Wagga (H) Race 7 - Mataranka Park Standardbreds Pace
SCHEMING (9) pushed a Group 1-winning filly when she went under by just a head at Melton last start. That continued her strong form having won three in a row prior, two of them at this circuit and distance. Draws for a trail and her form is hard to knock. MY CRACKLING ROSIE (1) was rewarded for her recent consistency when she worked forward from a wide barrier to find the front and tough out a win at this venue last week. Can take advantage of the inside draw. Leading hope. LIEUTENANT ARDEN (2) has improved with racing this time in, culminating in a third-up win by 1.5 metres last time. That took his strike rate here to 50 per cent and he is aided by a lower draw. ZENXENA (3) didn't have the best of luck last time but recorded back-to-back Bathurst placings prior. Draws to play a role.

Driver: Haylee Day
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (2:02.80) beating Thalassophobia in NR up to 62 on March 28 at $5.50. The inside draw could see her go back-to-back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
2/8 | 21/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
4/10 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $3.40 |
3/10 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 25/02/2025 | 23 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
1/3 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 02/02/2025 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 29.9L | $26.00 |
4/4 | 19/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | S T Hewitt | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (2:03.90) beating We Dealin Diamonds in NR up to 55 on March 21 at $1.55 at the bell was leading.8m 2WNC. Leading chance again off a good draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.55 |
4/10 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 18.2L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 28/02/2025 | 633 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $14.00 |
2/5 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | P S Birks | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 30/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | P S Birks | 0 |
| 33.9L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 06/06/2023 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | S F Hewitt | 1:59.2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
9/10 | 23/05/2023 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | S F Hewitt | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 29.9L | $2.10 |
1/10 | 16/05/2023 | 347 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | S F Hewitt | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $1.25 |

Driver: Harry O'Neill
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 24 m by Heavenly Holly (2:02.90) in 4yo+ No NR M on March 29 at $16. At her previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1730m after racing wide at Bathurst was 4th-4.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Windy Hill Tara (2:03.10) in 4yo+ NR up to 80 M on March 19 at $7.50. Draws well so could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 29/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $16.00 |
2/8 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 05/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 25/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $101.00 |
5/7 | 17/02/2025 | 79 | NR up to 75 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $16.00 |
4/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | H L Day | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | H L Day | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Frugal Fare at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 60 to 74 on March 12 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Neatntidy at Swan Hill over 2240m in a NR 56 to 64 on March 25 at $6. In the mix.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 25/03/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 12/03/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 01/03/2025 | 25 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 24.7L | $51.00 |
2/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 04/02/2025 | 49 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
4/8 | 17/12/2024 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
4/8 | 03/12/2024 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
2/4 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (2:04.10) beating Barwen Storm in NR up to 52 on March 28 at $151. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fifth behind Brooklyns Best at this track over 1740m in a NR up to 55 on March 21 at $16. Facing a tougher assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $151.00 |
5/8 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $16.00 |
7/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
1/10 | 28/02/2025 | 70 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
2/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Codi Rauchenberger | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | ||
4/9 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $126.00 |
2/5 | 15/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | B D Micallef | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr4) over 2270m after showing early speed at this track beaten 7 m by Tizzy Lizzie (2:46.60) in NR up to 67 on March 28 at $9.50. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.1m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Guilty Party (2:04.90) in NR up to 65 on March 21 at $23. Not on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $9.50 |
6/8 | 21/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
9/10 | 16/03/2025 | 19 | NR up to 75 | $25,000.00 | Canberra | 2570m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 46.8L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 25/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
7/7 | 17/02/2025 | 79 | NR up to 75 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 33.7L | $11.00 |
2/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $17.00 |
4/6 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Harpley
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-28.7m 4WWC beaten 18 m by Compete (1:51.80) in NR 56 to 65 on December 10 at $31. Market with fresh.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 10/12/2024 | 7 | NR 56 to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:51.8 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $31.00 |
9/9 | 03/12/2024 | 52 | NR 54 to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | D J Murphy | 1:53.5 | 9 |
| 15.2L | $31.00 |
4/6 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 12/10/2024 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:55.2 | 10 |
| 27.9L | $51.00 |
1/10 | 01/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
1/10 | 24/09/2024 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C M Geary | 1:53.3 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 10/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C M Geary | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 2270m at this track, beaten 21 m by Tizzy Lizzie (2:46.60) in NR up to 67 on March 28 at $5. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.7m on the pegs beaten 3.5 m by Guilty Party (2:04.90) in NR up to 65 on March 21 at $2. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:58.1 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
3/10 | 14/03/2025 | 84 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | ||
4/9 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
9/10 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $18.00 |
1/7 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mel Thackeray
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton beaten a head by Draw A Dream (2:43.60) in NR up to 75 M on March 22 at $9.50. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:02.50) beating Surprise Landing in NR up to 65 on March 14 at $1.80 at the bell was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs. Rates highly. In fine form so must rate highly.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
1/10 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mel Thackeray | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $1.80 |
1/9 | 28/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.75 |
1/7 | 14/02/2025 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Mel Thackeray | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mel Thackeray | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 28/01/2025 | 27 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 01/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $4.80 |
1/7 | 30/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Thackeray | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |