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HARTLAND BUSTER (1) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, finishing in the money last time when 2nd at this track over 390m. Must come into calculations. PAW LARRY (8) did a good job to finish second last time out over 390m at Warrnambool (22.70) in a Grade 5, the second top-three finish on the trot. Can improve sharply here. PAW KIPLIN (4) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at Shepparton over 390m behind Crush Your Rush (22.68) in a Grade 5. Can figure in the finish. NALA'S MANTIS (2) is in fine form and looks a good top-three chance again.

Race Time:7:59 AM

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showery

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:390m

Hartland Buster (1)6851366x32

Trainer: Jason Formosa (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 22: 3-1-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: SHE HAS CLASS (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 3-1-4

Win %13.64%

Place %36.36%

Prize Money$4,185.00

Comments

Last start finished 2nd on September 28 over 390m at this track behind Eagle Tegan beaten 3 lengths (22.60) in a Grade 5. Expected to go very well.

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	28/09/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.60	0:22.40	0:22.24	N/A	1	1. Eagle Tegan 2. Hartland Buster 3. Mauritian Lucas	3.0L	$3.10
3/8	24/09/2026	98	GR 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:23.04	0:22.77	0:22.13	N/A	4	1. Moe Patty 2. Fawn Beast 3. Hartland Buster	4.0L	$6.00
6/8	18/06/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.63	0:22.36	0:22.11	N/A	5	1. Smiling Lily 2. Belly Rubs 3. Dim Sim Rixi	4.0L	$51.00
6/6	15/06/2026	7	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.06	0:25.55	0:25.55	N/A	1	1. Black Tycoon 2. Peaky Collinda 3. Just Quickly	7.5L	$31.00
3/8	08/06/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.52	0:22.37	0:21.95	N/A	7	1. Fancy Faye 2. Clyde Bale 3. Hartland Buster	2.1L	$25.10
1/7	02/06/2026	6	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.10	0:23.10	0:22.62	N/A	8	1. Hartland Buster 2. Paw Vitali 3. Bend Your Ear	1.5L	$6.50

Nala's Mantis (2)5657547233

Trainer: Nikita Harris (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 55: 3-5-9

2 yo WH/FWN Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SIMBA'S GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career55: 3-5-9

Win %5.45%

Place %30.91%

Prize Money$6,870.00

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 390m at Warrnambool beaten 1.5 lengths (22.88) behind Aston Excess in a Grade 5 on September 28. Hasn't been far away. Don't underestimate.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	28/09/2026	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.88	0:22.77	0:22.07	N/A	2	1. Aston Excess 2. Inga Amy 3. Nala's Mantis	1.5L	$4.60
3/6	21/09/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.81	0:22.43	0:22.08	N/A	7	1. Inga Joker 2. Drop Fifty 3. Nala's Mantis	5.4L	$5.00
2/8	17/09/2026	6	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.50	0:20.39	0:20.12	N/A	5	1. Paw Minty 2. Nala's Mantis 3. Black Pistol	1.8L	$9.50
7/8	11/09/2026	3	RST WIN	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.31	0:22.98	0:22.58	N/A	7	1. It Just Happens 2. Lucky Spin 3. Aston Moss, Gold Deck	4.8L	$81.00
4/7	08/09/2026	4	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.65	0:23.00	0:22.50	N/A	1	1. Like Dynamite 2. Paw Judas 3. Flying Bessie	9.5L	$7.00
5/7	04/09/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.87	0:22.66	0:22.27	N/A	6	1. Super Ceviche 2. Swanky Chic 3. Call It Fate	3.0L	$18.00
99/1	19/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-Nala's Mantis	99L	$0.00

Paw Kiplin (4)8343662185

Trainer: Luke Harris (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 88: 9-8-15

3 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: PLAINTIFF (AUS)

Dam: SAMMY ALLEN (AUS)

Stats

Career88: 9-8-15

Win %10.23%

Place %36.36%

Prize Money$16,280.00

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on September 24 over 390m at Shepparton behind Crush Your Rush beaten 8 lengths (22.68). Must be included.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	24/09/2026	10	GR 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.68	0:22.13	0:22.13	N/A	7	1. Crush Your Rush 2. Thai Tiger 3. Paw Judd	8.0L	$61.00
8/8	14/09/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:23.07	0:22.77	0:22.19	N/A	7	1. Penny's Legacy 2. Aunty Cheryl 3. Three Votes Nick	4.3L	$16.00
1/8	11/09/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.58	0:20.58	0:19.93	N/A	5	1. Paw Kiplin 2. Distorted Humour 3. Jack Hook	0.3L	$5.00
2/7	07/09/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.82	0:22.61	0:22.07	N/A	7	1. Three Votes Nick 2. Paw Kiplin 3. Zipping Scooby	3.0L	$6.00
6/8	01/09/2026	3	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.17	0:22.71	0:22.35	N/A	8	1. Mustang Eleanor 2. Challenger 3. Chorus Line	6.8L	$34.00
6/8	29/08/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.88	0:22.54	0:22.28	N/A	3	1. Destini Kadali 2. Squeegee's Ride 3. Rolling Express	5.0L	$17.00

Chalky (5)2832455335

Trainer: Briana Robertson Leech (HEPBURN (S))12 mths 57: 4-9-14

3 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: JACKSLITTLETHING (IRE)

Dam: STAY STRONG (AUS)

Stats

Career57: 4-9-14

Win %7.02%

Place %47.37%

Prize Money$10,240.00

Comments

Could only manage fifth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when third (24.67) over 425m at Bendigo. Boxed awkwardly and will need the right run to feature.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	26/09/2026	38	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:23.22	0:22.57	0:22.21	N/A	8	1. Rebel Thinker 2. Cobra 3. Mustang Eleanor	9.5L	$14.00
3/7	19/08/2026	9	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.67	0:24.13	0:23.91	N/A	1	1. Miss My Brother 2. Kraken Milly 3. Chalky	7.7L	$28.70
3/7	10/08/2026	9	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.85	0:22.67	0:22.35	N/A	6	1. Solar Jessie 2. Ringer's Girl 3. Chalky	2.8L	$6.50
5/8	01/08/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.78	0:22.54	0:22.36	N/A	8	1. Berringa Paddy 2. Pelican's Sunday 3. More Rage	3.5L	$17.00
5/7	28/07/2026	10	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.34	0:22.96	0:22.44	N/A	8	1. Smooth Beauty 2. Super Seafarer 3. Super Ceviche	5.4L	$9.00
4/8	18/07/2026	12	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.91	0:22.46	0:22.31	N/A	6	1. Paw Larry 2. Super Sealant 3. Aston Nijinsky	6.5L	$6.00

Paw Minty (7)7784714146

Trainer: Luke Harris (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 23: 4-0-2

1 yo RED/FWN Bitch

Sire: YOZO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ARATUZA BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 4-0-2

Win %17.39%

Place %26.09%

Prize Money$4,695.00

Comments

Just been plugging away and needs to improve after being unplaced in five tries. Last start 6th over 390m at this track. Looking to others this time.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	28/09/2026	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.84	0:22.41	0:22.24	N/A	6	1. Nikita Bale 2. Pretty Panama 3. Destini Lorenzo	6.3L	$26.00
4/6	23/09/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.51	0:20.37	0:20.04	N/A	1	1. Aston Killara 2. Dr. Reignite 3. Devon Daisies	1.9L	$7.00
1/8	17/09/2026	3	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.39	0:20.39	0:20.12	N/A	4	1. Paw Minty 2. Nala's Mantis 3. Black Pistol	1.8L	$5.50
4/8	14/09/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.92	0:22.47	0:22.19	N/A	3	1. Destini Kadali 2. Super Sealant 3. Cindy Cabang	6.5L	$21.10
1/8	08/09/2026	5	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.45	0:23.45	0:22.83	N/A	6	1. Paw Minty 2. King Of Pain 3. Aston Major	3.8L	$13.70
7/7	03/09/2026	3	T3 GR 6	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:23.05	0:22.46	0:22.35	N/A	6	1. Arizona Icon 2. Paw Alia 3. Paw Vitali	8.5L	$34.00

Paw Larry (8)1566544422

Trainer: Ruby Kennedy (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 132: 16-16-12

4 yo WH/FWN Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: XAMIRA BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career132: 16-16-12

Win %12.12%

Place %33.33%

Prize Money$45,170.00

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 2 length second (22.70) over 390m at Warrnambool and making it two placings on end. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.

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	28/09/2026	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.70	0:22.57	0:22.07	N/A	1	1. Cruising Nat 2. Paw Larry 3. Myola Thalia	2.0L	$5.50
2/8	21/09/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.39	0:23.21	0:22.77	N/A	5	1. Absolute Faith 2. Paw Larry 3. Super Ceviche	2.6L	$5.50
4/7	17/09/2026	6	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Traralgon	425m	0:25.02	0:24.48	0:24.36	N/A	6	1. Dr. Exclaim 2. Porangi Moose 3. Dr. Gianna	7.8L	$13.00
4/8	11/09/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Traralgon	350m	0:20.47	0:20.26	0:19.93	N/A	3	1. Tootsie 2. Maisey Mary 3. Oncidium	3.3L	$11.00
4/8	08/09/2026	5	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.13	0:22.63	0:22.50	N/A	7	1. Chappy's Totem 2. Special Teams 3. Fishy Business	7.3L	$12.40
5/6	03/09/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.75	0:22.61	0:22.35	N/A	4	1. Hello Cooper 2. Utah Icon 3. Half Mac	2.1L	$3.20