Wagga Race 1 - Vale Kevin Wheatley
Former Kiwi AVA DALE (1) was a beaten favourite in her first local appearance but still produced a strong effort when she pushed to the front and boxed on for second at this circuit. Has the speed to take advantage of the ace draw so could prove hard to catch. CAPTAIN EVIE (3) hasn't raced since she started a hot favourite on debut six months ago but broke. Likely to have developed with maturity and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. ARK SEA (6) lines up for the first time. By Stay Hungry and hails from the Sam Hewitt stable. Has looked above average at the trials so can play a major role. MISS VEGAS (2) was readied for her return with a trial win and draws well so keep safe. Something for the Multiples: AVA DALE NZ (1)

Driver: Blake Jones
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was leading 3 beaten 1.3 m by Refusal (2:06.00) in MAIDEN M on May 16 at $1.55. Draws the pegs and is a great chance to go one better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 16/05/2025 | 47 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.55 |
7/12 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | $13,640.00 | Young Quinn Raceway | 2400m | E | Blair Orange | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $11.70 | |
2/10 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | $10,530.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 1609m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 | |
4/8 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | $10,050.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 1700m | SS | Robbie Close | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $17.50 | |
4/8 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | $10,150.00 | Cromwell | 1800m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:04.0 | 8 |
| 15.7L | $17.10 | |
4/7 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | $9,950.00 | Cromwell | 1800m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:07.0 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $3.70 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr8) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5m on the pegs beaten 17 m by Alwaysbfrank (2:07.10) in No NR on April 19 2024 at $16. Keep safe.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Rodney Coelli | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
7/9 | 19/04/2024 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | J G Painting | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $16.00 |
3/5 | 14/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | J G Painting | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Young beaten 35 m by Dollar Brownie (2:09.60) in 2yo MAIDEN F on December 3 at $1.70. Trial winner with good prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 03/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $1.70 |
1/3 | 01/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1740m at this track beaten 20 m by Its A Fond Memory (2:06.20) in MAIDEN M on May 23 at $8.50. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5 beaten 17 m by Refusal (2:06.00) in MAIDEN M on May 16 at $9. Hard to have.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
6/7 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Jones | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 46.8L | $5.50 |
4/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $6.00 |
7/9 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
3/4 | 03/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 22/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Shane Edyvean | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Coelli
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track, beaten 16 m by Jakob (2:03.30) in MAIDEN on May 23 at $31. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.4 beaten 6 m by Amerikin Runa (2:04.80) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $23. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $31.00 |
3/10 | 16/05/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Rodney Coelli | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
9/9 | 06/05/2025 | 294 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 28.1L | $3.30 |
1/4 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Amy Diebert | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Rodney Coelli | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 16/07/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Pitt | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 47.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Comments
Two-year-old filly by Stay Hungry out of Cherarkee on debut. Showed ability when she won at Goulburn in a trial on May 15 over 1710m. Strong trial form coming into this and could kick off with a win.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Sam Hewitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 25 m by Pistol Pearce (2:36.60) in MAIDEN on May 25 at $2.60. At her previous start solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton was 2nd-2.68 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Jilliby Illusion (2:43.20) in MAIDEN on May 20 at $11. Looking to others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 25/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 25.9L | $2.60 |
2/11 | 20/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 13/05/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 09/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $18.00 |
2/9 | 04/05/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
8/9 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Jamie Egan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Hogan
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Comments
Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr5) over 1740m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.2 beaten 12 m by Coral Cays (2:06.80) in 3yo MAIDEN on May 6 at $9. Needs improvement.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Brett Hogan | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 06/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $9.00 |
3/5 | 27/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Brett Hogan | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Gilligan
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Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr7) over 1740m at this track beaten 9 m by Jakob (2:03.30) in MAIDEN on May 23 at $16. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-5.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Amerikin Runa (2:04.80) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $3.30. One for the exotics.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |
2/10 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
2/4 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | D A Kennedy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
7/9 | 02/05/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $2.60 |
5/9 | 29/04/2025 | 10 | NR 48 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $9.50 |
2/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
1/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Rodney Coelli | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |