Warrnambool Race 7 - Paddy Wants Pats
DEEP THINKER (2) was a (25.31) winner last time out at Ballarat from Box 2. Has a solid record from this box including two wins and a minor placing. Expected to go well again. PADDY'S WAY (1) struggled to get involved last start after drifting back at this track, but prior to that won by 1.5 lengths at this track (25.74) beating Paw Xandy in a Mix 6/7 on August 20. Worth another chance. RHYTHMIC ENERGY (6) comes off a quick 28.24 placing at Bendigo over 500m. Rates a leading chance if runs up to latest. CRY BABY GIBLET (7) impressed last start, winning in good time. Worth consideration.
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Won two starts back over 450m at this track. Last start he finished 6th on August 27 over 450m at this track behind Marco Marco beaten 5 lengths (25.82) in a Grade 5. Draw likely to suit. Expected to bounce right back. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.60 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to score just five days ago over 450m at Ballarat by a neck in a Grade 5. Expected to measure up again.
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 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.31 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.96 | 0:27.46 | 0:27.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.33 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 05/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.36 | 0:28.14 | 0:27.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.25 | 0:27.97 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
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Comments
Finished second at big odds last time (28.04) over 500m at Bendigo. Drawn close to the inside. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.04 | 0:27.93 | 0:27.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $46.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.27 | 0:23.94 | 0:23.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 02/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.59 | 0:26.21 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.21 | 0:26.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (22.64) when fourth over 390m at Ballarat in a Grade 5. Strong record off the draw with two wins and two minors from five starts. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $39.00 |
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Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Shepparton to win by 2.25 lengths in 22.29, beating Mr. Flood. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on August 28 over 400m at Geelong behind I'm To Blame beaten 2.75 lengths (22.86). Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.4L | $1.65 |
| 4/7 | 17/08/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.4L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Narrowly beaten last time at Bendigo when only a nose from the winner but did record a solid 28.24 over the 500m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.
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 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.24 | 0:28.24 | 0:27.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.37 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.81 | 0:19.56 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.83 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.03 | 0:23.62 | 0:23.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $71.00 |
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Comments
Has been racing well and scored a good win last start at this track on August 27 over 450m in 25.40. In form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:25.40 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.7L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:24.05 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
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Comments
Came from wide draw and finished 4th in a Grade 5 on August 30 over 510m at Sale behind Mackenzie Rose beaten 5 lengths (29.69). Prefer in something easier.
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 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.36 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.13 | 0:23.97 | 0:23.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.57 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.93 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.00 | 0:30.88 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |