Wagga 30 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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000 TRADES 2YO SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: True. |
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Little in the way of pace with no noted leaders on paper. BETTER OFF ALONE (1) looks an above-average filly who is absolutely busting to get off the mark. She lacked a fitness edge fresh before finishing full of running last time in the Wellington Boot. Peaking now and is the one to beat. LORD ELROND (2) returns a gelding and looks to have come back in terrific order judging by his recent trial win. He was pushed out strongly over 1045m, so he should be ready to fire first up and is the main danger. NO ORDINARY SHOW (8) is a Hanseatic filly on debut for the Widdison yard. She has come along nicely in her jumpouts but will need a smart steer from the wide draw. EYES RIGHT (7) also debuts and is a Zousain filly for local trainer Tim Donnelly. Just the one quiet trial in readiness and worth respecting if there's late money for her. BORATA'S GIRL (6) has been in the frame at both starts here and is open to further improvement. Colvin is usually lethal during his hometown carnival, so you have to keep the stable safe across the two days. SUGGESTED PLAY: Better Off Alone to justify the short quote and get off the mark.
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BETTER OFF ALONE
BJORN BAKER 2YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Darby Racing, Mrs S A Barrett, R D Breidahl, R Burt, L E Hansen, Miss P Holcombe, HuntyMcHud Racing, B Ng Yan Kiat, OHL, D Oriely, A Paliwal, Mrs M J Stone, M V Taboni, A S Worpel, 2Desperate Racing, Not A Single Woman 23, Wallabar & Bowandsmith Racing Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Wellington Well Boot on April 12 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Hellenic Belle with 54kg at $7. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Muswellbrook Starmaker on March 27 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Hellenic Belle with 56kg at $2. Handy filly who's ready to get off the mark. |
2 RACHEL KING |
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LORD ELROND
TOM CHARLTON 2YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore) Resuming a gelding from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 8 at Randwick Kirkham on October 25 over 1000m, 3 len behind Thrill Hunter with 56.5kg at $5.50. Strong trial in readiness should have ready to fire fresh. |
5 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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OUR NOBLE BOY
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG WK Scrap Racing (Mgr: W R Mcmaster), W R Mcmaster, Ms C Vlahovic, Mrs J Thompson, P Jones, Mrs D Cridge, T Cridge, A Procter, A Mitchell, Mrs J M Blacklock, N Blacklock, G Cullen, D Lewis, Mrs M Lewis, Pony Up Partners (Mgr: Mrs N C Schembri), Ms S Ratten, D Morters, G M Watts & JM Schembri Returns to racing after just one start. Back after five months break. At debut last start ran last of 9 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp on November 29 over 1100m, 9 len behind Fireball with 58kg at $101. Had three recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial Was second in a Gosford barrier trial over 800m April 13. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
7 TOMMY BERRY |
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TALLINGAS WARRIOR
STEVE CUNNINGHAM 2YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG Mrs J Adamo & G Adamo Colt by Royal Meeting on debut. Won a jump-out at Wodonga on April 21. Breaks from a low barrier draw but happy to watch unless there is a significant move. |
2 C J PARISH |
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PRINCELY EDITION
GARY COLVIN 2YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG G J Colvin, Mrs K A Colvin, A R Cameron, M J Colvin, S G Oehm, Ms K M Crooks, Ms W Watson, G F Lollback, G L McAlister, P D Osbeiston, W M Driscoll, Twin Lakes (Mgr: S M Taylor) & Wasp (Mgr: A D E Paul) Third race start. First start got back early 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mm 2yo Classic on December 20 over 1100m, 12 len behind Unit Five carrying 58kg at $71. Returned from break 4th in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on April 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Jarbardar with 58kg at $7.50. Happy to overlook. |
1 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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BORATA'S GIRL
GARY COLVIN 2YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG G J Colvin, A R Cameron, W G Barron, Rosengren Racing (Mgr: H Rosengren), S G Oehm, Ms K M Crooks, Mrs C A Cassar, C C Cassar, M P Drum & T P Drum Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on March 12 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Just Force with 56kg at $8. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on April 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Jarbardar with 56kg at $15. Keeping safe from the local stable. |
3 J PENZA |
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EYES RIGHT
TIM DONNELLY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P L Galloway, Mrs J Galloway, R A Pegum & Riverview Turf Club (Mgr: H J Bull) First starter. Two-year-old filly by Zousain out of Blushing Mary. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Wagga Riverside over 850m. Cannot be underestimated. |
6 M A CAHILL |
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NO ORDINARY SHOW
CRAIG WIDDISON 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R A McNulty, G N Mcnulty & Ms M Hausler Two-year-old filly making debut by Hanseatic out of Gonski Girl. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2025 2025 Premier Yearling Sale). Was runner-up in a jump-out at Wodonga on April 21. Don't rule her out. |
8 J LYON |
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O'HATASKY
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms P A Buchanan, M P Smith, E E Gormley, G E Gurney, B R McDermott, T M McElhone, M A Naprta, W G Porter, G I Murfet, J L Colwell Mrs K E Wilson & DND Civil (Mgr: D J McCorry) First starter. Two-year-old filly by Portland Sky out of Power O'hata AUD $ 30,000 (Inglis 2025 Classic Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished eighth on April 17 at Canberra over 900m. Prefer to see how she handles race day. |
7 JESSICA BROOKES |
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PIRATESS
ALLAN MCRAE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms R S McRae & A L McRae Allan Mcrae trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Canberra trial. Could sneak into the placings at a big price. |
4 MS ROBYN FREEMAN |
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