Wagga Race 9 - Carnival Of Cups 6 November Pace
ARK SEA (3) has had a let-up since leading throughout last start at Menangle but was kept up to the mark with a trial win. The only time she has been beaten in four starts this campaign was when she came from the outside barrier for fifth in the NSW Oaks. Has the speed to take advantage of this draw and won the only time she raced here. The one to beat. MESSAGE BANK (9) was a beaten favourite when fourth here last time out but loves this distance, winning six of nine attempts. No harm in drawing here with the sprint lane to rely upon. Should play role. SNAP SHOT NZ (5) drops back in grade off Listed level but was a winner at Menangle prior and scored last time she raced here so looms as a challenger. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (11) can feature having come from this row for second here two back.

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 24 m by Im The Falcon (1:51.00) on June 23 at $23. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-7.7 beaten 14 m by Hollywood Strip (2:) on June 12 at $61. Building in fitness and draws well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 258 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $34.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2.8 beaten 6 m by Hitch To His Star (2:02.50) on June 12 at $3.30. At the run before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-18.4 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Isla Rochelle (1:52.80) in M on June 6 at $61. Should be at peak fitness and draws well so include.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 85 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 61 to 68 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Menangle (1:52.80) beating Jilliby Fabio in on May 19 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 2.57. Classy filly who will be hard to stop from a low draw.
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 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.15 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.0 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 25/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/04/2026 | 171 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.15 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.6 | 9 |
| 99.0L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $1.12 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 10 m by Tokyo Rose (1:50.10) in LR M on June 13 at $16. Showed ability the outing before when she posted a big 4 m win (Fr2) at Menangle (1:52.40) beating Lets Turn It On in 4-020yo+ on June 6 at $13 at the bell was 3rd-3.01. Has been racing well in the city and won the last time she raced here.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:50.1 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | 40 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $1.40 |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | $33,610.00 | Young Quinn Raceway | 1609m | E | Blair Orange | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $7.90 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track, beaten 12 m by Palladium (2:01.40) on June 26 at $9. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Day Two (2:02.60) on June 19 at $19. May find this tough.
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 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Matthew Atkinson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr4) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.7 beaten 8 m by Day Two (2:02.60) on June 19 at $17. Before that 10th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 12 m by Our Rocker (1:50.80) on June 13 at $101. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR 65 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:50.8 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 80 | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 2210m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr7) over 1740m at this track, beaten 12 m by Palladium (2:01.40) on June 26 at $15. Before that 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. Must do a lot more.
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 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: David Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 4th (Fr5) over 1740m at this track was leading by 0.3 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Day Two (2:02.60) on June 19 at $1.55. Has a fine record at this distance and draws for a trail so is among the leading chances.
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 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $1.55 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:50.9 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $1.12 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 17 | s-0W/20K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:51.4 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $1.22 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2026 | 16 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $1.07 |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle was 2nd-1.87 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Lenneth (1:51.60) on June 9 at $51. At his previous start 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-9.77 beaten 8 m by Sky Blu (1:52.00) on June 2 at $41. Place best.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | M N Bigeni | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 80 | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 2210m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $23.00 |
| 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: John Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was 8th-15.06 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Hes From Heaven (1:59.90) on June 27 at $23. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1740m at this track was 3rd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Day Two (2:02.60) on June 19 at $6.50. Owns a decent record here so could 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | NR 65 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | John Newberry | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/05/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | John Newberry | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |