Warragul Race 5 - Paua Of Buddy At Stud (1-3 Wins)
LAKEVIEW CHASER (2) has a strong record this track and trip including two wins from four starts. Hit the frame latest (28.98) when second at Sale in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win. Looks a leading chance on best. REALITY EINSTEIN (1) goes very well at this course having never missed the frame including two wins and three placings. Was out of placings last time (25.30) at Sale in a Grade 5, finishing eighth and beaten 10 lengths. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. AUSTRAL WARRIORS (3) has a strong winning strike-rate here having won two of four starts. Missed the frame latest (30.15) when seventh over 515m at Sandown in a R/A FIN. Makes strong appeal on best. TOFFEE WAR (8) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.
Stats
Comments
Placed only run here over this trip. Last start finished last in a Grade 5 on August 30 over 435m at Sale behind Hot Tub beaten 10 lengths (25.30). Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.30 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.96 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 40 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2026 | 16 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 21 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Jumped well at this track two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at Sale last start over 510m from this same draw. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last time. Follow up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.40 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.71 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.54 | 0:26.32 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won over this track and trip. Last start finished 7th on September 10 over 515m at Sandown behind Otto Rose beaten 8 lengths (30.15) in a R/A FIN. Expected to bounce right back. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.1L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.47 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.65 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.97 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | 38 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (25.04) over 435m at Sale. Awkward draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/09/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (24.82) at big odds over 435m at Sale. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Others preferred.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.71 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.00 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 09/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.93 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.7L | $27.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.4L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Still Talkin' at this track last start over 460m (26.61). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | 21 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.61 | 0:26.37 | 0:26.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2026 | 176 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.61 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.74 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.9L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.27 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a strong early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by 0.8 lengths over 400m at this track (22.83). Must be a winning chance again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/09/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:23.03 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.82 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 178 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.07 | 0:17.03 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (26.65) over 460m at this track. Tough draw to overcome and will need to find best.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.59 | 0:26.26 | 0:26.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.6L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.65 | 0:26.37 | 0:26.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:25.00 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.11 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |