The distance drop to 1000m suits her sprint profile and the application of winkers signals stable intent. Jockey Van Overmeire is in exceptional form. The key concern is barrier 8 on heavy Wagga where inside draws are preferred, and no heavy track experience.
New South Wales · Thursday 4 June 2026
Wagga tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Wagga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Supagas Wagga Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
The horse has placed twice but faces significant challenges on Heavy 8 at Wagga from an outside barrier.
The 1000m distance suits his sprint profile and he has soft track experience. However, the persistent inability to win in 11 starts and weak jockey booking are concerns. The barrier advantage and raw speed make him a genuine place chance on heavy ground where forward position is critical.
Fire Chat has shown consistent soft track form with multiple placings but faces the critical disadvantage of barrier 11 on heavy Wagga where outside barriers are strongly penalised. The horse maps as a likely backmarker which is the worst profile for heavy Wagga conditions. While the soft track form is encouraging, the barrier and positional disadvantage make this a speculative value play at best. Included as value selection given consistent placing form but confidence is low.
- 1st2Under WrapsBlaike Mc Dougall$4.60
- 2nd5Fire ChatJason Lyon$3.30
- 3rd4SontuosoCoriah Keatings$18.00
- 4th1XtrascentBrodie Loy$2.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Under Wraps | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Danny Beasley | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Fire Chat | 11 | Jason Lyon | S Spackman | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sontuoso | 3 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Xtrascent | 9 | Brodie Loy | G P Vella | 60kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Arties A Star | 6 | Shaun Guymer | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Designed Spindle | 1 | Sairyn Fawke | J W Van Duren | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Athena Zosteria | 4 | Louise Day | Martin Guenther | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Et Zou | 7 | Cory Parish | R T Stubbs | 56kg | |
| 7 | Reds Express | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | N J Osborne | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Entirely Oak | 5 | Brendan Ward | Greg Stephens | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Uytaahkoo | 2 | Jordan Quince | R R Weston | 53kg |
Wagga Paint Distributors Mdn Plate
The Matthew Dale/Louise Day combination fires at 22% which is a strong positive. However, the complete absence of heavy track form is a genuine concern on today's Heavy 8 surface, and Louise Day's 0% record at Wagga is a red flag. The horse maps to a workable position from barrier 7 but must prove wet-track ability.
Iroquai presents as a strong each-way proposition driven primarily by jockey Blaike McDougall's exceptional current form (35% last 20 rides).
The horse is second up from a spell after a close second at Albury and has strong Wagga familiarity with 10 starts and 2 placings. The concern is barrier 9 on Heavy 8 where inside draws are preferred, and jockey Parish's current form is poor (0 wins from 20).
Burning Issues is a value proposition primarily on the strength of barrier 1 on Heavy 8 at Wagga, where inside draws are most advantageous, combined with very recent form showing a close second at Albury on Soft 6. The improving form trend is encouraging and the horse has Wagga heavy track experience.
- 1st3Burning IssuesChelsea Taylor$4.40
- 2nd8FortythreebeansLouise Day$3.40
- 3rd4Hot ToddyCory Parish$3.90
- 4th10IroquaiBlaike Mc Dougall$6.50
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Burning Issues | 1 | Chelsea Taylor | C D Widdison | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Fortythreebeans | 7 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Hot Toddy | 9 | Cory Parish | Doug Gorrel | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 10 | Iroquai | 8 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Michael Travers | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Riverina Waltz | 4 | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $26.00 | |
| 6th | 6 | Waitaha Star | 12 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Blaze The Way | 2 | Caine Stuart | Ms M Borserio | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Still Connecting | 5 | Coriah Keatings | Darrell Burnet | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Star Chic | 13 | Amy Mc Lucas | A L McRae | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Apple Eyes | 11 | Craig Weeding | 57kg | $8.50 | |
| 11th | 9 | Hydrating | 6 | Shaun Guymer | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Brave Attack | 10 | Richard Bensley | Ms M Hopkins | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Inscribed | 3 | Jason Lyon | Ms R Hoysted | 59kg | $41.00 |
Harvey Norman The Lamont Classic
Barrier 10 is a clear negative on Heavy 8 Wagga midweek, and the filly has no heavy track experience. The step up to 1200m from a maximum of 1000m adds further uncertainty. The class rise from Maiden to Open is steep.
The key positives are barrier 2 (ideal for Heavy 8 Wagga midweek), Matthew Dale's quality training record, and the 22% jockey/trainer combination strike rate. The inside draw should allow forward positioning critical on this surface. However, Louise Day's 0% record at Wagga is a concern.
Sunquist is a complete unknown with no form data available, but barrier 3 on Heavy 8 Wagga midweek is the best draw in the race and a significant positional advantage. The Wagga heavy track profile strongly favours horses that can map into the top-3 by the 400m, and barrier 3 provides the natural pathway to achieve this.
- 1st6Andres GirlBrittany Button$4.60
- 2nd12ForjoriCarly Frater$31.00
- 3rd11Eyes RightDale Cole$21.00
- 4th8SunquistSairyn Fawke$10.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Andres Girl | 11 | Brittany Button | K A Davison | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 12 | Forjori | 5 | Carly Frater | N J Osborne | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Eyes Right | 12 | Dale Cole | T P Donnelly | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Sunquist | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Todd Smart | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Star Of Lily | 10 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 6th | 10 | Borata's Girl | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | G J Colvin | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Termeilian | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | N J Olive | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Tallingas Warrior | 8 | Jason Lyon | S S Cunningham | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Largo Larrikan | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | G J Colvin | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Mr Peasant | 1 | Jean Van Overmeire | Paul Murray | 57kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 3 | The Local | 2 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Ultimate Warrior | 6 | Shaun Guymer | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg |
JGW (Bm58)
The 3yo filly is on an upward trajectory with solid jockey/trainer combination stats. However, the heavy track record is minimal (one start, unplaced), and this is a significant class rise.
Justifiably is the most proven wet track performer in the field with a heavy track record of 4 starts including 1 win. The 2000m distance record of 7 starts with 2 wins and 3 places is outstanding. Last start 2nd in BM58 at Albury over 2000m on Soft 6 is directly relevant. The significant concern is barrier 10 on Heavy 8 Wagga where inside draws are strongly preferred. Top weight of 62.5kg adds further pressure.
Barrier 3 maps ideally for the forward position required on Heavy 8 Wagga. The key concern is zero heavy track experience, which is a genuine risk on today's Heavy 8 surface. However, connections clearly have confidence and the map advantage is significant.
The gelding won on Heavy 8 at Albury over 2000m in February 2026 and has a soft track record of 6 starts with 2 wins. Barrier 2 is ideal for Heavy 8 Wagga. The major concerns are declining recent form (three consecutive poor results) and jockey Louise Day's 0 wins from 29 rides at Wagga.
- 1st8Mr TadashiJason Lyon$8.00
- 2nd7Reel CrystalCoriah Keatings$2.80
- 3rd5Sorry SunshineBilly Owen$18.00
- 4th3First DayCory Parish$4.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Mr Tadashi | 4 | Jason Lyon | Doug Gorrel | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Reel Crystal | 1 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sorry Sunshine | 9 | Billy Owen | Doug Gorrel | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 3 | First Day | 8 | Cory Parish | Ben Brisbourne | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 1 | Justifiably | 10 | Brodie Loy | Darrell Burnet | 62.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 2 | Kodiak Bear | 12 | Zoe Waller | Andrew Dale | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Soul Taker | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | J E & C Ledger | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | King Edward | 2 | Louise Day | Matthew Kelley | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Sleeper | 5 | Brendan Ward | P Donnelly | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Vogelle | 11 | Carly Frater | T P Donnelly | 55kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Mr Avery | 3 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Turn Left | 13 | Jordan Quince | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 53kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Mr Crowning Moment | 6 | Ms M Hopkins | 55kg |
Specsavers Wagga Wagga Mdn Plate
Look Here is the clear class runner in this field, dropping from metropolitan and provincial maidens to a country maiden. She has soft track experience with a placing at Kembla Grange.
Inspiritu showed promise with a second placing at Wagga on Good 4 in her most recent start, demonstrating local track affinity. The Matthew Dale/Louise Day combination has a strong 22% strike rate together. With only 2 career starts she remains unexposed with upside. However, no heavy track experience and 35 days between runs are concerns. The jockey's 0 wins from 29 rides at Wagga specifically is a significant negative.
Broken Image is the standout wet track specialist in this field with 2 placings from 3 heavy track starts, including a second at Albury on Heavy 8. She ran third at Wagga Riverside on Soft 6 just 12 days ago showing current fitness. While she has never won in 15 starts, her heavy track credentials are the best in the field and she carries 57kg. The main concern is her tendency to finish without winning and the unconfirmed jockey.
Encampment ran second at Wagga Riverside on Soft 6 just 12 days ago showing current fitness and wet track ability. Billy Owen is retained with visors added suggesting the stable expects improvement. However, barrier 19 on heavy Wagga is a serious negative given the track profile strongly favours inside barriers.
- 1st12Look HerePierre Boudvillain$1.80
- 2nd13Manzobeel$41.00
- 3rd18Long Shot$51.00
- 4th5Roy KeltonBlaike Mc Dougall$13.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Look Here | 16 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 57kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Manzobeel | 13 | Luke Pepper | 57kg | $41.00 | |
| 3rd | 18 | Long Shot | 8 | Craig Weeding | 59kg | $51.00 | |
| 4th | 5 | Roy Kelton | 3 | Blaike Mc Dougall | K Dryden & L Snowden | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Meka Vibe | 1 | Coriah Keatings | S A McIntosh | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Inspiritu | 9 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Naughton's Bar | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | Michael Travers | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Prophet's Promise | 5 | Shaun Guymer | K Dryden & L Snowden | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Tosen Fury | 10 | W G Carroll | 59kg | $11.00 | |
| 10th | 15 | Super Nic | 11 | Adrian Layt | G J Colvin | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Her Legacy | 6 | Cory Parish | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Fogo Mist | 14 | Carly Frater | T P Donnelly | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Apera | 17 | Jason Lyon | Doug Gorrel | 57kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Encampment | 19 | Billy Owen | Todd Smart | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | I Am A Rockstar | 18 | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Sunburnt Country | 15 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Natalie Jarvis | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Broken Image | 12 | Darrell Burnet | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Burnt Fingers | 20 | Paul Murray | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Show King | 4 | Anthony Warren | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Mangoplah | 2 | Ms D Scott | 59kg |
Jupiter Motors Country Boosted (Bm66)
Won last start at Corowa and has a Heavy 8 win at Albury over 1000m - directly applicable form. Winkers added signals trainer confidence. Despite a class rise, the form profile and track condition suitability make this horse the most likely winner.
Ace Of Lace possesses the best heavy track credentials in the field with 4 wins from 5 heavy starts, including wins on Heavy 9 and Heavy 8 conditions. The wet track specialist profile is exactly what Wagga Heavy 8 demands. However, the jockey's 0 wins from 29 Wagga rides is a significant negative, and recent form has been poor.
Noctua won last start on Soft 5 and is second up from a spell with a solid jockey/horse combination. The 1000m distance suits with 3 wins from 8 starts. However, the complete absence of heavy track experience is a major concern on today's Heavy 8 surface. The class rise from BM58 adds further risk. Included as third selection based on recent winning form and second-up profile, but heavy track inexperience limits confidence.
The lightweight 53.5kg is a significant advantage on today's heavy surface. First-up record is acceptable (1 win, 1 place from 3 starts).
- 1st15Beer BaronJean Van Overmeire$5.00
- 2nd5VinolassJessica Brookes$10.00
- 3rd8Big OpinionBrodie Loy$4.20
- 4th13Brial RoseDale Cole$9.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Beer Baron | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | N J Osborne | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Vinolass | 15 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Big Opinion | 11 | Brodie Loy | Matthew Dale | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 13 | Brial Rose | 6 | Dale Cole | R T Stubbs | 53.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Ace Of Lace | 9 | Louise Day | Maddison Collins | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Curly Bend | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | Anthony Warren | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Minks Written | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Anthony Warren | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Scoffa | 5 | Adrian Layt | W A Hudd | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Bridie's Luck | 1 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Gobbo's Mate | 13 | Cory Parish | P McVicar | 64kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Narcissist | 2 | Jason Lyon | B R Mallyon | 63kg | $7.50 |
| 12th | 3 | Foreman's Gully | 10 | Shaun Guymer | R P Wellington | 61.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Danceenuff | 12 | Brittany Button | W G Carroll | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Ditterich | 10 | A D Bourke | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Noctua | 8 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Natalie Jarvis | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Magna Mak | 14 | W G Carroll | 58kg |
The Daily Advertiser (Bm82)
The Shaper won this exact race condition (BM82, Wagga, 1400m) on 29 March 2026 from barrier 3, and draws barrier 3 again today. His soft track record is strong (3-2-0 from 9 starts) though he has no heavy track experience. The barrier and forward racing style suit Wagga's heavy track pattern perfectly - he can map into the top 3 by the 400m. Despite the declining form trend, the course-and-distance win and ideal map make him the clear form pick.
Barrier 4 is ideal for Wagga's heavy track pattern, allowing her to settle in the top 3 by the 400m.
Copperfield's heavy track record of 2 wins and 4 places from 10 starts is among the best in the field for wet conditions. The barrier 8 draw requires him to push forward early, which is achievable given his racing style.
However, barrier 15 is a clear negative on heavy Wagga where 13+ barriers are downgraded, he has zero heavy track experience after 188 days off, and Louise Day has never won at Wagga from 29 rides.
- 1st9Future FundJason Lyon$6.50
- 2nd16Missile Leader$19.00
- 3rd11MathrinJean Van Overmeire$51.00
- 4th12Soul LadyQuayde Krogh$11.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Future Fund | 6 | Jason Lyon | Maddison Collins | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 16 | Missile Leader | 16 | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55kg | $19.00 | |
| 3rd | 11 | Mathrin | 9 | Jean Van Overmeire | Michael Travers | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Soul Lady | 7 | Quayde Krogh | J M Cleary | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Mahogany Girl | 5 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Rocket Tiger | 13 | Adrian Layt | K P Weir | 61.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 4 | The Shaper | 3 | Brodie Loy | D J McCarthy | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 8 | County Kilkenny | 10 | Shaun Guymer | T P Donnelly | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Copperfield | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Andrew Dale | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 13 | Adolphus | 15 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Cliff House | 12 | Dale Cole | T P Donnelly | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Miss Stalwart | 4 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 13th | 14 | This Is The Moment | 1 | Brittany Button | D J O'Prey | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Epaullo Creed | 2 | Billy Owen | N J Olive | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Dupli Kate | 14 | Blaike Mc Dougall | N F Gardner | 59kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Maid In Dubai | 17 | Craig Weeding | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Watoto | 11 | Ella Bent | Heath Maclean | 52kg |
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