★ Top pick3rd
6Girl Code
Barrier 5 suits Wanganui middle-draw pattern. Lowest weight advantage in compressed scale, Grylls booking strong. Good 4 unproven but recent merit outweighs. Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield sit.
New Zealand · Monday 6 April 2026
Wanganui tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Wanganui. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won5/863%
Top pick placed4/850%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Liquorland Wanganui Mdn
12:56 local1200mMaiden$17,000
Winner1. Flowers EmberSP $3.00
2nd pick6th
8Oklahoma
Class drop from Open boosts. Backmarker but moderate-fast tempo may suit closing style. Form reliability in maiden chaos.
3rd pickScratched
7Paper Moon
Consistent maiden with upward trend (4x425), including close 2nd at 1000m and recent 5th at Matamata. Good 4 exposure without disgrace. Elite Walker stable, Doyle booking signals intent. Neutral map but fitness edge in low-volatility maiden.
Value pick2nd
10Swiffty
Myers in career-best form (20% wins). Barrier 9 suits Wanganui pattern over inside. Fitness edge for moderate tempo.
- 1st1Flowers EmberMasahiro Hashizume$3.00
- 2nd10SwifftyKelly Myers$7.40
- 3rd6Girl CodeCraig Grylls$3.10
- 4th12Platinum NorwayBruno Queiroz$14.60
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Flowers Ember | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | S L Crawford | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Swiffty | 9 | Kelly Myers | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 56kg | $7.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Girl Code | 5 | Craig Grylls | C W Cole | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 12 | Platinum Norway | 1 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $14.60 |
| 5th | 3 | Manuka Rush | 4 | Lily Sutherland | A J Meadows | 58kg | $14.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Oklahoma | 8 | Chris Dell | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $9.70 |
| 7th | 9 | Ensign Aria | 11 | C A Bambry | 56kg | $15.80 | |
| 8th | 4 | Luv Lace | 3 | Samantha Collett | Ms S P Mynott | 56.5kg | $9.90 |
| Scr | 2 | Small Fort | 6 | S L Crawford | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Nodoubtaboutit | 6 | Leah Hemi | B D Revell | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Paper Moon | 7 | Joe Doyle | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Brutal Reality | 10 | C R Isdale | 56kg |
Brian FM Mdn
13:38 local1200mMaiden$17,000
Winner6. Mr BombasaSP $24.00
★ Top pick5th
8Hello My Dear
Hello My Dear stands out in this maiden with the most extensive form, showing 6 placings from 10 starts including strong Wanganui record (2:0-1-1) and recent 4th at Waverley. Class drop from higher grade, consistent recent efforts (342423 last 6), and proven jockey booking outweigh lack of win. Barrier 9 neutral at Wanganui where middles perform well.
2nd pick6th
1Portrush
Portrush has the clearest recent form with a solid 2nd on soft at 1000m carrying 58kg from barrier 5. Just 15 days between runs indicates fitness. Barrier 5 fits Wanganui's middle-draw pattern, likely leader in fast tempo suits on-speed bias in maidens.
3rd pickScratched
9Girl Code
Same setup today on good4, barrier 6 suits track pattern. Trainer Cole, light weight advantage in compressed scale.
Value pick3rd
10Paper Moon
Barrier 1 not penalised heavily at Wanganui (middles preferred but no strong bias). Recent fitness (26 days), suits maiden volatility for place/exotic value.
- 1st6Mr BombasaJim Chung$24.00
- 2nd3Gitano$21.30
- 3rd10Paper MoonJoe Doyle$5.30
- 4th5Small FortCraig Grylls$2.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Mr Bombasa | 14 | Jim Chung | J G Bary | 56.5kg | $24.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Gitano | 13 | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 57.5kg | $21.30 | |
| 3rd | 10 | Paper Moon | 1 | Joe Doyle | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $5.30 |
| 4th | 5 | Small Fort | 4 | Craig Grylls | S L Crawford | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Hello My Dear | 9 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 55.5kg | $4.70 |
| 6th | 1 | Portrush | 5 | Jonathan Riddell | Ms L Latta | 57.5kg | $4.90 |
| 7th | 11 | Tick Tock Tessa | 2 | Kelly Myers | J V Wallace | 55.5kg | $9.70 |
| 8th | 13 | All In Valour | 10 | Leah Hemi | Ms J A Zuppicich | 55.5kg | $21.90 |
| 9th | 14 | Another Code | 11 | Madan Singh | T J Perry | 54.5kg | $67.60 |
| Scr | 2 | Flowers Ember | 12 | S L Crawford | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Puddle Of Mudd | 14 | Masahiro Hashizume | B D Revell | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Skattebo | 8 | Chris Dell | Ms J Millar | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Girl Code | 6 | C W Cole | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Ensign Aria | 7 | C A Bambry | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Manuka Rush | 15 | A J Meadows | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Platinum Norway | 3 | Ms L Latta | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Brutal Reality | 15 | C R Isdale | 55.5kg |
Shane Stone Builders Mdn
14:12 local1340mMaiden$17,000
Winner10. Scarlett SpellSP $2.70
★ Top pickWon
10Scarlett Spell
High good track suitability, Samantha Collett excellent at Wanganui (18%). Moderate-fast tempo suits forward map. Selected over others despite barrier as form superior in BM58/maiden volatility.
2nd pick3rd
11Flaunt
Barrier 5 aligns with Wanganui's middle draw edge. Grylls-Cole combo strong (18%). Proxy assessment favours in maiden with no form penalty. Good each-way value in volatile race.
3rd pick5th
12May Wirth
Lightly raced 3yo with consistent form including recent 3rd Waverley 1200m. Light 54kg biggest weight edge in compressed scale. Fitness good, suits moderate-fast tempo if gets run. Solid place claimer in high-volatility maiden.
Value pick2nd
1Elpedro
Veteran with improving form (3rd last start Good 4) and Wanganui experience (3:0-1-0). T&D 4:0-1-0 including close 2nd.
- 1st10Scarlett SpellSamantha Collett$2.70
- 2nd1ElpedroMereana Hudson$16.40
- 3rd11FlauntCraig Grylls$4.50
- 4th2Savachi BoyJonathan Riddell$34.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Scarlett Spell | 1 | Samantha Collett | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Elpedro | 2 | Mereana Hudson | P D Pascoe | 58.5kg | $16.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Flaunt | 5 | Craig Grylls | C W Cole | 56kg | $4.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Savachi Boy | 11 | Jonathan Riddell | J G Bary | 58kg | $34.90 |
| 5th | 12 | May Wirth | 9 | Toni Davies | Peter & Trent Didham | 54kg | $12.70 |
| 6th | 6 | Ella Kate | 4 | Lily Sutherland | Ms A Harvey | 56.5kg | $9.30 |
| 7th | 3 | Swift Light | 6 | Masahiro Hashizume | S L Crawford | 58kg | $7.70 |
| 8th | 13 | She''s The Dream | 3 | Elen Nicholas | Ms S P Mynott | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Pippasjewel | 10 | Joe Doyle | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $22.10 |
| Scr | 4 | Prince Of Diamonds | 8 | Chris Dell | Ms J Millar | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Allaru | 9 | Ms C Evans | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Luv Lace | 6 | Ms S P Mynott | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Sky Hawk | 7 | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg |
Grangewilliam Stud (Bm75)
14:44 local2040mBenchmark 75$17,000
Winner4. DamianoSP $1.60
★ Top pickWon
4Damiano
Damiano tops form assessment despite class rise; recent 3rd in BM75 at Wanganui (2040m Heavy) behind strong field, prior T&D win, and consistent placings show upward trajectory. Midfield draw (5) neutral per Wanganui data, Collett booking elite (18% track strike). Moderate tempo suits.
2nd pickScratched
2Comedy
Comedy brings strongest Wanganui stats (5:0-2-0, T&D 2:0-2-0) and class drop; first up viable (4:1-0-1). Barrier 4 neutral, likely leader map suits moderate tempo.
3rd pickScratched
3Trosettee
Barrier 6 aligns with Wanganui's mid-draw edge. Significant class drop helps, though good track record modest. Strong second pick with upside in moderate tempo.
Value pick3rd
6Grey Invador
Grey Invador offers value as track veteran (11:1-0-2, T&D 10:1-0-2) with recent 4th in BM75; light weight and leader role in moderate tempo positive.
- 1st4DamianoSamantha Collett$1.60
- 2nd5StringlineAlan Lai$4.60
- 3rd6Grey InvadorBruno Queiroz$3.80
- 4th7MahoeJim Chung$8.50
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Damiano | 5 | Samantha Collett | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Stringline | 3 | Alan Lai | Ms C Evans | 52kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Grey Invador | 2 | Bruno Queiroz | B C Mcdermott | 54kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Mahoe | 1 | Jim Chung | C R Isdale | 53kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Rusty Lane | 4 | N J Quinn | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Comedy | 4 | Elen Nicholas | H E Wilson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Trosettee | 6 | Sarah O''Malley | G N Nicholson | 59kg |
Balance Accountants (Bm65)
15:19 local2040mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner7. Pacific PrincessSP $2.90
★ Top pick2nd
4Maryrose
Maryrose tops form assessment with recent Waverley win (2200m Rest.60) and strong Wanganui record (8:1-1-0, T/D 1:0-1-0). Barrier 5 perfect for track's mid-draw bias, midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo.
2nd pick3rd
6Altezza
Altezza's Wanganui affinity (5:1-0-1, T/D 2:1-0-1) and distance suitability (4:1-0-2) make her prime BM65 chance. Recent 3rd at Waverley shows fitness; light weight aids in moderate-fast tempo. Barrier 9 ok given no strong inside bias. Solid place chance despite class rise.
3rd pick4th
1Lantern Way
Lantern Way benefits from class drop, strong track record (7:2-1-0), and leader role in likely moderate-fast tempo. Recent Wanganui exposure despite poor results; proven weight carrier. Solid eachway but place here.
Value pick7th
8Roulade
Barrier 2 aids leader role despite track's mild mid-draw bias.
- 1st7Pacific PrincessElen Nicholas$2.90
- 2nd4MaryroseJoe Doyle$5.00
- 3rd6AltezzaBruno Queiroz$3.30
- 4th1Lantern WayJonathan Riddell$7.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Pacific Princess | 4 | Elen Nicholas | J G Bary | 54kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Maryrose | 5 | Joe Doyle | G S Andrew | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Altezza | 9 | Bruno Queiroz | B E Newman | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 1 | Lantern Way | 1 | Jonathan Riddell | Ms L Latta | 59kg | $7.60 |
| 5th | 3 | Darren Michie | 10 | Kelly Myers | J V Wallace | 58.5kg | $25.90 |
| 6th | 9 | Cry Baby | 7 | Toni Davies | Ms D J Parry | 52.5kg | $40.30 |
| 7th | 8 | Roulade | 2 | Jim Chung | C J Bothwell | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Westside Gunn | 8 | Mereana Hudson | G N Nicholson | 54kg | $75.10 |
| 9th | 5 | Air Dancer | 3 | Lily Sutherland | C R Isdale | 57kg | $16.20 |
| Scr | 2 | Unusual Invader | 6 | Masahiro Hashizume | F J Auret | 58.5kg |
Wanganui-Taranaki Racehorse Owners Association (Bm65)
15:54 local1200mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner5. ConfianzaSP $2.80
★ Top pick6th
1So We Go
Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield map.
2nd pickWon
5Confianza
Drops from open race, Collett booking (18% Wanganui) signals intent. Barrier 9 wide but backmarker map suits moderate-fast tempo. Form trajectory prioritised over experience.
3rd pick3rd
2La Dulcin''ee
La Dulcin'ee local strength (Wanganui 7:2-2-2, recent BM65 win there) and distance places (4:0-2-2 T/D) make strong each-way case. Class drop from recent efforts, improving trend with 3 top-3 last 8. Moderate tempo suits likely midfield settling. Jockey Hemi modest but track 9% win rate.
Value pick2nd
4Sam''s Turn
Gray stable (same as top pick) in form. Recent BM65 efforts consistent despite no win last 3. Barrier 8 ok for Wanganui middle pattern, first up freshness suits moderate tempo. Overlooked after 93-day spell in upset-prone track.
- 1st5ConfianzaSamantha Collett$2.80
- 2nd4Sam''s TurnJoe Doyle$5.70
- 3rd2La Dulcin''eeLeah Hemi$5.20
- 4th9RedanaChris Dell$14.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Confianza | 9 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Sam''s Turn | 8 | Joe Doyle | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 58kg | $5.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | La Dulcin''ee | 3 | Leah Hemi | F P Campbell | 58kg | $5.20 |
| 4th | 9 | Redana | 4 | Chris Dell | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $14.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Sakura Rose | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | S L Crawford | 56.5kg | $11.90 |
| 6th | 1 | So We Go | 7 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Bodacious Kate | 5 | Craig Grylls | A C Baker | 56.5kg | $9.30 |
| 8th | 7 | Brassey Miss | 6 | Elen Nicholas | Ms A Ross | 55.5kg | $33.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Bamboozle | 1 | Kelly Myers | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 58kg |
Windsor Park Stud Manawatu Breeders'' Stakes
16:29 local2040mGroup 3Open$100,000
Winner8. Girl TalkSP $4.50
★ Top pick7th
2Who Knows
Who Knows tops form assessment with proven black-type credentials (G3 win/placings), excellent Wanganui record including T/D success, and recent Open win. Barrier 6 fits track's mid-draw pattern over inside gates. Moderate tempo suits midfield role. Strong Group 3 contender.
2nd pick10th
1Bozo
Bozo offers elite form with G3 win, track/distance success, and dropping in class. Recent wins at similar trips, leader from barrier 2 suits speed map despite inside draw caution at Wanganui. Good 4 query noted but class drop and venue history elevate. Solid place chance in Group 3 depth.
3rd pickWon
8Girl Talk
Girl Talk progressive with recent Wanganui win, strong strike rates, and elite jockey upgrade. Lightweight from inside barrier suits despite track's mid-draw lean. Class rise concerns but recent momentum and Collett booking provide upside in moderate tempo Group 3.
Value pick5th
9Platinum Goddess
Platinum Goddess value overlay with superb Wanganui/T&D record, recent strong BM75 form at distance, and proven good track ability. Wide draw manageable for back/midfielder in moderate tempo.
- 1st8Girl TalkSamantha Collett$4.50
- 2nd6PsycloneJim Chung$24.70
- 3rd10MonologueJoe Doyle$6.50
- 4th4Rosetown PrincessElen Nicholas$42.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Girl Talk | 1 | Samantha Collett | S Nickalls | 56.5kg | $4.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Psyclone | 5 | Jim Chung | J G Bary | 57kg | $24.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Monologue | 3 | Joe Doyle | A R Fieldes | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Rosetown Princess | 9 | Elen Nicholas | D B Hollinshead | 57kg | $42.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Platinum Goddess | 10 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $11.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Electron | 4 | Mereana Hudson | Ms S P Mynott | 57kg | $16.90 |
| 7th | 2 | Who Knows | 6 | Jonathan Riddell | N J Quinn | 57kg | $2.30 |
| 8th | 5 | Steal My Thunder | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | Bill Thurlow And Sam O''malley | 57kg | $27.20 |
| 9th | 7 | Sol De Otono | 8 | Craig Grylls | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 57kg | $25.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Bozo | 2 | Lily Sutherland | K T Myers | 57kg | $10.40 |
The Junction Tavern (Bm65)
17:05 local1600mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner5. Say I DoSP $8.30
★ Top pick5th
9Glimmer
Improving pattern, barrier 5 ideal for midfield in moderate-fast tempo at Wanganui where no strong bias exists. Recent fitness edge over first-uppers.
2nd pick3rd
6Inchigeelagh Lass
Forward barrier 4 suits likely moderate-fast tempo favouring on-pacers at Wanganui. Recent racing fitness key in BM65 volatility. Not top pick due to class jump but strong place claims.
3rd pickWon
5Say I Do
Consistent distance performer with 4 placings last 8, improving trend suits Good 4. Wide draw a query in moderate-fast tempo but local knowledge and fitness provide edge in volatile BM65.
Value pickScratched
4Piccolino
Prior win in BM65 at 1650m, distance suited (5:1-0-1). Neutral barrier 7 in race lacking bias, moderate-fast tempo playable from midfield.
- 1st5Say I DoMereana Hudson$8.30
- 2nd8Jaeger$5.50
- 3rd6Inchigeelagh LassLeah Hemi$2.20
- 4th11Chelsea RoseJoe Doyle$15.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Say I Do | 9 | Mereana Hudson | F P Campbell | 58kg | $8.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Jaeger | 2 | Robbie Patterson | 57.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 3rd | 6 | Inchigeelagh Lass | 4 | Leah Hemi | J J Rayner | 57.5kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 11 | Chelsea Rose | 3 | Joe Doyle | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $15.90 |
| 5th | 9 | Glimmer | 5 | Chris Dell | Ms R Gibbs | 57kg | $4.10 |
| 6th | 1 | Affordable | 8 | Kelly Myers | J L Rathbone | 60kg | $20.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Jacobite Rising | 1 | Jonathan Riddell | R J Bergerson | 58.5kg | $23.70 |
| 8th | 10 | Autumn Beauty | 10 | Sarah O''Malley | C E Myers | 57kg | $25.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Possess | 6 | Lily Sutherland | K T Myers | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Piccolino | 7 | Madan Singh | F J Auret | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Savvysuper | 12 | C W Cole | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Orleans Belle | 11 | Ms S Gordon | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Wuruhi | 11 | P D Pascoe | 54kg |
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