Wagga Race 5 - Yirribee Stud Pace
HELLUVA NZ (7) had been chasing the likes of Leap To Fame and Swayzee before relishing a class drop and winning from this barrier at Menangle last start. Has the speed to go forward and looks nicely placed again. HORN PLAYER (8) is another that had been tackling the big guns before performing well from the outside barrier for fourth in a more suitable assignment last start at Menangle. Races well at this distance and could be ready to find winning form. FASTING (3) comes in off a freshen but hasn't been too far away in fourth in his last two outings and had won all four other attempts at this circuit and distance. Draws for a good showing. CHICAGO BART (2) draws well and is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at Bathurst.

Driver: Michael Tenardi
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Sr1) over 1740m at this track was 2nd-0.6 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Ozzie Corka (2:03.90) in NR up to 65 on March 20 at $5.50. Before that 2nd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track, beaten a neck by Benjamin (2:04.60) in NR up to 60 on March 13 at $5.50. 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 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Tenardi | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Tenardi | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Tenardi | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Cassius Deck at Bathurst over 1730m in a No NR on February 25 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Alta William at Bathurst over 1730m in a NR up to 90 on March 4 at $31. Draws low and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Blayney | 1640m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 44.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 22 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 39.4L | $101.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
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Comments
Freshened-up since the last run 35 days ago. Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Farfalla Stride at this track over 1740m 4yo+ NR up to 70 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres fourth again at this track in NR up to 90 on February 6. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | D R Hancock | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | D R Hancock | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | 31 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $11,600.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | D R Hancock | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 35.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | D R Hancock | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | D R Hancock | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D R Hancock | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 03/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D R Hancock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-17.56 beaten 8 m by Michaywey (1:51.80) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $61. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track was 8th-13.7 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Missaudacious (2:00.90) in NR up to 90 on March 6 at $34. Can show more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2026 | 41 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:49.4 | 3 |
| 34.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:50.6 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.9 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2270m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.1 beaten 12 m by Earl Of Pembroke (2:44.60) in NR up to 90 on March 20 at $7. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at this track (2:41.40) beating Messerati in NR 69 to 80 on March 13 at $5. Consider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/2 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Bayley Duck | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Hallcroft
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 2270m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.4 beaten 8 m by Earl Of Pembroke (2:44.60) in NR up to 90 on March 20 at $21. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr2) over 2260m after showing early pace at Bathurst, beaten 35 m by Miki Be Good (2:48.10) in NR up to 80 on March 11 at $26. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 33.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 159.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Seaton Grima
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Comments
Last start by 4 m after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Menangle (1:50.30) beating Kingmaker in No NR on March 14 at $5. Looks hard to beat again.
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 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:48.6 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 81.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $201.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:49.3 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Tamworth | 2360m | Dead | Seaton Grima | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr10) over 1609m after racing wide at Menangle was 5th-11.78 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Captain Bellasario (1:52.00) in NR up to 105 on March 21 at $18. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-12.51 beaten 12 m by The Janitor (1:49.30) in No NR on March 7 at $151. Could find winning form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:49.3 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 85 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:49.3 | 9 |
| 39.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Wagga | 2800m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 44.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |