Wagga Race 9 - Nixons Engineering Pace
USYK (1) is a progressive colt who has built an impressive strike rate. He was first up for 11 weeks when he came from the back row to win last start at Albury. Jumps in grade and tackles much more seasoned rivals but is well served by the ace draw and is unbeaten in three attempts here. WHEREYABINBOPPIN (10) chased the flying Captains Knock when fourth at Listed level in the Murray Cup at Albury last start. Beaten narrowly from this row here prior. Looks well placed and could return to the winners' list. MIKIBEQUICK (8) returns after three-and-a-half months but was in strong form last campaign where he won six races, three of them at Menangle. Draws wide but was readied with two trials and boasts a 50 per cent strike rate when fresh. KOSIMO (9) hasn't been far from the placegetters at Melton of late. Draws for a trail and could be dangerous.

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Three-year-old colt who is racing well. Good first up, came from midfield and won by 2.5 m as favourite (Sr3) at Albury (2:09.50) beating Onthadarkside in NR up to 60 on February 13 at $2.15 at the bell was 5th-9.4. Up in grade but is progressive and is aided by the ace draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 79 | NR up to 60 | $14,280.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.15 |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D Jack | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
| 8/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 32 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $1.55 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track beaten 4.5 m by Carlo Gambino (2:01.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $19. Draws well so can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $15,300.00 | Temora | 2386m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K M Mercieca | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Painting
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1740m at this track beaten 30 m by Carlo Gambino (2:01.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $5.50. Before that, 9th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 30 m by My Ultimate Barney (1:59.00) in NR 80 to 89 on December 27 at $11. Draws for a good showing.
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 | 20/02/2026 | 55 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 28.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 76 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | 10 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/2 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Tenardi
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1740m at this track beaten 16 m by Carlo Gambino (2:01.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $19. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 2170m at Albury beaten 22 m by Miki Be Good (2:36.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on February 13 at $23. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:56.1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Seryn Adams | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Tenardi | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track beaten 18 m by Carlo Gambino (2:01.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $6. Showed ability the run before when she came from midfield and won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.40) beating Tukaha in NR up to 90 on February 6 at $3.80 at the bell was 3rd-4.6. Capable of playing a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:50.2 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $18,360.00 | Junee | 2170m | Fast | Melissa Hawke | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 37.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/2 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Melissa Hawke | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 07/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M K Hawke | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Comments
Last start won from midfield and won by a nose (Fr3) at Melton (2:41.40) beating Jaccka Connor in NR 64 to 74 on February 21 at $7.50 at the bell was 9th-11.8. In form and can make an impact.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harry O'Neill
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1740m at this track beaten 35 m by Carlo Gambino (2:01.00) in NR up to 90 on February 20 at $31. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 146 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 36.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | H Oneill | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Harry O'neill | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.0 | 8 |
| 26.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:50.4 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr3) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 24 m by Helluva (2:43.40) in NR up to 90 on November 15 at $3.70. Strikes at 50 per cent when fresh so looking for a good return.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.85 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr5) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 9th-15.08 beaten 15 m by Always Be Blakey (2:41.90) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $7. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 11 m by Chase A Dream (2:39.40) in No NR on February 14 at $101. Can measure up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 147 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $71.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |