Wagga Race 8 - Riverina Hotel Pace
WITH IN REASON (4) has been racing well in Victoria, scoring two runs back at Shepparton before leading and sticking on well for a 1.2m second at his latest appearance at Melton. Has recorded a win and two placings in three tries at this distance range. Big chance. KIMCANDO (9) draws for a trail and looks close to a win after placing the last three times she has raced here, racing parked but sticking on for second in a higher-graded race last time. Expect her to pose a serious challenge. MESSERATI (6) could be getting back to form having produced a brave effort for second here last time, working hard to find the front before fighting on well to go under by only 1.8m. SHADES OF MIKI (5) goes up in grade and draws wider but gave a good sight when he led and boxed on for second here last week.

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 2270m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-8.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Mikibequick (2:43.60) on July 10 at $23. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.1 beaten 2.75 m by Applauding (2:04.50) on July 3 at $61. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harry O'Neill
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.8 beaten 4 m by Tizzy Lizzie (2:03.80) on July 17 at $11. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 2270m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.2 beaten 8 m by Mikibequick (2:43.60) on July 10 at $9.50. Draws well so do not dismiss.
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 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harry O'neill | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |||
| 6/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.5 beaten 17 m by Perfect Stranger (2:02.00) on July 10 at $81. May need more racing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 399 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 06/06/2025 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/05/2025 | 15 | o+ 0W/200K stake | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 46.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2025 | 336 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 21.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2024 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2024 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | B T Jones | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.20 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was leading 1.3 beaten 1.2 m by The Steel Dragon (2:42.30) on July 11 at $4. Two runs back won by 6 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Shepparton (2:40.00) beating Dressed In Gold in on June 23 at $3.80 at the bell was leading 5.75. Strong claims.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Donna Castles | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 02/06/2026 | 48 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/04/2026 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Gilligan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 4.7 beaten 1.4 m by Tizzy Lizzie (2:03.80) on July 17 at $2.10. Contender.
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 | 6 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.10 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tom Gilligan | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 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 |

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 2270m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was leading 2.2 beaten 1.75 m by Mikibequick (2:43.60) on July 10 at $5.50. Could go one better.
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 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Ark Sea at this track over 1740m on July 3 at $61. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Perfect Stranger at this track over 1740m on July 10 at $23. Can play a role again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 24 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton was 7th-11.76 at the bell, beaten 11 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.40) on July 18 at $126. Before that 5th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton was 3rd-4.7 at the bell, beaten 6 m by The Steel Dragon (2:42.30) on July 11 at $12. Hard to have.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Taylor Youl | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2026 | 19 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 74.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Codi Rauchenberger
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing ninth after showing early speed, behind Haveyoucheckedin at Menangle over 2300m on July 4 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Perfect Stranger at this track over 1740m on July 10 at $5. Could break through.
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 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 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: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-2.22 beaten 18 m by Sir Jimmy (2:41.20) on July 18 at $81. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was 2nd-5.9 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Some American (2:03.30) on July 11 at $17. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | John Newberry | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |