Wagga Race 3 - Benstud Standardbreds Super Mdn
SWEET ESPRESSO NZ (9) is a newcomer to the David Micallef stable from NZ. Hasn't raced for 11 weeks but looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win and is drawn to enjoy an economical run with the sprint lane in play. Could kick off in Australia with a win. ANDERSITE (4) is a four-year-old gelding on debut. Has strong trial form coming into this, winning his last three hitouts here. Well primed to kick off with a win. HAPPY HAPPY DAYS (8) backs up quickly after she made a winning start to her career three days ago, getting home by a head at this circuit and distance. Has to contend with a very wide draw but should only be better for the experience. ASHANTE WARRIOR (3) draws for another good showing.

Driver: Billy Neely
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track beaten 11 m by Claudes Desire (2:05.80) on July 28 at $17. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 1635m at Temora, at the bell was 5th-8m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Jakryan (2:02.30) on January 6 at $10. Others better.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/07/2026 | 203 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Billy Neely | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Billy Neely | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Billy Neely | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 06/01/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Billy Neely | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/12/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Billy Neely | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 60.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/12/2025 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Billy Neely | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Billy Neely | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 64.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Billy Neely | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |

Driver: James Locke
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, beaten 9 m by Bettor Brilliance (2:08.00) in M on August 28 at $81. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1740m after racing wide at this track, beaten 45 m by Surprise Packet (2:02.60) on August 7 at $16. Hard to have.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 43.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Blake Medlyn | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/06/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | S M Adams | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 5.5 m by Betting Attack (2:45.80) on September 7 at $7.50. At the start before 7th (Fr1) over 2270m at this track beaten 8 m by Thats The Attitude (2:46.30) on August 28 at $31. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 38 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/07/2026 | 5 | 4YO and older | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 48.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Ray Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Harpley
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Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Well Said out of Perfect Jenna having his first start. Showed ability when he won at Riverina Paceway in a trial on August 28 over 1740m. Boasts strong trial form and is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1740m at this track was 10th-18.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Happy Happy Days (2:06.00) in 3yo on September 8 at $23. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1758m after showing early speed at Leeton, beaten 40 m by Need Some Time (2:06.40) in 3yo on September 1 at $81. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Ellen Jones | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 38.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | 231 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Ky Bloomfield | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Blake Jones | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
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Comments
Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 7th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 10th-30 beaten 11 m by Frith In Flight (2:05.10) in 2yo on August 25 at $31. May improve.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nicholas Hargraves | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Harrison Ross | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
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Comments
Won on debut won by a head (Fr5) at this track (2:06.00) beating Alwaysbdreaming in 3yo on September 8 at $31 at the bell was leading 2.2. Draws wide but could strike again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Comments
Returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Shootforthestars at Central Southland Raceway over 1609m on June 25 at $4.40. Ready to go off a trial win so can make a winning start in Australia.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS | $9,300.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 1609m | E | Brad Williamson | 1:58.50 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/13 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS | $12,720.00 | Gore Raceway | 2200m | E | Brad Williamson | 2:01.90 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $13.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS | $9,650.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Brad Williamson | 2:01.20 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS | $10,180.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | E | Mark Hurrell | 1:59.00 | 3 |
| 31.9L | $31.90 |
| 12/13 | 24/05/2026 | 52 | NON-WINNERS | $10,010.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 1609m | Neutral | Kirstin Green | 1:58.50 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $24.80 |
| 11/12 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS | $10,000.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Wilson House | 2:00.8 | 8 |
| 69.7L | $20.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
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Comments
Second up after running failed to finish when she ran at Parkes on July 24 over 1660m. Prefer to see her perform well before recommending.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 24/07/2026 | 111 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Thomas Pay | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 57.8L | $2.80 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 141.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | R G Harris | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | R G Harris | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | R G Harris | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $8.50 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
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Comments
Five-year-old gelding by For A Reason out of Jessica Bromac on debut. Finished fifth at Melton in a trial on September 1 over 1720m. Market may prove the best guide.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | L C Bryant | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 99/7 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L C Bryant | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |