last time but the start prior hit the frame when third (19.40) over 350m at this track. Has a squeeze box to navigate but 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
5th of 5	4/8/26	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.41	62.7 km/h	4.6L	$5.50	0:26.09	0:25.78	GR 5	$2,930	-	2	1. That's My Boy 2. Amron Sammy 3. Hugo Rose
3rd of 8	2/8/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.40	64.9 km/h	0.8L	$2.70	0:19.35	0:18.89	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. Especial Hugo 2. Angry Murray Cod 3. Aston Lyon
7th of 8	26/7/26	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.59	64.3 km/h	7.5L	$81	0:19.06	0:19.04	FFA	$3,360	-	7	1. Smart As You 2. Mumma Easy 3. Especial Kai
7th of 8	19/7/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.64	64.2 km/h	6.5L	$46	0:19.20	0:19.20	FFA	$3,360	-	5	1. Especial Kai 2. Catch Some Rays 3. Crackerjack Les
7th of 8	14/7/26	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.84	61.7 km/h	7.3L	$4.80	0:26.33	0:26.17	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Joey 2. Dr. Hopper 3. Despicable Andy
1st of 7	7/7/26	Warragul	400m	3	0:22.69	63.5 km/h	4.3L	$3.60	0:22.69	0:22.62	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	2	1. Aston Lyon 2. Paw Pascal 3. Paw Uma

Archie Mcivor (6) 2351233316
Trainer: Barry Priest (GREATER BENDIGO (C))
Prize Money: $29,515
Win / Place: 18% / 50%

4 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: MCIVOR VERNA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 11-8-11

Track

30: 6-3-8

Trk/Dst

30: 6-3-8

Distance

30: 6-3-8

Metro

7: 1-1-1

Country

53: 10-7-10

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	2	2	1	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 350m. Last start finished 6th in a Special conditions Veteran race on July 26 over 350m at this track behind Catch Some Rays beaten 6 lengths (19.46). Leading chance on best form.

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
6th of 8	26/7/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.46	64.7 km/h	6.1L	$51	0:19.04	0:19.04	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	9	1. Catch Some Rays 2. Mile A Minute 3. Mepunga Reward
1st of 8	17/7/26	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.49	64.6 km/h	1.3L	$2.40	0:19.49	0:19.49	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Archie Mcivor 2. Why Not Seb 3. Wild Venus
3rd of 8	10/7/26	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.62	64.2 km/h	1.3L	$4.40	0:19.54	0:19.54	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Fiddles 2. Winking Willie 3. Archie Mcivor
3rd of 8	3/7/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.77	63.7 km/h	2.0L	$3.50	0:19.63	0:19.63	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Elswyk Sid 2. Beauty Beast 3. Archie Mcivor
3rd of 8	26/6/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.91	63.3 km/h	1.5L	$3.60	0:19.81	0:19.74	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Fire Up Mark 2. Karachi 3. Archie Mcivor
2nd of 8	19/6/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.56	64.4 km/h	1.0L	$1.40f	0:19.50	0:19.50	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Tropic Man 2. Archie Mcivor 3. Bruree Luck

Rhythmic Energy (7) 6456615552
Trainer: Michael Bewley (MOORABOOL (S))
Prize Money: $63,870
Win / Place: 25% / 47%

3 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: JAZZ OPERA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 17-9-6

Track

6: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

6: 2-0-1

Distance

6: 2-0-1

Metro

28: 6-4-2

Country

39: 11-5-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	7	8	0	0

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

Comments

Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish second (23.83) at Bendigo over 425m. Leading contender.

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 8	17/7/26	Bendigo	425m	4	0:23.83	64.2 km/h	1.8L	$23	0:23.73	0:23.73	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	7	1. Contradiction 2. Rhythmic Energy 3. Slick Ability
5th of 6	10/7/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.03	63.7 km/h	5.8L	$61	0:23.62	0:23.62	FFA	$3,360	-	5	1. Biscottino 2. Daddy Cool 3. Jetstream Icon
5th of 8	5/7/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.92	63.3 km/h	8.8L	$9.00	0:19.32	0:19.29	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Dewana Family 2. Minter Scorch 3. Brave Island
5th of 7	29/6/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:26.01	62.3 km/h	8.3L	$7.00	0:25.44	0:25.27	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	10	1. Mother Georgia 2. Phoenix Tan 3. Chill Out Plate
1st of 8	19/6/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:23.95	63.9 km/h	2.5L	$3.30	0:23.95	0:23.45	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	20	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Piebald 3. Paw Yatana
6th of 8	30/5/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:31.07	60.8 km/h	12.4L	$7.20	0:30.20	0:29.74	GR 5	$8,790	-	5	1. Wonderful Work 2. Paw Xena 3. Happy Dad

Reuben Hill (8) 6276165647
Trainer: Jeff Geall (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $46,075
Win / Place: 17% / 38%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: UP HILL JILL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

84: 15-6-11

Track

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

Metro

25: 5-0-2

Country

59: 10-6-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	9	6	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	8	13	16	8	6	8	14
1st	3	2	3	1	0	2	2	2
2nd	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	2
3rd	3	0	1	2	0	0	1	4

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 545m at Ballarat. Likely to struggle 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
7th of 8	1/8/26	Ballarat	545m	4	0:31.83	61.6 km/h	8.0L	$5.00	0:31.29	0:30.78	GR 5	$1,740	-	8	1. Aunty Faye 2. Keen On Kev 3. Found Treasure
4th of 8	24/7/26	Bendigo	500m	6	0:28.61	62.9 km/h	3.3L	$9.00	0:28.38	0:27.61	GR 5	$3,340	$75	5	1. Jodie's Angel 2. Mighty Miss 3. Kraken Ripper
6th of 8	19/7/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.97	63.1 km/h	6.8L	$46	0:19.51	0:19.20	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	11	1. Fiddles 2. Burn Along 3. Weblec Joel
5th of 5	8/7/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.60	61.8 km/h	16.8L	$41	0:29.43	0:29.43	GR 4	$3,880	-	8	1. Wrongly Accused 2. Lady Rapid 3. Treble Beers
6th of 7	30/6/26	Horsham	485m	5	0:27.95	62.5 km/h	10.4L	$12	0:27.22	0:27.22	GR 4/5	$3,880	-	5	1. Miner Mick 2. Crackerjack Hops 3. Deep Thinker
1st of 8	25/6/26	Warrnambool	450m	7	0:25.55	63.4 km/h	0.3L	$5.00	0:25.55	0:25.41	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	14	1. Reuben Hill 2. She Rebel 3. Lektra Jimmy

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