Wagga Race 2 - Huon Contractors Mdn Plate
EL COOL GEE (9) brings the most reliable recent maiden form, with placings at her past three starts and a latest second at Gundagai where she was beaten just under two lengths as a well-supported favourite. She has already placed at Wagga and has placed twice from three attempts at the distance. NICCONI RULES (8) was costly as favourite on debut and must rebound, but a slow start on heavy ground gives him room to improve. SAKER FALCON (2) resumes after two months off with a close Wangaratta trial behind him and a last-start Swan Hill fifth that reads competitively for a place, although his long maiden record keeps the winning case measured. ICON DREAM (6) wasn't far away from shedding the tag before the break. May need this hitout but is in the mix.
Jockey: Richard Bensley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Had genuine excuses at Gundagai when seventh behind Step Quick, jumping awkwardly and settling rearward before being beaten five and a half lengths on heavy ground. The start prior at Narrandera was weaker, beaten over 12 lengths after contact at the start and racing wide throughout. Needs a much cleaner performance up in trip.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gundagai | 1180m | Heavy 10 | Adrian Layt | 55kg | 1:13.18 | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 11/12 | 15/08/2026 | 11 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Narrandera | 1400m | Soft 6 | Richard Bensley | 58kg | 1:24.92 | 5-9-11 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Gundagai | 1180m | Soft 7 | Adrian Layt | 55kg | 1:11.22 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 13/14 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Molly Bourke | 59kg | 1:13.37 | 11-14-13 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/06/2026 | 259 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Richard Bensley | 59kg | 1:14.50 | 4-3-8 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Heavy | Ella Bent | 1:02.77 | - | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga Riverside | 1065m | Soft | Cassidy Hill | 1:00.71 | - | 0 |
| 14.77L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Cootamundra | 1400m | Good 3 | Josh Richards | 59kg | 1:25.14 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Brittany Button
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months off following a solid Swan Hill fifth, where he was beaten two and a half lengths at long odds after settling well back and picking up nicely in the straight. His Bendigo run prior was plain, but a close second in a Wangaratta trial adds some fitness context. Place claims look sound.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 1200m | Robert Beattie | 1:16.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/14 | 28/07/2026 | 60 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jake Duffy | 59.5kg | 1:18.63 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1500m | Good 4 | Brittany Button | 56.5kg | 1:30.17 | 2-2-10 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1612m | Soft 7 | Brittany Button | 58kg | 1:42.36 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 11/05/2026 | 18 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Soft 5 | Brittany Button | 58kg | 1:25.63 | 1-4-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1500m | Good 4 | Brittany Button | 54kg | 1:30.27 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 125 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Soft 5 | B Kennedy | 59.5kg | 1:12.67 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Michael Dee | 1:00.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nick Heywood
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks since a plain Pakenham Synthetic run, finishing tenth behind Watten Assett after jumping awkwardly and becoming unbalanced near the 600m. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Holly Durnan | 59.5kg | 0:58.07 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
| 12/14 | 13/07/2026 | 127 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jett Stanley | 59.5kg | 1:14.29 | 9-8-12 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Holly Durnan | 0:50.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Beau Treloar | 0:49.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 58kg | 1:11.33 | 5-10-10 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Bradley Vale
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last at Echuca over 1600m, beaten over 19 lengths after racing keenly and being unwanted in the market, so that effort is hard to recommend. Her Berrigan fourth prior was more competitive, beaten just over three lengths when nearer the top of betting. Needs conditions to fall her way.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/08/2026 | 8 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1600m | Soft 7 | Bradley Vale | 57.5kg | 1:43.10 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Berrigan | 1400m | Soft 7 | Bradley Vale | 55.5kg | 1:25.23 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.60 |
| 6/12 | 15/08/2026 | 11 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Narrandera | 1400m | Soft 6 | Bradley Vale | 55kg | 1:24.92 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gundagai | 1400m | Soft 7 | Bradley Vale | 57kg | 1:26.51 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1500m | Heavy 9 | Bradley Vale | 56.5kg | 1:36.80 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/07/2026 | 13 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Narrandera | 1400m | Soft 7 | Cassidy Hill | 53kg | 1:26.07 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 1:02.15 | - | 0 |
| 11.38L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 740m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 0:43.29 | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cory Parish
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after finishing fifth at Wodonga, beaten three and a half lengths behind Shameful Impulse at generous odds. Her previous Wodonga run had more excuse, as she was tightened early and held up near the 150m before working home evenly. Third-up and fitter, but the trip still has to be proven.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1400m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 57.5kg | 1:23.92 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 134 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1300m | Soft 6 | Cory Parish | 57.5kg | 1:20.81 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $20.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1300m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:17.35 | 8-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN | $12,000.00 | Tocumwal | 1100m | Good 4 | Brendan Ward | 56.5kg | 1:06.96 | - | 8 |
| 12.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 900m | Heavy | Cory Parish | 0:55.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.46L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wodonga | 800m | 0:46.43 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shaun Guymer
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell after a strong provincial 3yo+ Class 1 second at Gosford over 2100m, beaten just over half a length by Sacro Catino after looming and fighting hard. That was a marked lift on her Beaumont (Newcastle) tenth. Place hope, with the trip change the query.
Last Starts 253 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 55kg | 2:10.39 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 2100m | Good 4 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 52kg | 2:10.86 | 11-12-10 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/11/2025 | 16 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 53.5kg | 2:10.62 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 53.5kg | 2:10.82 | 8-9-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2025 | 15 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 2200m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 55kg | 2:17.75 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/10/2025 | 12 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Orange | 2100m | Soft 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | 55kg | 2:12.01 | 9-7-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1250m | Heavy | Andrew Adkins | 1:16.89 | - | 0 |
| 10.66L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canterbury | 1100m | Soft | Molly Bourke | 1:09.98 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Can improve sharply second-up after being sent out favourite on debut at Gundagai, where he was slow to begin, settled rearward and finished second last behind Step Quick on heavy ground. The beaten margin was just over six lengths, so he must answer for that market failure, but his prior Wagga trial second over 1000m suggests the debut run may not be his true measure. Strong rebound chance if the 1400m suits.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gundagai | 1180m | Heavy 10 | Molly Bourke | 56.5kg | 1:13.18 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $2.45 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Heavy | Molly Bourke | 1:01.32 | - | 8 |
| 2.87L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dale Cole
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a strong maiden profile this preparation, most recently second at Gundagai behind Passing Through after jumping awkwardly and settling back on heavy ground. She had placed here the start prior when third to Nikita Zou, and her overall record now shows three placings from four starts. Beaten favourite last time, but still sets the benchmark.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 10 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Gundagai | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Dale Cole | 53kg | 1:29.14 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 27/08/2026 | 17 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Dale Cole | 53kg | 1:27.24 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Nowra | 1400m | Soft 7 | Dale Cole | 53kg | 1:26.14 | 10-9-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1200m | Good 3 | Dale Cole | 53kg | 1:11.75 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 800m | Soft | Amy Mclucas | 0:48.03 | - | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 |