Warragul Race 9

Paua Of Buddy At Stud

Stake: $3,696

TRICKY RIDDLES (2) is in hot form after clocking a convincing 22.02 victory two back then followed up with a 22.45 win at Geelong over 400m last time. Recorded strong figures recently and rates on top again. STIFLER (1) is a promising dog in the frame at five of 14 starts including seven wins and was in the minors again latest (22.85) over 400m at this track. Has never missed the frame here from three starts. Has the ability and rates a key chance this line-up. JOROGUMO (3) produced a useful 22.73 when placed over 400m at this track last start in a Grade 4/5. Has the ability and looks a key chance. SMOOTH COLLINDA (7) has strong credentials from this draw.

Distance: 400m
Class: Mixed 4/5
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Stifler (1) 15x3153132
Trainer: Karen Pitt (Pearcedale)
Prize Money: $23,381
Win / Place: 50% / 85%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: GYPSIES LUCK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 7-1-4

Track

3: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-1

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Season

12: 6-1-3

1st Up

3: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 2-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 2nd over 400m at this track beaten 6 lengths (22.85) behind All Jazz in a Grade 4/5 on April 1. Has a fast 22.71 PB at this course and distance. 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	1/4/25	Warragul	400m	5	0:22.85	63.0 km/h	6.0L	$6.00	0:22.46	0:22.25	GR 4/5	$3,696	$759	28	1. All Jazz 2. Stifler 3. Bank Robber
3rd of 4	4/3/25	Healesville	300m	1	0:16.73	64.6 km/h	7.3L	$4.60	0:16.25	0:16.25	SPEC	$3,696	$380	23	1. Serial Sticker 2. Hail The Chief 3. Stifler
1st of 6	9/2/25	Healesville	300m	5	0:16.59	65.1 km/h	0.4L	$1.60	0:16.59	0:16.42	MX 3/4	$3,696	$2,475	7	1. Stifler 2. Myall Sandy 3. Millie
3rd of 7	2/2/25	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.15	65.8 km/h	1.6L	$4.40	0:19.03	0:19.03	FFA	$3,696	$380	7	1. Chavero 2. Will Vanson 3. Stifler
5th of 8	26/1/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.40	64.9 km/h	1.7L	$3.40	0:19.28	0:18.99	FFA	$3,696	-	7	1. Sonic Diesel 2. Peaky Joe 3. Spot Fox
1st of 8	19/1/25	Healesville	300m	3	0:16.60	65.1 km/h	0.1L	$4.00	0:16.60	0:16.50	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	7	1. Stifler 2. Who Made You 3. For Pete's Sake

Tricky Riddles (2) 5317436111
Trainer: Daniel McKay (Toolleen)
Prize Money: $44,930
Win / Place: 21% / 67%

Picket Fence

3 yo Black D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: TRIXTA ROX (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

76: 16-20-15

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

19: 5-2-5

Season

31: 9-6-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	12	11	12	5	7	8	11
1st	3	4	2	2	1	1	2	1
2nd	4	3	2	2	0	2	4	3
3rd	1	5	1	3	1	0	1	3

Comments

Has been racing extremely well, putting three wins together. Last start won easily by 5 lengths at Geelong (22.45) beating Aston Zoom in a Grade 4/5 on April 1. Form from this box is very strong, including four wins. Hard to beat.

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	1/4/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:22.45	64.1 km/h	4.8L	$3.60	0:22.45	0:22.45	GR 4/5	$1,683	$1,100	6	1. Tricky Riddles 2. Aston Zoom 3. Chappy's Thief
1st of 7	26/3/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.02	63.8 km/h	1.3L	$2.90	0:22.02	0:21.73	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	6	1. Tricky Riddles 2. Myrniong Storm 3. Paw Kattia
1st of 6	20/3/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.14	63.4 km/h	5.0L	$1.70	0:22.14	0:21.92	GR 5 NP	$3,223	$2,145	8	1. Tricky Riddles 2. Big Solomona 3. Dad's Jam Donut
6th of 8	12/3/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.89	61.3 km/h	9.9L	$4.50	0:22.20	0:21.96	GR 5	$3,223	-	6	1. Paltrow Bale 2. Bone Shaker 3. Blow Torch
3rd of 8	6/3/25	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:22.39	62.7 km/h	1.7L	$4.20	0:22.28	0:21.97	GR 5	$3,223	$330	16	1. Paw Varner 2. Crush Your Rush 3. Tricky Riddles
4th of 6	18/2/25	Goulburn	350m	3	0:20.18	62.4 km/h	8.3L	$5.00	0:19.61	0:19.61	NG	$2,893	$83	13	1. Fortified 2. Felix Floyd 3. Raghnall Waltz

Jorogumo (3) 13x2161553
Trainer: Ned McDonald (Pearcedale)
Prize Money: $34,089
Win / Place: 30% / 63%

Box Specialist

2 yo FWN D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: RUBY GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 10-7-4

Track

7: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-2

Distance

4: 0-1-2

Season

21: 5-3-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	6	2	0	0

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

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (22.73) at this track over 400m. 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
3rd of 8	28/3/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:22.73	63.4 km/h	6.0L	$6.50	0:22.33	0:22.33	GR 4/5	$3,696	$380	6	1. Solicit 2. Aussie Supreme 3. Jorogumo
5th of 6	22/3/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.12	63.5 km/h	6.5L	$13	0:21.69	0:21.69	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	31	1. Blessed Rain 2. Aston Florin 3. Solicit
31 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	19/2/25	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	6.0L	$4.20	0:22.08	0:21.92	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	6	1. Myrniong Stitch 2. Paw Yanelle 3. Roscoe Bale
1st of 8	13/2/25	Warrnambool	390m	2	0:22.22	63.2 km/h	2.0L	$3.20	0:22.22	0:21.93	GR 4/5	$3,696	$2,475	27	1. Jorogumo 2. Santorini Bale 3. Cruisin' Cherry
6th of 7	17/1/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.24	63.1 km/h	10.7L	$8.50	0:25.49	0:25.49	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	5	1. Chavero 2. Canya All Up 3. Rhythmic Energy
1st of 8	12/1/25	Sale	435m	8	0:24.38	64.2 km/h	2.0L	$2.60	0:24.38	0:24.26	GR 4/5	$3,696	$2,475	5	1. Jorogumo 2. Bushman's Archie 3. Blue Falcon

Ribero (4) 4378813617
Trainer: Elaine Johannsen (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $21,225
Win / Place: 21% / 47%

2 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BIVOUAC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 8-5-5

Track

16: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

15: 2-2-2

Distance

15: 2-2-2

Season

25: 5-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	7	0	0	0

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

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 3 lengths at this track (22.74) beating Aston Massimo in a Grade 5 on March 25. Hard to tip with any confidence.

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 8	30/3/25	Sale	435m	5	0:24.90	62.9 km/h	4.8L	$9.50	0:24.58	0:23.96	GR 4	$3,696	-	5	1. Here Comes Artie 2. Junior's Mate 3. Go Stevie
1st of 8	25/3/25	Warragul	400m	8	0:22.74	63.3 km/h	3.0L	$3.20	0:22.74	0:22.46	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	7	1. Ribero 2. Aston Massimo 3. Mick Says So
6th of 8	18/3/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.19	62.1 km/h	6.8L	$8.50	0:22.74	0:22.52	GR 5	$3,223	-	7	1. Dragonelle 2. Hail The Chief 3. Blow Torch
3rd of 8	11/3/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	1.1L	$5.00	0:23.24	0:22.85	GR 5	$3,223	$330	12	1. Eagles Fly Alone 2. Mac And Cheese 3. Ribero
1st of 6	27/2/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.09	63.6 km/h	2.1L	$2.20	0:22.09	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,683	$1,100	9	1. Ribero 2. Demonic Spirit 3. Quilla Reef
8th of 8	18/2/25	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.23	62.0 km/h	9.3L	$4.40	0:22.62	0:22.29	GR 5	$3,223	-	9	1. Hyperkinetic 2. Black Licorice 3. Wise Abalone

Lapis Lazuli (5) 6637748177
Trainer: David Crawford (PEARCEDALE)
Prize Money: $10,313
Win / Place: 14% / 33%

3 yo BLU B

Sire: FERNANDO BLUEY (AUS)

Dam: JACQUI SHOSHONE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 4-2-3

Track

17: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

13: 2-2-2

Distance

13: 2-2-2

Season

21: 2-2-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 14 lengths behind Mr. Thomas over 460m. 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
7th of 7	28/3/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.91	61.5 km/h	14.5L	$51	0:25.94	0:25.86	GR 5	$3,223	-	7	1. Mr. Thomas 2. Miss Jazz 3. Mister Manfredi
7th of 8	21/3/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.37	61.6 km/h	12.5L	$41	0:22.53	0:22.53	R/A FIN	$3,696	-	7	1. Furioso Rick 2. Do Something 3. Fast Freddy
1st of 7	14/3/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.08	62.4 km/h	1.8L	$41	0:23.08	0:22.35	RST WIN H	$3,223	$2,145	28	1. Lapis Lazuli 2. Tsu'tey 3. Furioso Rick
8th of 8	14/2/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.59	61.0 km/h	8.7L	$8.50	0:22.98	0:22.65	GR 5	$3,223	-	7	1. Galloping Jimmy 2. Spicy Piper 3. No Charge
4th of 8	7/2/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	5.7L	$6.50	0:22.58	0:22.47	GR 5	$3,223	$83	3	1. Promises To Be 2. Collinda Express 3. Galloping Suzie
7th of 8	4/2/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.16	62.2 km/h	5.3L	$8.50	0:22.79	0:22.36	GR 5	$3,223	-	7	1. Celtic Bouy 2. Riviera Bale 3. Spicy Siren

Lauriston Girl (6) 5361411155
Trainer: Stephen Elsum (Naroghid)
Prize Money: $14,790
Win / Place: 31% / 57%

2 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DELTA RHODE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 6-3-2

Track

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

19: 6-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has finished fifth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 400m. Others have better credentials.

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
5th of 7	1/4/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:23.80	60.5 km/h	23.3L	$46	0:22.25	0:22.25	FFA	$3,696	-	8	1. Blessed Rain 2. Lightning Jewel 3. Computer Model
5th of 6	24/3/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.48	62.5 km/h	10.8L	$6.00	0:21.76	0:21.76	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	6	1. Lightning Range 2. Dragonelle 3. Magnet Mover
1st of 8	18/3/25	Horsham	410m	8	0:23.15	63.8 km/h	4.8L	$7.00	0:23.15	0:23.14	GR 4/5	$3,696	$2,475	7	1. Lauriston Girl 2. Paw Yanelle 3. Aston Florin
1st of 8	11/3/25	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	0.5L	$23	0:23.07	0:22.85	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	5	1. Lauriston Girl 2. Elite Intention 3. Devious
1st of 8	6/3/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.54	62.3 km/h	0.5L	$3.10	0:22.54	0:21.97	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	7	1. Lauriston Girl 2. Lady Replicas 3. Paw Quanda
4th of 8	27/2/25	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.35	62.8 km/h	5.7L	$8.50	0:21.95	0:21.95	GR 5	$3,223	$83	3	1. Aussie Supreme 2. Paw Varner 3. Myola Thunder

Smooth Collinda (7) 21135355x6
Trainer: Samuel Tyler (Boisdale)
Prize Money: $24,002
Win / Place: 20% / 58%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: AUDACIOUS BELL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 8-3-12

Track

12: 3-1-3

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

22: 5-1-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	9	4	5	4	5	7	2
1st	0	2	2	2	0	0	2	0
2nd	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
3rd	1	2	1	1	2	2	2	1

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.03) when sixth over 300m at Healesville in a Grade 5 H. Has two wins and three placings from seven starts from the draw. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.

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
6th of 8	30/3/25	Healesville	300m	7	0:17.03	63.4 km/h	3.0L	$8.50	0:16.83	0:16.43	GR 5 H	$3,223	-	91	1. Bubba Ray Banner 2. Thai Butterfly 3. Sonic Diesel
91 Day Spell
5th of 6	29/12/24	Sale	435m	4	0:24.63	63.6 km/h	7.7L	$9.00	0:24.09	0:24.09	FFA	$3,696	-	10	1. Aston Corleone 2. Here Comes Milli 3. Go Stevie
5th of 8	19/12/24	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.43	60.9 km/h	11.5L	$12	0:29.66	0:29.48	GR 5	$9,669	-	7	1. Billy Intention 2. Kiwi Jay 3. Flying Muffin
3rd of 8	12/12/24	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.78	62.3 km/h	1.0L	$12	0:29.71	0:29.22	GR 5	$9,669	$1,007	6	1. Burn Along 2. Run For Shelter 3. Smooth Collinda
5th of 7	6/12/24	Warragul	400m	8	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	2.6L	$2.90	0:22.65	0:22.44	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	5	1. Rock It Queen 2. Marais Bale 3. Ruapuke Rocks
3rd of 8	1/12/24	Sale	510m	8	0:28.79	63.8 km/h	4.3L	$12	0:28.48	0:28.48	GR 4/5	$4,268	$440	14	1. Champagne Cuddle 2. Power Paws 3. Smooth Collinda

Man Of Courage (8) 1415224155
Trainer: Shaun Coulson (Balliang)
Prize Money: $42,070
Win / Place: 19% / 60%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SMOKIN' CINDY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 13-17-11

Track

4: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-0

Distance

26: 4-9-4

Season

32: 6-9-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	7	11	10	12	6	7	11
1st	0	3	0	2	1	1	3	3
2nd	0	2	4	1	5	0	3	2
3rd	1	0	2	4	2	1	0	1

Comments

Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Mt Gambier over 400m. Major threat on best form.

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
5th of 6	30/3/25	Mount Gambier	400m	4	0:23.48	61.3 km/h	11.0L	$1.90	0:22.70	0:22.70	OPEN	$2,310	-	10	1. Royal Nangar 2. Barra Banjo 3. My Lady Panama
5th of 6	20/3/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.44	62.6 km/h	8.0L	$8.50	0:21.92	0:21.92	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	6	1. Fifty Short 2. Come And See 3. Roy Kent
1st of 7	14/3/25	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.54	63.9 km/h	1.5L	$3.80	0:22.54	0:22.54	GR 4/5	$3,696	$2,475	7	1. Man Of Courage 2. Xisan Bale 3. Mini Milky
4th of 8	7/3/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:23.96	63.9 km/h	3.0L	$13	0:23.75	0:23.70	MX 3/4	$3,696	$83	8	1. Sweet Valentine 2. Higher Force 3. Cornhill Prince
2nd of 8	27/2/25	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:22.29	63.0 km/h	1.5L	$4.50	0:22.18	0:21.95	MX 3/4	$3,696	$759	4	1. Valletta Dash 2. Man Of Courage 3. Motor Head Maxim
2nd of 7	23/2/25	Sale	435m	7	0:24.78	63.2 km/h	0.8L	$2.80	0:24.73	0:24.16	GR 4/5	$3,696	$759	14	1. Dr. Erica 2. Man Of Courage 3. Mr. Kia Ora