★ Top pick2nd
1Stern Reminder
Elite connections with Heywood (16% trainer combo) and Dale stable. Fast tempo suits midfield map at fair Wagga 1200m. Best win chance despite wide draw.
New South Wales · Saturday 28 February 2026
Wagga tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Wagga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/729%
Any tip won4/757%
Top pick placed5/771%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
14:00 local1200mMaiden$40,000
Winner7. Iconic RoseSP $8.50
2nd pick7th
3My Mate Elvis
Improving trend, class drop, fitness peak after 5 days rest. Wagga's fair layout and fast tempo favour strong finishers like this with proven closing ability. Solid next best.
3rd pick6th
4Bomerton
Local Wagga runner with inside draw (1) in on-pace favoured track. Second-up today after 6th here 1200m 12 days ago, drops from CL1 where placed heavy. Consistent maiden form, barrier key in fast tempo. Reliable place chance in volatile maiden.
Value pick4th
5Brutal To The Max
Improving filly, light weight, midfield map suits fast tempo.
- 1st7Iconic RoseCarly Frater$8.50
- 2nd1Stern ReminderNick Heywood$2.45
- 3rd8Reef RoadCory Parish$17.00
- 4th5Brutal To The MaxBradley Vale$71.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Iconic Rose | 2 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Stern Reminder | 9 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 8 | Reef Road | 4 | Cory Parish | K P Weir | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Brutal To The Max | 6 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Target Set | 3 | Jeff Penza | J W Scobie | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Bomerton | 1 | Louise Day | Darrell Burnet | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 3 | My Mate Elvis | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Doug Gorrel | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 8th | 6 | Elisa | 8 | Michael Heagney | Anthony Craig | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Kalshia | 5 | Ella Bent | Shane Bloomfield | 53kg | $101.00 |
Thomas Bros Group Showcase (Bm58)
14:35 local1000mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner7. Drama DodgerSP $2.60
★ Top pick3rd
1Abstruse
Regular racing, consistent last 10: 3554744213. Barrier 7 manageable on fair Wagga layout. Very fast tempo may suit if midfield.
2nd pickScratched
4Howie Do It
Won only start impressively at Leeton carrying 56.5kg from barrier 5. Trainer Seib/Guymer combo strikes at 27%. Barrier 2 perfect for Wagga 1000m straight start. Likely leader suits very fast tempo and weak leaders bias (33% win rate). Do not penalise limited starts per maiden rule. Unproven but clear stable confidence.
3rd pickScratched
3Marine Girl
Barrier 1 perfect for Wagga sprint where early speed key. Regular racing, peak fitness 11 days off last win.
Value pickWon
7Drama Dodger
Barrier 4 suits midfield run in fast tempo. Second up from spell with recent fitness.
- 1st7Drama DodgerTeaghan Martin$2.60
- 2nd2Elastane MissBlaike Mc Dougall$2.50
- 3rd1AbstruseJack Martin$4.80
- 4th6One Way StreetBradley Vale$71.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Drama Dodger | 4 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Elastane Miss | 5 | Blaike Mc Dougall | W G Carroll | 60.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Abstruse | 7 | Jack Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 60.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | One Way Street | 6 | Bradley Vale | Louisa Dove | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Ta La Masca | 3 | Cory Parish | K P Weir | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Missed The Mark | 8 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Marine Girl | 1 | N J Olive | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Howie Do It | 2 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 60kg |
Visy Logistics Tom Patton Cup (Bm74)
15:10 local1800mBenchmark 74$40,000
Winner7. Rocco LiniSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
7Rocco Lini
Class rise concern but dropping weight to 55kg and Wagga's fair track minimises risk.
2nd pick5th
6Aristocrat
Improving 3yo unexposed at distance; Wagga's long straight suits speed. Class rise but light weight and trainer intent strong. Solid place chance in moderate-fast tempo.
3rd pickScratched
9Tjaka
Light 53kg ideal for Wagga staying trip; proven stamina.
Value pick4th
3Mathrin
Recent form flat but fitness ok (33 days), local knowledge key at provincial. Clear value roughy for exotics.
- 1st7Rocco LiniPierre Boudvillain$1.80
- 2nd8QuambyCory Parish$7.50
- 3rd4Kodiak BearBlaike Mc Dougall$6.50
- 4th3MathrinShaun Guymer$31.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Rocco Lini | 6 | Pierre Boudvillain | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Quamby | 7 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Kodiak Bear | 2 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Mathrin | 3 | Shaun Guymer | Michael Travers | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Aristocrat | 8 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Line Of Fire | 1 | Deon Le Roux | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Loose Love | 5 | Nick Heywood | R R Weston | 61.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | First Day | 4 | Louise Day | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Tjaka | 9 | Dale Cole | D A Williams | 53kg |
JRC Electrical Services Showcase Plate (C1)
15:45 local1600mClass 1$30,000
Winner12. BottasSP $9.50
★ Top pick6th
6Snap Decision
Suits Wagga's fair 1600m mile start, midfield map ideal for predicted fast tempo favouring closers. Class rise manageable, Heywood/Dale combo reliable.
2nd pick3rd
10Cayman Island
High place rate (44%), consistent recent form (2462252162). Fast tempo suits settling midfield, Wagga's long straight aids late finish. 3yo with upside, Boudvillain retains ride. Solid top-2 form chance despite barrier.
3rd pick4th
5Scorched Lane
Wagga place prior, high place rate (46%). Fast tempo may suit if overcomes barrier 11 on fair track.
Value pick2nd
4Riverbend Unicorn
Consistent form (37524x41434), suits fair track.
- 1st12BottasCory Parish$9.50
- 2nd4Riverbend UnicornBlaike Mc Dougall$8.00
- 3rd10Cayman IslandPierre Boudvillain$6.50
- 4th5Scorched LaneJeff Penza$3.90
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Bottas | 2 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Riverbend Unicorn | 5 | Blaike Mc Dougall | W G Carroll | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Cayman Island | 10 | Pierre Boudvillain | Shane Bloomfield | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Scorched Lane | 11 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 7 | Sturty | 4 | Josh Richards | Maddison Collins | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Snap Decision | 7 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 3 | Menzah One | 6 | Shaun Guymer | Michael Travers | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Brundee Tom | 3 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 8 | The Favorite Son | 13 | Bradley Vale | J W Scobie | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Launch Mode | 1 | Ella Bent | R T Waters | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Mr Crowning Moment | 9 | Michael Heagney | Ms M Hopkins | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Hillbily Kynection | 12 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Jeffrey Kyne | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Sheer Terra | 8 | Ellen Hennessy | M J Smith | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Divine Spark | 12 | Maddison Collins | 55kg |
H Francis & Co Stock & Station Agents Showcase Super Mdn Plate
16:25 local1400mMaiden$50,000
Winner7. Just Hear Me OutSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
7Just Hear Me Out
Barrier 4 ideal on fair Wagga 1400m chute start. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher over pure leaders.
2nd pick2nd
15Divine Spark
Barrier 3 perfect for fair track. Blinkers first time could sharpen. Very fast tempo suits if midfield.
3rd pick7th
3Central Otago
Barrier 11 neutral on Wagga but midfield map ok in fast tempo.
Value pick6th
14Kiwi Harmony
Recent 3rd Colac despite wide draw shows class. Nose roll off positive. Barrier concern but Wagga fairness mitigates; big improver.
- 1st7Just Hear Me OutBlaike Mc Dougall$3.20
- 2nd15Divine SparkJosh Richards$6.00
- 3rd5Fair MasterPierre Boudvillain$20.00
- 4th12Eagle CrescentMathew Cahill$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Just Hear Me Out | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 15 | Divine Spark | 3 | Josh Richards | Maddison Collins | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Fair Master | 13 | Pierre Boudvillain | Doug Gorrel | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Eagle Crescent | 7 | Mathew Cahill | Michael Travers | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Inzain Baby | 2 | Cory Parish | Michael Travers | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Kiwi Harmony | 10 | Louise Day | C D Widdison | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Central Otago | 11 | Shaun Guymer | R T Waters | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 8th | 2 | Beached As Bro | 14 | Nick Heywood | Darrell Burnet | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | My Boy Grunt | 5 | Michael Heagney | Debbie Delphin | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Ginno's Halo | 12 | Jack Martin | Ms D Scott | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Lecraigdiway | 1 | Quayde Krogh | C D Widdison | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dunna Runna | 9 | Claire Ramsbotham | Danielle Seib | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Peltre | 15 | Toby Lake | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Eyewhykaywhykay | 6 | Jeff Penza | C D Widdison | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Frosted Amour | 8 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 56.5kg |
Evergreen Turf SDRA Country Championships Qualifier (C5)
17:00 local1400mClass 5$150,000
Winner2. VillasaurusSP $8.00
★ Top pick2nd
10Bon Holler
Light 54kg ideal in very fast tempo favoring on-pacers/midfielders. Scott stable hot; class rise offset by fitness.
2nd pick3rd
5Autumn Break
Second up sharp; Wagga maiden win shows track affinity. Very fast tempo may suit settling pattern despite backmarker map.
3rd pickWon
2Villasaurus
Class drop positive in very fast tempo suiting midfield map.
Value pick8th
1Canny Hell
Blinkers freshen; barrier 3 ideal for leader role in fast tempo.
- 1st2VillasaurusBlaike Mc Dougall$8.00
- 2nd10Bon HollerBrock Ryan$5.50
- 3rd5Autumn BreakMathew Cahill$1.65
- 4th11Bonnie MurringoLouise Day$15.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Villasaurus | 8 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Bon Holler | 11 | Brock Ryan | Ms D Scott | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Autumn Break | 12 | Mathew Cahill | K A Davison | 56kg | $1.65 |
| 4th | 11 | Bonnie Murringo | 15 | Louise Day | Darrell Burnet | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Party Boss | 1 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Prophet's Daughter | 6 | Jason Lyon | R T Stubbs | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Light Foot | 9 | Cory Parish | Ms D Scott | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Canny Hell | 3 | Shaun Guymer | K A Davison | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Dolly | 10 | Amy Mc Lucas | S Spackman | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Warpainted | 13 | Quayde Krogh | Ms D Scott | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Southern Dancer | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | G J Colvin | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Daze Off | 14 | Josh Richards | Doug Gorrel | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 17 | Jenni Divine | 7 | Robyn Freeman | Michael Travers | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 16 | Sundrop | 5 | Ella Bent | Shane Bloomfield | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 15th | 4 | Foreman's Gully | 16 | Jack Martin | R P Wellington | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Arthur The Great | 2 | Nick Heywood | Ms D Scott | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Heavenly Kiss | 6 | Danny Beasley | 54kg |
Bundaberg Rum Country Boosted Showcase (Bm58)
17:40 local1400mBenchmark 58$35,000
Winner2. Lang ParkSP $11.00
★ Top pick11th
4The Predictor
Second-up suits (3:0-0-0 but track form strong). Fair draw suits midfield run in fast tempo. Reliable provincial form in BM58.
2nd pickScratched
1Smarter Than You
Recent 3rd at Braidwood confirms fitness. Wagga's fair 1400m suits despite wide draw; fast tempo favours strong finishers.
3rd pickScratched
10Splendid Magnus
Recent maiden win at 1400m proves distance suit, strong finishing in low-grade races.
Value pickScratched
11Paralia
Distance proven (4:2-0-1). Barrier tests but Wagga fairness helps.
- 1st2Lang ParkDeon Le Roux$11.00
- 2nd13TessarionCory Parish$4.20
- 3rd12TillmanRobyn Freeman$26.00
- 4th6Fire Your GunsNick Heywood$3.60
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lang Park | 10 | Deon Le Roux | Ms D Prest | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Tessarion | 9 | Cory Parish | R T Stubbs | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 12 | Tillman | 1 | Robyn Freeman | Greg Stephens | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Fire Your Guns | 4 | Nick Heywood | Darrell Burnet | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 14 | Dantains Prize | 7 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 19 | Finn's The Icon | 3 | Quayde Krogh | K P Weir | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Gustav | 16 | Bradley Vale | J W Scobie | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 20 | Bobotov | 8 | R P Wellington | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 9th | 15 | Talistiana | 5 | Josh Richards | Maddison Collins | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Just Like Liam | 11 | Faith Collins | Garry Worsnop | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 4 | The Predictor | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms J Hoy | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 12th | 7 | Geostorm | 14 | Mathew Cahill | Greg Stephens | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Prince Of Arendell | 2 | Teaghan Martin | G T Hoy | 59kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Smarter Than You | 17 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Todd Smart | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Jenni Divine | 12 | Michael Travers | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Splendid Magnus | 15 | Damon Budler | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Paralia | 13 | Pierre Boudvillain | R P Wellington | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Trifecta Ruby | 15 | G J Colvin | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Aqualina's Star | 4 | G J Colvin | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Freddy's Shock | 17 | G J Colvin | 55kg |
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