Wagga Race 8 - Benstud Standardbreds 3yo Pace
PIASTRI (5) is really delivering now. Broke the maiden despite working two runs back then registered a comfortable win here last start, scoring by 8.7 metres. Draws wider but is a big chance to land the hat trick. IMON NZ (4) was interfered with and broke when fourth in a Canola Cup heat last time. Had been tackling stronger company prior but came from wider than this when he scored at this circuit and distance back in August. Strong claims. SAHARA SEAKRET (6) is first up since coming from this barrier to score at this circuit and distance 12 weeks ago. Readied with a trial and he is consistent. IM NO TROUBLE (11) draws on the back row but has recorded back-to-back placings here, one of them from this barrier.

Driver: Scott Hewitt
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Three-year-old filly by Downbytheseaside out of Utmost Delight on debut. Finished second in a trial on September 18 at this circuit and distance. Keep safe from the ace draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | D G Picker | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | D G Picker | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | D G Picker | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | D G Picker | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | D G Picker | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dennis Picker
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Three-year-old filly by Always B Miki out of Onlykidding on debut. Finished third in a trial on September 25 at this circuit and distance. Can be competitive from a good draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | D G Picker | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | D G Picker | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Shepparton, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 10th (Sr1) over 1770m at Canberra beaten 35 m by Hesourcelebrity (2:08.90) in 3yo on September 13 at $26. Then last time 9th (Fr1) over 1740m at this track, beaten 30 m by Decode (1:59.70) in 3yo on September 25 at $151. Tested.
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 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:50.7 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $151.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2100m at Eugowra, at the bell was 6th-7.2 beaten 11 m by Heartfelt (2:35.00) in 3yo+ on September 27 at $1.85. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1740m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.1 beaten 1.2 m by Co Captain (2:01.60) on September 11 at $9. Strong claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/09/2026 | 16 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 28.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1720m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
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Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Shepparton. Last start came from midfield and won by 8 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:45.50) beating Paul Adam in on September 22 at $2.10 at the bell was 3rd-3.7. Can win again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 210 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 31.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Magga | 0 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Returns after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation recording by a neck when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (2:03.10) beating Major Issues in on July 17 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 4.1m on the pegs. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Sarah Walsh | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
| 2/7 | 29/05/2026 | 149 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Won three starts back at this track over 1740m on September 4. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-2.33 beaten 10 m by Maurlen Compass (2:39.90) on September 29 at $8.50. Consider.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 18 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 24 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | 91 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 LTW | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.8 beaten 3.5 m by Island Yankee (2:02.30) on October 4 at $8. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1740m at this track was 7th-13.8 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Decode (1:59.70) in 3yo on September 25 at $151. Might find this beyond him.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:50.7 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $151.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Sean O'Sullivan
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Won easily three starts back at Hobart over 2090m 3yo+ on June 28. Last time out 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton was 7th-18.88 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Zanda Man (2:41.30) in 3yo on September 18 at $5.50. Worth including.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2026 | 60 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $1.05 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 211 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $1.09 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |

Driver: David Hewitt
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Comments
Backs up 4 days after failing to impress last start; 5th (Fr4) over 2100m after showing early pace at Eugowra, beaten 30 m by Seaside Sid (2:32.40) in 3yo+ LR on October 5 at $4. Showed ability the race before when she ran on from midfield and won by a nose (Sr4) at Eugowra (2:36.20) beating Interestinme in 3yo+ on September 27 at $16 at the bell was 5th-8.2. Can play a role.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/10/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2026 | 5 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Decode at this track over 1740m in a 3yo on September 25 at $13. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Uptown Chance at this track over 1740m in a 3yo on October 4 at $2.60. Go well again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 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 | |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |