★ Top pick4th
1King Of The Air
First-up 1:1-0-0 perfect. Moderate tempo suits midfield map. Best pure form horse.
New Zealand · Saturday 18 April 2026
Wanganui tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Wanganui. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/838%
Any tip won4/850%
Top pick placed5/863%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Egan Racing 2yo
12:25 local1200mOpen$35,000
Winner4. SwordsmanSP $7.10
2nd pick2nd
2Midnight Dart
Solid heavy track credentials with 800m win on Heavy8. First-up 1:1-0-0. Barrier 5 aligns with Wanganui middle draw edge over inside gates. Dropping class helps. Recent 4th behind King Of The Air shows competitiveness. Moderate tempo fine from likely midfield.
3rd pickScratched
3High Rock
Proxy eval: barrier neutral, jockey track record modest. Cannot penalise lack of history per rules. Place hope in moderate tempo.
Value pick3rd
6All On Red
Debutant from strong stable (Latta) with capable jockey. No form to analyse but proxy strong: trainer first-starter patterns positive, combo reliable. Leader map advantageous on heavy Wanganui. Speculative but high reward if ready.
- 1st4SwordsmanLiam Kauri$7.10
- 2nd2Midnight DartAmber Riddell$2.30
- 3rd6All On RedK R Hercock$3.50
- 4th1King Of The AirJonathan Riddell$3.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Swordsman | 1 | Liam Kauri | M P Breslin | 54kg | $7.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Midnight Dart | 5 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 6 | All On Red | 2 | K R Hercock | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 1 | King Of The Air | 3 | Jonathan Riddell | S B Marsh | 57kg | $3.00 |
| Scr | 3 | High Rock | 4 | Kelly Myers | R J Bergerson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Vantage Point | 5 | Leah Hemi | C W Cole | 56kg |
Fraser Auret Racing Mdn
13:00 local1360mMaiden$20,000
Winner3. Puddle Of MuddSP $3.70
★ Top pick2nd
4Kit Zakat
Barrier 5 aligns with Wanganui's middle draw edge on wet tracks. Lightest weight at 55.5kg suits heavy conditions per guidelines. Forward map from midfield, trainer/jockey combo solid.
2nd pick3rd
1Justadude
Justadude's standout heavy record (10 starts, 1 place) and Wanganui T/D success (close 2nd here) make it a key heavy track player. Barrier 2 positions for lead in moderate tempo race. Class drop enhances chances despite first-up stats.
3rd pick5th
9Lalume
Barrier 7 aligns with track's middle draw preference on wet ground. As debutant, not penalised for lack of form; trainer/jockey signals positive.
Value pick6th
6Sky Hawk
Barrier 8 leverages track's outside bias signal. Light weight suits heavy conditions.
- 1st3Puddle Of MuddLiam Kauri$3.70
- 2nd4Kit ZakatJim Chung$3.30
- 3rd1JustadudeK R Hercock$7.70
- 4th2SunnyLily Sutherland$13.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Puddle Of Mudd | 4 | Liam Kauri | B D Revell | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Kit Zakat | 5 | Jim Chung | T R Hina | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 1 | Justadude | 2 | K R Hercock | A B Bidlake | 58.5kg | $7.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Sunny | 1 | Lily Sutherland | J Lavelle & S Rennie | 58.5kg | $13.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Lalume | 7 | Kelly Myers | R J Bergerson | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Sky Hawk | 8 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 55.5kg | $12.70 |
| 7th | 8 | I Love Lucy | 3 | Leah Hemi | G D Innes | 56kg | $19.30 |
| Scr | 5 | Punisher | 6 | R J Bergerson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | She Means Business | 2 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg |
Kevin Myers Stables Hcp
13:42 local1360mOpen$40,000
Winner6. RiverplateSP $3.10
★ Top pick2nd
1Belardo Boy
Belardo Boy stands out on pure form with unmatched heavy track record (29:8-5-1) and solid Wanganui history (10:2-2-2). First-up stats (7:1-1-1) show trainer Latta prepares well fresh. Recent Listed placings prove class edge despite spell. Moderate tempo and barrier 2 suit likely forward run. Best form pick.
2nd pickWon
6Riverplate
54kg perfect for heavy conditions, barrier 5 suits midfield tempo. Consistent placings show fitness. Lacks heavy wins but recent efforts competitive. Solid each-way chance behind top pick.
3rd pick4th
2Bradman
Bradman reliable heavy track veteran (20:4-5-5) with Wanganui success (6:1-2-1). Recent Listed 3rd/4th on heavy shows class. Likely to lead moderate tempo. Barrier 1 risky but form trumps. Recent runs poor but heavy history and track affinity make place contender.
Value pick5th
5Cooper
Limited heavy form (2:0-1-0) questions suitability vs proven heavies like #1. Not top form pick due to class jump.
- 1st6RiverplateChris Dell$3.10
- 2nd1Belardo BoyAmber Riddell$4.00
- 3rd3KopuaLily Sutherland$8.00
- 4th2BradmanJim Chung$5.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Riverplate | 5 | Chris Dell | Andrew Campbell | 54kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | Belardo Boy | 2 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 61kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Kopua | 4 | Lily Sutherland | K T Myers | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Bradman | 1 | Jim Chung | R J Bergerson | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Cooper | 3 | Kelly Myers | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 54kg | $3.20 |
| Scr | 4 | Latrelle | 3 | Leah Hemi | C W Cole | 54kg |
Chase A Fox Syndicate Mdn
14:14 local2060mMaiden$20,000
Winner6. Ocean MelodySP $3.90
★ Top pickWon
6Ocean Melody
Ocean Melody's distance affinity (4:0-0-3) and Wanganui record (3:0-0-1) stand out in maiden. Recent 3rd at 2100m shows fitness, light weight suits Heavy 9 preferences. Latta trainer with strong stable form, Riddell 19% track strike. Slow tempo may test backmarker style but class drop and connections elevate.
2nd pickScratched
1Port Chalmer
No heavy experience but soft form 11:0-1-2 reasonable. Latta stable and Hercock booking add intent. Slow tempo and midfield map ideal for Heavy 9 maiden.
Value pick2nd
4Billy
Barrier 6 and midfield map ideal for slow Heavy 9 tempo. 120-day freshen-up may sharpen, outweighing pre-spell decline.
- 1st6Ocean MelodyAmber Riddell$3.90
- 2nd4BillyLily Sutherland$6.40
- 3rd8ZaconicJim Chung$8.50
- 4th3Dancing FantailLiam Kauri$8.80
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Ocean Melody | 1 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 55.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Billy | 6 | Lily Sutherland | K T Myers | 58.5kg | $6.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | Zaconic | 7 | Jim Chung | T R Hina | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Dancing Fantail | 8 | Liam Kauri | John Kiernan & Charlotte Fulford | 56.5kg | $8.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Bold Bro | 4 | Jonathan Riddell | J L Rathbone | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Derryman | 10 | Kelly Myers | J L Rathbone | 58.5kg | $13.60 |
| 7th | 10 | Getitdun | 5 | Mereana Hudson | K T Myers | 56kg | $16.90 |
| 8th | 9 | Heartofaces | 2 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Port Chalmer | 3 | K R Hercock | Ms L Latta | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Djibouti | 9 | Hayley Hassman | K A Pertab | 54kg |
Jo Rathbone Stables (Bm75)
14:49 local2060mBenchmark 75$35,000
Winner2. DamianoSP $2.60
★ Top pickWon
2Damiano
Prime heavy track suitor with 7:1-2-1 record and dominant track/distance stats (3:2-0-1). Slow tempo favours forward map from barrier 6. Class rise manageable with light weight.
2nd pick2nd
3Quid
Heavy track weapon (16:4-4-2) perfectly suited to Heavy9 conditions. First up stats solid (2:1-0-0) and barrier 7 aligns with track's middle draw edge. Jumping background aids stamina in slow tempo. Risk on freshness but form trumps unproven rivals.
3rd pickScratched
1Coulthard
Heavy experience (1:0-1-0) ideal for Heavy9 with slow tempo suiting midfield map. Class drop aids despite weight. Form outweighs minor distance query.
Value pick6th
8Grey Invador
Value play with strong track/distance exposure (11:1-0-3) including recent BM75 3rd here. Heavy record (8:1-0-2) suitable, class drop helps. Slow tempo may suit if avoids inside bias issue.
- 1st2DamianoAmber Riddell$2.60
- 2nd3QuidLily Sutherland$7.70
- 3rd7Trust AloneChris Dell$12.40
- 4th4Highly LethalK R Hercock$5.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Damiano | 6 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Quid | 7 | Lily Sutherland | K T Myers | 57kg | $7.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Trust Alone | 8 | Chris Dell | A B Bidlake | 54kg | $12.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Highly Lethal | 2 | K R Hercock | B C Mcdermott | 56kg | $5.80 |
| 5th | 5 | Helluvah Return | 3 | Leah Hemi | G R Vile | 55kg | $7.40 |
| 6th | 8 | Grey Invador | 1 | Kavish Chowdhoory | B C Mcdermott | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Sol De Otono | 4 | Kelly Myers | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 54.5kg | $5.70 |
| Scr | 1 | Coulthard | 5 | Jonathan Riddell | Ms L Latta | 59kg |
Lisa Latta Racing Stables (Bm75)
15:24 local1200mBenchmark 75$35,000
Winner2. Honey BadgerSP $4.50
★ Top pickWon
2Honey Badger
Honey Badger stands out on pure form with unmatched heavy track credentials (9:3-3-2) and perfect distance suitability (9:3-2-0). First-up record of 3:1-1-0 from spell shows trainer A W Pike prepares well fresh. Significant class drop from recent BM75/Open races. Barrier 1 risky but likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suits proven front-end pattern.
2nd pick2nd
6Lucullan
Lucullan brings track/distance winning form (1:1-0-0 at Wanganui 1200m) and recent competitiveness with 3rd in BM75 31 days ago. Second-up today where record shows 3:0-0-2 placings. Barrier 5 aligns with Wanganui's middle draw edge over inside gates. Lowest weight 55.5kg helps on heavy. Lacks heavy exposure but consistent sprint form and Amber Riddell's strong local record (19% Wanganui) make strong place claim despite class rise.
Value pick4th
9Pleasing
Solid heavy record (4:0-2-0) including close 2nd Hawera BM75 Heavy8. 50% place rate from 12 starts, dropping in class helps. First-up blank (2:0-0-0) but fitness from trials assumed, K R Hercock booking positive.
- 1st2Honey BadgerLily Sutherland$4.50
- 2nd6LucullanAmber Riddell$1.70
- 3rd3ComplexMadan Singh$7.30
- 4th9PleasingK R Hercock$5.70
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Honey Badger | 1 | Lily Sutherland | A W Pike | 58kg | $4.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Lucullan | 5 | Amber Riddell | Peter & Trent Didham | 55.5kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Complex | 3 | Madan Singh | Ms I Kelly | 57.5kg | $7.30 |
| 4th | 9 | Pleasing | 4 | K R Hercock | M P Breslin | 54.5kg | $5.70 |
| 5th | 7 | Peppery | 2 | Mereana Hudson | Ms I Kelly | 56kg | $15.20 |
| Scr | 1 | Legally Binding | 3 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Toronto | 6 | Rohan Mudhoo | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Renovations | 7 | Leah Hemi | C W Cole | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Part Time Lover | 2 | Kelly Myers | C W Cole | 54.5kg |
Rayner Racing (Bm65)
15:59 local1360mBenchmark 65$35,000
Winner2. KeretiSP $2.90
★ Top pick6th
7Too Sweet
Too Sweet brings elite black-type form dropping to BM65, with heavy win (1:1-0-0) and second-up fitness. Recent runs in Open/Group company superior to rivals. Barrier 6 perfect for moderate tempo, lighter weight helps. Strong stable/jockey combo.
2nd pick5th
6Spandeedo
Class drop from BM65/Open, recent runs maintain fitness. Moderate tempo suits forward style.
3rd pickScratched
4La Dulcin'ee
La Dulcin'ee stands out on Heavy 9 at Wanganui with 5:2-1-0 heavy record and excellent track form (8:2-2-3, T/D 3:2-0-0). Recent 3rd at track then win at T/D shows peak fitness. Maps forward in moderate tempo, class drop enhances chances despite inside draw neutrality.
Value pick7th
11Rich Attitude
Wanganui T/D winner (2:1-0-0), barrier 5 ideal, light weight. First-up record fair but Latta stable prepares well fresh.
- 1st2KeretiHayley Hassman$2.90
- 2nd1Platinum Sixty SixJonathan Riddell$11.50
- 3rd10RedanaAmber Riddell$7.90
- 4th3The WeaponLiam Kauri$7.70
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Kereti | 10 | Hayley Hassman | M P Breslin | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Platinum Sixty Six | 2 | Jonathan Riddell | Ms L Latta | 60kg | $11.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Redana | 3 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 54.5kg | $7.90 |
| 4th | 3 | The Weapon | 4 | Liam Kauri | Ms S Gordon | 57kg | $7.70 |
| 5th | 6 | Spandeedo | 8 | K R Hercock | G H Sharrock | 58kg | $9.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Too Sweet | 6 | Jim Chung | R J Bergerson | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 11 | Rich Attitude | 5 | Kelly Myers | Ange Greig | 54kg | $20.20 |
| Scr | 4 | La Dulcin'ee | 1 | Leah Hemi | F P Campbell | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Only The Lonely | 11 | Kavish Chowdhoory | B E Newman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Merrilegs | 9 | Lily Sutherland | Peter & Trent Didham | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Silent Applause | 7 | Chris Dell | Ms L Latta | 56kg |
Sportz Bar Remembering Nathan Caird ''Nate Mate'' (Bm65)
16:34 local1600mBenchmark 65$35,000
Winner7. Cotton RocaSP $5.90
★ Top pick4th
2Jaeger
Barrier 7 ideal for Wanganui's middle draw bias, midfield map suits moderate tempo. Recent fitness (12 days) and improving trend outweigh class rise.
2nd pick5th
4Glimmer
Recent 5th here confirms fitness despite wide draw. Solid place claim in moderate tempo favoring on-pace/midfield types like her.
3rd pickScratched
1Carter John
Barrier 5 suits track, consistent form with 5 top3 in last10. Lacks heavy exposure but soft record (7:0-2-1) and track affinity key on Heavy9.
Value pick2nd
5Coney Island
Coney Island's heavy record (8:2-1-0) and Wanganui T/D placings (2:0-2-0) undervalued amid recent poor finishes. Consistent class level, light weight suits bog. Backmarker but moderate tempo may suit late charge.
- 1st7Cotton RocaLily Sutherland$5.90
- 2nd5Coney IslandChris Dell$9.40
- 3rd10Chelsea RoseLeah Hemi$10.70
- 4th2JaegerKavish Chowdhoory$3.60
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Cotton Roca | 10 | Lily Sutherland | B D Revell | 57kg | $5.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Coney Island | 8 | Chris Dell | Ms L Latta | 57.5kg | $9.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Chelsea Rose | 9 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $10.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Jaeger | 7 | Kavish Chowdhoory | Robbie Patterson | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Glimmer | 11 | K R Hercock | Ms R Gibbs | 57.5kg | $4.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Orleans Belle | 6 | Mereana Hudson | Ms S Gordon | 54kg | $25.90 |
| 7th | 3 | Speedie O'reilly | 3 | Madan Singh | F J Auret | 59kg | $22.80 |
| 8th | 9 | Our Giulia | 4 | Jim Chung | R J Bergerson | 56kg | $13.60 |
| 9th | 8 | Leprekhan | 2 | Amber Riddell | N J Quinn | 56kg | $15.70 |
| 10th | 6 | Keepitinyourwallet | 1 | Hayley Hassman | S R Mercer | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Carter John | 5 | Kelly Myers | D R Haworth | 59kg |
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