Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New Zealand · Sunday 22 February 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Wanganui. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Incandescent tops form assessment with 50% win/place strike rate, soft track success (2:1-0-0), and recent maiden win at 1100m. G2 4th shows class depth despite rise. Barrier 4 ideal for Wanganui's tight sprint favoring inside speed. Moderate tempo suits likely forward map.
Sweetest Thing shows quality with Listed second on soft at 1100m, faster time than Incandescent. Barrier 2 gold on Wanganui's tight sprint track with leader bias. Class drop aids, light weight helps on soft. Moderate tempo favors likely forward run. Solid place chance behind top pick.
Sax Appeal gets barrier 1 advantage on leader-favoring Wanganui sprint track. No form penalty per maiden rule; strong Latta/Hercock combo (13% strike). Light weight suits soft. Proxy eval supports as value place hope in low-data field with ideal map.
No form penalty; proxy strengths align for Wanganui inside speed bias. Potential upset in debut-heavy field with soft track and moderate tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | So Fear | 5 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 54kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sweetest Thing | 2 | Jim Chung | R J Bergerson | 53kg | $4.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Incandescent | 4 | Chris Dell | R James & R Wellwood | 57kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Sax Appeal | 1 | K R Hercock | Ms L Latta | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Dolly Pardon | 3 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Latta | 54kg | $9.30 |
Jockey Queiroz (15% trainer combo) retains ride, barrier 6 suits midfield map in moderate tempo. Wanganui sprint favours handy types; soft track handled well.
Soft record solid, likely leads in moderate tempo. Recent 1400m 10th wider barrier but close margins show ability. Not selected over London due to fitness query but prime place chance.
Galeforce improving sharply, latest 1200m 4th on Soft7 after poor wide barriers previously. Wanganui experience, hot jockey Hemi (25% recent), midfield map fine in moderate tempo. Soft exposure building; value in top 3 despite no places as trends upward in volatile maiden.
Handy map in moderate tempo, soft proven.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | London | 6 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Irish Rose | 3 | Courtney Barnes | C R Isdale | 55.5kg | $12.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Lacey Luck | 5 | Kavish Chowdhoory | G H Sharrock | 55.5kg | $25.30 |
| 4th | 2 | Mercy | 1 | Kelly Myers | K T Myers | 55.5kg | $4.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Galeforce | 7 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Pickford | 55.5kg | $16.90 |
| 6th | 1 | Mr Bombasa | 4 | Jonathan Riddell | J G Bary | 57.5kg | $20.40 |
| 7th | 6 | May Wirth | 2 | Chris Dell | Peter & Trent Didham | 55.5kg | $8.10 |
| 8th | 5 | Amiria | 8 | K R Hercock | M P Breslin | 55.5kg | $4.30 |
Class drop from Open/Listed exposure, improving trend, strong jockey/trainer stats. Barrier 7 neutral but forward map likely. Best pure form despite no wins - ready to breakthrough on Wanganui's speed track.
Strong place chance with proven Wanganui affinity (3:0-0-1 T/D). Recent fresh 3rd on Soft 5 shows fitness second up (prior second-up stats positive). Ideal barrier 2 exploits Wanganui inside speed bias despite likely midfield settling. Class drop aids. Solid each-way value in moderate tempo maiden.
Wide draw major issue on leader-biased Wanganui but recent improvement and recency outweigh. Reliable place contender if maps midfield.
True debutant (0 starts) avoids form penalties per Maiden rule. Wanganui maidens volatile - value roughy if early speed suits moderate tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Silent Applause | 2 | Chris Dell | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Hello My Dear | 7 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dancing Fantail | 11 | K R Hercock | P J Kiernan | 58.5kg | $5.10 |
| 4th | 7 | Timex | 12 | Alan Lai | R J Bergerson | 54.5kg | $17.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Just A Nudge | 9 | Madan Singh | Ms G Schumacher | 56.5kg | $29.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Bantry | 3 | Kelly Myers | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $9.70 |
| 7th | 3 | Afterthought | 4 | Sarah O'Malley | M P Breslin | 58.5kg | $24.40 |
| 8th | 2 | Grisham | 1 | Courtney Barnes | C R Isdale | 58.5kg | $28.20 |
| 9th | 8 | Epitome | 8 | Jim Chung | R J Bergerson | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Teams | 6 | K A Pertab | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Sierra Leone | 5 | J W Benner | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Galeforce | 10 | Ms L Pickford | 56kg |
Soft record 11:0-2-4 ideal for conditions; class drop positive despite 59kg topweight. Wanganui on-pace bias suits settling handy.
Improving form, light weight, jockey hot; track's leader bias helps if maps midfield. Soft experience solid; value in local knowledge over flashier risers. Moderate tempo favours her closing style.
Riomosa broke maiden impressively last start Otaki 1400m Soft5 from wide draw; barrier 4 perfect for Wanganui speed track as likely leader. Soft stats solid; fitness edge post-14 days. Class rise query but form trumps limited prep of others; moderate tempo ideal for on-pace runner.
Recent BM65 form solid (2nds at Waverley/New Plymouth); first-up record 3:0-0-1 not penalised.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | La Dulcin'ee | 6 | Leah Hemi | F P Campbell | 55.5kg | $5.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Riomosa | 4 | Mereana Hudson | G J Haigh | 58.5kg | $12.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Stipulator | 7 | Jim Chung | G H Sharrock | 55.5kg | $5.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Headline News | 2 | K R Hercock | P J Kiernan | 56kg | $8.30 |
| 5th | 1 | Chicago Jack | 8 | Jonathan Riddell | S D Cole | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Glimmer | 3 | Chris Dell | Ms R Gibbs | 56.5kg | $6.10 |
| 7th | 3 | Our Giulia | 1 | Alan Lai | R J Bergerson | 55.5kg | $10.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Quill | 5 | Madan Singh | Barry Coxhead | 55kg | $29.60 |
| Scr | 9 | Still Bangon | 7 | A C Forbes | 54kg |
Improving fitness, suits Soft6 and midfield role in moderate-fast tempo. Wanganui on-pace bias aids.
Sharp improver with excellent draw (barrier 2) suiting Wanganui's tight turns and on-pace bias. Moderate-fast tempo favours forward positioning.
Class drop enhances chances; soft record solid. Fitness edge from quick backup suits Sunday meeting. Backmarker but moderate-fast tempo may suit late charge despite Wanganui bias.
Debutant not penalised for lack of form per Maiden rules. Elite barrier 1 critical at Wanganui's tight track favouring inside speed. Myers trainer reliable with first-starters; light weight edge.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Indian Pacific | 5 | Mereana Hudson | G J Haigh | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Teresa Mac | 6 | Madan Singh | Ms I Kelly | 56.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Ribella Rose | 8 | Kelly Myers | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $7.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Borrowed Time | 4 | K R Hercock | M T Dixon | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Sloshed | 2 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 58kg | $6.30 |
| 6th | 3 | Satomi | 3 | Jonathan Riddell | P Nelson & C Mcdougal | 58.5kg | $38.90 |
| 7th | 2 | Bold Bro | 9 | Sarah O'Malley | J L Rathbone | 58.5kg | $16.90 |
| 8th | 8 | Punisher | 11 | Alan Lai | R J Bergerson | 54.5kg | $34.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Emoji | 10 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Pickford | 56.5kg | $47.20 |
| 10th | 11 | Getitdun | 1 | Liam Kauri | K T Myers | 54kg | $19.50 |
| Scr | 10 | Kingsbrook Diva | 7 | Kavish Chowdhoory | S A Sharrock | 56kg |
Belle Tribute tops form assessment with unbeatable Wanganui 1600m record (2 wins from 2), strong soft track stats (6:1-1-1), and consistent recent BM75 placings including 3rd on heavy 1600m. Elite suitability for tight Wanganui layout outweighs minor negatives.
Distance proven (6:1-1-2), recent 2nd in BM75 here, dropping class. Inside draw exploits Wanganui bias; moderate tempo suits forward run. Strong place claims even if win harder.
Psyclone in career-best form with recent BM75 1600m 2nd at Otaki, Wanganui experience (4:0-2-1), and distance dominance (11:2-4-1).
Barrier 6 suits, Latta preparation sharpens first-up feel despite 151 days.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Belle Tribute | 9 | Kavish Chowdhoory | S A Sharrock | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Coulthard | 1 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Scelta Di Elena | 10 | Jim Chung | C B Turner | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Altari | 7 | Courtney Barnes | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $12.60 |
| 5th | 7 | French Doll | 5 | Chris Dell | M P Breslin | 56kg | $8.30 |
| 6th | 3 | Texas | 3 | Leah Hemi | K T Myers | 58kg | $16.40 |
| 7th | 9 | Lantern Way | 6 | K R Hercock | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $12.40 |
| 8th | 1 | Island Hop | 2 | Alan Lai | K T Myers | 61kg | $32.10 |
| 9th | 8 | Psyclone | 8 | Kelly Myers | J G Bary | 56kg | $5.80 |
| 10th | 10 | Mahoe | 4 | Madan Singh | C R Isdale | 55kg | $45.20 |
Marvie tops form assessment with sharp recent improvement: 2nd at 2200m Soft 6 (25 days ago), 4th at Wanganui 2040m Soft 6. Barrier 2 perfect for Wanganui's inside speed bias in staying maiden. Class drop from Listed exposure, consistent closing efforts suit moderate-slow tempo. Jockey Hemi hot (25% recent wins).
13 starts show reliability in maidens, barrier 5 ideal for Wanganui staying trip. Latta stable form strong, Hercock combo solid. Soft suitability proven. Not selected over Marvie due to lack of recent close finish and no 2000m+ stats, but clear place threat.
Latta/Queiroz combo elite (27%). Soft form solid. Barrier 9 tests in Wanganui but moderate tempo may suit late charge. Solid top-3 chance behind pace leaders.
Improving, low 56.5kg ideal Soft 6. Maps midfield-back, suits moderate tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Marvie | 2 | Leah Hemi | J J Rayner | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 11 | Stone Street | 1 | Chris Dell | Ms C Evans | 56.5kg | $20.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ocean Melody | 9 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $5.10 |
| 4th | 2 | Vanrio | 10 | Jim Chung | F J Auret | 57.5kg | $8.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Port Chalmer | 5 | K R Hercock | Ms L Latta | 58.5kg | $5.40 |
| 6th | 5 | Flying Agenda | 6 | Jonathan Riddell | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 58.5kg | $33.40 |
| 7th | 3 | Basilthegreek | 3 | Mereana Hudson | D L Howard | 58.5kg | $39.70 |
| 8th | 9 | Acorn | 4 | Rohan Mudhoo | Ms S Kay | 56.5kg | $42.90 |
| 9th | 8 | Kayzino | 8 | Kelly Myers | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Dapper Dan | 11 | Liam Kauri | M P Breslin | 56.5kg | $32.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Sweet Envy | 7 | Madan Singh | Joshua Shaw | 56.5kg | $42.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Passion 'n' Pride | 6 | Courtney Barnes | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg |
Overdraft stands out on pure form with consistent placings including recent strong 2nd at 2000m in BM65 on heavy. Loves wet tracks (2 wins on heavy), high place rate, and recent fitness. Moderate-slow tempo at Wanganui 2060m suits its finishing strength over short straight. Clear top pick.
Tivaci's Affair arrives with strong recent win in BM65 on soft at 1600m, barrier 3 perfect for Wanganui's speed-favouring layout and rail out 2.5m. Moderate tempo allows forward positioning.
Barrier 5 ideal for moderate tempo, unexposed stayer potential at 2060m.
Handles soft, consistent placegetter. Moderate tempo may suit if maps midfield. Value roughy in upset-prone Wanganui BM65.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Overdraft | 7 | Sarah O'Malley | J L Rathbone | 60kg | $5.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Maryrose | 12 | Courtney Barnes | G S Andrew | 54kg | $29.10 |
| 3rd | 8 | Tivaci's Affair | 3 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56.5kg | $5.20 |
| 4th | 7 | On Alert | 6 | Alan Lai | Ms I Kelly | 54.5kg | $22.10 |
| 5th | 2 | Wigmore | 5 | Kelly Myers | C E Myers | 59kg | $5.10 |
| 6th | 9 | Shes Wondering | 8 | Leah Hemi | J J Rayner | 55.5kg | $12.80 |
| 7th | 11 | Cry Baby | 4 | Liam Kauri | Ms D J Parry | 53kg | $48.40 |
| 8th | 4 | Brave Rebel | 2 | K R Hercock | G H Sharrock | 58.5kg | $10.40 |
| 9th | 12 | Pacific Princess | 9 | Jim Chung | J G Bary | 54kg | $5.10 |
| 10th | 10 | Shockiff | 10 | Chris Dell | M K Oulaghan | 55.5kg | $28.50 |
| 11th | 3 | Jacobite Rising | 1 | Jonathan Riddell | R J Bergerson | 59kg | $8.20 |
| Scr | 5 | Shamwari | 1 | M G Forbes | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Songwriter | 11 | Madan Singh | F J Auret | 58kg |
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