Wagga Race 9 - Medowie Lodge Pace
Brilliant filly ARK SEA (9) was a class above her age and sex when resuming in a Breeders Challenge heat at Bathurst, leading to cruise home by 18m. Draws on the back row but she has perfect records both when second-up and at this circuit and distance so is the one to beat. HOPPALONGPOG (4) continued his consistent form when he finished fourth in this grade last start at Menangle. Expecting another good showing. HITCH TO HIS STAR (8) draws wide but must be considered after he finished a close second here two weeks ago and scored three back at Melton. TUKAHA (6) drops back in grade from Menangle and placed the last time he raced here last month.

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Mixing form recently. Last start was 3rd (Fr3) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne was leading by 1.4 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Wotdidusaaay (2:32.10) on October 4 at $23. Before that beaten 17 metres, fifth at Penrith over 1720m on September 10. Not keen.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/10/2026 | 24 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/08/2026 | 68 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Bailey Mcdonough | 0 |
| 32.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 65.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Bailey Mcdonough | 1:50.6 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Stockton
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at this track (2:04.40) beating Ebony Karalta in on October 4 at $8.50 at the bell was 2nd-4.4. Can be involved in the finish.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 19/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | 18 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 2270m at this track was 9th-19 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Guilty Party (2:43.40) on October 4 at $18. Before that 8th (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-2.7 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Co Captain (2:02.00) on September 25 at $31. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:51.6 | 8 |
| 23.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle was 5th-9.66 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Wicked Wizard (1:51.60) on October 3 at $19. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-3.63 beaten a nose by Hunter Shannon (2:03.80) on September 23 at $8. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Blake Medlyn | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 26.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Harpley
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1780m at Redcliffe, at the bell was 5th-8.4m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Double It Harry (2:07.90) on June 20 at $51. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 36.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Cernovskis
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-11.07 beaten 8 m by Hes A Meister (1:51.90) on October 3 at $10. Before that, 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 20 m by Buzz Bomb (1:53.00) on September 26 at $11. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:53.0 | 9 |
| 20.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Dean Cernovskis | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Dean Cernovskis | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1740m at this track beaten 20 m by Nyack (1:59.60) on October 4 at $71. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1740m at this track was 6th-8.3 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Michaywey (2:) on September 25 at $16. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:50.9 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 59 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.4 | 7 |
| 20.7L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Fairplay at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo on September 10 at $101. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Michaywey at this track over 1740m on September 25 at $5. Nice effort last time. Among the chances again.
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 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abbey Turnbull | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 27 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 | |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 74-day break with a strong win by 18 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Bathurst (2:01.30) beating Yirradiva in 3yo on September 30 at $1.08 at the bell was leading 3.28. Classy filly who will take beating.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/09/2026 | 74 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $1.08 |
| 1/2 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Sam Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 45 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.07 |
| 1/9 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.15 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.0 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 25/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $2.50 |