Young Race 5 - Arma Insurance Brokers Pace
JOHNNYS BLUE (3) continued his consistent form from last campaign when he resumed with a third at Bathurst last week. Draws lower and should strip fitter so has winning claims. ALWAYSATTHEBEACH (9) put together a string of placings then was rewarded for her consistency with a well-deserved win last start, scoring by 1.2 metres at Wagga. May just need a bit of luck from this more difficult draw but was third from a similar barrier two back. Leading hope. OAK RIDGE (2) draws well and is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third from the back line at Wagga. JILLIBY SAFFRON (6) has placed from the back row in both outings since a Wagga win. Contender.

Driver: Blake Medlyn
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Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at Dubbo, at the bell was 5th-6.8 beaten 13 m by Tigernator (2:06.80) on June 26 at $34. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1660m at Parkes was 4th-5.6 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Riviere (2:01.70) on June 21 at $51. The ace draw can spark improvement.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | D L Davis | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | D L Davis | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jack Wade | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | D L Davis | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 01/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 27.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 21.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 24 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |

Driver: James Locke
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Lettuce Go Miki at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on June 23 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Rocket Boy at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on July 3 at $5. Draws for another strong showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.0 | 8 |
| 16.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 23.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Hewitt
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 4th-5.42 beaten 12 m by Reveille Jet (2:04.60) on July 8 at $14. Fitter and draws well so sits high among the chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/07/2026 | 103 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Kayla Downey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Mark Hewitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 5th-9.2 beaten 13 m by Achy Breaky Ark (2:04.10) on June 9 at $34. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1740m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway was leading by 3.6 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Geoffrey Bee (2:08.20) on June 2 at $8.50. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Brent Blythe | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Blythe | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 39.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | 92 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Brent Blythe | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | R P Blythe | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Jnr Day
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Last start won by 8 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Leeton (2:10.50) beating Glamour Fox in on July 7 at $15 at the bell was leading 4.9. This is tougher.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Matthew Mccaffery | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 12/05/2026 | 240 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2025 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $81.00 |

Driver: Brent Blythe
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Comments
Good run when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Tuffasoldboots at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on June 16 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Alwaysatthebeach at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on June 30 at $8.50. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Brent Blythe | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Blythe | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Brent Blythe | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Brent Blythe | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
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Comments
Returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when well beaten into tenth behind Magic Matteo at this track over 1720m on May 12 at $13. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | R P Blythe | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/05/2026 | 186 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Brent Blythe | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Brent Blythe | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 07/11/2025 | 26 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | R P Blythe | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 12/10/2025 | 33 | NR 44 to 47 | $6,940.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Neutral | Brent Blythe | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Brent Blythe | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/09/2025 | 11 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Blythe | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | R P Blythe | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1720m at Dubbo, at the bell was 6th-16.6 beaten 14 m by Rocket Me (2:05.80) on July 3 at $17. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at Dubbo was 6th-6.8 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Raging On (2:07.00) on June 26 at $10. Can play a role.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Isobel Ross | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2026 | 23 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 22/05/2026 | 19 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mitch Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 52.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N Douglass | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 99/9 | 23/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | W Justins | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Comments
Racing consistently. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.2 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Riverina Paceway (2:06.80) beating Uncle Craigo in on June 30 at $6.50 at the bell was 4th-5.4. Big chance again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Todd Day | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
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Comments
Last start 10th (Fr7) over 2270m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, beaten 30 m by Bolanalong (2:46.50) on June 23 at $4.20. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 9th-18 beaten 8 m by Tuffasoldboots (2:06.30) on June 16 at $19. Prefer others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Locke | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 28.7L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | James Locke | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | James Locke | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | W | James Locke | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |