★ Top pick8th
1Early One's
Midfield position ideal for Waverley's leader bias and moderate tempo. Superior to others despite no Waverley experience.
New Zealand · Wednesday 18 March 2026
Waverley tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Waverley. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/813%
Any tip won5/863%
Top pick placed4/850%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Katie Walker ? Property Brokers Mdn
14:10 local2200mMaiden$25,000
Winner10. Emmy AwardSP $6.20
2nd pick7th
8Stone Street
Class drop positive in maiden, competitive times despite limited starts. Needs luck from midfield/back but recent form and weight edge make strong place claim in moderate tempo.
3rd pick4th
2Malibu
Best Waverley form (4 starts, 1 place) and recent 3rd at 2100m Hawera. Multiple places at staying trips including 2nds at Otaki/Tauherenikau. Wide draw concern but likely leader status suits track bias.
Value pick6th
7Ocean Melody
Recent form 334 with 3rds at Wanganui/Otaki over staying trips shows fitness. Light weight and barrier 5 ideal for Waverley positioning in moderate tempo.
- 1st10Emmy AwardBruno Queiroz$6.20
- 2nd6Bold BroJonathan Riddell$15.80
- 3rd3VanrioMadan Singh$9.50
- 4th2MalibuK R Hercock$13.30
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Emmy Award | 3 | Bruno Queiroz | S Ritchie & C Murray | 56.5kg | $6.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Bold Bro | 11 | Jonathan Riddell | J L Rathbone | 58.5kg | $15.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Vanrio | 9 | Madan Singh | F J Auret | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Malibu | 10 | K R Hercock | Joshua Shaw | 58.5kg | $13.30 |
| 5th | 9 | Heavenly Blessed | 4 | Jim Chung | C J Bothwell | 55.5kg | $27.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Ocean Melody | 5 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Stone Street | 8 | Chris Dell | Ms C Evans | 56.5kg | $8.20 |
| 8th | 1 | Early One's | 6 | Liam Kauri | H W Mathews | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 9th | 11 | Emoji | 1 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Pickford | 56.5kg | $56.20 |
| 10th | 4 | Waitotara Warrior | 2 | Elen Nicholas | C J Bothwell | 57.5kg | $17.10 |
| Scr | 5 | Westside Gunn | 7 | Mereana Hudson | G N Nicholson | 58.5kg |
Whanganui Commercial Mdn
14:45 local1200mMaiden$25,000
Winner12. Sant MauriciSP $6.70
★ Top pick7th
3Allaru
2nd pick2nd
8Wailea
First up stats neutral but trainer prepares well fresh. Barrier 10 awkward but tactical speed suits moderate-fast tempo and Waverley on-pace bias. Solid each-way chance in weak maiden.
3rd pick9th
7Lacey Luck
Lacey Luck maps ideally from barrier 1 as likely leader in Waverley sprint paradise. Youth (3yo) and light weight advantage in moderate field. Suits on-pace bias despite no wins yet.
Value pickWon
12Sant Maurici
Sant Maurici debutant not penalised for lack of form. Barrier 2 ideal for Waverley leader bias, Samantha Collett (5% track, strong trainer combo) signals intent. Proxy eval: 40% trainer, 30% jockey, 30% pedigree weights favour in volatile maiden.
- 1st12Sant MauriciSamantha Collett$6.70
- 2nd8WaileaMasahiro Hashizume$6.30
- 3rd9May WirthToni Davies$13.40
- 4th10SwifftyFloor Moerman$13.90
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Sant Maurici | 2 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 56kg | $6.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Wailea | 10 | Masahiro Hashizume | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 56kg | $6.30 |
| 3rd | 9 | May Wirth | 3 | Toni Davies | Peter & Trent Didham | 54kg | $13.40 |
| 4th | 10 | Swiffty | 11 | Floor Moerman | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 53kg | $13.90 |
| 5th | 1 | Daiwa Explorer | 9 | Rohan Mudhoo | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 58kg | $19.40 |
| 6th | 2 | Fair Game | 7 | Bruno Queiroz | J W Benner | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 3 | Allaru | 12 | Chris Dell | Ms C Evans | 56.5kg | $5.80 |
| 8th | 4 | Thatz Bonnie | 5 | Jack Taplin | Anne Davies | 53.5kg | $26.30 |
| 9th | 7 | Lacey Luck | 1 | Hayley Hassman | G H Sharrock | 54kg | $11.60 |
| 10th | 6 | Alpine Ace | 6 | K R Hercock | A M Clement | 56.5kg | $59.60 |
| 11th | 5 | Aimee's Jem | 4 | Jim Chung | Trudy & Vaughan Keegan | 55.5kg | $114.40 |
| 12th | 11 | Girlfriend | 8 | Craig Grylls | S L Crawford | 56kg | $10.80 |
Greg O?Byrne ? Property Brokers Hcp (60)
15:20 local1400mRestricted 60$25,000
Winner2. PerugiaSP $2.10
★ Top pick3rd
1Jaeger
Jaeger tops form assessment with strong 1400m record (1 win, 2 seconds from 7) and barrier 2 perfectly suiting Waverley's leader bias at 1400m. Recent 3rd in BM65 at 1600m shows fitness; 4 top-3 finishes last 8 starts. Grylls/Patterson combo strong (20%). Moderate-fast tempo suits forward runner.
2nd pick2nd
3Tears Of Victory
Barrier 1 gives Tears Of Victory huge edge on leader-biased Waverley. Class drop from BM65 suits; strong distance stats (3-1-1 from 10). Recent 5th at Hawera R60 was solid; jockey combo 67% wins. Fitness assured after 19 days.
3rd pickWon
2Perugia
McNab booking positive, but lacks Waverley form and barrier 3 neutral in speed map. Solid place chance in moderate-fast tempo, but not top win pick.
Value pick8th
5Paddy Gift
Paddy Gift offers value as Waverley specialist (1 win from 3 starts, 1 from 2 at T/D) in light weight. Recent R60/BM65 runs confirm fitness despite no placings. 1400m record solid (2-0-1 from 10).
- 1st2PerugiaMichael Mc Nab$2.10
- 2nd3Tears Of VictoryBruno Queiroz$6.20
- 3rd1JaegerCraig Grylls$3.80
- 4th8Fool Me OnceMasahiro Hashizume$8.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Perugia | 3 | Michael Mc Nab | S R Autridge | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | Tears Of Victory | 1 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 58kg | $6.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Jaeger | 2 | Craig Grylls | Robbie Patterson | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 8 | Fool Me Once | 6 | Masahiro Hashizume | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 54kg | $8.90 |
| 5th | 6 | Share Power | 4 | Liam Kauri | Ms D J Parry | 53kg | $53.70 |
| 6th | 7 | Wuruhi | 7 | Amber Riddell | P D Pascoe | 53kg | $28.60 |
| 7th | 4 | Orleans Belle | 8 | K R Hercock | Ms S Gordon | 55.5kg | $14.80 |
| 8th | 5 | Paddy Gift | 5 | Leah Hemi | G R Vile | 55kg | $18.80 |
Jared Brock ? Property Brokers Mdn
15:55 local1400mMaiden$25,000
Winner6. TrafalgarSP $4.70
★ Top pick3rd
1Lydiard Park
2nd pickScratched
8Scarlett Spell
Class drop from G2 enhances appeal in this maiden. Barrier 4 ideal for Waverley on-pace bias, likely midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo.
3rd pickScratched
7Hello My Dear
Hello My Dear shows strong consistency with 6 placings from 9, including Waverley 1200m win and recent 2nd at 1360m. Class drop critical positive in BM58/lower volatility maiden. Neutral barrier but proven midweek form suits.
Value pick7th
10Galeforce
Barrier 10 backmarker but light weight and jockey's 19% Waverley strike aid.
- 1st6TrafalgarSamantha Collett$4.70
- 2nd11RybakinaMichael Mc Nab$6.90
- 3rd1Lydiard ParkMasahiro Hashizume$2.20
- 4th13Vanilla StormElen Nicholas$5.70
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Trafalgar | 6 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 57.5kg | $4.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Rybakina | 5 | Michael Mc Nab | S Ritchie & C Murray | 55.5kg | $6.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Lydiard Park | 8 | Masahiro Hashizume | R James & R Wellwood | 57.5kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 13 | Vanilla Storm | 1 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 54.5kg | $5.70 |
| 5th | 3 | Porotene Tiger | 2 | Amber Riddell | G H Sharrock | 56.5kg | $35.20 |
| 6th | 2 | Mr Bombasa | 3 | Kavish Chowdhoory | J G Bary | 57.5kg | $23.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Galeforce | 10 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Pickford | 55.5kg | $16.30 |
| 8th | 4 | King Patch | 9 | Jonathan Riddell | S L Crawford | 57.5kg | $12.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Loose Enz | 11 | Ms S P Mynott | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Hello My Dear | 7 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Scarlett Spell | 4 | Craig Grylls | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Last Wish | 12 | Craig Grylls | Ms L Brennan | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Ring The Banker | 11 | A C Forbes | 55.5kg |
NZB Mega Maiden Series Mdn
16:37 local1400mMaiden$25,000
Winner1. Carter JohnSP $5.40
★ Top pick4th
15Hello My Dear
Barrier 4 ideal for Waverley's leader bias, handy map suits moderate-fast tempo. Gray/Queiroz team strong.
2nd pickWon
1Carter John
Handles topweight, improving form suits 1400m. Midfield map viable despite likely moderate-fast tempo.
3rd pick3rd
13Wanganella
Elite connections and barrier 1 boost chances on leader-biased Waverley. Recent narrow 3rd at Taupo shows ability, but midfield speed map less ideal than #15 or #1.
Value pick2nd
12Pee Bee Girl
High-volatility maiden suits first-starters; stable confidence overlays lack of data. Wide draw risk but leader bias may suit if pace suits.
- 1st1Carter JohnKelly Myers$5.40
- 2nd12Pee Bee GirlCraig Grylls$6.20
- 3rd13WanganellaMichael Mc Nab$2.30
- 4th15Hello My DearBruno Queiroz$5.30
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Carter John | 6 | Kelly Myers | D R Haworth | 58.5kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Pee Bee Girl | 13 | Craig Grylls | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 56.5kg | $6.20 |
| 3rd | 13 | Wanganella | 1 | Michael Mc Nab | Andrew Forsman | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 4th | 15 | Hello My Dear | 4 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56kg | $5.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Kit Zakat | 2 | Alan Lai | T R Hina | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Ivy Lee | 12 | Jack Taplin | Allan Scarlett | 53.5kg | $49.30 |
| 7th | 11 | La Kwik | 7 | Samantha Collett | Robbie Patterson | 56.5kg | $16.70 |
| 8th | 6 | Ivy Time | 3 | Masahiro Hashizume | S A Sharrock | 56.5kg | $11.60 |
| Scr | 2 | The Black Prince | 18 | S A Sharrock | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Chibrah | 14 | Hayley Hassman | Ms D M Harris | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Soul Catcher | 15 | Madan Singh | G R Vile | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Treasure Trove | 9 | Rohan Mudhoo | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Timex | 10 | R J Bergerson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Dink | 11 | Courtney Barnes | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | She's The Dream | 2 | Ms S P Mynott | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Scarlett Spell | 11 | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Allaru | 14 | Ms C Evans | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Rybakina | 14 | S Ritchie & C Murray | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Trafalgar | 5 | C W Cole | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | King Patch | 8 | S L Crawford | 58kg |
Conrad Wilkshire ? Property Brokers (Bm75)
17:12 local1200mBenchmark 75$25,000
Winner1. Legally BindingSP $5.50
★ Top pickWon
1Legally Binding
Legally Binding tops form assessment with dominant 1200m record (7:2-2-1) and consistent BM75 performances, including Good 4 wins. Recent form shows 6 top-3 in 8 starts despite latest 7th; superior best time and class hold edge in Waverley sprint where tactical speed matters.
2nd pick6th
3Nepheti
Nepheti's barrier 1 is gold at tight turning Waverley 1200m, favouring leaders. Second up stats solid (4:1-0-1), class drop from BM75/G3, and Good 4 record (9:3-1-0) suit conditions.
3rd pick2nd
2Rabega
Rabega brings proven Waverley 1200m win at lower grade but strong Good 4 affinity (9:3-3-1) and distance dominance (7:3-3-0) make it a threat rising in class.
Value pick3rd
4Lucullan
Positive first up record and Waverley win noted, but BM58/lower volatility caps confidence; overlay if fitness holds but form phase downgrades behind proven BM75 horses.
- 1st1Legally BindingHayley Hassman$5.50
- 2nd2RabegaJonathan Riddell$8.10
- 3rd4LucullanToni Davies$3.00
- 4th5Country SalonElen Nicholas$12.40
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Legally Binding | 6 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Rabega | 7 | Jonathan Riddell | F J Auret | 58kg | $8.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Lucullan | 5 | Toni Davies | Peter & Trent Didham | 54kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Country Salon | 8 | Elen Nicholas | G H Sharrock | 54.5kg | $12.40 |
| 5th | 6 | Tycoon Prince | 3 | Bruno Queiroz | S Ritchie & C Murray | 55.5kg | $7.90 |
| 6th | 3 | Nepheti | 1 | Michael Mc Nab | S Ritchie & C Murray | 56kg | $6.70 |
| 7th | 8 | Abbakiss | 4 | Kavish Chowdhoory | B E Newman | 54kg | $9.90 |
| 8th | 7 | Sesimbra | 2 | Samantha Collett | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 55kg | $9.50 |
Mark Lourie/Paul Gilligan Hcp (60)
17:47 local2200mRestricted 60$25,000
Winner10. MaryroseSP $11.00
★ Top pick2nd
5Rosina
Rosina stands out with improving form including recent strong 2nd at Matamata Rest.60 off barrier 4, now draws perfect inside gate 2 for Waverley's tight leader-biased layout. Dropping in class from BM65, midfield map suits moderate tempo, recent fitness evident in placings.
2nd pick6th
11Pacific Princess
Good 4 record strong with multiple placings, barrier 5 ideal midfield for Waverley undulations/moderate tempo. Stamina proven, better than recent efforts suggest.
3rd pick10th
12Roulade
Roulade proven Waverley performer with recent 3rd here at 2200m BM65, now drops significantly to Rest.60. Barrier 4 suits leader bias, track record 4:0-1-1 including T/D place. Good 4 suited, class drop key.
Value pick4th
4Khando
Light weight helps on Waverley hill, medium Good 4 suitability.
- 1st10MaryroseCourtney Barnes$11.00
- 2nd5RosinaElen Nicholas$3.90
- 3rd7AltezzaBruno Queiroz$5.10
- 4th4KhandoHayley Hassman$6.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Maryrose | 1 | Courtney Barnes | G S Andrew | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Rosina | 2 | Elen Nicholas | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | Altezza | 8 | Bruno Queiroz | B E Newman | 57.5kg | $5.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Khando | 10 | Hayley Hassman | Ms P Gerard | 56kg | $6.90 |
| 5th | 1 | Zackery | 6 | Jim Chung | M N Eales | 58.5kg | $11.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Pacific Princess | 5 | Kavish Chowdhoory | J G Bary | 57kg | $5.60 |
| 7th | 9 | Cry Baby | 12 | Liam Kauri | Ms D J Parry | 55kg | $48.90 |
| 8th | 3 | First Edition | 7 | Jonathan Riddell | Ms L Latta | 59kg | $20.20 |
| 9th | 8 | Betterbeyou | 9 | Amber Riddell | G H Sharrock | 56.5kg | $11.40 |
| 10th | 12 | Roulade | 4 | Samantha Collett | C J Bothwell | 56kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Air Dancer | 11 | C R Isdale | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Shes Wondering | 3 | Leah Hemi | J J Rayner | 58kg |
Property Brokers Mdn
18:22 local1650mMaiden$25,000
Winner8. Belle's CharmSP $6.00
★ Top pickNo result
12Jaws
Unexposed 3yo filly maps midfield in moderate-fast tempo suiting her closing style. McNab booking (25% trainer combo) elevates connections.
2nd pick3rd
1Subsonic
Barrier 3 perfect for Waverley's tight turns/leader bias; likely early speed with #1/#2. Consistent but winless (6:0-0-1); fitness query after 58 days but superior to most exposed runners.
3rd pickScratched
11Iffigive
Wide draw problematic at tight Waverley but tactical speed could save her. Solid place claims if maps well; not top pick due to recency and barrier vs rawer Jaws.
Value pickWon
8Belle's Charm
Queiroz (24% with Latta) strong booking; 56.5kg helps.
- 1st8Belle's CharmBruno Queiroz$6.00
- 2nd2SweysmartCraig Grylls$9.40
- 3rd1SubsonicKelly Myers$5.40
- 4th7RezinateMasahiro Hashizume$6.30
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Belle's Charm | 6 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sweysmart | 10 | Craig Grylls | C W Cole | 58.5kg | $9.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Subsonic | 3 | Kelly Myers | D R Haworth | 58.5kg | $5.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Rezinate | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | R James & R Wellwood | 58kg | $6.30 |
| 5th | 3 | Agent Black Hand | 7 | Courtney Barnes | Carl Taylor | 58.5kg | $42.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Local Lass | 1 | P D Pascoe | 56.5kg | $46.40 | |
| 7th | 4 | Iamexcitement | 9 | Hayley Hassman | B C Mcdermott | 56.5kg | $18.80 |
| 8th | 6 | Afterthought | 4 | Jonathan Riddell | M P Breslin | 58.5kg | $33.40 |
| 9th | 5 | Pile Driver | 14 | Sarah O'Malley | J L Rathbone | 58.5kg | $13.40 |
| Scr | 9 | Punisher | 13 | R J Bergerson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Specialist | 5 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Iffigive | 11 | K R Hercock | S Nickalls | 56kg | |
| 12 | Jaws | 8 | Michael Mc Nab | Ms P Gerard | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Galeforce | 12 | Ms L Pickford | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | The Black Prince | 15 | S A Sharrock | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | She's The Dream | 7 | Ms S P Mynott | 56kg |
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