Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 12 March 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Wagga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Matthew Dale's stable form and Nick Heywood booking (16% with trainer) signal high intent. Absence of form data not penalised per maiden rules; proxy evaluation favours trainer (40% weight) and jockey quality (30%). Fair Wagga track minimises barrier 6 concerns.
Reef Road stands out on pure form with most experience and Wagga affinity (5 starts, recent 3rd at track/distance). Moderate-fast tempo suits on-pace map at fair provincial track. Light weight advantage in compressed scale.
Fitness edge (12 days since last run) in moderate-fast tempo. Good 4 exposure suits track condition.
Heroes'n'villians offers value as debutant (no form penalty). Wagga's fairness reduces barrier 8 impact. Gear none, regular racing status indicates preparation.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Costalivin | 6 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Kenny's Swans | 2 | Jack Martin | Shane Bloomfield | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Reef Road | 7 | Jeff Penza | K P Weir | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Kirwans Bridge | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Haylee Day | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Surreal Grace | 3 | Jason Lyon | C D Widdison | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 6 | My Mate Elvis | 5 | Josh Richards | Doug Gorrel | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Heroes'n'villians | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | Danielle Seib | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Naughton's Bar | 4 | Mathew Cahill | Michael Travers | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
Neutral barrier 3 ideal for Wagga 1000m speed map as likely leader in very fast tempo. Improving trend and Good track record (1:0-1-0) suit conditions despite class rise.
Barrier 2 perfect for Wagga sprint, light weight aids in compressed scale. Suits very fast tempo as potential on-pacer.
Dance The Boogie placed 2nd at 1000m-Good 4 fresh (Bendigo), second-up today with blinkers added for focus. Prior Open exposure better than most debutants. Reliable connections despite recent setback.
Wagga twice, consistent runs, dual gear changes (blinkers/tongue tie) signal intent. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher; massive overlay vs assessed value in debut-heavy field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Just Force | 1 | Brock Ryan | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Blocker | 3 | Jeff Penza | G D Hickman | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Borata's Girl | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | G J Colvin | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Sloopy Girl | 5 | Quayde Krogh | K P Weir | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Dance The Boogie | 6 | Brittany Button | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Xceptional Spirit | 2 | Claire Ramsbotham | Matthew Kelley | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Aerialize | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | A L McRae | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 8th | 3 | Amahtrom | 9 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Cool Aza Cat | 7 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 55kg |
Improving 7321 pattern shows finishing strength ideal for very fast tempo at fair Wagga sprint. Neutral barrier 5 and high track suitability outweigh class rise.
Elastane Miss excels with Wagga record (3:0-2-0, 2 at T/D) and 1000m dominance (6:1-4-1). Second up from spell (2:1-1-0) with recent BM58 2nd at track shows fitness. Very fast tempo may suit if finds position on big Wagga track.
Bounding Bon shows consistent form (recent Dubbo 1000m 2nd/3rd) and Wagga T/D experience (close 2nd). Handles topweight 60kg with 33% place rate. Regular racing ensures fitness for fast tempo, though wide barrier tests on spacious track.
Second up stats excellent (1:1-0-0) and class rise manageable after Class 2 exposure. Neutral draw suits fair Wagga; fast tempo favours late strength.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Wear The Crown | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Sizzleist | 5 | Nick Heywood | Ms D Scott | 57kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 2 | Elastane Miss | 9 | Jeff Penza | W G Carroll | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Dantains Prize | 11 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Screen Spirit | 7 | Brendan Ward | Danny Beasley | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Aqualina's Star | 6 | Josh Richards | G J Colvin | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Reds City | 3 | Michael Heagney | R E Hogan | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Roullottie | 10 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bounding Bon | 8 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Jessie Doll | 1 | Brittany Button | Michael Travers | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Texas Open | 2 | Brock Ryan | A L McRae | 55kg |
Good 4 specialist with proven fitness. Fast tempo and fair Wagga layout suit midfield pattern despite wide draw. Clear form standout in weak maiden.
Class drop enhances chances in fast tempo on fair Wagga track. Barrier 6 ideal for inside bias. Solid each-way contender.
Local Wagga performer (7 starts, 3 placings) with consistent recent form (2nd, 2nd, 5th, 3rd). Barrier 4 perfect for inside bias on big fair track. Fitness assured, suits fast tempo from forward position. Reliable place chance despite winless record.
Jockey in career-best form (25% strike rate). Fast tempo favours strong finisher despite unproven at trip.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Dunna Runna | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Tassy Fox | 4 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Divine Spark | 12 | Josh Richards | Maddison Collins | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 2 | He Likes To Party | 8 | Damon Budler | Becky Byrne | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Ring Of Fire | 5 | Jack Martin | K Dryden & L Snowden | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Qismah | 7 | Jason Lyon | P McVicar | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Hard Grunt | 6 | Quayde Krogh | G P Vella | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Sensesational Star | 3 | Bradley Vale | Nadine Cameron | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Mangoplah | 10 | Jean Van Overmeire | Ms D Scott | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Elisa | 2 | Michael Heagney | Anthony Craig | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Waves Of Emocean | 1 | Brock Ryan | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Beached As Bro | 13 | Nick Heywood | Darrell Burnet | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Doppio | 11 | Doug Gorrel | 57kg |
As likely leader in very fast tempo on fair Wagga 1000m chute, maps ideally despite topweight.
Recent BM66 4th respectable; class drop aids.
Midfield map suits fast tempo; proven local sprint ability edges older rivals despite class rise. Solid place chance.
Barrier 2/55kg perfect for sprint; improving 3yo likely to run well despite 45-day break. Clear value overlay.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Iowna Benz | 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | Luke Pepper | 60.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Judith's Revenge | 2 | Mathew Cahill | T P Donnelly | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Ditterich | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | A D Bourke | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Fully Calculated | 6 | Brittany Button | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Heavenly Kiss | 3 | Brendan Ward | Danny Beasley | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Hold | 7 | Brock Ryan | Luke Pepper | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Swinging High | 8 | Quayde Krogh | Michael Travers | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Christmas Star | 10 | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Drama Dodger | 4 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bon Zipper | 9 | Jeff Penza | M C Lynch | 55kg |
Ancho tops form assessment with recent BM66 win on heavy (Albury 1175m) carrying race weight, second up from spell where stats excellent (2:1-0-0). Good barrier 5 suits Wagga's fair 1400m chute start and on-pace bias in fast tempo. Improving fitness, consistent form outweighs unproven T/D.
Lightly raced 3yo with win on heavy but recent BM65 5th at 1400m shows class rise vulnerability in fast tempo. Form not compelling enough for top pick over Ancho's win, but place chance solid in BM58.
Good 4 suits (7:1-1-3). Wide draw and weight challenge in fast tempo, but closing ability suits Wagga straight.
Fast tempo suits strong finisher on big Wagga track despite wide draw and class jump.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Spread The Love | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | Timeless Grace | 2 | Jean Van Overmeire | Luke Pepper | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Star Empire | 1 | Quayde Krogh | G G Kirkup | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Smarter Than You | 13 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Todd Smart | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Darken | 3 | Teaghan Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Tillman | 6 | Mathew Cahill | Greg Stephens | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Ancho | 5 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 9 | Undercut | 8 | Jason Lyon | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Iconique | 7 | Jeff Penza | N J Olive | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Explosive Style | 14 | Hannah Le Blanc | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Sundrop | 15 | Jack Martin | Shane Bloomfield | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Performing Diva | 16 | Brock Ryan | Pat Murphy | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Ample Time | 18 | Martin Guenther | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Geostorm | 12 | Greg Stephens | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Maham | 9 | G W Egan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Cossack Warrior | 17 | Luke Pepper | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Vinari | 10 | N J Olive | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Rangatira | 11 | J Rolfe | 57.5kg |
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