Wagga Race 9 - Mark Hughes Foundation
SMART EDGE (5) scored her maiden success two back but safely held last time when seventh and beaten 18 lengths at this track over 320m (19.93) last time. Returns to the course where she won her maiden. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. ANOTHER RUSSIAN (2) finished second (19.02) two back at this track but out of the placings last time when 8th at Dubbo. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. GOOD GIRL MARLI (1) comes off an average performance last start when seventh at this track over 320m behind Blue Jezebel (19.43) in a Grade 5. Some good form is emerging from her last run. One of the main contenders. CAWBOURNE TIFF (4) cannot be left out over a shorter trip.
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Suited by inside box. Last start finished 7th on July 28 over 320m at this track behind Blue Jezebel beaten 7 lengths (19.43) in a Grade 5. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.43 | 0:18.92 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/07/2026 | 73 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.15 | 0:18.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.50 | 0:21.03 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.53 | 0:21.16 | 0:20.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.29 | 0:20.76 | 0:20.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.58 | 0:21.09 | 0:20.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $71.00 |
| 99/3 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 365m | N/A | 0:21.15 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
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Latest effort finished last in a Grade 5 on August 1 over 318m at Dubbo behind Master Lehigh beaten 9 lengths (19.37). Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.37 | 0:18.74 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.02 | 0:18.92 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.33 | 0:18.42 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.05 | 0:18.65 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.88 | 0:18.88 | 0:18.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 38 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.05 | 0:18.58 | 0:18.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/05/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:21.16 | 0:19.08 | 0:18.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 29.8L | $14.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 400m at this track. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.99 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.62 | 0:23.43 | 0:23.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.86 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
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Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by a neck in 18.68, beating Classic Edge. Last start finished 4th on July 28 over 400m at this track behind Brutal Edge beaten 6 lengths (23.39) in a Grade 5. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.68 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.55 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
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Last start finished last in a Grade 5 on June 5 over 320m at this track behind Tiggy Yana beaten 18 lengths (19.93). Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/2 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.23 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.93 | 0:18.65 | 0:18.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.44 | 0:18.44 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
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Could only manage eighth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when third (18.64) over 320m at this track. Boxed out wide but in the mix on her best form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:20.13 | 0:18.93 | 0:18.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.47 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.86 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.47 | 0:19.05 | 0:18.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.42 | 0:18.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.27 | 0:18.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
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Last start finished third on July 28 over 320m at this track behind Cheeky Edge, beaten 4 lengths (18.80) in a Grade 5. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.80 | 0:18.54 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.42 | 0:18.42 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.37 | 0:18.63 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 400m at this track. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:24.12 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.95 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.84 | 0:23.23 | 0:23.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.92 | 0:23.43 | 0:23.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:24.47 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |
| 99/1 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.75 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -0.14L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 11/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.91 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |