Warragul Race 9 - Paua Of Buddy At Stud
FAYE VALENTINE (1) isn't a quick beginner but comes home hard, finishing out of the frame two back but did wind up strongly to place when second (22.64) in a Grade 5 at this track. Solid record here winning five races. Can go on with it. FLAMING FOX (2) rocketed out of the inside draw with a strong early sectional and gave a sight but had to settle for a placing, finishing second (22.85) at this track over 400m. Expected to feature. OREGON HUTAN (3) boasts a consistent overall record including 15 wins from 53 starts, but missed the frame latest when fourth (23.26) over 400m at Gawler. Form at the trip sound including 10 wins. Super consistent and can feature with the right run. PAW KARSON (7) can sneak into the finish with the right run.
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Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 2.5 lengths second but did clock an enormous 22.64 over the 400m journey. Looms as the one to beat this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.51 | 0:27.18 | 0:27.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.6L | $3.90 |
| 3/4 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.32 | 0:24.76 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.19 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.00 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.9L | $3.00 |
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Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 0.8 lengths second over 400m this track in 22.85. Looks well placed and should prove hard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.18 | 0:19.04 | 0:19.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.30 | 0:18.90 | 0:18.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.57 | 0:16.33 | 0:16.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.07 | 0:18.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Gawler over 400m. Last start finished 4th on February 22 over 400m at Gawler behind Grand Chief beaten 8 lengths (23.26) in a OPEN. Has ability and among the chances.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Gawler | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Gawler | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | 12 | SPEC | $2,100.00 | Angle Park | 342m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | Other | $1,070.00 | Gawler | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 9 | Other | $2,100.00 | Gawler | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $2,100.00 | Angle Park | 342m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
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Comments
Returns from a five months spell after being tipped out on the back of a seventh (30.59) over 515m at Sandown. Yet to win but has placed two of three runs fresh. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | 44 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.75 | 0:34.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.78 | 0:42.38 | 0:42.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.55 | 0:42.04 | 0:42.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (22.56) over 400m at this track. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.60 | 0:23.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.47 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.24 | 0:24.24 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Shepparton (22.52) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length fifth. Has three successes and three minors from nine starts from box 7. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 10/02/2026 | 25 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $3.70 |
| 99/1 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back at Sale over 435m in 24.63. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 425m at Bendigo at Grade 5 level. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.62 | 0:23.94 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.63 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/02/2026 | 119 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
| 0/7 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:29.66 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |