Wagga Race 6 - Mataranka Park Standardbreds 3yo Pace
ZIHUATANEJO (5) comes through the Vicbred Super Series where he finished fourth in both his heat and semi before coming from the back row for a midfield finish in the Group 1 final. That form should stack up strongly here. DECODE (4) is another that performed well through the Vicbred series, placing in both a heat and a consolation. Had back row draws in each of those rounds and won from this barrier the last time he started on the front line. THE WICKED WARRIOR (3) resumes having ended last campaign with three straight placings here. Has recorded a win and a placing in two fresh attempts and was readied with a trial win. Draws for a strong return. IM NO TROUBLE (11) was midfield from this row last week after recording a win and two seconds from his first three starts of the campaign. Must be included.

Driver: Brad Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton beaten 22 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.70) in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $151. At the run before 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 20 m by Le Cardinal (2:39.40) in 3yo on September 5 at $151. Can do better at this level.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 58 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 36.2L | $151.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Charlene Gusman | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Charlene Gusman | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Charlene Gusman | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Charlene Gusman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 10th (Sr1) over 1770m at Canberra beaten 35 m by Hesourcelebrity (2:08.90) in 3yo on September 13 at $26. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/09/2026 | 264 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1720m | Good | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 23/12/2025 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $1.70 |
| 6/6 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 235.9L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/11/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
| 5/11 | 31/10/2025 | 45 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $2.80 |

Driver: Stephen Maguire
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Finished off last campaign when a close second behind Covered In Gold at this track over 1740m in a 3yo on July 24 at $3. Draws for a good return.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 2140m | Good | S M Maguire | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | S M Maguire | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Good | S M Maguire | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 13 m by Soho Trump (2:37.70) in 3yo on September 18 at $101. Nicely drawn and expected to measure up here.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 25.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 162 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.07 |
| 1/12 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 26.2L | $34.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 8th-13.55 beaten 17 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.70) in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $151. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 10th-18.27 beaten 17 m by Le Cardinal (2:39.40) in 3yo on September 5 at $101. Nicely placed dropping from Group 1 level.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 99/8 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Harpley
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Leeton (2:09.00) beating Captain Ameliah in 3yo on September 1 at $6.50 at the bell was 3rd-1.4. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 23 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 | 11 | Fillies NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 129 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Eye Wish at this track over 1740m in a 3yo on September 11 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Buddy Guy at this track over 1740m on September 18 at $2.50. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 56 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 46 | Colts Geldings NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr8) over 2270m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 0.6 beaten 25 m by Donnie Mac (2:42.20) on September 11 at $34. Before that 9th (Fr6) over 1740m at this track well beaten by Imon (2:05.50) in 3yo on August 21 at $5. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 26.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1720m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 213.4L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/08/2026 | 25 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 96.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/07/2026 | 217 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $3.20 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 10 m by Yirradiva (2:02.00) in 3yo on September 18 at $126. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-9.3 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Eye Wish (2:01.00) in 3yo on September 11 at $101. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B K Woodhouse | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B K Woodhouse | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 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: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1740m at this track beaten 13 m by Yirradiva (2:02.00) in 3yo on September 18 at $21. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 7 m by Uptown Chance (1:52.30) in 3yo on August 29 at $23. Maybe a place.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 20 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | NMT1W/20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |
| 8/9 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 38.8L | $2.25 |
| 7/9 | 21/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.7 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track beaten 9 m by Yirradiva (2:02.00) in 3yo on September 18 at $8.50. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Goulburn (2:02.20) beating Snipers Fire in 3yo on September 7 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 2.3. With luck he can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2026 | 11 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Harrison Ross | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 102 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Melissa Hawke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 110.1L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |