While new track record-holder Typhoon Sammy stole the show in the Group 2 Chasers Function Centre Bendigo Cup heats (425m), the barnstorming last-to-first victory of rising star Paua Of Buddy lost little in comparison.

A new star was born in Saturday night’s Group 2 Chasers Function Centre Bendigo Cup heats (425m) when Typhoon Sammy, trained by four-time Bendigo Cup winner Jason Thompson, smashed former superstar Shima Shine’s track record.

Form expert The Watchdog has bravely predicted Bendigo’s 425m track record will be broken in Saturday night’s pulsating Group 2 Chasers Function Bendigo Cup heats.