Wagga Race 9 - Nijinsky Standing At Yirribee Stud Pace
WICKED CONFESSION (7) returned from a break in very good order last time out when successful over 2190m at Shepparton on August 4, getting home by 2.5 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but she is capable of another big performance. CAPTAIN TOM (5) registered a strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at Menangle. Has the talent to find the winners' list. YUKON BE SERIOUS NZ (3) is on the radar after her last-start fourth over 1740m at this track a week ago. SCHEMING (2) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1740m at this track last time out. Include in exotic bets.

Driver: Roger Strong
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr1) over 1740m at this track was 3rd-4.5 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Neptunite (2:03.00) on August 7 at $41. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 8 m finishing sixth after a quick start, behind Change Tact at this track over 1740m on July 31 at $34. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | K J Downey | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | K J Downey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track beaten 6 m by Lombok (2:04.90) on July 31 at $9.50. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1740m after being wide early at this track was 3rd-2.4 at the bell, beaten a nose by Yukon Be Serious (2:05.30) on July 24 at $11. Look for improvement on last start. Can bounce back to best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | 18 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mel Thackeray | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.8 beaten 14 m by Neptunite (2:03.00) on August 7 at $51. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track beaten 8 m by Change Tact (2:03.40) on July 31 at $9. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $71.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton beaten 6 m by Ruff Nut (2:02.60) on September 20 at $5.50. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 0m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 26.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2025 | 63 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.15 |

Driver: Mikayla Towers
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back came from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Fr4) at this track (2:03.40) beating Donnie Mac in 4yo+ on July 24 at $51 at the bell was 4th-5.9. Last start just missed, good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle was 5th-6 at the bell, beaten 1.3 m by Jewel Heaven (1:55.30) in 4yo+ on August 1 at $10. Going along well. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 62 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Mikayla Towers | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Abby Towers | 1:56.6 | 8 |
| 22.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Michael Towers | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Michael Towers | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 1740m at this track beaten 24 m by Neptunite (2:03.00) on August 7 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track, beaten 9 m by Change Tact (2:03.40) on July 31 at $15. Not fancied.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 24.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 24 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/2 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Bayley Duck | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 73-day break with a strong win by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at Shepparton (2:39.40) beating Lilly Lotus in on August 4 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 3.57. Strong winning chance again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/08/2026 | 73 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $1.70 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.4 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.7 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.85 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | 31 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Codi Rauchenberger
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track was 8th-16.6 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Neptunite (2:03.00) on August 7 at $17. Two runs back 4th (Fr8) over 1740m after racing wide at this track, beaten 7 m by Change Tact (2:03.40) on July 31 at $5. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:54.2 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Codi Rauchenberger | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Codi Rauchenberger | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 18 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.80) on August 8 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill was 2nd-3.6 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:03.60) on July 24 at $1.40. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 223 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 60 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 19.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2025 | 122 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $1.60 |