Wagga Race 8 - Riverina Pumps Pace
CO CAPTAIN (2) enjoys a class drop off a Vicbred heat last start. He was going well with back-to-back wins prior, including a Queensland Derby consolation. He should get his chance from a low draw. IMON NZ (1) also comes through a Vicbred heat where he produced a solid effort to come from a wide barrier for a midfield finish. Also drew deep when he won here prior so is well served by the inside barrier. BANDIT EYES (6) must be a chance after impressing last start, leading from a similar draw before cruising home by 16 metres at Melton. GUILTY PARTY (10) will find this easier than the last attempt from a wide draw in the city and placed here prior.

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind The Niteshift at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo on August 27 at $81. Performed better the start before where he won by 1.75 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (2:05.50) beating Hesourcelebrity in 3yo on August 21 at $7 at the bell was 4th-4. Rates highly. Drops in grade and can play a major role from the ace draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 28.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.12 |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1720m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 22 m by Soho Trump (2:38.40) in 3yo on August 27 at $23. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Ballarat (2:02.00) beating Covered In Gold in on August 19 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 2.94. Drawn well and looks nicely placed.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 32 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 17 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 23/06/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $1.55 |
| 5/10 | 10/06/2026 | 116 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.85 |

Driver: Dean Cernovskis
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Comments
Returns after 19 months in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when well beaten into seventh behind Reset The Bar at Goulburn over 2240m on February 2 2025 at $19. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Dean Cernovskis | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | K L O'sullivan | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 02/02/2025 | 141 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2024 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2024 | 24 | NR 57 to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2024 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | D A Cernovskis | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2024 | 14 | 4yo+ 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | D A Cernovskis | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $14.00 |

Driver: Harry O'Neill
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1740m at this track, beaten 7 m by Hellovatime (2:03.90) on August 28 at $23. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 2270m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.3 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Titiwha (2:45.60) on August 21 at $4.20. Not keen this time.
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 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harry O'neill | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |||
| 6/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Eli Lepper
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Comments
Last start won by 16 m (Fr5) at Melton (2:01.00) beating Katunga Express in on August 29 at $2.80. Major player.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Eli Lepper | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 42 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $1.60 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 0/10 | 10/06/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2026 | 280 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was leading by 1.69 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Penurious (1:54.30) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $7.50. Two runs back won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.90) beating Rocket Boy in 4yo+ on August 28 at $2.10. Racing very well. Can play a role in the finish.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 28/07/2026 | 18 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nicholas Hargraves | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | N M Hargraves | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1730m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bathurst was 10th-21.1 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Jewel Heaven (2:03.80) on September 2 at $12. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track beaten 4 m by Miki Be Good (2:04.80) on August 28 at $16. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/2 | 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: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track beaten 17 m by Jaccka Evan (2:01.50) on September 4 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 8th-10.2 beaten 6 m by Rudimentary (2:02.10) on August 14 at $34. Unlikely to threaten.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Nathan Jack | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle was 10th-18.29 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Ultimate Cruza (1:50.90) on September 5 at $51. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 3 m by Miki Be Good (2:04.80) on August 28 at $15. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:50.9 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 19 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |