Young Race 8 - Donges IGA 2yo Colts & Geldings Pace
THE BIG RIG (3) is a colt by Be Happy Mach on debut for Todd Day. Has been showing ability at the trials, winning his latest hitout here. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position so could kick off with a win. MACH ROUGE (1) showed improvement at his second outing, boxing on for third at this circuit and distance, beaten 4.2 metres. Well served by the ace draw and has scope for further progression. HARD MERCHANDISE (11) made an encouraging debut when third at Bathurst. Draws out on the second line so may need luck but looks to have some upside. NUGGETGOTAREASON (2) was not beaten far when fourth here last time. Draws well and may be ready to peak third-up from a spell.

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m third behind Lochinvar Coogee at this track over 1720m 2yo last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres sixth at Leeton over 1758m same class on September 1. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Eli Lepper | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Eli Lepper | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paula Sapio
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1 beaten 6 m by Lochinvar Coogee (2:07.60) in 2yo on September 15 at $3.80. Before that, 9th (Fr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 3rd-4.8 beaten 15 m by Frith In Flight (2:05.10) in 2yo on August 25 at $5. Draws well so can improve again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/09/2026 | 21 | Colts Geldings 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/3 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 25/08/2026 | 105 | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Mark Hewitt | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Mark Hewitt | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 165.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mark Hewitt | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $11.00 |

Driver: Todd Day
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Two-year-old colt (Be Happy Mach - Majors Lucky Irish) making his debut. Won a trial on September 14 at Young over 1720m. Draws well so could kick off with a win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Todd Day | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Todd Day | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Todd Day | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 23 m by Andersite (2:02.50) on September 11 at $17. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 10th-30 beaten 11 m by Frith In Flight (2:05.10) in 2yo on August 25 at $31. May be ready to show more.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 23.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nicholas Hargraves | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2026 | - | 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Harrison Ross | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Oliver Arentz
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 35 m by Gocciadoro (2:04.50) in 2yo on March 6 at $31. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 20/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Oliver Arentz | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Oliver Arentz | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $31.00 |

Driver: Rodney Lemon
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 30 m by Lochinvar Coogee (2:07.60) in 2yo on September 15 at $41. Others better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/09/2026 | - | Colts Geldings 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | R V Lemon | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | R V Lemon | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Good | R V Lemon | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Raymond Walker
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Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 1720m, and two back 6th (Fr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 21 m by Bartlebee (2:07.70) in 2yo on July 24 at $19. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/09/2026 | 53 | Colts Geldings 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 34.9L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:56.6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/06/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/05/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Walker | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ray White
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Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Boystrous at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo on July 10 at $51. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Ray White | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Ray White | 0 |
| 154.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ray White | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 41.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/06/2026 | 56 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ray White | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 49.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/05/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ray White | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ray White | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Fast | Ray White | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 31 | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Ray White | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 44.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: Michael Jnr Day
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Last start 10th (Sr4) over 1758m at Leeton beaten 65 m by Rock Spirit (2:08.90) on September 1 at $81. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 1660m at Parkes, at the bell was 10th-24.6 beaten 18 m by Baby El Ay (2:06.60) on August 21 at $61. This looks out of his reach.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | Warwick Edgerton | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Warwick Edgerton | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Forbes | 1680m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 01/09/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 63.4L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2026 | 175 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Warwick Edgerton | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | No NR | $15,300.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jake Betts | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 112.4L | $71.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
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Comments
Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 25 m by Lochinvar Coogee (2:07.60) in 2yo on September 15 at $34. Others read better. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/09/2026 | - | Colts Geldings 1 WIN | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 06/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut broke in score up and was out of position at the start solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst, at the bell was 2nd-5.66 beaten 13 m by Poster Command (2:05.30) in 2yo on September 16 at $14. Can progress.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | 2 WINs | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Blake Medlyn | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | D L Davis | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |