Wagga Race 5 - Nutrien Equine Nsw Breeders Challenge 2yo Colts And Geldings Heat - Round 1
THE BLACK MAMBA (3) is a colt by Tall Dark Stranger on debut for the powerhouse Emma Stewart yard. Has been showing ability at the trials and is sure to be well educated. Nicely drawn so could kick off with a win. GOCCIADORO (5) was a beaten favourite first up but he drew on the back row when tackling older rivals and should be better for it. Showed ability last campaign, winning a Nutrien heat here three back and earlier placing in the Gold Crown. He draws well and is suited back against his own age group. TEDDY LOU (4) is first up for four months but looked good in winning his two outings of his maiden prep, both coming at this circuit and distance. Draws well and has been readied with two trials, winning the latest. STRAATHDALE (6) must be considered having kicked off his career with an easy win here before chasing a handy one as runner-up last start. Has upside. BOYSTROUS (7) was midfield from the back line last time but has won three of the four times he has started on this row.

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Two-year-old gelding by Bettors Wish out of Our Ultimate Abbey on debut. Finished fourth at Leeton in a trial on September 14 over 1758m. This is a tough race to kick of in.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Locke
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Second up after running was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.8 beaten 13 m by Intemperance (2:02.30) in 2yo on September 11 at $101. Hard to have.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 98 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M W Sullivan | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Two-year-old colt (Tall Dark Stranger - Anahita) making his debut. Finished second at Melton in a trial on September 15 over 1720m. Hails from a leading yard and could make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Slow | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
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Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation recording from midfield and posted a big 3.5 m win (Sr2) at this track (2:05.90) beating Be Better in 2yo on June 5 at $3.90 at the bell was 5th-6.8m 2WWC. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 6 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (2:06.00) beating Flash Johnson in on May 29 at $3.20. Rates highly. Trialling well and draws nicely so could maintain the perfect record.
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 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $3.20 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Resumed when over this distance beaten 11 m sixth behind Cinematic in a on September 11. Fitter and draws well so expect to see the best from him now.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 104 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $2.15 |
| 3/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Good | Sarah Walsh | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Good | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 08/05/2026 | 41 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.75 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.18 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on September 11. Won the start before at Shepparton on September 1. Progressive so can make an impact.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14 beaten 9 m by Intemperance (2:02.30) in 2yo on September 11 at $8.50. Showed ability the outing before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:01.80) beating Smack Bang Bart in 2yo on August 14 at $6 at the bell was 2nd-4. Capable of playing a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $1.09 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 102 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Good | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $1.10 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr8) over 2270m after being wide early at this track beaten a head by Machx The Stranger (2:45.00) on September 18 at $1.80. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 20 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:57.0 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $3.90 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 11 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 289.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation recording from midfield and won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:06.70) beating Darkoutsider in 2yo on June 16 at $8.50 at the bell was 6th-10.3m 2WWC. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/05/2026 | 63 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 28.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 41.2L | $17.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1740m after racing wide at this track, beaten 20 m by Intemperance (2:02.30) in 2yo on September 11 at $23. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 13 m by Oh Its On (1:52.10) in 2yo LR on August 29 at $8. May bounce back with some luck.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 20.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2026 | 15 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2026 | 139 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
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Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr2) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.6 beaten 19 m by Intemperance (2:02.30) in 2yo on September 11 at $71. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1730m at Bathurst was 7th-12.34 at the bell, beaten a nose by Flincent (2:06.10) in 2yo on September 2 at $10. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2026 | - | 0LTWs Also eligible Fy1LTW | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 32.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2270m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 9 m by Machx The Stranger (2:45.00) on September 18 at $3.60. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.6 beaten 6 m by Elizajane (2:03.40) on September 11 at $21. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/08/2026 | 168 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Jason Turner | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | D R Perrot | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |