Warragul Race 9 - Viatek Challenger (250+)
JOAN'S GEM (6) produced a moderate performance last time when sixth at Sandown over 515m behind Aftershock (30.96) in a Grade 5 NP. Has ability and looks hard to stop. TINKER JACK (8) jumped from a middle draw last time and could manage only fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths (23.28) at Geelong. Cannot be taken lightly. PAW VARNER (1) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing eighth (23.42) in a Grade 5 at Geelong. Has ability and is one of the better chances. PARUMBA RUMBA (4) has ability and can feature with the right run after missing a cheque here most recently.
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Geelong (23.42) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length eighth. Has three successes and three minors from 12 starts from box 1. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 18/07/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
6/8 | 15/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
5/8 | 08/07/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.80 |
4/6 | 04/07/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
3/8 | 29/06/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
2/8 | 24/06/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 350m at Healesville. Can't recommend him in this.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.70 | 0:18.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.7L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
6/8 | 29/06/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.38 | 0:23.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
4/7 | 25/06/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
4/8 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
3/8 | 13/06/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.27 | 0:16.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage eighth but before that won by a nose at this track (23.54) beating Blitz in a Grade 5 on July 10. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 16/07/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.06 | 0:24.33 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 10/07/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:23.54 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
8/8 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
8/8 | 22/06/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.21 | 0:24.39 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.6L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 10/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
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Comments
Could only manage eighth last time but the start prior went down fighting when second (25.31) over 435m at Sale. Boxed awkwardly but is in the mix.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 10/07/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.94 | 0:23.54 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
2/8 | 02/07/2025 | 29 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.31 | 0:25.29 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
7/7 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.7L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $27.00 |
2/8 | 13/05/2025 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 04/05/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
99/1 | 02/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 6th on July 14 over 515m at Sandown behind Aftershock beaten 12 lengths (30.96) in a Grade 5 NP. Expected to bounce right back. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 14/07/2025 | 14 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.4L | $9.00 |
4/7 | 30/06/2025 | 16 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |
7/7 | 14/06/2025 | 40 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.56 | 0:34.72 | 0:34.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $67.00 |
99/1 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
1/7 | 05/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
7/8 | 28/04/2025 | 18 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
3/8 | 10/04/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
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Comments
Surprised two starts back at this track to win by a nose in 23.54, beating Blitz. Last start finished 4th in a Special conditions Veteran race on July 13 over 350m at Healesville behind Bumpy's Dad Roy beaten 1.1 lengths (19.78). Others better.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 13/07/2025 | 3 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.70 | 0:18.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.1L | $35.00 |
1/8 | 10/07/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:23.54 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 06/07/2025 | 4 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.24 | 0:19.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 02/07/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
3/8 | 26/06/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.1L | $4.80 |
4/7 | 22/06/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.10 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Geelong (23.28) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths fourth. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 18/07/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 15/07/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
6/8 | 11/07/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
5/8 | 08/07/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.9L | $3.60 |
3/7 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
4/6 | 25/06/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
99/1 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |