Maryborough (VIC)
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R8
11h33m
Maryborough Locksmiths Pacing Cup
2690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 3:28pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$20,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R8
1 - WAR DAN BUDDY
  • 1 War Dan Buddy (FR1)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: E J Stewart
  • 2-x-1-3-9-5-3-2-2-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Sensational edition of the Maryborough Pacing Cup where WAR DAN BUDDY (1) looks to hold the aces from the pole-marking draw. He’s a horse in great form, with his last appearance at the races being a last-to-first win over HES FROM HEAVEN (5) and BAY OF BISCAY (10) in the City Of Melton Plate when he ripped out a sizzling last quarter to score. Before that, he was probably going to win the Riverina Championships Final but locked wheels at a crucial stage. He looks the leader and it will take a big effort to beat him on current form. CALEXICO (8) is drawn to trail WAR DAN BUDDY (1) and from there he can be dangerous. He was a good winner first-up at Bendigo from the same position and then endured a tough run in the breeze when sixth at Menangle last time. I have huge respect for BAY OF BISCAY (10) but he has just not had a suitable draw in free-for-all grade this preparation, while JILLIBY NITRO (2) is back from a NSW campaign and thrives over the longer trip which has seen him win the Geelong, Terang and Mildura features in recent months.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
13-3-5-2
LAST SEASON
8-2-2-2
THIS SEASON
1/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
28%
WIN S/RATE
70%
PLACE S/RATE
46-13-13-6
CAREER
$540,499
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
29
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 46-13-13-6 28% 70% 5
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 8-2-2-2 25% 75% 3
Last Season 13-3-5-2 23% 77% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:50.5MS 3
Distance Best MR N/A
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
E J Stewart
Trained at: Cardigan
Owners: AD Investments Pty Ltd, W R Viney
Breeder(s): Redbank Lodge Standardbreds
Colours: Navy Blue, Gold Z & Shoulders, White Yoke With Navy 'Team Zav', Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armbands.
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay horse
Breeding: Art Major USA - Lettucedance (Western Ideal (US))
National Rating: NR120
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 6 28
MELTON (Good) 02/05/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.8 (54.9, 27.5)
Finished 1/6 $30000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $2.50
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr4)
2nd NEW SHUFFLE (Fr2) 3.2m
3rd HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr3) HD
2 of 12 8
RIVERIN (Fast) 04/04/2026, 2270m, No NR. 1:53.6 (54.4, 28.0)
Finished 2/12 btn 3.7m, $100000, Cameron Hart (Sr5), $2.80
3 wide middle with trail, 800 metres, 3 wide and 2 back at bell, locked wheels, contacted sulky, checked and broke, protest lodged 2nd upheld, swabbed
1st SEASIDER (Fr4)
2nd WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr5) 2.2m
3rd DOUBLE LOU (Sr4) 4.1m
2 of 9 13
RIVERIN (Fast) 27/03/2026, 2270m, No NR. 1:54.4 (55.5, 27.8)
Finished 2/9 btn SHFHD, $11832, Cameron Hart (Sr1), $1.60
800 metres, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st SANCHEZ (Fr1)
2nd WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr1) SHFHD
3rd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr7) 4.6m
3 of 10 7
MENANGL (Fast) 14/03/2026, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.3 (55.2, 27.6)
Finished 3/10 btn 2.0m, $75000, Bailey McDonough (Fr5), $10.00
1 out 2 back at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell, dropped foot
1st HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ (Fr6)
2nd FINAL DEADLINE NZ (Fr10) SHFHD
3rd WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr5) 1.9m
5 of 10 21
MENANGL (Fast) 07/03/2026, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.3 (54.6, 26.9)
Finished 5/10 btn 4.7m, $75000, Bailey McDonough (Fr8), $71.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell, 5 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, held up late
1st THE JANITOR NZ (Fr1)
2nd SWAYZEE (Fr10) 1.0m
3rd RAKERO ROCKET NZ (Fr5) 1.1m
9 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 14/02/2026, 2760m, No NR. 1:53.3 (55.3, 28.1)
Finished 9/12 btn 13.6m, $250000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $34.00
pre race swab, tightened, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st SWAYZEE (Fr2)
2nd LEAP TO FAME (Fr6) NK
3rd REPUBLICAN PARTY NZ (Fr1) SHFHD
3 of 8 7
KILMORE (Good) 07/02/2026, 2180m, No NR. 1:55.2 (54.9, 27.1)
Finished 3/8 btn 4.0m, $150000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr5), $21.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st LEAP TO FAME (Sr1)
2nd REPUBLICAN PARTY NZ (Fr2) 3.0m
3rd WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr5) 1.0m
1 of 10 63
CRANBRN (Good) 31/01/2026, 2080m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.0, 28.9)
Finished 1/10 $50000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $3.70
pre race swab, 1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr3)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr7) 1.8m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Sr1) 1.7m
2 of 12 9
MELTON (Good) 29/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.9 (56.1, 27.7)
Finished 2/12 btn 1.6m, $100000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr1), $1.90
gate speed, led, leader at bell, shifted out under pressure, driver cautioned lack of control
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr2)
2nd WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr1) 1.6m
3rd SIR JIMMY (Fr6) 3.2m
1 of 10 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 20/11/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:56.1 (56.3, 27.2)
Finished 1/10 $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $1.04
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr2)
2nd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr6) 13.8m
3rd DO IT (Fr3) 1.7m