Wagga Race 8 - Stroud Homes Pace
PALLADIUM NZ (6) is a newcomer to the Brad Hewitt yard from NZ where he was last seen scoring by 2.2 metres at Central Southland a month ago. Lightly raced with upside and is a big chance to kick off in Australia on a winning note. MIKIBEQUICK (9) missed by just a neck two runs ago at Canberra then went well again last time at this circuit and distance, clocking in third in a higher-graded race. Should enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw and the sprint lane is in play. Looks close to a win. KUALIGHT (1) goes up in grade but has been very consistent with a string of wins or placings from wider barriers so is well served by the inside barrier. SCHEMING (2) owns a decent record at this circuit and distance and has been close-up in her last two outings. She draws to be competitive again.

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m second behind Applauding at this track over 1740m M last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres second again at this track in on June 5. Up in grade but the inside draw can see her continue the good form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $1.85 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | N Jack | 0 |
| 38.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Stockton
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.75 m second behind American Hammer at this track over 1740m last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres fourth at Shepparton over 2190m same class on June 2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | 18 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/04/2026 | 50 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mel Thackeray | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 27/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |

Driver: Mikayla Towers
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr3) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10 beaten 7 m by American Hammer (2:04.30) on June 19 at $14. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1740m at this track beaten 7 m by Message Bank (2:03.60) on June 5 at $26. Draws well so may show more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:53.2 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/04/2026 | 2 | NR up to 75 | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | R J Coelli | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 5th-6.9 beaten 2.75 m by Hitch To His Star (2:02.50) on June 12 at $15. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 9th-20 beaten 13 m by Sheer Vitality (2:05.10) on June 2 at $3.10. Consider.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 60 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14 beaten 11 m by American Hammer (2:04.30) on June 19 at $9.50. At her previous start 8th (Sr2) over 1740m at this track was 6th-8.2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Hitch To His Star (2:02.50) on June 12 at $9. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Finds a nice race and can improve.
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 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.80 |
| 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
Stats
Comments
Coming off a month break. Won in New Zealand last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr4) at Central Southland Raceway (2:59.39) beating Cracker Opie in 3yo+ on May 24 at $1.40. Has winning claims again.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | R42 TO R52 | $10,100.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Nathan Williamson | 2:00.20 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | R37 TO R53 | $9,840.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Williamson | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | $50,000.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | SS | Nathan Williamson | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $31.20 | |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 100 | $16,080.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 17.6L | $7.70 | |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | R44 TO R50 | $12,710.00 | Omakau | 2000m | E | Brad Williamson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 71 | $20,010.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Brad Williamson | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1740m at this track was 8th-14.7 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Day Two (2:02.60) on June 19 at $31. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1740m at this track was 7th-19.3 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Hollywood Strip (2:) on June 12 at $126. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:50.9 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Locke | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Locke | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | George Lee | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 99/5 | 09/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T W Yole | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close third after showing early speed, behind Where Back at Canberra over 1770m on June 8 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Day Two at this track over 1740m on June 19 at $19. Close to a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | NR 65 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 23 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/05/2026 | 16 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Haylee Day | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/04/2026 | 3 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Gilligan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1650m at Bendigo was 5th-6.75 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by To The Nines (1:57.30) on June 10 at $18. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1740m at this track, beaten 7 m by Message Bank (2:03.60) on June 5 at $23. Can play a role.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tom Gilligan | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tom Gilligan | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Tom Gilligan | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tom Gilligan | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | NR 67 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/4 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |