Warragul Race 8 - Paua Of Buddy At Stud (300+ Rank)
REEL INFRARED (1) comes off an average performance last start when sixth at this track over 460m behind Full Noise (26.43) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Some good form is emerging from his last run. Tough to beat if on-song. MISS SOOKY (4) was well fancied last time and led throughout to score (28.60) at Bendigo in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 over 500m. Can make it two on the bounce. AUDACIOUS PADDY (2) drew a squeeze box and was game in defeat when a close second, a neck from the winner Jumbuk Wang Wang (28.97) at Sale. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Expecting another good run. ELEVATE (3) can fill a top-three spot.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished last over 460m at this track beaten 8 lengths (26.43) behind Full Noise in a Grade 5 on April 28. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.35 | 0:26.27 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.71 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | 73 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/2 | 11/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.13 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (28.97) at Sale over 510m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Follow up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.32 | 0:26.10 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.45 | 0:26.27 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.19 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.76 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
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Comments
Could only manage sixth last time but the start prior went down fighting when second (26.37) over 460m at Geelong. Draws an inside box and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.46 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.4L | $35.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:26.37 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:26.57 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 99/1 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Strong performance to win by 1.75 lengths at Bendigo over 500m (28.60) beating Whodat Whiskey in Bottom Up - Grade 5 on May 6. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 7/7 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.18 | 0:30.51 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $35.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,370.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.53 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 0/8 | 17/03/2026 | 13 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:32.89 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.28 | 0:30.43 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $126.00 |
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Comments
Finished in the minors last time when second (24.56) at Bendigo, making it two placings on end. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Must be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/05/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.25 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.58 | 0:24.34 | 0:23.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.48 | 0:19.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | 60 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Sale over 435m. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/05/2026 | 6 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.27 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 04/05/2026 | 4 | T3 GR 5 H | $3,370.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.86 | 0:26.70 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.58 | 0:26.42 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.17 | 0:35.13 | 0:34.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by a neck over 460m at this track in a handy (26.46), beating Beeline. Will find this a bit tougher, prepared to just watch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.46 | 0:26.46 | 0:26.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.78 | 0:26.70 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.51 | 0:26.42 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.69 | 0:26.57 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.04 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.81 | 0:26.45 | 0:26.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 460m at this track. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.65 | 0:26.03 | 0:26.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.17 | 0:24.19 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.56 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.71 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.83 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |