Wagga Race 9 - Mark Hughes Foundation
PHOENIX UMBRELLA (5) is first up since finishing seventh (19.90) in a Grade 5 at this track over 320m four months ago. Good overall strike-rate and expected to feature. CAWBOURNE MAXX (2) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing third behind Chasin' Opie (18.65) in a Grade 5. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minor placings. Leading player again. BLUE JEZEBEL (1) copped a check in the run and finished a well held 6 lengths fourth (19.00) last time in a Grade 5 at Dubbo over 318m. Should be in this for a long way. WINNING HAND (3) is worth including.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 4th on August 3 over 318m at Dubbo behind Karinya Shall Be beaten 6 lengths (19.00) in a Grade 5. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.00 | 0:18.54 | 0:18.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.92 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.41 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.70 | 0:18.54 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $35.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.52 | 0:18.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $91.00 |
| 99/3 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Temora | 330m | N/A | 0:18.78 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Temora | 330m | N/A | 0:18.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.43L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (18.65) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 4.5 lengths. Has never missed the placings from four starts off this box. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.65 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.35 | 0:18.43 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.97 | 0:18.53 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | NG | $2,660.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.27 | 0:18.07 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.38 | 0:18.70 | 0:18.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $3.60 |
| 99/2 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Temora | 330m | N/A | 0:18.96 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last start finished 5th on August 4 over 320m at this track behind Got A Note beaten 7 lengths (18.85) in a Grade 5. Must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.85 | 0:18.30 | 0:18.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.27 | 0:18.43 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.61 | 0:18.54 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.41 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.56 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.01 | 0:18.14 | 0:18.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth over 320m at this track, beaten 11 lengths (19.33) behind Cheeky Edge in a Grade 5 on July 28. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 123 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.33 | 0:18.54 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.43 | 0:18.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.53 | 0:18.53 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.22 | 0:18.68 | 0:18.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.81 | 0:18.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.17 | 0:18.45 | 0:18.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four months spell after being tipped out on the back of a seventh (19.90) over 320m at this track. Has a win and a minor from three fresh up runs. Looks well placed here and expected to go close.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.90 | 0:18.50 | 0:18.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 20.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.61 | 0:18.61 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 98 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.43 | 0:18.43 | 0:18.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/3 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.46 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.91 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.57 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.54 | 0:18.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 77 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.14 | 0:18.55 | 0:18.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind Chasin' Opie over 320m. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $27.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.43 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 0/7 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:25.46 | 0:18.53 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.70 | 0:18.70 | 0:18.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.19 | 0:18.14 | 0:18.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.01 | 0:18.25 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/3 | 08/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.59 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.29L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Most recently finished last on July 21 over 320m at this track behind Prancing Pat beaten 9 lengths (18.80) in a NG. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/07/2026 | 39 | NG | $2,660.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.80 | 0:18.15 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 224 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.05 | 0:18.05 | 0:18.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.07 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| -9.86L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.18 | 0:18.57 | 0:18.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.13 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.54 | 0:18.34 | 0:18.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Temora to win by 6 lengths in 18.87, beating Merry Merriwa. Last start finished 7th on July 21 over 320m at this track behind Stay Tipsy beaten 9 lengths (19.19) in a Grade 5. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.19 | 0:18.54 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.87 | 0:18.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 07/07/2026 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.03 | 0:18.94 | 0:18.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.35 | 0:18.79 | 0:18.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.50 | 0:18.82 | 0:18.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.00 |
| 99/3 | 15/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 516m | N/A | 0:30.13 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 163.86L | $0.00 |