Young Race 5 - Poppa's Fudge Factory Pace
STAR CONNECTION (2) has been solid in finishing midfield in her last two outings at Wagga, racing wide but sticking on in a higher-graded race two back before coming from the back row last week. She should get her chance from a more favourable draw. SIR VINCENT (7) was in the money at Wagga two runs ago before leading and fading at his latest appearance. Race fit and should get a soft run on the inside of the second line. Could threaten if he gets the gaps. I AM THE TORNADO (4) is looming as a threat after a better effort last start, finishing only 1.4m away when second at Leeton. BARKWAY THOMAS (6) returns to the front row and placed at this venue the last time he started there.

Driver: Tahlia Johnson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 21 m by Ideal Tao (2:09.70) on August 18 at $126. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 6th-11.5 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Berrylicious (2:08.10) in M on August 4 at $151. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Tahlia Johnson | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Tahlia Johnson | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Tahlia Johnson | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Maurice Johnson | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/06/2026 | 22 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tahlia Johnson | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Tahlia Johnson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Tahlia Johnson | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | T J Johnson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hoy
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 6th-13.4 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Spread The Fear (2:09.00) on September 8 at $15. The run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 6 m by Arma The Great (2:06.50) on August 28 at $21. Should get her chance from this draw.
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 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Hoy | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr6) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 7th-14.8 beaten 13 m by Spread The Fear (2:09.00) on September 8 at $81. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1758m after showing early speed and racing wide at Leeton, at the bell was 4th-4.4 beaten 12 m by All So Sassy (2:13.30) on September 1 at $34. This looks tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 13.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 73.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | George Lee | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 47.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $101.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Arma The Great at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on August 28 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind All So Sassy at Leeton over 1758m on September 1 at $4. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Roger Strong | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Turner | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Roger Strong | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/08/2026 | 84 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Roger Strong | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 24.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Amanda Dean | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Jason Turner | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr4) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 22 m by Lucky Punt (2:06.20) in M on September 9 at $126. At the start before 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 15 m by Wot Dya Reckon (2:05.70) on September 3 at $101. Consider.
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 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 19.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Emma Turnbull | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Emma Turnbull | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Garth Hoy
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 9th-17 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Melati Boy (2:05.90) on September 8 at $10. At the run before 9th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 18 m by Alabama Lioness (2:04.90) in 4yo+ on August 28 at $81. One to consider as his best is good enough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Melati Boy at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on September 8 at $7.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 3rd-5 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Barwen Storm (2:06.70) on August 25 at $5.50. Likely to play a major role.
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 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Harrison Ross | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 04/08/2026 | 176 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Nic Horan | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nicholas Hargraves | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 73.3L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | NR 35 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 32.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 27.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | N M Hargraves | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mikayla Towers
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway beaten 30 m by In The Summertime (2:45.20) on September 8 at $101. Before that 10th (Sr4) over 1758m at Leeton, well beaten by Arklow (2:11.60) on September 1 at $23. Not enthused.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 30.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 96.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Jack Stockton | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Stockton | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 24.2L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:58.7 | 8 |
| 23.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 9th-18 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Happy Happy Days (2:06.00) in 3yo on September 8 at $41. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 2260m after showing early pace at Bathurst beaten 30 m by Always A Sam (2:48.50) on August 28 at $23. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 30.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/08/2026 | 4 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | William Cassell | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | K J Downey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Jnr Day
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 10th-18.8 beaten 12 m by Hes A Terror (2:08.70) on September 8 at $21. Before that, 5th (Fr7) over 1740m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway was 4th-13.2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Angelic Attitude (2:05.40) on August 25 at $51. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Michael Day Jr | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |