Wagga Race 2 - Mawsons Riverina Championships Mares Heat One
LUX AETERNA (9) is a quality mare who was tackling strong races before heading north and finding winning form last start by 3.2 metres at Albion Park. Starts alone on the back row and should have options from there. Take beating. SMIRKIN SERENE (6) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at her last appearance at Menangle. Has won when fresh before and has been readied with three nice trials. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. FARFALLA STRIDE (7) is hard to knock having made it three wins from her last four outings when coming from a similar barrier for a last-start win by a head at Menangle. Races well here with two wins and two placings from four attempts. PLATINUM JEWEL (8) was runner-up to LUX AETERNA last start and while she draws wide she had won two in a row in Brisbane prior so is going well.

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr1) over 2270m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 4.8 beaten 30 m by My Ultimate Franco (2:42.50) in NR up to 48 on March 20 at $1.85. Before that 2nd (Fr5) over 1660m after showing early speed at Hamilton, at the bell was 2nd-1 beaten 2.25 m by Ooh Ah Listah (1:56.30) in NR up to 49 on February 23 at $7. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 25 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $1.85 |
| 1/3 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Nathan Townsend | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 37.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Jason Glynn | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 8 m by Kyleigh (2:03.60) in NR up to 58 M on March 13 at $4.40. Two runs back won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:03.50) beating Vincheska in NR up to 55 M on February 27 at $4.20. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $1.45 |
| 3/10 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2125m at Penrith beaten 24 m by Ima Boxa (2:29.90) in LR NR up to 70 on March 20 at $19. At the run before solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr4) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 5.5 m by Ideal In Dreams (2:36.10) in NR up to 70 on March 12 at $5.50. Draws nicely and expected to go well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | David Hewitt | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Sam Hewitt | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Codi Rauchenberger
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr7) over 2270m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Waves Of Chance (2:41.70) in NR 61 to 68 on March 13 at $7. Before that 2nd (Fr6) over 1740m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.2 beaten 3 m by Waves Of Chance (2:03.70) in NR up to 67 on March 6 at $4.80. Not keen.
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 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 61 to 68 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $18,360.00 | Junee | 2170m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Codi Rauchenberger | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Codi Rauchenberger | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at Melton beaten 7 m by New Shuffle (2:00.90) in NR 70 to 79 on March 14 at $19. Two runs back won by 4.5 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at Melton (2:41.80) beating Bringsusjoy in NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $8. Racing very well. Among the exotic chances again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 2/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last preparation recording a big 6 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at Menangle (1:52.60) beating Withdistinction in 3yo No NR on December 20 at $3.10 at the bell was 2nd-2.6m on the pegs. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 7 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Menangle (1:55.10) beating The Swift One in 3yo No NR F on August 25 at $1.70. Trialling well so could make a winning return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Colin Mcdowell | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/12/2025 | 41 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:50.4 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 24 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:51.3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/09/2025 | 18 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $1.20 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at Menangle (1:52.80) beating Cerise Rainbow in NR up to 75 M on March 21 at $4.60 at the bell was 6th-11.12. In form so can go well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.8 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | 140 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chloe Formosa | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 3 m by Lux Aeterna (1:54.70) in 4yo+ No NR M on March 14 at $8. Two runs back won by a head (Sr1) at Albion Park (1:57.10) beating Zahra Lou in 4yo+ No NR MANUAL PACERS M on March 7 at $4. Draws wide but has been racing well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.22 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 41.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 3 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Albion Park (1:54.70) beating Platinum Jewel in 4yo+ No NR M on March 14 at $1.70. Quality mare who looks tough to hold out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 35.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:49.3 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |