Warragul Race 8 - Paua Of Buddy At Stud (275+ Rank)
AKINA ROCKY (6) got around the 435m at Sale to take a Grade 5 in a decent 24.51 for a 2.75 lengths success. Can measure up again if runs up to latest time. ELEVATE (8) crossed over from out wide but caught the leaders turning before drawing clear to score (25.75) at Ballarat in a Grade 5 over 450m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Leading chance again. JUMBUK JOZEF (2) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at Traralgon behind Top Kade (20.30) in a Grade 5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Comes through a solid form race last start. Hard to beat again. TO PERU (3) missed the placings when well backed last time but cannot be taken lightly.
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by half a length at The Meadows (30.66) beating Axel's Radar in a Grade 5 on June 17. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
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 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.59 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.66 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (20.30) over 350m at Traralgon. Has a low draw. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.30 | 0:20.13 | 0:20.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.31 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.54 | 0:26.20 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 132 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.03 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.64 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (24.21) over 425m at Traralgon. Aided by a low draw and is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,060.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.21 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.21 | 0:24.06 | 0:24.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.42 | 0:26.22 | 0:26.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.9L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.15 | 0:34.72 | 0:34.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.97 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:33.32 | 0:33.32 | 0:33.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Turned in a good run last time, placing (26.57) at this track in a Grade 5. Lines up from box 4 for the first time. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:26.25 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/06/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.49 | 0:26.49 | 0:26.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.13 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.13 | 0:17.13 | 0:16.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 42 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.12 | 0:17.12 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 38 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:16.96 | 0:16.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 2.75 lengths over 435m at Sale in a handy 24.51, beating Dr. Axel. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
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 | 24/06/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.51 | 0:24.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:26.14 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.44 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd on June 22 over 425m at Traralgon behind Jumbuk Funi beaten 3 lengths (24.28) in a Grade 5. Likely to find this too tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.28 | 0:24.06 | 0:24.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.22 | 0:26.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.37 | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:26.12 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:26.19 | 0:26.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.56 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $27.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (25.75) win last time, scoring by 2 lengths in a Grade 5 over 450m at Ballarat. Has two successes and four minors from 12 starts from box 8. Leading player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.26 | 0:26.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.52 | 0:26.22 | 0:26.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $20.00 |
| 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 |