Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 16 February 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Wagga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Strong Wagga record (3:0-1-1), class drop from stronger company, and improving trend outweighs lack of mile experience on big fair Wagga track. Fast tempo suits settling pattern. Best form credentials in maiden.
Improving pattern suits fast tempo on stamina-testing Wagga mile. Barrier 6 ideal for midfield run on fair track.
Wagga's fair layout minimises leader pressure in fast tempo.
Lightweight, dropping to maiden after C1, suits fast tempo for late charge on long straight. Massive overlay at 18x; proven finisher offers value in volatile maiden despite win drought.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Launch Mode | 8 | Ella Bent | R T Waters | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Bravo Six | 6 | Zac Wadick | Ms D Scott | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | I Am A Rockstar | 2 | Billy Owen | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Ring Of Fire | 7 | Blaike Mc Dougall | K Dryden & L Snowden | 58.5kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 5 | Bottas | 10 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Seasmoke | 11 | Shaun Guymer | Michael Travers | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Doppio | 3 | Josh Richards | Doug Gorrel | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Surreal Grace | 9 | Jeff Penza | C D Widdison | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Brilliant Bull Ant | 5 | Milos Bunjevac | Olivia Osborne | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Savitar | 4 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | C'mon Wicksy | 1 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Edorado | 12 | Ms T Bateup | 59kg |
Tassy Fox tops form assessment with consistent placings, especially at Wagga where she has run 2nd twice at 1200m recently. Barrier 3 suits likely midfield role in very fast tempo, suiting on-pace bias. Best recent form in maiden company.
Barrier 1 ideal for Wagga 1200m straight chute, positioning midfield/on-pace ideally for fast tempo. Mc Dougall booking boosts.
Light weight and class drop positive, though lacks Wagga stats. Suits fair track but backmarker role tests in fast tempo.
Midfield map perfect for fast tempo on big Wagga track. Martin's hot form and ear muffs first time add upside.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Vantante | 5 | Claire Ramsbotham | Paul Murray | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Just Hear Me Out | 1 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Eagle Crescent | 10 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Michael Travers | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Capital Babe | 8 | Jack Martin | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Tassy Fox | 3 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bomerton | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Super Jules | 11 | Chad Lever | G J Colvin | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Peerless Son | 9 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Aerial Response | 2 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Kalshia | 6 | Cory Parish | Shane Bloomfield | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Zar Zar | 4 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Eclipse Delune | 12 | N J Dyer | 59kg |
Class drop from Open adds edge in BM58/lower volatility maiden. Light weight, consistent trend outweigh barrier in fair Wagga sprint.
Rogue Nation assessed via proxy as debutant: advantageous barrier 3, elite jockey Heywood (11% track), leader map exploits Wagga sprint leaders bias (33% win). No form penalty applied; gear signals preparation. Fair track suits unexposed runner in upset-prone Wagga maidens.
Good 4 record (6:0-0-1) suits conditions; early speed fits leaders bias.
Lightly raced 3yo in maiden suits Wagga fair track; fast tempo may suit late finish.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Tassalina | 12 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Todd Smart | 56.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Cherry Jubilee | 8 | Dale Cole | W A Hudd | 53.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Rogue Nation | 3 | Nick Heywood | D A Williams | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 6 | Brutal To The Max | 11 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Sloopy Girl | 9 | Zac Wadick | K P Weir | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Oubaitori | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Sensesational Star | 4 | Josh Richards | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Uytaahkoo | 7 | Jeff Penza | R R Weston | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Conargo | 6 | Jake Duffy | Nadine Cameron | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Studio Artist | 1 | Cory Parish | Michael Travers | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Blue Cattle Dog | 2 | Michael Travers | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Iconic Rose | 10 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55kg |
Best pure form horse despite no track experience.
Riverbend Unicorn strong Wagga specialist with 1-1-2 from 6 track starts and recent 3rd here at 1600m 20 days ago showing fitness. Barrier 5 exploits weak inside bias, consistent placing pattern suits BM58 volatility.
Wings Of Carmen reliable consistent performer with strong 1600m record (1-2-1 from 11) and recent 3rd at Albury showing fitness. Barrier 10 no issue at spacious Wagga.
Lightweight 53.5kg suits, recent placings hold form. Backmarker but Wagga's long straight fair, gear positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Think I Do | 1 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 57kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 5 | Cayman Island | 3 | Ella Bent | Shane Bloomfield | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Taumata | 11 | Dale Cole | T P Donnelly | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Riverbend Unicorn | 5 | Coriah Keatings | W G Carroll | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Wings Of Carmen | 10 | Zac Wadick | S S Cunningham | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Ample Time | 9 | Jessica Brookes | Martin Guenther | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Testing The Cugat | 8 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Doug Gorrel | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Jayzeal | 7 | Caine Stuart | C J Davis | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Darken | 4 | Teaghan Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Newyork Missile | 2 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | G J Colvin | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Goats On Oats | 9 | Sylvia Thompson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Perfectly Good | 6 | Deon Le Roux | Doug Gorrel | 53.5kg |
Proven track performer (5:0-0-4) with consistent placings; midfield map viable in very fast tempo. Good 4 record 9:1-0-4 aligns with conditions. Edges #3 Magna Mak on barrier/speed map despite similar consistency.
Magna Mak solid third with excellent 1000m record (8:1-2-3) and consistent recent form including Albury 3rd 10 days ago. Good 4 suits (9:2-2-4); barrier 6 neutral on fair Wagga layout.
Finishing strength ideal for predicted very fast tempo on big Wagga track favouring leaders/early speed (33% leader win rate). Recent fitness edge over first-uppers; class rise acceptable given speed superiority.
Recent 19-day prep shows fitness; backmarker map risky in fast tempo but Wagga fairness/long straight aids closers.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Tallingas Immortal | 10 | Justin W Stanley | S S Cunningham | 60kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Iowna Benz | 8 | Deon Le Roux | Luke Pepper | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Drama Dodger | 4 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Christmas Star | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 10 | Ima Guru | 5 | Brendan Ward | P F Maher | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Magna Mak | 6 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | W G Carroll | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Golden Warrior | 11 | Billy Owen | A D Bourke | 61kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Killimicat | 3 | Mathew Cahill | Sylvia Thompson | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 6 | French Lolly | 2 | Jake Duffy | Olivia Osborne | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 8 | More Highs On Me | 9 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Girls Weekend | 7 | Jack Martin | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg |
Bon Holler tops form assessment with elite win/place strike rates, perfect first-up record including Wagga placings, and strong Good track record. Recent Kembla win off spell shows fitness; trainer Scott's Wagga success noted. Very fast tempo suits settling pattern at fair Wagga 1200m.
Consistent form, good barrier for midfield settling at fair Wagga track. Lightly raced with upward trend outweighs class rise; strong proxy via recent metrics despite limited history.
Nowra win shows distance aptitude; barrier 5 perfect despite class jump. Form recency edges lightly raced rivals.
Master Of Disguise's 1200m dominance (5:2-2-0), Wagga win, and barrier 3 position ideal for likely leaders in very fast tempo/on-pace bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Gooloo Bucky | 5 | Chad Lever | Paul Murray | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Ghost Walker | 10 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Bon Holler | 9 | Coriah Keatings | Ms D Scott | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 10 | Dolly | 1 | Mathew Cahill | S Spackman | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Toompine | 6 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Arthur The Great | 7 | Nick Heywood | Ms D Scott | 62kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Missile Leader | 2 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Prophet's Daughter | 8 | Josh Richards | R T Stubbs | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Warpainted | 11 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Master Of Disguise | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 11th | 4 | Bavette | 4 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 58kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Cyclone Rupert | 12 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Luke Pepper | 56kg |
Excellent Wagga record (6:2-1-1, T/D 3:1-0-1) with recent win there over 1600m. Barrier 1 ideal for fair Wagga 1400m chute start. Consistent placer in BM58 company, good track record (12:2-1-5). Very fast tempo and on-pace bias suit settling position. Jockey 40% with horse.
Sharp at Wagga (4:1-2-0) with recent 2nd there. Second up stats strong (1 win from 1). High good track suitability. Very fast tempo may suit if midfield, but wide draw tests. Not top pick due to class jump vs Belnera's proven level/Wagga edge.
Barrier 6 perfect for midfield in very fast tempo on big Wagga track favouring backmarkers with finish. Good 4 record solid (9:1-2-4). Reliable for place in BM58 volatility.
Dropping class with second up stats (3:1-0-0). Barrier 5 midfield suits fast tempo. Gear changes (blinkers back) positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bonnie Murringo | 13 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 61kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Belnera | 1 | Carly Frater | P J Morgan | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Straight Fire | 5 | Claire Ramsbotham | Todd Smart | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Tessarion | 3 | Josh Richards | R T Stubbs | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Menzah One | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Michael Travers | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Diamond Frost | 2 | Nick Heywood | K Dryden & L Snowden | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 12 | East Harlem | 11 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Peter Kirby | 52.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Super Sunny Seeya | 10 | Mathew Cahill | R P Wellington | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mr Tadashi | 8 | Billy Owen | Doug Gorrel | 61kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Cinephile | 9 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | G G Kirkup | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Trifecta Ruby | 14 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Star Empire | 7 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Freud | 12 | Shaun Guymer | Michael Travers | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 14th | 9 | Just Like Liam | 4 | Brendan Ward | Garry Worsnop | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Finn's The Icon | 15 | K P Weir | 55kg |
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