Wagga Racing Tips for Friday, October 30th 2026

First race in 16h 45m

Stakes racing hits Wagga on Friday, which hosts an eight-race card on the good 4 surface. It’s an ideal racing surface for Stan Sadleir Stakes card, where the feature race is likely to steal the show in provincial New South Wales.

Race 1. (13:15) Andersens Flooring Mounteer Cup (2500m)

#3 - Valentine John @ $6.00

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There isn’t a standout bet in this race, so we’re going with Valentine John to take it out.

The seven-year-old gelding needs to get back to his best form, but he has two second placings earlier this preparation.

Something close to those could be good enough to take it close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (13:50) Junee Prime Lamb Maiden (1400m)

#9 - Inspiritu @ $4.20

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Inspiritu hasn’t had the most consistent preparation to date, but she owns two second placings, so we’re backing her.

The four-year-old mare by Spirit of Boom ran second at Orange last time out, and something close to that will be good enough.

Barrier three is ideal, so she goes in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:25) Southern Cross Austereo C1 (1600m)

#5 - Scorched Lane @ $6.00

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Scorched Lane is fitter for three runs under his belt this preparation, and he’s worth giving another chance.

He wasn’t far away when posting a fourth at Canberra last time out, and something close to that could be enough to take him close.

1.5kg comes off his back, so he’ll be tough to beat.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (15:05) WDF Accounting Advisory Maiden (1200m)

#4 - Surreal Retirement @ $5.00

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Surreal Retirement didn’t do too much wrong when running second on debut, and she has improvement to come.

The five-year-old mare by Boulder City will only be better for the experience, and it’s only the wide draw going against her.

She’s worth including at each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:40) Riverina Crane Services C1 (1200m)

#7 - Hay Deer @ $3.50

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Looking to remain unbeaten is Hay Deer, who won at Goulburn by two lengths, which is a good form guide.

The three-year-old filly by Dubious gets every chance with 55kg on her back, and that’s enough to take her close here.

The drifting odds aren’t too much of a concern.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (16:20) Elders Bragger Cup BM50 (1600m)

#2 - Roy Kelton @ $3.30

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Roy Kelton is gunning for back-to-back wins following a victory at Canberra, and this race is there for the taking.

The six-year-old son of Duporth owns a win and a placing from five starts, and he could rise through the grades nicely this prep.

Barrier four bode well, so include him in pick.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:55) Cooparoo Park Stan Sadleir Stakes (1400m)

#2 - Urafiki @ $5.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Urafiki, who could get back to her best form with a winning run on Friday.

The six-year-old mare by Written Tycoon is a six-time winner from 19 starts, so there is nothing wrong with her win rate.

Based on that, she’s worth including in picks as an each-way hope.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (17:34) Raising Hope with Steph BM66 (1000m)

#3 - Pietro Road @ $3.00

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Pietro Road won well at Wagga two back before placing last time out, and a repeat of that should be enough to take him close.

The six-year-old son of I Am Invincible has yet to finish worse than second at this track, and he could add to that record.

The inside draw is ideal, so take the odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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