Wagga Race 5 - Happy Retirement Paul Francis
CAWBOURNE CALI (1) missed the frame and was safely held latest finishing 7th at Temora following on from a third place finish (30.65) at this track the start prior. Goes very well here at the trip finding the frame in each of five starts. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from four starts. Can make amends. ELITE DOM (2) has a strong record this track and trip with three wins and three placings from nine starts. Placed last time (25.98) at Temora in a Grade 3/4, finishing third and beaten 4.5 lengths. Suited here and expected to run well. AUNTY MEEKA (4) recorded a NG win two back then missed the frame last time at Wentworth Park, but drawn Box 4 this time where she has three wins. Expecting sharp improvement this line-up. PELOPONNESE (5) cannot be left out after placing last start.
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Temora (26.43) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length seventh. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.46 | 0:30.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 12/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.70 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.76 | 0:30.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
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Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at Temora when a 4.5 lengths third but did clock a fast 25.98 over the 457m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $3,460.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.46 | 0:30.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.27 | 0:30.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 10/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 400m | N/A | 0:23.01 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 1.75 lengths in 30.33, beating Elite Dom. Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on April 5 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Ronaldo Vella beaten 8 lengths (30.17). Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | NG | $3,460.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.05 | 0:23.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.58 | 0:30.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | NG | $3,460.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.76 | 0:30.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
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Comments
Won two starts back at Nowra over 520m in 29.68. Followed that up with a minor placing over 457m at Temora at Grade 3/4 nine days ago. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/04/2026 | 13 | GR 3/4 | $3,460.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/02/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.87 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 330m at Temora. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.29 | 0:18.94 | 0:18.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.46 | 0:30.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.05 | 0:23.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 99/3 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.53 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 17/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 18.30 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.86L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Temora (26.25) in a Grade 3/4, finishing a 8 length sixth. Goes very well off the draw boasting four wins and two places from nine starts. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $3,460.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.08 | 0:18.38 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.10 | 0:18.55 | 0:18.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | NG | $3,460.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:31.32 | 0:30.76 | 0:30.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |