Warragul Race 5

Photo Man At Stud (1-3 Wins) (250+)

Stake: $1,775

YOUNG RUFUS (8) turned in a plain effort last time when seventh at this track over 400m behind Aston Pastizzi (23.07) in a Mix 6/7. Placed at his previous run. Can atone. PINK GIN (5) finds it hard to win. Finished in the minors latest when second (26.19) at this track and may be close to breaking through. Solid formlines coming through her last run. Expecting another good run. HEAD OF STAFF (1) had been super consistent recording three placings in a row before she was rewarded with a win last time, scoring at Sale over 435m (24.95). Must be included in calculations. RAPID RITA (2) deserves plenty of thought over this trip.

Distance: 460m
Class: Rank Limit - Restricted Win
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Head Of Staff (1) 533143321
Trainer: Louie Cardillo (Kilmany)
Prize Money: $3,892
Win / Place: 22% / 77%

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo Black B

Sire: MY BRO FABIO (AUS)

Dam: FAIR OF FACE (AUS)

Owners: Leigh Jennings

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 2-1-4

Season

9: 2-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	0	0	0

Box History	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	2	1	4
1st	0	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	1
3rd	1	1	0	2

Comments

Scored (24.95) last time out at Sale in a T3 RSTW and will break from box 1 for the first time. Has the ability and looks a key chance.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 6	7/1/26	Sale	435m	7	0:24.95	62.8 km/h	4.5L	$5.50	0:24.95	0:24.33	T3 RSTW	$1,775	$1,160	7	1. Head Of Staff 2. Rio Izzy 3. Alzetta
2nd of 8	31/12/25	Sale	510m	8	0:29.36	62.5 km/h	2.3L	$3.90	0:29.20	0:29.20	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$2,018	$418	12	1. Vera Jakit 2. Head Of Staff 3. Black Smiley
3rd of 8	19/12/25	Sale	510m	6	0:29.24	62.8 km/h	2.5L	$8.00	0:29.08	0:28.75	MX 6/7	$3,874	$400	9	1. Dr. Exclaim 2. La Bella Mikado 3. Head Of Staff
3rd of 8	10/12/25	Sale	510m	8	0:29.63	62.0 km/h	4.3L	$5.00	0:29.33	0:29.17	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$2,018	$209	7	1. Trust Deed 2. Green Frog Cafe 3. Head Of Staff
4th of 8	3/12/25	Sale	435m	5	0:25.23	62.1 km/h	6.5L	$5.50	0:24.80	0:24.41	T3 GR 7	$1,775	$58	7	1. Chorus Line 2. Dr. Yamir 3. She's Salty
1st of 8	26/11/25	Sale	435m	8	0:25.01	62.6 km/h	4.8L	$4.00	0:25.01	0:24.60	MDN	$1,775	$1,160	14	1. Head Of Staff 2. Brindle Motion 3. Bomber's Jack

Rapid Rita (2) 5274571335
Trainer: Reginald Boyce (Drouin)
Prize Money: $5,110
Win / Place: 6.67% / 46%

1 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: NORWEGIAN WOOD (AUS)

Owners: Reginald Boyce

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-1-5

Track

8: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-1

Distance

4: 0-0-1

Season

15: 1-1-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	2	4	1	1	4
1st	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2nd	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	1	2	0	0	1

Comments

Had been racing in honest fashion before missing the frame last time out, finishing fifth (34.91) at Sandown. Has a low draw but prefer the place this line-up.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 6	6/1/26	Sandown	595m	8	0:34.91	61.4 km/h	5.0L	$15	0:34.58	0:34.26	RST WIN	$4,570	-	8	1. Slick Nitro 2. Tiger Rocks 3. Weblec Stella
3rd of 6	29/12/25	Sandown	595m	4	0:35.32	60.6 km/h	5.8L	$8.00	0:34.92	0:34.44	RST WIN	$4,570	$476	7	1. Dark Miracle 2. Assume Floppy 3. Rapid Rita
3rd of 5	22/12/25	Sandown	595m	8	0:34.83	61.5 km/h	7.5L	$8.00	0:34.31	0:34.28	RST WIN	$4,570	$476	17	1. Melvin Bale 2. Just In Casey 3. Rapid Rita
1st of 8	5/12/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.80	63.6 km/h	0.4L	$2.30f	0:19.80	0:19.51	MDN	$1,775	$1,160	29	1. Rapid Rita 2. Vera Jakit 3. Justified Jim
7th of 8	6/11/25	Warragul	460m	7	0:26.85	61.7 km/h	10.8L	$7.50	0:26.13	0:25.93	MDN	$1,775	-	7	1. Tattletales 2. Cappuccina 3. Nala's Mantis
5th of 8	30/10/25	Warragul	400m	3	0:23.47	61.4 km/h	9.5L	$4.00	0:22.84	0:22.68	MDN	$1,775	-	6	1. Turtle Time 2. King Of Pain 3. Pumping Magic

Big Player (3) 1344234334
Trainer: Tony Tufo (Labertouche)
Prize Money: $6,653
Win / Place: 11% / 55%

Unbeaten from the Box

2 yo DK BDL D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SMOKIN' CINDY (AUS)

Owners: Tony Tufo

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 2-3-5

Track

8: 0-2-3

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-1

Distance

7: 0-3-1

Season

7: 0-1-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	2	2	3	2	1	2	1
1st	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	1

Comments

Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (23.16) over 400m at this track. Aided by a low draw but will need the breaks to go his way.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 8	2/1/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.61	64.3 km/h	5.3L	$3.30	0:19.26	0:19.15	T3 RSTW	$1,775	$58	6	1. Nighttime 2. Be Gritty 3. Berserker Viking
3rd of 8	27/12/25	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.16	62.2 km/h	5.0L	$3.20f	0:22.83	0:22.83	T3 GR 6	$1,775	$186	37	1. Elswyk Cinnamon 2. Woodside Fox 3. Big Player
37 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	20/11/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.52	61.2 km/h	5.3L	$2.80f	0:23.18	0:22.57	T3 GR 6	$1,775	$186	20	1. Let It Linger 2. Elswyk Cinnamon 3. Big Player, Chloe May
4th of 8	31/10/25	Healesville	300m	5	0:17.00	63.5 km/h	5.3L	$2.60f	0:16.65	0:16.65	MX 6/7	$1,775	$58	19	1. Black Nevera 2. Guacamole Irish 3. Lavers Ginny
3rd of 8	12/10/25	Healesville	300m	6	0:16.82	64.2 km/h	3.5L	$10	0:16.60	0:16.56	MX 6/7 H	$3,399	$348	17	1. Blue Labubu 2. Miss Koblenz 3. Big Player
2nd of 8	25/9/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.32	62.9 km/h	2.5L	$3.20f	0:26.17	0:25.97	T3 GR 6	$1,775	$371	24	1. Precinct 2. Big Player 3. Secrets We Keep

Mr. Teddy Bear (4) 1257562276
Trainer: Robert Conway (Bunyip)
Prize Money: $8,016
Win / Place: 3.85% / 57%

2 yo WH/FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: BEAUTIFUL TEASE (AUS)

Owners: Three Friends - Mgr J Polidano

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 1-7-7

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Season

16: 1-5-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	2	3	3	5	2	6	2
1st	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
2nd	1	2	0	0	0	0	3	1
3rd	2	0	0	1	2	0	2	0

Comments

Backs up after finishing 6th on January 11 over 510m at Sale in a Mix 6/7. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 7	11/1/26	Sale	510m	5	0:29.75	61.7 km/h	16.5L	$4.40	0:28.65	0:28.65	MX 6/7	$3,874	-	29	1. Lakeview Hunter 2. Dr. Babette 3. Dr. Exclaim
7th of 7	13/12/25	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	15.8L	$51	0:29.36	0:29.36	SPEC H	$10,510	-	10	1. Traumatise 2. Room To Breathe 3. Aston Bugsy
2nd of 8	3/12/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	2.3L	$13	0:30.24	0:29.87	MX 6/7	$3,874	$800	5	1. Flat White 2. Mr. Teddy Bear 3. Ivory Ramen
2nd of 7	28/11/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	9.3L	$23	0:29.78	0:29.78	GR 7	$3,874	$800	4	1. Amron Toy 2. Mr. Teddy Bear 3. Gorringe
6th of 7	24/11/25	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.29	61.2 km/h	10.3L	$10	0:29.62	0:29.27	RST WIN H	$3,874	-	7	1. Lissy's A Demon 2. Mepunga Zircon 3. Extravaganza
5th of 8	17/11/25	Sandown	515m	3	0:30.33	61.1 km/h	16.3L	$7.60	0:29.19	0:29.19	GR 7	$3,874	-	6	1. Free Power 2. Edinburgh Bale 3. Stunner

Pink Gin (5) 3216437242
Trainer: Cheryl Pirani (Boronia)
Prize Money: $5,742
Win / Place: 8.33% / 50%

3 yo FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: OKAWA EYE CANDY (AUS)

Owners: Three Cheeky Monkeys

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 2-5-5

Track

17: 0-3-4

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-1

Distance

5: 0-1-1

Season

15: 2-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	4	4	2	2	3	3	4
1st	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1
3rd	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	0

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 26.19 over 460m at this track. Some good form is emerging from that last run. Expected to prove hard to beat.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	1/1/26	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.19	63.2 km/h	4.0L	$18	0:25.92	0:25.92	T3 RSTW	$1,775	$371	5	1. Pay The Reg 2. Pink Gin 3. Jumbuk Bayeh
4th of 8	27/12/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.18	62.1 km/h	5.3L	$5.50	0:22.83	0:22.83	T3 GR 6	$1,775	$58	8	1. Elswyk Cinnamon 2. Woodside Fox 3. Big Player
2nd of 5	19/12/25	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.77	63.7 km/h	2.5L	$4.00	0:19.60	0:19.30	T3 RSTW	$1,775	$371	8	1. Jobs On 2. Pink Gin 3. Dale's Corner
7th of 8	11/12/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.82	61.7 km/h	8.4L	$6.20	0:26.23	0:26.08	T3 RSTW	$1,775	-	7	1. Bruce 2. Blurry 3. Pretty Elle
3rd of 7	4/12/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.51	62.5 km/h	1.3L	$6.50	0:26.43	0:26.06	GR 6	$1,775	$186	7	1. Weird Karen 2. Trust Deed 3. Pink Gin
4th of 7	27/11/25	Warragul	400m	8	0:23.20	62.1 km/h	6.0L	$10	0:22.81	0:22.62	GR 6	$1,775	$58	7	1. Galloping Happy 2. Miss Sassy Pants 3. Elswyk Cinnamon

Dancing Blue (6) 68x5x25643
Trainer: Jason Stemmer (Bangholme)
Prize Money: $2,134
Win / Place: 5.00% / 20%

2 yo FWN B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: EAST OF BLUE (AUS)

Owners: Geoffrey Gibb

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 1-1-2

Track

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

6: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	1	2	1	6	1	2	3
1st	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2nd	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1

Comments

Good effort last time when third (23.28) over 400m at this track. Others preferred.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 7	8/1/26	Warragul	400m	5	0:23.28	61.9 km/h	1.5L	$9.00	0:23.18	0:22.68	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,775	$186	3	1. Warrior Tommy 2. Night Cap 3. Dancing Blue
4th of 8	5/1/26	Healesville	350m	5	0:20.35	61.9 km/h	2.0L	$15	0:20.23	0:19.70	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,775	$58	5	1. Jay's Girl 2. Pretty Treasure 3. Eternal Capers
6th of 8	31/12/25	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.80	61.7 km/h	5.4L	$21	0:24.43	0:24.33	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,775	-	9	1. Black Hawk 2. Especial Kiani 3. Mad Max
5th of 6	22/12/25	Warrnambool	450m	7	0:26.37	61.4 km/h	8.8L	$26	0:25.75	0:25.60	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,775	-	7	1. Fred The Fox 2. Dark Arts 3. Marli Moo
2nd of 8	15/12/25	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:23.15	60.6 km/h	3.5L	$16	0:22.93	0:22.48	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,775	$371	63	1. Foghorn Jack 2. Dancing Blue 3. Neighbours Alarm
63 Day Spell
5th of 5	13/10/25	Angle Park	530m	2	0:31.93	59.8 km/h	12.3L	$23	0:31.06	0:30.88	GR 6	$2,018	-	87	1. Oh Sadie 2. Watch Me Design 3. Alpha Bloke
87 Day Spell

