Wagga Race 5 - Nixons Engineering 2yo Pace
Strong bunch of two-year-olds here, headed by INTEMPERANCE (6) who resumes after showing good ability in his maiden campaign. Last seen when placed in the Nutrien Final in May having earlier kicked off his career with an easy win at this circuit and distance. May have developed further with maturity and should be ready to go off a trial win. BOYSTROUS (9) is a lightly-raced but progressive colt who maintained an unbeaten record at this circuit and distance when getting home narrowly last start. Kept to to the mark with a trial since and draws for a trail. IM EL ARQUERO (7) draws wide but has to be respected after landing a Group 1 in the QBred Triad Final at Albion Park last start. Impressive debut winner STRAATHDALE (3) is up in grade but draws well and could take this next step. ATOMIK CRUNCH (8) draws out but should be ready to peak after placing in both starts off a spell, the latest a second in the Listed Tatlow Stakes at Menangle.

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1740m at this track, beaten 9 m by Floppa (2:03.40) on September 4 at $6. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1740m at this track was 4th-10.4 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Frith In Flight (2:05.10) in 2yo on August 25 at $8.50. Not here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/08/2026 | 11 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Blake Micallef | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2026 | 147 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 26.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | B K Woodhouse | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | B K Woodhouse | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | B K Woodhouse | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 81.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B K Woodhouse | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow third behind Flincent at Bathurst over 1730m 2yo last start. Before that was beaten second at Young over 1720m same class on August 18. Needs easier.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/08/2026 | - | 0LTWs Also eligible Fy1LTW | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 32.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Won on debut posted a big 18 m win when quickly away, (Fr2) at Shepparton (1:59.80) beating Piastri in 3yo on September 1 at $2.10. Draws well again so could take the next step.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Locke
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run was well beaten after breaking at Young on March 24. Might need this run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 40.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M W Sullivan | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
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Beaten favourite last start when tenth at Bathurst on August 26. Won the start before at Bathurst on August 19. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 46.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 84 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | R | Harrison Ross | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Mal Diebert | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 20/05/2026 | 8 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Michael Hardy | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Neil Day | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Hewitt
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up came from midfield and won by 8 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:06.30) beating Gocciadoro in 2yo on May 8 at $2.15. Promising colt and a trial win should have him ready to fire fresh.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.85 |
| 1/4 | 08/05/2026 | - | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/3 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Last start won by a head (Sr1) at Albion Park (1:55.50) beating Maywyn Son Of Lou in 2yo G1 on August 22 at $5.50. In form and looks a player again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $9,800.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 103 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $1.65 |
| 2/4 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 0/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Eli Lepper | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $1.20 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Two back was well beaten into third behind Boystrous at this track over 1740m in a 2yo on August 14 at $16. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Oh Its On at Menangle over 1609m in a 2yo LR on August 29 at $8. Draws wide but going well.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/08/2026 | 15 | Colts Geldings No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2026 | 139 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Hard to fault of late. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:01.80) beating Smack Bang Bart in 2yo on August 14 at $6 at the bell was 2nd-4. Contender again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $1.09 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 102 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Good | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $1.10 |