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PAW VITALI (2) turned in a better effort at Geelong last start, finishing third behind Chappy's Banshee (23.25) in a Rank Limit - Grade 6. Turned chasing the leaders but kept coming. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings three times from four starts. Can find winning form. CHOW MEIN (5) was well in the market last time but only managed seventh (22.99), beaten 4.5 lengths. Finished third the start before. Key runner on best form. MY LITTLE IVY (1) turned in a plain effort last time when fifth at Geelong over 400m behind Aston Commander (23.19) in a Mix 6/7. Expected to run well. PAW EZRA (4) placed last time and cannot be ignored.
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Latest effort finished 5th on August 7 over 400m at Geelong behind Aston Commander beaten 11 lengths (23.19) in a Mix 6/7. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.4L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.84 | 0:26.32 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 3 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
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In the money last time at Geelong (23.25) in a Rank Limit - Grade 6, finishing a 6 length third. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Leading player.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.7L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.6L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.9L | $3.20 |
| 99/1 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (22.88) when seventh over 390m at Warrnambool in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from four starts. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $19.20 |
| 7/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $22.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.65 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 27/04/2026 | 10 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
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Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (23.05) at Geelong over 400m. In the money last time and looks well placed. Can go one better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
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Found some support last start but struggled and finished 7th in a T3 RSTW on August 8 over 390m at this track behind Let's Go Champ beaten 4.5 lengths (22.99). Placed two back at this track. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 42 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
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Had been racing in honest fashion, recording three placings in a row, before finishing fifth (23.50) at Geelong last start. Has a wide draw to navigate and will need to find best.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 4 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.30 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (23.04) when fifth over 390m at Shepparton in a Rank Limit - Grade 7. Starts from box 7 for the first time here. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 223 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.02 | 0:23.24 | 0:23.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.17 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | 13 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.39 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
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Got back last start and could only manage sixth but before that won easily by 4 lengths at Horsham (23.71) beating Right Path in a Maiden on July 28. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.57 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.71 | 0:23.71 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.16 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.74 | 0:23.48 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/06/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |