Healesville Race 8

Montrose Iga Liquor

Stake: $1,652

FIRING CHIEF (4) was a strong winner (19.50) from box 8 last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths at this track. Has a tricky draw to overcome and will need a clean break. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. The one to beat again. RITZA LEWIS (1) is a fast beginner who has shown good improvement at his last two starts, the latest scoring at Geelong over 460m. Form from his last run is proving very strong. Capable of going well again. ATLAS ALIEN (6) settled down midfield and held his position to the line when finishing 4th (24.38) at Bendigo. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. ARTS INFERNO (3) cannot be left out after placing here at this trip last start.

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

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Ritza Lewis (1) x771752651
Trainer: Paul Hofman (Creswick)
Prize Money: $11,929
Win / Place: 15% / 31%

Box Specialist

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: RITZA MILLIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 5-2-3

Track

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

9: 2-1-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Geelong over 460m in 26.44 last start, beating Ruth's Commander. Likes the rails so comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.

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	8/7/25	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.44	62.6 km/h	2.8L	$3.30	0:26.44	0:25.97	GR 5	$1,652	$1,080	29	1. Ritza Lewis 2. Ruth's Commander 3. Paw Maddox
5th of 8	9/6/25	Ballarat	545m	5	0:31.99	61.3 km/h	7.8L	$6.50	0:31.49	0:31.49	GR 5	$1,879	-	9	1. Paw Julia 2. Elsa Jay 3. Bun Quake
6th of 8	31/5/25	Horsham	485m	5	0:28.12	62.1 km/h	9.5L	$12	0:27.49	0:27.49	GR 5	$1,879	-	7	1. Lanky Larry 2. Zipping Moffat 3. As You Were
2nd of 7	24/5/25	Geelong	460m	3	0:26.11	63.4 km/h	3.3L	$3.30	0:25.91	0:25.91	GR 5	$1,652	$346	5	1. Be United 2. Ritza Lewis 3. Mac Cruz
5th of 8	19/5/25	Warrnambool	450m	6	0:26.17	61.9 km/h	8.7L	$3.40	0:25.56	0:25.56	GR 5	$1,652	-	17	1. Borough Salts 2. Moraine Brandi 3. Brindle Bec
7th of 8	2/5/25	Bendigo	500m	4	0:29.56	60.9 km/h	17.3L	$16	0:28.42	0:27.93	RST WIN H	$3,607	-	11	1. Delicious 2. King Litterbug 3. Zipping Tyra

Canny Lass (2) 7322245344
Trainer: Grant Walker (Warragul)
Prize Money: $26,303
Win / Place: 17% / 51%

5 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ELCEE JAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 9-10-8

Track

13: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

13: 2-1-2

Distance

13: 2-1-2

Season

13: 0-3-3

1st Up

6: 1-2-2

2nd Up

6: 1-1-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	3	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	9	13	6	5	3	3	2
1st	3	3	1	0	1	0	0	1
2nd	3	0	3	3	0	0	1	0
3rd	1	1	3	1	1	0	0	1

Comments

Has finished fourth at her last couple of starts, most recently at Sale over 435m. Safely held last time and looking to others.

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
4th of 8	29/6/25	Sale	435m	1	0:24.94	62.8 km/h	6.0L	$12	0:24.52	0:24.36	SPEC VET	$3,164	$81	21	1. Dr. Dylan 2. Xatu Bale 3. El Crimp Adore
4th of 8	8/6/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.93	63.2 km/h	5.3L	$31	0:19.60	0:19.34	GR 5	$3,164	$81	7	1. Head Hunter 2. Jaicos 3. County Kildare
3rd of 8	1/6/25	Sale	435m	1	0:24.74	63.3 km/h	4.3L	$5.00	0:24.47	0:24.38	GR 5	$3,164	$324	14	1. Mayfair Jill 2. Dermott Rose 3. Canny Lass
5th of 8	18/5/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.75	63.8 km/h	4.2L	$16	0:19.46	0:19.24	GR 5	$3,164	-	7	1. Shima Lite 2. Daintree Dazzler 3. Lethal Trix
4th of 8	11/5/25	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.64	64.2 km/h	4.8L	$6.50	0:19.34	0:18.94	SPEC VET	$3,164	$81	24	1. Wario 2. Howe Pie 3. Franklin Avenue
2nd of 8	17/4/25	Warragul	460m	4	0:26.11	63.4 km/h	0.8L	$2.80	0:26.05	0:26.05	GR 5	$1,652	$346	7	1. Smooth Prince 2. Canny Lass 3. Black Pink

Arts Inferno (3) 4686711252
Trainer: Josh Duncan (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $42,908
Win / Place: 14% / 44%

4 yo FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: RAGIN' FORCE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

139: 20-24-18

Track

12: 2-3-0

Trk/Dst

12: 2-3-0

Distance

12: 2-3-0

Season

37: 5-7-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	12	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	17	22	21	13	11	21	20	14
1st	2	1	2	3	2	4	1	5
2nd	3	7	5	0	1	3	4	1
3rd	2	3	1	4	1	3	3	1

Comments

Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 350m at this track clocking 19.63. Should be around the mark.

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
2nd of 8	18/7/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:19.63	64.2 km/h	2.3L	$13	0:19.47	0:19.35	GR 5	$1,652	$346	28	1. Barkly Street 2. Arts Inferno 3. Heyfield Honey, Hard Press
5th of 7	20/6/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.65	64.1 km/h	5.1L	$21	0:19.30	0:19.30	GR 5	$1,652	-	7	1. Simply Stylish 2. Special Sian 3. King Cherry
2nd of 8	13/6/25	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.79	63.7 km/h	2.5L	$4.20	0:19.64	0:19.47	GR 5	$1,652	$346	7	1. Nimbostratus 2. Arts Inferno 3. Get A Grip
1st of 8	6/6/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.56	64.4 km/h	0.5L	$10	0:19.56	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,652	$1,080	7	1. Arts Inferno 2. Braemar Sheila 3. Miss Melee
1st of 8	30/5/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.78	63.7 km/h	1.8L	$14	0:19.78	0:19.71	GR 5	$1,652	$1,080	8	1. Arts Inferno 2. Sassy Panama 3. Cathy's Dream
7th of 8	22/5/25	Shepparton	450m	3	0:26.22	61.8 km/h	7.5L	$13	0:25.72	0:25.17	GR 5	$1,652	-	6	1. Twilight Tori 2. Elsa Jay 3. Twilight Jet

Firing Chief (4) 4556241521
Trainer: Patrick Newell (Wallan)
Prize Money: $18,603
Win / Place: 15% / 39%

3 yo Black D

Sire: COSMIC CHIEF (AUS)

Dam: MISS HEART (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

76: 12-8-10

Track

35: 6-4-6

Trk/Dst

31: 6-4-4

Distance

32: 6-4-5

Season

39: 8-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	5	4	12	7	6	18	10
1st	4	1	0	3	0	1	1	2
2nd	3	1	0	1	2	0	1	0
3rd	4	0	0	2	0	0	3	1

Comments

Recorded a 3.5 lengths win (19.50) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Has three wins and three placings from 12 starts from the draw. Makes strong appeal.

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	18/7/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.50	64.6 km/h	3.3L	$1.50	0:19.50	0:19.35	GR 5	$1,652	$1,080	7	1. Firing Chief 2. Pretty Panama 3. Socks And Slides
2nd of 7	11/7/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.53	64.5 km/h	0.1L	$2.40	0:19.53	0:19.53	GR 5	$1,652	$346	5	1. Redgum Wars 2. Firing Chief 3. Big Duke
5th of 8	6/7/25	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.59	64.3 km/h	4.5L	$10	0:19.30	0:19.05	GR 5	$3,164	-	9	1. Highway Hooligan 2. Wild Venus 3. Flex For Me
1st of 8	27/6/25	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.49	64.6 km/h	3.2L	$2.70	0:19.49	0:19.49	GR 5	$1,652	$1,080	14	1. Firing Chief 2. All In Ollie 3. Cyclone Will
4th of 8	13/6/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.59	64.3 km/h	1.8L	$9.50	0:19.47	0:19.47	GR 5	$1,652	$54	7	1. Is He Happy 2. Spotty Can Run 3. We Are One
2nd of 8	6/6/25	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.60	64.3 km/h	0.5L	$3.50	0:19.58	0:19.39	GR 5	$1,652	$346	7	1. Aussie Savannah 2. Firing Chief 3. Sarah Louise

Hyperkinetic (5) 1228784642
Trainer: Shaun Mifsud (Hernes Oak)
Prize Money: $26,249
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

5 yo FWN D

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: KATHIE'S FLASH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 10-11-5

Track

8: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-1

Distance

5: 1-0-1

Season

18: 1-4-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Finished second last start (23.28) over 400m at Warragul. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.

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	10/7/25	Warragul	400m	8	0:23.28	61.9 km/h	1.8L	$3.40	0:23.17	0:22.99	GR 5	$1,652	$346	6	1. Parumba Dawn 2. Hyperkinetic 3. Canya Kelsey
4th of 8	4/7/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.13	62.3 km/h	1.0L	$16	0:23.07	0:22.69	GR 5	$3,164	$81	8	1. Spicy Siren 2. Doctor Minty 3. Special Sian
6th of 8	26/6/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.53	61.2 km/h	3.1L	$12	0:23.31	0:22.81	GR 5	$1,652	-	16	1. Sumo Smash 2. Magpie Harry 3. Sweet Coin Babe
4th of 8	10/6/25	Warragul	400m	5	0:23.11	62.3 km/h	2.7L	$10	0:22.92	0:22.59	GR 5	$3,164	$81	14	1. Harley 2. Eat Your Spinach 3. Big Trucker
8th of 8	27/5/25	Warragul	400m	8	0:23.34	61.7 km/h	11.0L	$51	0:22.62	0:22.62	FFA	$3,629	-	9	1. Lightning Jewel 2. Bull Durham 3. Play Lab
7th of 8	18/5/25	Healesville	350m	3	0:20.12	62.6 km/h	5.2L	$21	0:19.76	0:19.24	GR 5	$3,164	-	30	1. Flex For Me 2. King Cherry 3. Twilight Sleuth

Atlas Alien (6) 6635514144
Trainer: Barry McNamara (Junortoun)
Prize Money: $10,201
Win / Place: 17% / 42%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SEVILLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 5-2-5

Track

2: 0-0-1

Season

28: 5-2-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fourth (24.38) at Bendigo over 425m. Is a danger.

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
4th of 7	19/7/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.38	62.8 km/h	2.7L	$2.50	0:24.19	0:24.13	GR 4/5	$1,652	$54	12	1. Leonardo Zeal 2. Collinda Pops 3. Something Good
4th of 8	7/7/25	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.81	62.8 km/h	5.3L	$3.30	0:25.44	0:25.08	GR 5	$3,164	$81	5	1. My Opie 2. Darra Topaz 3. Alfie Abalone
1st of 8	2/7/25	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.19	63.2 km/h	4.3L	$1.30	0:24.19	0:24.13	GR 5	$1,652	$1,080	7	1. Atlas Alien 2. More Boost Rico 3. Delightful
4th of 8	25/6/25	Bendigo	500m	1	0:28.80	62.5 km/h	4.8L	$1.90	0:28.50	0:28.47	GR 5	$1,879	$54	4	1. Argyle Maggie 2. Lizard Country 3. Magic Scotch
1st of 8	21/6/25	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.49	62.5 km/h	1.1L	$1.80	0:24.49	0:24.05	GR 5	$1,652	$1,080	6	1. Atlas Alien 2. Scott Me 3. Candles
5th of 8	15/6/25	Healesville	300m	7	0:17.01	63.5 km/h	3.0L	$5.50	0:16.82	0:16.55	RST WIN H	$3,164	-	17	1. Made Up Stories 2. Zinzan Plodder 3. Electra Opal

Reiko Benny (7) 8622113643
Trainer: Mathew Tabb (Lara)
Prize Money: $5,886
Win / Place: 15% / 55%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FABREGAS (AUS)

Dam: REIKO MARTINI (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 3-4-4

Track

14: 3-2-4

Trk/Dst

11: 3-2-2

Distance

11: 3-2-2

Season

20: 3-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Finished third last time (19.71) over 350m at this track. Drawn wide. Solid top-three prospects.

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 8	18/7/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.71	63.9 km/h	5.0L	$13	0:19.35	0:19.35	GR 5	$1,652	$173	7	1. Got Flair 2. Sudoku Carmello 3. Reiko Benny
4th of 8	11/7/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.71	63.9 km/h	1.9L	$9.50	0:19.57	0:19.53	GR 5	$1,652	$54	7	1. Is He Happy 2. Cherry Time 3. King Cherry
6th of 8	4/7/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.71	63.9 km/h	4.8L	$12	0:19.40	0:19.40	GR 5	$1,652	-	7	1. Angry Franky 2. Electra Opal 3. Rowdy's Beast
3rd of 8	27/6/25	Healesville	350m	1	0:19.87	63.4 km/h	5.1L	$12	0:19.51	0:19.49	GR 5	$1,652	$173	7	1. Angry Franky 2. We Are One 3. Reiko Benny
1st of 8	20/6/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.77	63.7 km/h	0.8L	$3.00	0:19.77	0:19.30	T3 GR 6	$1,652	$1,080	7	1. Reiko Benny 2. Silver Coin 3. Jewel Magic
1st of 8	13/6/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.75	63.8 km/h	0.3L	$3.20	0:19.75	0:19.47	T3 RSTW	$1,652	$1,080	7	1. Reiko Benny 2. Nitrous 3. Lose My Number

Nala's Ghost (8) 5713437362
Trainer: Jye Formosa (HEATHCOTE)
Prize Money: $16,880
Win / Place: 11% / 44%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: ROCKSTAR KERR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 9-10-16

Track

5: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-1

Distance

5: 0-0-1

Season

74: 8-10-14

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	11	11	8	16	9	7	8
1st	1	2	1	1	1	2	0	1
2nd	2	1	2	2	1	1	0	1
3rd	1	3	2	1	6	0	1	2

Comments

Hit the frame latest (26.02) when second at Ballarat in a Grade 5. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Tough field and looking to others this time.

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
2nd of 8	21/7/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:26.02	62.3 km/h	2.8L	$7.50	0:25.83	0:25.61	GR 5	$1,652	$346	3	1. Aminah 2. Nala's Ghost 3. Star's Hope
6th of 8	18/7/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.83	63.5 km/h	5.2L	$71	0:19.47	0:19.35	GR 5	$1,652	-	4	1. Barkly Street 2. Arts Inferno 3. Heyfield Honey, Hard Press
3rd of 8	14/7/25	Ballarat	450m	3	0:26.00	62.3 km/h	2.7L	$13	0:25.81	0:25.77	GR 5	$1,652	$173	6	1. Aminah 2. Pretty Panama 3. Nala's Ghost
7th of 8	8/7/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:26.75	60.6 km/h	5.3L	$2.40	0:26.38	0:25.78	GR 5	$1,652	-	3	1. Paw Janelle 2. Neena Bale 3. Bun Wildfire
3rd of 8	5/7/25	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.92	62.5 km/h	7.0L	$27	0:25.43	0:25.41	GR 5	$1,652	$173	5	1. Auntie Amber 2. Montana Icon 3. Nala's Ghost
4th of 8	30/6/25	Ballarat	450m	2	0:26.35	61.5 km/h	9.7L	$14	0:25.67	0:25.56	GR 5	$1,652	$54	4	1. Donita Bale 2. Scott Me 3. My Girl Kellie

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