Young Race 5 - Hilltops Equine Centre 3yo Pace
MISTER DEPENDABLE (5) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second at Bathurst. Has been readied with a trial win so could prove hard to beat on his return. TULHURST BARRACUDA (8) filled a minor placing at this circuit and distance two runs ago before finishing second at his latest appearance at Cowra. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run on the inside of the back row and if he gets the gaps can make an impact again. GOOD TALK (6) hasn't done a bad job from similar draws to this in his last two outings at Wagga. ROCKNROLLEM (9) came from this row and finished midfield when resuming. Fitter so could progress.

Driver: Michael Jnr Day
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Cowra on September 13. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1758m at Leeton beaten 35 m by Ceebee (2:09.00) in 3yo on September 1 at $34. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 15 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 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 422.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/09/2026 | 81 | Fillies NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 33.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Ray White | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ray White | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 121.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ray White | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 59.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/05/2026 | 154 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Ray White | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Roger Strong | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 63.1L | $151.00 |

Driver: Jason Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1730m after racing wide at Bathurst, beaten 23 m by Californiaprincess (2:06.50) in 3yo on August 28 at $126. Two runs back 9th (Fr4) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst was 3rd-7.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Satellite Sky (2:07.60) on February 11 at $14. Trialling well so expect to see a better run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | L J Booth | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | L J Booth | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 198 | Fillies 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | H J Newson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/02/2026 | 34 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $11,220.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 55.1L | $91.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Turnbull | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 55.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |

Driver: Owen Shea
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2040m at Parkes, at the bell was 6th-12.6 beaten 19 m by Rocknroll Bling (2:34.70) in 3yo on August 21 at $8. Before that, 10th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early pace at Parkes, beaten 30 m by Only One Reason (2:03.70) in 3yo on August 14 at $10. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Ella Turnbull | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Turnbull | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 32.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew McCaffery
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1700m after showing early pace at Cowra beaten 30 m by Trouble In Me (2:04.80) in 3yo on September 20 at $21. At the start before 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.9 beaten 6 m by Minor Premier (2:08.10) in 3yo on September 15 at $21. First four hope.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/09/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Matthew Mccaffery | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 21 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Matthew Mccaffery | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Matthew Mccaffery | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Mccaffery | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Matthew Mccaffery | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Matthew Mccaffery | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Matthew Mccaffery | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Matthew Mccaffery | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jody Bryant
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he broke in score up and was out of position at the start good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst was 2nd-4.5 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Call Me Billy (2:05.30) in 3yo on July 17 at $31. Readied with a trial win so could make a winning return.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J W Bryant | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Toby Glazebrook | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | C L Bourke | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | C L Bourke | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | J W Bryant | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | J W Bryant | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | J W Bryant | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 3rd-4.8 beaten 8 m by Velox Fire (2:07.90) in 3yo on September 22 at $12. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was 2nd-4.3 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Andersite (2:02.50) on September 11 at $21. Rates highly. Can make an impact.
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 | 22/09/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Ellen Jones | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 38.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | 231 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Ky Bloomfield | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
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Comments
Began his campaign last start running was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1740m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway beaten 20 m by Velox Fire (2:07.90) in 3yo on September 22 at $126. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 102 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Trevor Allamby | 0 |
| 26.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Trevor Allamby | 0 |
| 49.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Peter Mcrae | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 38.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $18.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hurst
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Minor Premier at this track over 1720m in a 3yo on September 15 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Trouble In Me at Cowra over 1700m in a 3yo on September 20 at $6. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/09/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Angela Hurst | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Angela Hurst | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2026 | 5 | Colts Geldings NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 164.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings 0Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Hurst | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Angela Hurst | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Angela Hurst | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 30 m by Belle Alchera (2:04.30) in 3yo on September 23 at $18. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 22 m by Studleigh Fury (2:03.90) in 3yo GH on July 1 at $81. Improver.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/09/2026 | 84 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Hewitt | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 01/07/2026 | 28 | 3YO Colts and Geldings | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Jason Hewitt | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth behind Set Play at Albury over 2170m on December 9 at $81. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 59.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:46.3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/11/2025 | 35 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ky Bloomfield | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ky Bloomfield | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 53.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/09/2025 | - | 0-1 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 56.6L | $10.00 |

Driver: Graham Betts
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut failed to finish when he ran at Cowra on September 20 over 1700m. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 20/09/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Graham Betts | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Graham Betts | 0 |
| 104.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jake Betts | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |