Warrnambool Race 3 - Matko Hire
PAW DANGER (1) finds it hard to win. Finished second (22.13) at this track latest and might be close to finding winning form again. Deserves serious consideration. PAW NORBERT (2) turned in a fair 4th placed finish last time at Sale over 435m (24.92). Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. ABRACADABRA (3) is a handy type who notched her 9th career success when too good (22.30) from Box 5 at Ballarat. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. One of the key runners again. CRUISING NAT (7) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.
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Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Lektra Princess at this track last start over 390m (22.13). Has good early speed and will stick on.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.4L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.9L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 99/1 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last time but the start prior clocked a slick 22.77 over 400m finishing second at Warragul. Can measure up if runs up to recent best times.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.92 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.30 | 0:24.17 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to score just five days ago over 390m at Ballarat by 3.5 lengths in a Grade 5. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.11 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.63 | 0:20.36 | 0:20.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.50 | 0:20.38 | 0:20.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.21 | 0:20.05 | 0:00.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Caught the eye with a fast early split and setting up a 1.1 lengths win at this track over 390m in 22.42. Key chance again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.1L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.61 | 0:26.06 | 0:25.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Finished off last campaign with a seventh (24.28) in a R/A FIN at Horsham four-and-a-half months ago. Will need everything to go right.
Last Starts 135 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.28 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.32 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $15.40 |
| 6/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $62.60 |
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when sixth over 390m at this track. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.38 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.85 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.8L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished last over 390m at this track beaten 9 lengths (22.69) behind Maximum Sunset in a Grade 5 on August 27. Ignore last start. Has ability and can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.55 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.1L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, major threat on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.89 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.80 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.83 | 0:16.83 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/08/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.05 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.15 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.26 | 0:17.09 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.80 |