Wagga Race 8 - Poseidon Animal Health Pace
Former Kiwi KAIRAKI DELIGHT (5) made a winning start in Australia when drawing on the back row and working before scoring a 4.3m win in the Coolamon Cup. Has had eight weeks off since but has been kept up to the mark with a trial. Top chance. DONEGAL LUTHER (6) drops in grade from Menangle and hasn't been too far from the placegetters in his two outings since a 1.8m second when fresh. Back to a distance where he is proven and should be hitting peak fitness. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (8) draws out but is racing well, adding to a string of top-four finishes when beaten only 2.3m last start at Melton. PAS GUARANTEE (9) showed some improvement when fourth last start and draws for a trail.

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2270m at this track, beaten 30 m by Jacks Ultimate Fury (2:41.20) in NR up to 70 on June 13 at $34. Two runs back 10th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 35 m by Jazzy Melea (2:01.70) in NR up to 79 M on June 7 at $41. Inside draw helps.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 13/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $34.00 |
10/12 | 07/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 35.2L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 03/06/2025 | 25 | NR 59 to 66 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
1/10 | 09/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
6/11 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Newberry | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
7/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2270m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Whilemena Rita (2:42.80) in NR up to 58 on June 13 at $6. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track beaten 1.1 m by Business In Heaven (2:03.10) in NR up to 57 on June 6 at $11. Draws to be in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.00 |
3/10 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
9/10 | 16/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |
10/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Coolamon | 2210m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 41.9L | $7.00 |
8/9 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Rodney Coelli | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
1/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Rodney Coelli | 0 |
| 50.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr4) over 2270m at this track, beaten 19 m by Jacks Ultimate Fury (2:41.20) in NR up to 70 on June 13 at $34. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 14 m by Jacks Ultimate Fury (2:02.20) in NR up to 70 on June 6 at $18. This looks a sterner task.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $18.00 |
3/9 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $3.80 |
2/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $4.60 |
2/9 | 30/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Jacks Ultimate Fury at this track over 1740m in a NR up to 70 on June 6 at $51. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Jacks Ultimate Fury at this track over 2270m in a NR up to 70 on June 13 at $41. Top-three prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 16.6L | $41.00 |
4/8 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
6/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
1/5 | 17/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Peter McRae | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | Peter McRae | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Atkinson
Stats
Comments
At Australian debut tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4.5 m (Sr1) at Coolamon (2:42.90) beating Catchafire in NR 65 to 80 on April 25 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-.4m 2WNC. Can work through his grades.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 25/04/2025 | 70 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Coolamon | 2210m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
2/14 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | $16,940.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.20 | |
1/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | $14,910.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | John R Dunn | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $1.90 | |
2/8 | 24/01/2025 | 10 | $13,530.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | John R Dunn | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 | |
1/9 | 14/01/2025 | 6 | $8,610.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Riley Harrison | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 | |
4/11 | 08/01/2025 | 7 | $8,930.00 | Phar Lap | 2050m | E | Korbyn Newman | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $2.90 |

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2300m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 6 m by Miraculous (2:45.40) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on June 7 at $5.50. At the previous start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 6 m by Has The Courage (1:51.80) in NR up to 80 on May 24 at $5.50. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 147 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:56.3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
2/8 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 07/12/2024 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 38.7L | $151.00 |
12/12 | 04/12/2024 | 5 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:52.2 | 8 |
| 42.0L | $151.00 |
11/12 | 29/11/2024 | 6 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Isobel Ross | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 45.5L | $61.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr5) over 2270m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 23 m by Jacks Ultimate Fury (2:41.20) in NR up to 70 on June 13 at $23. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track beaten 12 m by Curly James (2:01.10) in NR up to 90 on June 6 at $11. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Ky Bloomfield | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 23.6L | $23.00 |
5/7 | 06/06/2025 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
5/11 | 24/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 28.6L | $9.50 |
6/12 | 16/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $3.90 |
2/9 | 06/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | E J Jones | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
9/9 | 15/04/2025 | 11 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $101.00 |
2/4 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 05/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | B T Jones | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 2.25 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:02.50) in NR 70 to 79 on June 14 at $4.60. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 6 m by Rakero Slammer (2:00.90) in NR 75 to 89 on June 7 at $11. Majo rplayer.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
4/11 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
4/10 | 16/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
7/8 | 03/05/2025 | 6 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 18/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Newberry | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Newberry | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track beaten 14 m by Cantfindabettorman (2:00.50) in No NR on May 23 at $34. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 8th-14.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Tiger Band Wagon (2:04.80) in NR 65 or better on April 27 at $8. Has claims.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 26 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 27/04/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
7/9 | 04/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.10 |
6/9 | 25/03/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $4.20 |
3/8 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
1/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |