Saturday’s feature event at Wangaratta is the Wangaratta Cup (2000m), a contest that shapes up as a competitive affair on paper.
Since markets were first released, New York Hurricane has attracted strong support from punters and sits as the clear best-backed runner leading into the meeting.
Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2026 Wangaratta Cup.
2026 Wangaratta Cup Runner Preview:
1. Tempesti: First up 2000m signals intent, as well as three jumpouts. If he brings his absolute best, I do think he’s a great each way gamble.
2. Shaiyhar: Odds on chance if he brought his best but the jury looks well and truly out on how well he is going.
3. Newlook: Had Cups aspirations in the Spring but didn’t fire in three runs and was spelled. Three jumpouts under the belt, I’d watch betting.
4. Wymark: Freshened up since a midfield effort in the Magic Millions Subzero at the Gold Coast. He’ll press forward and give a sight. Just have a couple of others ahead of him.
5. Ashy Boy: Doesn’t run beyond 2000m so that is why he is here and didn’t contest the Hobart/Launceston Cups. Maps to do no work but not quite sure he has the class.
6. Expeetee: Game in defeat at Caulfield Heath but not up to these.
7. Gregolimo: Looked all over the winner of the Colac Cup but was nabbed near the peg by Active Duty. Tick over jumpout was good, he’ll press forward and run very well.
8. Make It Sweet: Far from disgraced behind Suntora at Caulfield last start and this looks more within her reach. Live threat.
9. New York Hurricane: Came with a well timed run in the Camperdown Cup last time but just missed. Looks suited up to 2000m and has good upside to come.
10. Slane: Down the track behind Suntora in the race mentioned above. This looks easier, but I can’t entertain him.
11. Sir Davy: Plain at Seymour last Friday and looks outclassed.
12. Sea Strike: Just a win at Kyneton last start and while the trip is no issue, class will be.
2026 Wangaratta Cup $100 Betting Strategy:
$20 Win / $80 Place Tempesti Tote/SP
Wangaratta Cup Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2x83x0300x | TEMPESTI (ITY) | Matt Cumani | Cian MacRedmond | 3 | 59.5kg | 94 | ||
| 2 | 3046×03050 | SHAIYHAR (IRE) | Olivia Osborne | Lachlan King | 10 | 57kg | 89 | ||
| 3 | 30111x780x | NEWLOOK (FR) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Ms Linda Meech | 12 | 56.5kg | 88 | ||
| 4 | 08×0904165 | WYMARK (NZ) | Gavin Bedggood | Jack Hill | 11 | 55.5kg | 56kg | 86 | |
| 5 | x053x00929 | ASHY BOY | Glenn Stevenson | Liam Riordan | 2 | 54kg | 78 | ||
| 6 | x005714184 | EXPEETEE | Gerald Egan | Ms Brittany Button (a) | 9 | 54kg | 78 | ||
| 7 | 063007×882 | GREGOLIMO (FR) | Glen Thompson | Dean Yendall | 5 | 54kg | 76 | ||
| 8 | 606510×325 | MAKE IT SWEET | Craig Weeding | Jake Duffy | 1 | 54kg | 76 | ||
| 9 | x90908x382 | NEW YORK HURRICANE | Liam Howley | Ms Alana Kelly | 7 | 54kg | 76 | ||
| 10 | 852119×047 | SLANE | Enver Jusufovic | Ms Sam Kennedy (a) | 4 | 54kg | 75 | ||
| 11 | 30766x7x89 | SIR DAVY | Dan McCarthy | 8 | 54kg | 71 | |||
| 12 | 13194×9051 | SEA STRIKE (GB) | Ben Brisbourne | Ms Chelsea Taylor | 6 | 54kg | 70 |
Wangaratta Cup Odds
2026 Wangaratta Cup Speed Map
Slane looks the most obvious leader. Make It Sweet should be able to hold a forward spot from the inside gate and land box seat, while the likes of Gregolimo and Wymark, you’d assume, will be ridden with intent.
