Wagga Race 4 - Nixons Engineering 3yo Pace
COVERED IN GOLD (7) has been racing well from the back line including a Kilmore win two back. Registered another strong performance last start when he was first over the line at Melton but was relegated to third on protest. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but he has the ability to test this field. THE WICKED WARRIOR (4) produced another strong effort last start when he led and battled on well for a 1.1m second, making it back-to-back placings at this circuit and distance. Could go one better. THE TRAWLER (3) didn't do a bad job when a 2.8m fourth here last time out to follow a Shepparton win. Can make an impact again. IMON NZ (8) deserved the last-start maiden win at Kilmore following consistent form. Draws wide but could work through his grades now.

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at Young, beaten 35 m by Marinna Monsoon (2:07.40) on July 14 at $21. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2270m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.6 beaten 11 m by The Kid Billy (2:50.10) on June 30 at $12. Will need improvement.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 32.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | George Lee | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.8 | 8 |
| 35.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2026 | 50 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/04/2026 | 6 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 63.7L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 68.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil Day
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 6th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track was 7th-13.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Neptunite (2:02.30) in 3yo on July 10 at $34. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/07/2026 | 247 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Neil Day | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Neil Day | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Neil Day | 0 |
| 54L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Neil Day | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Neil Day | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 222 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Neil Day | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2025 | - | 1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Neil Day | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 50.4L | $26.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.5 beaten 2.75 m by Neptunite (2:03.30) in 3yo on July 17 at $18. Two runs back won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Shepparton (2:45.90) beating Heavenly Flyer in 3yo on June 30 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 1.72. One of the main chances.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Liam Older | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.65 |
| 2/11 | 23/06/2026 | 159 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 70.3L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 65.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephen Maguire
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Neptunite at this track over 1740m in a 3yo on July 10 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Neptunite at this track over 1740m in a 3yo on July 17 at $41. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | S M Maguire | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | S M Maguire | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | S M Maguire | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | S M Maguire | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 26.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | S M Maguire | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 46.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/05/2026 | 168 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | S M Maguire | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Good | S M Maguire | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Good | Glen Judd | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Harpley
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Official View at Junee over 1760m on March 31 at $2.25. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 31/03/2026 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 03/02/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 112.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | 1WTS | $11,830.00 | Temora | 2000m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14 beaten 13 m by Neptunite (2:03.30) in 3yo on July 17 at $23. Two runs back won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:04.70) beating Dusty Philtra in on July 3 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 3.7. Place best.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B K Woodhouse | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B K Woodhouse | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | B K Woodhouse | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | B K Woodhouse | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton by Hurrikane Dusty (2:44.30) on July 15 at $4.20. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:03.60) beating Archaa in on July 2 at $1.85 at the bell was 4th-5.88. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.85 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 50 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.50 |
| 7/12 | 24/04/2026 | 19 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Taylor Youl | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:05.00) beating Elliana in on July 16 at $1.12 at the bell was leading 3.65. Draws wide but is in fine form and looks a player again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.12 |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1720m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 11 m by Neptunite (2:03.30) in 3yo on July 17 at $34. At the run before 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track was 6th-11.5 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Neptunite (2:02.30) in 3yo on July 10 at $17. Chance to find winning form.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | OWs/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing ninth after a quick start, behind Oh Sweet Creature at Shepparton over 2190m on June 30 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Janie Blu at this track over 1740m on July 17 at $2.40. Can feature with even luck.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.40 |
| 9/10 | 30/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Damian Wilson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |