Wyong

Today, August 29, 2026Flat1mSoft

Verdict

ADAPTATION (1) strips fitter third up and maps to stalk the fast tempo. Shouldered the 59kg for a plugging fourth over 1300m at Hawkesbury. Finds an easier contest and no excuses today. BUONGIORNO (3) made an encouraging debut when he gripped on late to finish third over 1500m at Hawkesbury. Has the upside to overcome the awkward draw. Leading player. EMIRATE STAR (12) heading in the right direction at her fourth race start after jumping in trip with a close up second over 1600m at Kembla Grange. Key jockey change from the good draw and has the ability to take this out. GRUNGE (4) was a month between runs when he bounced back quickly to finish second over 1630m at Wyong. Place best.

1. Adaptation
3. Buongiorno
Emirate Star

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3. 3. Buongiorno
J: ZAC LLOYDT: JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
F: 3
Price History:
2.80
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rapid Revenue with 59kg at $4.80. Sound debut and rates highly here.
5. 5. Halekulani
J: -T: TRACEY BARTLEY
F: 5
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
At debut, 5th of 9 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Farfetched with 59kg at $21. Others preferred.
4. 4. Grunge
J: TYLER SCHILLERT: MARC CHEVALIER
F: 6x802
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 2 over 1630m, neck behind My Country Boy with 59kg at $41. Before that ran last of 11 in a Super Mdn at this track on July 4 over 1350m, slow going 36 len behind Flying Artisam carrying 55kg at $101. Close to a win. In the mix.
7. 7. Ocean Predator
J: REGAN BAYLISST: GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
F: 4
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Magic Merlin carrying 59kg at $5. Not far away last time but happy enough to avoid.
11. 11. Crispy Leaves
J: RORY HUTCHINGST: MARK MINERVINI
F: 573x3
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 in a Prov Mdn-Sw at this track on August 16 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Anthropoid carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 in a Mid Mdn at Newcastle on March 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Sunday Punch carrying 56kg at $18. Needs to lift on the last run to be competitive this time.
6. 6. Ocean Empire
J: ALYSHA COLLETTT: SARA RYAN
F: 4
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At debut, 4th of 9 in a Prov Mdn-Sw at this track on August 16 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Anthropoid carrying 59kg at $10. Thereabouts on debut but others preferred.
2. 2. Balmain Warrior
J: WINONA COSTINT: MATTHEW SMITH
F: 54x5
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after nine months led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on August 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hitch with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on December 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Agent Zero with 57.5kg at $13. Sure to be thereabouts.
8. 8. Touching Hans
J: ASHLEY MORGANT: MATTHEW SMITH
F: 60469
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Since last run he has trialed at Hawkesbury over 1250m on 24/8/2026; Last run ran last of 9 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Farfetched with 59kg at $91. The start before that; second last of 7 at Canterbury 2&3yo C&G Mdn July 22 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Persian Wonder with 55.5kg at $31. Prefer to see him back in form.
10. 10. Aelfwynn
J: OLIVIA CHAMBERST: NIKKI HODGSON
F: 48x86
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 in a Mid 4yo+ Mdn at Newcastle on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Lady Of The Castle carrying 55kg at $81. Last start 6th of 9 in a Prov Mdn-Sw at this track on August 16 over 1350m, slow going 7 len behind Anthropoid carrying 55kg at $151. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.

Non-Runners

1. 1. Adaptation
J: KEAGAN LATHAMT: GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
F: 9x446
Price History:
4.20
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 in a 2&3yo C&G Mdn at Canterbury on July 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Persian Wonder with 57.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Farfetched carrying 59kg at $6. Big chance to get off the mark.
12. Emirate Star
J: TOM SHERRYT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 6421
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 in a Super Mdn at Kembla Grange on August 15 over 1600m, head behind Flying Arabesque with 55.5kg at $3.30. The run before that 4th of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Scone on July 31 over 1300m, 2 len behind Courthezon with 55kg at $31. Working up to a win. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.

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