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.