Warrnambool Race 3 - Matko Hire
PAW VERITY (2) could manage only third last time but ran slick time (22.05) at Ballarat over 390m when beaten 3.5 lengths in a Grade 5. Smart effort latest and looks a key chance again here. PAW MARVEL (3) comes here off a placing in solid time (23.10) over 400m at Mt Gambier when beaten 4.5 lengths in a Grade 5. Smart time latest and looks a key chance on that form. NO RUPEES (8) ran below his best last time finishing fifth (22.31) over 390m at Shepparton in a Grade 4/5. Has a strong record from box 8, including three wins. Worth following up. ONE MORE BUTTON (1) gave nothing else a chance most recently. Hard to beat again.
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Impressive performance to post a big 4 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Mt Gambier, recording a powerful 17.46 over the 305m journey. Top win and can measure up again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | 24 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.46 | 0:17.46 | 0:17.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.61 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2025 | 16 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.67 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2025 | 19 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.47 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2025 | 10 | GR 6 | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 305m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.53 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Hit the frame at Ballarat last time when a 3.5 lengths third but did record a powerful 22.05 over the 390m journey. Expected to go close with a repeat of latest.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.51 | 0:26.06 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/09/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.73 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.31 | 0:21.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
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Comments
Finished in the placings last time but the run prior he was an impressive winner scoring by one length in a Grade 5 at Mt Gambier and recording a flying 23.08 over the 400m journey. Can measure up on top win two back.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/10/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.15 | 0:23.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
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Comments
Returns from a ten weeks break and only other fresh up run was on debut when placed over 410m at Horsham. Won at his only start from this box. Can make it two from two.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/08/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2025 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2025 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/07/2025 | 8 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.48 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
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Comments
Finished second last start (23.68) over 410m at Horsham. Awkward draw to overcome. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 25/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.32 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $91.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.22 | 0:23.61 | 0:23.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by half a length over 450m at this track in a handy (25.48), beating Lektra Jimmy. Will find this a bit tougher, doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.7L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2025 | 105 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last time but was narrowly beaten two back when second (22.30) over 390m at this track. Has a wide draw to navigate but is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/10/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 09/10/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.46 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/09/2025 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2025 | 3 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 5th in a Grade 4/5 on October 20 over 390m at Shepparton behind Corinthian beaten 5.5 lengths (22.31). The form out of the last run measures up. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/10/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |