Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Sunday 29 March 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Wagga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Southern Dancer stands out on pure form with proven Wagga record (8:1-0-2) and distance suitability (5:1-1-1). Soft track record (5:1-1-1) matches Soft 6 conditions. Recent runs include metro exposure and consistent placings. Barrier 9 manageable on fair Wagga layout with moderate-fast tempo suiting midfield run.
Fox Appeal excels locally with Wagga record 5:0-2-1, including strong 2nd here at 2000m last prep. Recent form excellent (3-2-4 in last 5), soft record solid (10:1-3-4). Barrier 4 ideal for midfield settling in moderate-fast tempo on big fair track.
Distance record excellent (12:3-3-2), light weight helps on soft. Recent Canberra 2nd shows staying power for moderate-fast tempo. Good barrier 5, but class jump tempers top pick status. Solid place chance.
Barrier 2 perfect for leaders map, soft capable. Younger improver in regular prep, suits Wagga staying trip.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sea Strike | 2 | Shaun Guymer | Ben Brisbourne | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Fox Appeal | 4 | Justin W Stanley | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Gatchan | 5 | Claire Ramsbotham | N F Gardner | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Southern Dancer | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | G J Colvin | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Winning Point | 7 | Quayde Krogh | Paul Murray | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Shaiyhar | 1 | Ella Bent | Olivia Osborne | 63kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Sir Davy | 8 | Alice Kennedy | D J McCarthy | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 5 | This Is The Moment | 3 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Cosmic Lad | 6 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg |
Lightly raced 3yo suits Wagga's fair track, barrier 5 ideal for fast tempo favouring midfield closers. Strong win chance in volatile maiden.
Solid threat in fast tempo.
Reef Road reliable Wagga performer with back-to-back 3rds here recently, barrier 8 perfect for midfield in predicted fast tempo suiting closers. Soft track ok (3:0-0-1), consistent but lacks killer edge of top two.
Recent Wagga runs build fitness, backmarker pattern suits fast tempo/big straight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Pure Melody | 5 | Mathew Cahill | N F Gardner | 56.5kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 14 | To Dubai We Go | 4 | Jack Martin | N J Osborne | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Beached As Bro | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 58.5kg | $23.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Reef Road | 8 | Cory Parish | K P Weir | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Heroes'n'villians | 6 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bomerton | 17 | Jake Duffy | Darrell Burnet | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 6 | My Mate Elvis | 12 | Josh Richards | Doug Gorrel | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Tassy Fox | 14 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Sensesational Star | 7 | Grant Buckley | Nadine Cameron | 57kg | $161.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Target Set | 2 | Claire Ramsbotham | J W Scobie | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Dream Hard | 16 | Amy Mc Lucas | R Cole | 57kg | $121.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Thegirlfromprague | 11 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Cavascot | 13 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 57kg | $251.00 |
| 14th | 2 | Haz Styles | 18 | Billy Owen | Nadine Cameron | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Wire To Wire | 10 | J Rolfe | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Closethedoordarcy | 9 | T J Wilson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Passing Through | 15 | Damon Budler | P J Facoory | 57kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Romantic Tom | 3 | D J Rolfe | 59kg |
Second up from spell on big fair track with proven T/D stats (1:0-1-0). Very fast tempo suits closing finishers here.
Inside draw barrier 3 perfect for spacious Wagga, soft form proven. Recent runs show fitness; blinkers may elevate. Edges inconsistent rivals like #5 Brucey (single run, weaker speed). Solid eachway value.
Initiate's consistent form (4 places from 9, recent 1200m 2nds) and wet track affinity (6:0-3-1 soft/heavy) ideal for Soft6. Very fast tempo on fair Wagga track suits her closing pattern despite wide draw. Reliable place claimer in high-volatility maiden.
Very fast tempo + fair track could unlock sprint on Soft6.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Kenny's Swans | 10 | Jack Martin | Shane Bloomfield | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 16 | Time For Snow | 20 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Warren | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Brucey | 9 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 10 | Kiwi Harmony | 3 | Ella Bent | C D Widdison | 53kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 4 | Zamalek | 8 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Miss Hard Copy | 6 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Naughton's Bar | 11 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Michael Travers | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Cool Aza Cat | 1 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Swift Artie | 4 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Single Date | 13 | Jason Lyon | R T Stubbs | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Zar Zar | 16 | Faith Collins | D J O'Prey | 51kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Pure Warrior | 18 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 3 | High On Whiskey | 7 | Justin W Stanley | Craig Weeding | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 14th | 18 | My Catalyst | 2 | Shaun Guymer | Shane Bloomfield | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Hold My Drink | 5 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Initiate | 14 | Todd Smart | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Eagle Crescent | 15 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Belgium Lad | 17 | Jamie Scott | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Brilliant Beagle | 12 | Olivia Osborne | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Broken Image | 19 | Josh Richards | Darrell Burnet | 55kg |
Sweet Farnan tops pure form assessment with highest place strike rate (30%) and consistent recent efforts including multiple placings at sprint trips. Recent 4th at Moe followed solid 2nds at similar level. Very fast tempo suits settling pattern. Preferred despite limited soft exposure.
Youth appeals in low-grade maiden. Barrier 5 advantageous on big Wagga track despite very fast tempo favouring speed. Boudvillain (10% Wagga) boosts claims. Solid each-way chance behind exposed Sweet Farnan.
2YO first up with tongue tie from strong Beer stable. Barrier 4 perfect despite wide Wagga chute. Very fast tempo may suit if speed holds.
Distance record 4:0-2-1 strong for maiden. Blinkers first time could sharpen despite 59kg. Very fast tempo favours midfield sit.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 18 | Minks Written | 1 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Warren | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Sweet Farnan | 8 | Jason Lyon | C D Widdison | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 14 | Yamashita | 4 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 55kg | $2.05 |
| 4th | 10 | Sunset Royale | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Matthew Dale | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Distant Stripes | 2 | Cassidy Hill | Shilleagh Meyervale | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Prince Sevres | 11 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| 7th | 17 | Fire Chat | 14 | Shaun Guymer | S Spackman | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Pierata Star | 6 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Elasand | 16 | Blaike Mc Dougall | D A Williams | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Sloopy Girl | 15 | Cory Parish | K P Weir | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Dalsicon | 13 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Zouqua | 12 | Quayde Krogh | Michael Travers | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Air Miles | 7 | Damon Budler | D J Rolfe | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 2 | Commanding Shadow | 9 | Thomas Spillane | P McVicar | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Amire Waters | 17 | Louise Day | Pat Murphy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Simone's Choice | 19 | W G Carroll | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Stormy Reign | 17 | G G Kirkup | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Ponzi Scheme | 3 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Haz Styles | 10 | Nadine Cameron | 59kg |
Kranich tops form assessment with consistent recent placings (131221x4323 last 10) including strong wet track efforts. Soft 6 suits perfectly (5:2-1-1 on soft/heavy), barrier 2 ideal for Wagga's fair layout. Recent Dubbo 3rd behind strong field shows class rise justified. Fast tempo favours settling pattern over leaders.
High soft track suitability, barrier 4 suits fast tempo leaders/midfield. Recent metro/provincial form better than raw placings suggest.
Arthur The Great brings strong Wagga credentials (4:1-1-0 track, won BM82 here 1400m). Recent form mixed but prior local success outweighs latest poor run on soft. Barrier 6 midfield suits fast tempo. Jockey McDougall excels at track. Soft 6 query but track affinity key in provincial Sunday race.
Class drop from open company huge positive, barrier 1 perfect for likely leader role despite fast tempo caution. Soft/heavy record solid (14:4-3-2).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | The Shaper | 4 | Jason Lyon | D J McCarthy | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Dumebi | 13 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Kranich | 2 | Shaun Guymer | M R Mulholland | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Miss Jennifer | 12 | Dale Cole | D A Williams | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Toompine | 5 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Blow In | 14 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Metallic Ruler | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | A D Bourke | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Cliff House | 1 | Jack Martin | T P Donnelly | 64kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Gold Pattern | 7 | Quayde Krogh | Michael Travers | 59kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Arthur The Great | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Choice Witness | 11 | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Gooloo Bucky | 10 | Paul Murray | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Smarter Than You | 3 | Todd Smart | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Sorry Sunshine | 9 | Josh Richards | Doug Gorrel | 55kg |
Dropping in class from BM66, consistent trend. Soft 6 unproven but good track affinity overrides. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher on fair Wagga layout.
Wet track affinity stands out with 2 heavy wins, recent Soft6 Goulburn 2nd. Very fast tempo on Soft6 may suit if handles conditions better than dry form suggests. Barrier advantageous, value place in volatile BM58.
Barrier 3 ideal for very fast tempo on fair Wagga track favouring on-pace. Soft 6 handled before. Jockey/trainer combo viable. Strong each-way value ahead of unproven risers in BM58 volatility.
Very fast tempo exposes backmarkers but fair track/big straight helps. BM58 drop + soft 6 suits history. Significant overlay for exotics/place in high-variance race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | La Mer Bleue | 8 | Teaghan Martin | Geoffrey Crothers | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Judith's Revenge | 9 | Mathew Cahill | T P Donnelly | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 5 | Theo's Choice | 6 | Jason Lyon | W G Carroll | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Savahay | 10 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Tjaka | 11 | Dale Cole | D A Williams | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Go Commando | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Inna Zou | 4 | Jack Martin | N F Gardner | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Taluk | 13 | Damon Budler | Nadine Cameron | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Dantains Prize | 7 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Roullottie | 2 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Screen Spirit | 12 | Louise Day | Danny Beasley | 57kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bosco | 3 | Claire Ramsbotham | Rob Potter | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Soho Sushi | 14 | Shaun Guymer | Pat Murphy | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | The Mooch | 1 | Amy Mc Lucas | M C Lynch | 55kg |
First up but improving trend and class edge over most. Soft 6 unproven but Wagga's fair layout suits midfield finishers in very fast tempo.
Barrier 5 perfect for leaders in very fast tempo on big fair track. Recent Class 1 placings hold value dropping back BM58. Soft query but light weight and map compensate in BM58 volatility.
Sir Lunchalots peaking with wins in last two suitable starts (BM58 Cowra, Class1 Wagga). Barrier 2 suits Wagga fairness, recent form trumps most in BM58.
Second up from spell suits pattern, barrier 4 ideal for Wagga's long straight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Moonlight Dream | 7 | Claire Ramsbotham | B R Mallyon | 60.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Group Chat | 5 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sundrop | 15 | Brendan Ward | Shane Bloomfield | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Chairman's List | 10 | Amy Mc Lucas | R Cole | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Rangatira | 9 | Cory Parish | J Rolfe | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | She's The Key | 11 | Shaun Guymer | Sam Shires | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Bon Zipper | 12 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Sir Lunchalots | 2 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Warren | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Sorry Sunshine | 8 | Doug Gorrel | 62.5kg | $16.00 | |
| 10th | 4 | Narmer | 3 | Damon Budler | M R Mulholland | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 13 | Impending Love | 4 | Jeff Penza | P McVicar | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Apple Cider | 14 | Grant Buckley | Nadine Cameron | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Tea Or Coffee | 1 | Bradley Vale | J W Scobie | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Maritime Express | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Haylee Day | 61kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tassalina | 13 | Billy Owen | Todd Smart | 58.5kg |
Improving 3yo filly handles Soft 6 well (3:1-0-2), barrier 8 midfield suits very fast tempo.
Soft/heavy record solid (6:3-1-0); major overlay for exotics.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Xspiritous | 4 | Robyn Freeman | Tash Burleigh | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Helluva Teen | 9 | Billy Owen | N J Osborne | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Hulm | 5 | Jason Lyon | P McVicar | 65.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Ditterich | 15 | Blaike Mc Dougall | A D Bourke | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 16 | Bosco | 14 | Rob Potter | 57kg | $14.00 | |
| 6th | 9 | Dolly | 2 | Amy Mc Lucas | S Spackman | 58.5kg | $2.10 |
| 7th | 13 | I'm Airborne | 11 | Grant Buckley | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Pretty Penguin | 6 | Brittany Button | Olivia Osborne | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 15 | Magic Bertie | 16 | Geoffrey Crothers | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Transactions | 13 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 61kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Caravanserai | 3 | Jack Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Spirits Burn Deep | 7 | N J Osborne | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | All Adore | 8 | N J Olive | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Oh No Mikki | 10 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Danielle Seib | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Bolo Miss | 12 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Hold | 1 | Luke Pepper | 57kg |
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