Weird Karen (7) 1725713858
Trainer: Garry Barnsley (Morwell)
Prize Money: $4,768
Win / Place: 18% / 43%

2 yo Black B

Sire: WHISKEY RIOT (AUS)

Dam: AMERICANO MISS (AUS)

Owners: Rodney Mcgillien

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 3-2-2

Track

13: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

10: 2-0-2

Distance

10: 2-0-2

Season

16: 3-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	1	3	1	4	2	1
1st	2	0	1	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Sale (29.68) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length eighth. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. Can feature with the right run.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	7/1/26	Sale	510m	6	0:29.68	61.9 km/h	8.8L	$10	0:29.10	0:29.10	GR 5	$2,018	-	11	1. Gusto 2. Ultimate Lexi 3. Buster's Dream
5th of 7	27/12/25	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.71	62.0 km/h	6.8L	$11	0:26.26	0:25.91	GR 5	$1,775	-	8	1. Cloncurry Gold 2. Dream On Allan 3. Kilmany Warrior
8th of 8	19/12/25	Sale	510m	5	0:29.44	62.4 km/h	10.3L	$7.50	0:28.76	0:28.75	GR 5	$3,874	-	8	1. Dr. Bobby 2. Baywara 3. Velox Bale
3rd of 8	11/12/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.27	63.0 km/h	2.6L	$14	0:26.08	0:26.08	GR 5	$1,775	$186	7	1. Shady Lady 2. Billy Ray Mikado 3. Weird Karen
1st of 7	4/12/25	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.43	62.7 km/h	1.0L	$8.00	0:26.43	0:26.06	GR 6	$1,775	$1,160	7	1. Weird Karen 2. Trust Deed 3. Pink Gin
7th of 8	27/11/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.56	62.3 km/h	8.3L	$12	0:26.02	0:26.02	MX 6/7	$1,775	-	7	1. Lakeview Sneaky 2. Bart Intention 3. Third Time Charm

Young Rufus (8) 4145633237
Trainer: Damian Meade (Hazelwood North)
Prize Money: $5,510
Win / Place: 7.14% / 57%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: SOMERTON ROSE (AUS)

Owners: Damian Meade

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-3-4

Track

13: 0-3-4

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-3

Distance

4: 0-1-3

Season

14: 1-3-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	6	7	8
STARTS	1	4	2	2	3	1	1
1st	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	0	1	1	1	0	0	0
3rd	1	2	0	0	1	0	0

Comments

Placed at all starts this track and trip. Last start finished last in a Mix 6/7 on January 6 over 400m at this track behind Aston Pastizzi beaten 7 lengths (23.07). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 7	6/1/26	Warragul	400m	6	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	7.3L	$9.50	0:22.59	0:22.28	MX 6/7	$3,399	-	7	1. Aston Pastizzi 2. Soda Mish 3. Ivory Mihara
3rd of 6	30/12/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.18	63.3 km/h	2.0L	$8.00	0:26.06	0:25.83	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,898	$400	7	1. Escaping Bindi 2. Devil's Sympathy 3. Young Rufus
2nd of 6	23/12/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.28	63.0 km/h	9.0L	$7.00	0:25.70	0:25.70	MX 6/7 H	$3,399	$696	7	1. Devil's Sympathy 2. Young Rufus 3. Paw Welkes
3rd of 8	16/12/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:25.96	63.8 km/h	3.0L	$14	0:25.76	0:25.56	MX 6/7	$3,399	$348	7	1. Lakeview Ian 2. Elusive Curl 3. Young Rufus
3rd of 8	9/12/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.29	63.0 km/h	1.9L	$41	0:26.16	0:25.78	MX 6/7	$3,399	$348	7	1. Why Not Bastion 2. Universe 3. Young Rufus
6th of 8	2/12/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:24.13	59.7 km/h	15.5L	$15	0:23.10	0:22.40	MX 6/7	$3,399	-	7	1. Prince Laroi 2. Why Not Iris 3. Aston Fontaine

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