Mr Tadashi is the standout form selection despite being only second favorite. His perfect 2-from-2 record at this exact track and distance, combined with a 50% win rate on Heavy tracks, makes him ideally suited. The slow tempo suits his midfield settling pattern, and the significant class drop from recent opponents strengthens his position.
New South Wales · Monday 6 July 2026
Wagga tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Wagga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Navigate Advisors (Bm66)
County Kilkenny represents the value play with a significant 16-point class drop from BM82 to BM66. The inside barrier is a major advantage on Heavy 8. However, the 2000m distance is a genuine query with 0 wins from 2 attempts. If he handles the trip, the class drop makes him very competitive, but the distance concern prevents higher confidence.
She's never won on Heavy (0-2-0) or at 2000m (0-2-0), and is rising sharply in class from BM58 to BM66. The Wagga Heavy data shows favorites are less reliable (30% vs 38% on Good), and she fits this pattern as an improving but unproven type at this level.
He won at Wangaratta on Heavy 10 two starts back, then ran a solid 3rd in this exact race last time (Wagga 2000m Heavy 10). Barrier 1 is a major asset on Heavy 8 where inside gates show a clear edge. Represents the value overlay in the race.
- 1st6Mr TadashiJeff Penza$2.45
- 2nd5AnulfaPierre Boudvillain$8.00
- 3rd3County KilkennyDale Cole$6.00
- 4th7Reel CrystalCoriah Keatings$3.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Mr Tadashi | 7 | Jeff Penza | Doug Gorrel | 57.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 5 | Anulfa | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | S B Hill | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | County Kilkenny | 4 | Dale Cole | T P Donnelly | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Reel Crystal | 8 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Star Blazer | 1 | Jordan Quince | D J McCarthy | 62.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Quamby | 6 | Brodie Loy | Sylvia Thompson | 64.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Strategic Defense | 2 | Cory Parish | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Red Aces | 3 | Shaun Guymer | R J Blacker | 59kg |
Linx Finance Country Boosted Mdn Plate
Maps to land on-speed from gate 2 and should control a slow tempo. Heavy ground is new, but a recent Heavy 9 trial and the Wagga heavy maiden trend toward well-found on‑pace runners are positives. Winkers off may help him relax and finish. Most likely winner on set‑up despite the lack of a win to date.
Seasoned maiden with proven wet ability: placed on Heavy 9 at Albury (1175m) and close third at Wagga (1300m). From gate 3 he should lob 4–6 off the pace, the sweet spot on testing ground at Wagga, and his recent margins rate well for this.
Arrives fit and reliable on rain-affected ground with consecutive Heavy placings, including a third here over 1200m and a narrow third at Albury prior. He profiles to settle midfield from barrier 5, aligning with the Wagga heavy preference for runners 4–6 in transit. He lacks a sharp killer punch and the rider’s stats are modest, but he’s a solid top‑three chance again.
Speed maps to lead with limited pressure and gets in light. Two starts back she handled heavy ground well when runner‑up at Gundagai over 1180m, and the quick return to a sprint after failing at 1500m is a clear positive. If leaders are not badly disadvantaged early, she can rate them in front and kick.
- 1st4Hot ToddyCory Parish$3.50
- 2nd3Hold ThisBrodie Loy$1.65
- 3rd2Distant StripesBradley Vale$8.50
- 4th6ImpenetrableJeff Penza$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Hot Toddy | 3 | Cory Parish | Doug Gorrel | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Hold This | 2 | Brodie Loy | Ms D Scott | 59kg | $1.65 |
| 3rd | 2 | Distant Stripes | 5 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Impenetrable | 1 | Jeff Penza | G D'Altorio | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Western Lights | 7 | Cassidy Hill | Shilleagh Meyervale | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Krasavitsa | 6 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Rani Velu | 8 | Quayde Krogh | N J Olive | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Aerial Artist | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Michael Travers | 59kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Ten Feathers | 3 | J Rolfe | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Nikita Zou | 4 | Luke Pepper | 55kg |
Victoria Hotel Mdn Hcp
The Guymer/Dryden-Snowden combination is strong at Wagga (14% jockey strike rate at track), and the inside draw is crucial on Heavy 8. While unproven on Heavy specifically, soft track form (0-2-0) suggests wet ground adaptability. The two consecutive seconds by narrow margins indicate she's knocking on the door. Main concern is stepping up to Heavy 8 from Soft 5, but the class and current form edge justify favouritism in a weak maiden field.
Applying the 2A maiden adjustment for limited form - only 2 starts but positive indicators suggest ability. The winkers-first-time gear change is a strong stable confidence signal, particularly combined with the Smart/Fawke 33% combination. Most importantly, the recent second on Heavy 10 at this very track proves Heavy adaptability. While inexperienced, the stable clearly believes this is the right race at the right time with the gear change.
The 5:0-1-0 Heavy record proves wet track ability.
In a maiden on Heavy 8 with slow tempo, horses that can finish are crucial - but this one has proven it can't.
- 1st4My Mate ElvisJeff Penza$2.60
- 2nd3Rockabye RoxyShaun Guymer$3.80
- 3rd5SeguroTeaghan Martin$26.00
- 4th7Broken ImageLouise Day$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | My Mate Elvis | 5 | Jeff Penza | Doug Gorrel | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Rockabye Roxy | 3 | Shaun Guymer | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Seguro | 9 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Broken Image | 6 | Louise Day | Darrell Burnet | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 1 | The Ultimate Star | 7 | Sairyn Fawke | Todd Smart | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Star Chic | 10 | Robyn Freeman | A L McRae | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Tupelo Twist | 8 | Jess Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Sworntomymission | 1 | Adrian Layt | G J Colvin | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Sontuoso | 12 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Prized Gesture | 13 | Carly Frater | Fiona Schneiders | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Girl From Oz | 11 | Quayde Krogh | Maddison Collins | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Thesandmancan | 4 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Second Witness | 2 | Michael Travers | 55.5kg |
Australian Grain Technologies Mdn Plate
Second start gelding who draws perfectly to ride the Heavy-8 pattern at Wagga (inside, just off the pace). Forgive the Heavy-10 1200m debut and expect improvement back to 1000m with a strong rider engaged. With a projected very fast tempo, his likely 4–6 settling spot is a key advantage. Despite sparse data, the map, setup and Heavy-maiden profile make him the most likely winner.
Comes off a solid 1000m run and should strip fitter second-up. The forecast very fast tempo should allow a conservative midfield ride to blend in late.
The recent Heavy-8 Canterbury effort reads better than the margin given the class, and a strong 1000m tempo at Wagga can set up her finish if she lands just off the speed. Overs if handling conditions similarly.
- 1st13Who's WhoBrodie Loy$2.70
- 2nd12PiratessRobyn Freeman$8.00
- 3rd10Tenacious TigerCarly Frater$41.00
- 4th9Speed Of ThoughtQuayde Krogh$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Who's Who | 3 | Brodie Loy | Shaun Nolen | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Piratess | 9 | Robyn Freeman | A L McRae | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Tenacious Tiger | 5 | Carly Frater | Wayne Slattery | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Speed Of Thought | 6 | Quayde Krogh | G G Kirkup | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Mount Ogilvie | 11 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danny Beasley | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 6 | Metro Girl | 4 | Brendan Ward | P F Maher | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Reds Express | 13 | Caine Stuart | R E Hogan | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Arties A Star | 8 | Cory Parish | Ms D Scott | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Conjola Girl | 2 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Conmark | 10 | Jeff Penza | G D'Altorio | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Redford River | 12 | Sairyn Fawke | G D'Altorio | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Our Dandi Angel | 9 | A L McRae | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Bound For Kos | 3 | C Karakatsanis | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Pipoli Diva | 7 | Shaun Guymer | R J Blacker | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Et Zou | 14 | R T Stubbs | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Eighteen Months | 1 | J Rolfe | 59kg |
JRC Electrical Services (Bm82)
Vinolass is the standout selection based on proven Heavy track ability in a field of unknowns. She's the only runner with a Heavy track win and recently ran 2nd on Heavy 9 at this exact venue over 1000m. While the class rise from BM66 is a concern, her proven wet track credentials and course form make her the most reliable option.
She's a genuine winning chance if handling the conditions but represents poor value.
Sparklenglitter presents an intriguing profile with excellent distance statistics and prior course success, but carries significant question marks. Her 60% win rate at 1000m and track win are positives, but she's never raced on Heavy and all three career wins came on Good tracks. The 244-day spell is concerning, and she's never won beyond Class 3 level, making the jump to BM82 substantial.
While he's never won on Heavy, he has placed 4 times from 6 Heavy starts including a close 2nd at Gold Coast Heavy 9. The drop from Open grade to BM82 is substantial, and he's won at this track and distance before. However, his poor second-up record (0 wins from 9 attempts) is a major concern, as is the top weight of 61.5kg.
- 1st4Big Day OutCassidy Hill$19.00
- 2nd3One Hard LadyBrodie Loy$1.45
- 3rd1King GuthoQuayde Krogh$18.00
- 4th8VinolassJessica Brookes$4.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Big Day Out | 3 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | One Hard Lady | 5 | Brodie Loy | Ms D Scott | 60kg | $1.45 |
| 3rd | 1 | King Gutho | 2 | Quayde Krogh | J M Cleary | 61.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Vinolass | 7 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 53kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Rocket Tiger | 6 | Coriah Keatings | K P Weir | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Lang Park | 8 | Carly Frater | Ms D Prest | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Toompine | 4 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 56kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Aegipan | 7 | Pat Murphy | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Crook | 2 | C Lundholm | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Sparklenglitter | 1 | Jean Van Overmeire | Pat Murphy | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | I'm Airborne | 5 | Nadine Cameron | 55kg |
Tooheys Plate (C1)
The maiden win here on Heavy 9 two starts back, followed by a close 2nd in Class 1, demonstrates she handles the conditions. The slow tempo suits her adaptable racing pattern, and barrier 7 is ideal for Heavy track racing at Wagga. While stepping up in class, her specific Heavy/track/distance form outweighs the negatives.
The class drop from BM50 to Class 1 is a positive, and his proven Heavy form gives confidence. However, barrier 12 is a significant obstacle on a Heavy 8 track with a predicted slow tempo - he'll need the race to unfold perfectly to overcome the wide draw. The strong Keatings/Olive combination and improving fitness trend suggest he's capable, but the barrier makes this a risky proposition despite the form credentials.
His proven Heavy form, ideal inside barrier, and lightest weight provide significant advantages on this testing Heavy 8 surface. While the winless record is concerning, the consistent placing and upward trajectory suggest he's ready to break through.
The class drop from BM58 is a major positive. However, barrier 13 is catastrophic on a Heavy 8 track with slow tempo - he'll be last and need a miracle run. This is a pure value play for exotics or as a roughie chance if the race falls apart.
- 1st6Mr AveryBrodie Loy$2.60
- 2nd10ManzobeelJean Van Overmeire$14.00
- 3rd4Perfectly GoodJeff Penza$26.00
- 4th5Tis No ManCoriah Keatings$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Mr Avery | 11 | Brodie Loy | Ms D Scott | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Manzobeel | 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | Luke Pepper | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Perfectly Good | 3 | Jeff Penza | Doug Gorrel | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Tis No Man | 12 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Look Here | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 55.5kg | $2.35 |
| 6th | 7 | Russian Gangster | 9 | Louise Day | Darrell Burnet | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Tennessir | 8 | Jessica Brookes | Scott Jamieson | 53kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Lantau Island | 13 | Jess Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Burning Issues | 10 | Quayde Krogh | C D Widdison | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Oaklands Orchid | 2 | Dale Cole | Shane Bloomfield | 53kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Hammett | 6 | Matthew Dale | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Gold Decree | 14 | P McVicar | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | My Mate Elvis | 4 | Cory Parish | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Broken Image | 1 | Darrell Burnet | 55kg |
Riverina Refrigeration (Bm58)
Most reliable selection based on proven Heavy track ability and track specialization. Inside barrier 2 is crucial on Heavy where inside-to-middle draws hold advantage. Gear change is minor concern but class and conditions suit perfectly.
Perfect Heavy record (1-0-0 from 2 starts) and strong Wagga record (1-1-1 from 5) provide confidence. The winning jockey/trainer combination returns, and light weight 56kg helps. In BM58 races, proven recent form at conditions often trumps class concerns. Each-way value given exact scenario replication.
However, critical concerns include no listed jockey, untested on Heavy surfaces, and wide barrier 13 which is problematic on testing ground. The 2-day backup is aggressive but suggests stable confidence. Class rise from maiden handled well last start. If jockey quality confirmed and handles Heavy, major threat, but too many variables for top selection in BM58 volatility.
The 6yo gelding is a proven Wagga performer (1-2-1 from 8) and handles Heavy conditions adequately (0-1-1 from 3). Improving form trend evident with recent placings.
- 1st7Heart BalmJordan Quince$3.40
- 2nd10Midnight AffairCoriah Keatings$14.00
- 3rd11TalukPierre Boudvillain$3.80
- 4th1A Book Of DaysGlenn Cahill$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Heart Balm | 6 | Jordan Quince | J W Scobie | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Midnight Affair | 12 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Taluk | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Michael Travers | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 1 | A Book Of Days | 3 | Glenn Cahill | J Rolfe | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Sorry Sunshine | 4 | Jeff Penza | Doug Gorrel | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Bulla Vinaka | 1 | Sairyn Fawke | G G Kirkup | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Theo's Choice | 10 | W G Carroll | 56.5kg | $4.80 | |
| 8th | 4 | Dreamstone | 5 | Ella Bent | Debbie Delphin | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Cooranga | 9 | Brendan Ward | Shaun Nolen | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Boy From Tennessee | 8 | P McVicar | 57kg | $41.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Devine Outcast | 11 | Shaun Guymer | Pat Murphy | 61kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Platinum Ridge | 5 | Luke Pepper | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Spring Blossom | 13 | C Karakatsanis | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Star Turn Dancer | 14 | Luke Pepper | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Apple Cider | 7 | Nadine Cameron | 55.5kg |
Intellifleet Pty Ltd Country Boosted Hcp (C1)
Profiles best for a pressure 1000m on Heavy. She comes off a Heavy 9 win and maps to stalk a hot speed, matching Wagga’s Heavy tendency to reward 4–6 in running. J. Van Overmeire’s strong local stats add confidence.
In-form and clearly handles Wagga in the wet, graduating from a maiden win to Class 1. Early pace is a weapon, but from barrier 13 he risks being caught wide or overdoing it in a genuinely fast run race. He’s a major winning chance on raw form but is slightly tempered by map and weight concerns.
Maps to the sweet spot from gate 4, stalking the expected hot speed. She’s a reliable wet performer with a solid 1000m profile and should be in the right spot turning for home. While she doesn’t win often, the setup and draw make her a strong top-three contender back to the short trip.
Lightly raced improver who won well on Soft and owns the pace to hold a stalking position from barrier 5. The very fast tempo should aid his turn of foot late.
- 1st13Reds CityCaine Stuart$151.00
- 2nd3NoteabeelBrodie Loy$15.00
- 3rd12Iconic RoseCory Parish$21.00
- 4th11Witch Of NovemberCoriah Keatings$5.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Reds City | 6 | Caine Stuart | R E Hogan | 53kg | $151.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Noteabeel | 5 | Brodie Loy | A L McRae | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Iconic Rose | 7 | Cory Parish | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Witch Of November | 4 | Coriah Keatings | W G Carroll | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Unicorn Dreaming | 10 | Damon Budler | G D'Altorio | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Iroquai | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | Michael Travers | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 14 | Justbetryin' | 9 | K P Weir | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 8th | 4 | Under Wraps | 11 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danny Beasley | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 2 | Fire Chat | 13 | Shaun Guymer | S Spackman | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Silver Agent | 12 | Carly Frater | Peter Kirby | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Prince Of Love | 14 | Brendan Ward | Shane Bloomfield | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Dita Von | 3 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 56kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dee Dee Express | 1 | Dale Cole | Matthew Dale | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Jukebox Flyer | 9 | K Dryden & L Snowden | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Deebaa | 2 | P McVicar | 55kg |
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