Wagga Race 7 - Settlers Village Pace
IN THE SUMMERTIME NZ (6) was once again right in the mix last time out when runner-up over 2100m at Young, beaten a nose. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. ALIGHIERI (8) settled in the leading division and finished well to finish second last start over 1770m at Albury, the second minor placing in a row. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. DIVA BON VIVA (5) was out of the money two runs ago then broke and finished seventh last start over 2100m at Young, coming home 19 metres from the winner. This doesn't look as hard so she is capable of turning things around. SHADY TREE (9) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at Young over 1720m. Worth consideration.

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13 beaten 15 m by Ready To Dream (2:05.30) on August 14 at $18. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a head as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:51.30) beating Sports Look in on May 5 at $2.30 at the bell was 4th-8.4m on the pegs. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 101 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | George Lee | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 10/10 | 26/04/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 89.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 14/04/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | George Lee | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 33.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/03/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | George Lee | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 28.1L | $21.00 |

Driver: Bruce Harpley
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr2) over 2100m at Young, beaten 23 m by Papier Mache (2:38.30) in 3yo on August 18 at $31. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1740m after being wide early at this track beaten 25 m by Aftershock (2:03.80) in 3yo on August 7 at $41. Not on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 27.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $1.90 |
| 7/9 | 21/07/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 10/07/2026 | - | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1740m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 23 m by Ready To Dream (2:05.30) on August 14 at $81. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 2270m after showing early pace at this track beaten 45 m by Atua Magic (2:44.40) on August 7 at $151. Hard to have.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jack Stockton | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 23.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Trevor Allamby | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 45.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 28.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.15 |
| 2/10 | 30/06/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 37.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2100m at Young, at the bell was 4th-6.2 beaten 12 m by Papier Mache (2:38.30) in 3yo on August 18 at $151. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 65 m by Cohen The Red (2:03.50) in 3yo on August 5 at $151. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/08/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 63.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 52.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 79.7L | $3.60 |
| 3/4 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 52.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dennis Picker
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2100m at Young was 9th-25.4 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Vinnysgal (2:37.70) in 3yo on August 18 at $5. The run prior 8th (Fr4) over 1730m after showing early speed at Bathurst, at the bell was 3rd-4.01 beaten 14 m by Awicked Woman (2:05.20) in 3yo on August 5 at $6. One of the leading players on her best form.
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 | 18/08/2026 | 13 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | Fillies NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 11 | Fillies NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $3.10 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
| 1/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $1.10 |
| 2/3 | 05/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Jack Stockton | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | D G Picker | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Stinson at Albury over 1770m on August 11 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Berrylicious at Young over 2100m on August 18 at $2.20. Another bold showing expected.
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 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 120 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Eli Lepper | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 06/04/2026 | 73 | R35 TO R40 | $7,750.00 | Ruakaka | 2100m | Good | B J Hadley | 2:08.1 | 1 |
| 35.4L | $7.20 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 36 | R35 TO R39 | $11,800.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | SS | Tony Herlihy | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 54.5L | $15.60 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | R35 TO R39 | $6,530.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Andre Poutama | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $3.70 |

Driver: Michael Jnr Day
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2100m at Young was 8th-18.6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Vinnysgal (2:37.70) in 3yo on August 18 at $26. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 2040m at Parkes, at the bell was 4th-7 beaten 11 m by Vinnysgal (2:36.40) on August 14 at $5. Finds a few better. Form not inspiring.
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 | 18/08/2026 | 4 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $2.25 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/3 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Raymond Walker
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Who Is Alan at this track over 1740m on July 28 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Where It Began at Albury over 1770m on August 11 at $6. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Raymond Walker | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 287 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Nic Horan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | NR 42 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Raymond Walker | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/3 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Walker | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1720m at Young was 4th-19.6 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Gibbs (2:09.40) on August 18 at $14. Likely to be in the finish.
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 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/07/2026 | 25 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 1 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track beaten 45 m by Fully Reckless (2:06.30) on August 7 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 3rd-4.8 beaten 1.3 m by Woodville Flyer (2:48.30) on July 24 at $8.50. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 46.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2026 | 24 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 563 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 26/11/2024 | 109 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 37.8L | $7.00 |