Best pure form in maiden on Heavy 8 Wingatui. Record shows 2:0-1-0 on heavy, 3:0-2-0 at track including strong 2nd from barrier 10 on heavy previously. Barrier 4 ideal for inside preference, likely leader/midfield map suits moderate tempo. Recent 2nd at 1200m shows fitness.
New Zealand · Monday 27 April 2026
Wingatui tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Wingatui. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Grand Casino Mdn
Ultra-consistent recently with four 4th placings showing she's knocking on door in maidens. Barrier 3 ideal on heavy Wingatui where inside matters, Corey Campbell's 18% track strike rate huge positive. Fitness peak after 5 straight runs, moderate tempo suits forward midfield settling.
Barrier 1 the draw of the day on Heavy 8 Wingatui where inside critical. Likely to lead or sit handy in moderate tempo, unexposed mare who maps ideally despite limited heavy form. Solid each-way chance.
Battle-hardened mare with heavy record (6:0-0-1) and Wingatui affinity (13:0-1-2). Light weight 56.5kg big help on bog track, barrier 6 midfield map workable.
- 1st5Lady MellCorey Campbell$2.30
- 2nd9Aspen VoltageDonovan Cooper$14.40
- 3rd4Empress SuikoBrett Murray$17.70
- 4th7Devils MagicTriston Moodley$10.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Lady Mell | 3 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 56.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Aspen Voltage | 7 | Donovan Cooper | R C Dennis | 55.5kg | $14.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Empress Suiko | 6 | Brett Murray | Amber Hoffman | 56.5kg | $17.70 |
| 4th | 7 | Devils Magic | 8 | Triston Moodley | S Muniandy | 55.5kg | $10.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Taihoro | 4 | Billy Jacobson | R C Dennis | 58.5kg | $4.70 |
| 6th | 2 | Out Of The Picture | 9 | Daniel Bothamley | Jo Ann Gordon | 58.5kg | $18.30 |
| 7th | 10 | Queen Of The Stars | 5 | Krishna Mudhoo | Ms A Frye | 56.5kg | $41.80 |
| 8th | 3 | Valstar | 10 | Terry Moseley | L Callaway | 58.5kg | $16.40 |
| 9th | 6 | Tandia | 1 | Kylie Williams | Terry Kennedy | 56.5kg | $11.90 |
| 10th | 8 | Querida | 2 | Kendra Bakker | Ms K C Murphy | 54.5kg | $10.30 |
Positive Signs + Prints (Bm65)
Barrier 1 perfect for heavy conditions prioritising inside draws/low weights. Consistent class level, soft track affinity (12:1-4-0), maps midfield in moderate tempo. Heavy weighting to form (70%) overrides minor heavy inexperience.
Stands out on heavy track experience (17:0-2-1) critical on Heavy 8 with inside barrier 2 perfectly suiting wet preferences for forward positions/low numbers. Likely leader from speedmap benefits moderate tempo. Recent form consistent with places in BM65, track winner. Jockey loyalty positive. Form assessment elevates over unproven rivals despite no distance wins.
Heavy track credentials shine (13:1-1-1) with sole win on heavy, barrier 3 and light 55kg aligning perfectly with conditions protocol. Recent 4th at Wingatui BM65 shows competitiveness, distance places. Volatile Wingatui BM65 offers value but capped confidence due to jockey/trainer weaknesses and inconsistent form.
Improving trend but class rise tempers; lightly raced 4yo with upside. Soft record 2:1-0-0 but unproven heavy.
- 1st4American ChevalKylie Williams$2.30
- 2nd3The Hares EarsTerry Moseley$7.00
- 3rd2Game DukeTina Comignaghi$8.50
- 4th1PatraineCorey Campbell$3.70
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | American Cheval | 1 | Kylie Williams | Terry Kennedy | 58kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Hares Ears | 4 | Terry Moseley | L Callaway | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Game Duke | 2 | Tina Comignaghi | Len & Lacy Stewart | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Patraine | 5 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 7 | House Of Tudor | 6 | Akshay Balloo | S & M Smith | 54kg | $19.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Fakeittillumakeit | 3 | Brett Murray | J Land | 55kg | $12.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Silver Lining | 7 | Triston Moodley | Ms A Frye | 56kg | $9.30 |
KB Contractors Mdn
Best recent form with 3rd on Heavy 10 just 8 days ago over 2215m and prior 2nd at 1600m on Soft. Heavy record 2:0-0-1 shows suitability. Consistent class level, regular racing fitness edges maiden field on heavy Wingatui.
Consistent placer with 3rd here at 1600m Soft 5 11 days ago and another recent 3rd. Barrier 4 suits heavy inside preference, lower weight advantage. 4 top-3 in last 10 shows reliability in weak maiden despite no wins.
Local specialist with track 3:0-1-1 and T/D 3:0-1-1, recent 2nd here at 1600m Soft 5. Barrier 2 ideal for heavy inside/leader bias at Wingatui. Moderate tempo suits forward run despite no heavy wins. Value in place for experienced runner.
Heavy performer with 4:0-1-0 record, track form 3:0-1-0 including 1600m 2nd. Lighter weight helps on heavy, recent runs show fitness.
- 1st1Strobe LightBrett Murray$6.20
- 2nd3Loose KnickersTriston Moodley$4.30
- 3rd7DaniellishMereana Hudson$12.80
- 4th6Later BoyTina Comignaghi$4.60
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Strobe Light | 8 | Brett Murray | Amber Hoffman | 58.5kg | $6.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Loose Knickers | 10 | Triston Moodley | J Land | 57.5kg | $4.30 |
| 3rd | 7 | Daniellish | 5 | Mereana Hudson | M E Forde | 56.5kg | $12.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Later Boy | 4 | Tina Comignaghi | Len & Lacy Stewart | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Lethal Roc | 1 | Donovan Cooper | R C Dennis | 55.5kg | $8.80 |
| 6th | 4 | War Paint | 6 | Krishna Mudhoo | Ms E J Wyatt | 58.5kg | $9.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Suspect Or Victim | 9 | Akshay Balloo | S Muniandy | 56.5kg | $9.20 |
| 8th | 9 | Sunningdale | 7 | Brandon May | Ms S Faulkner | 56.5kg | $49.40 |
| 9th | 2 | Just A Brown Horse | 2 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 58.5kg | $10.90 | |
| 10th | 10 | Scamper | 3 | Corey Campbell | Joseph Waldron | 56kg | $16.10 |
Property Brokers Ray Kean Mdn
Best recent form in weak maiden field with 2234 pattern showing consistency. Wingatui record includes placing.
Lighter weight than topweights, barrier 3 helps on heavy. Solid place claims despite limited heavy success.
Barrier 1 gives huge edge on heavy track favouring forwards. Only horse with heavy placing (close 2nd from gate 1), likely leads in fast tempo. Form poor but draw/suitability upgrades significantly in volatile maiden.
True debutant (0 starts) not downgraded for lack of form. Trainer/Anderton with Campbell (18% combo, 25% recent) signals intent.
- 1st9The Blue DiamondTina Comignaghi$3.50
- 2nd13Lindy MayTriston Moodley$3.30
- 3rd7ExcludeCorey Campbell$4.10
- 4th2Ensign JackDaniel Bothamley$20.30
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | The Blue Diamond | 3 | Tina Comignaghi | R C Dennis | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | Lindy May | 4 | Triston Moodley | N R Mitchell | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 7 | Exclude | 7 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 58kg | $4.10 |
| 4th | 2 | Ensign Jack | 1 | Daniel Bothamley | Jo Ann Gordon | 58.5kg | $20.30 |
| 5th | 10 | My Girl Alice | 5 | Akshay Balloo | J Land | 56.5kg | $22.40 |
| 6th | 8 | The Jura | 10 | Donovan Cooper | R C Dennis | 57kg | $7.60 |
| 7th | 11 | Ripicola | 11 | Billy Jacobson | Ms K C Murphy | 56.5kg | $38.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Red Moon Rising | 2 | Krishna Mudhoo | Ms A Frye | 58.5kg | $13.30 |
| 9th | 5 | The Stolen One | 9 | Brett Murray | J Land | 58.5kg | $69.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Blue Lines | 8 | Mereana Hudson | Ms K Barringer | 56.5kg | $47.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Eddie The Eagle | 6 | Terry Moseley | Ms E J Wyatt | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Middlemarch Man | 7 | Brandon May | S Muniandy | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Betterthanever | 14 | S Muniandy | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Loose Lady | 1 | Kylie Williams | S Muniandy | 56kg |
Otago Painting Solutions (Bm75)
Eye Spy stands out on pure form with 10 heavy starts (2 wins, 2 places) and exceptional Wingatui record (2 wins from 10, 2-2-1 at 1200m). Recent BM75 win at Riverton and close 2nd at Wingatui confirm fitness and class suitability. Barrier 3 ideal for moderate tempo on volatile track.
Candle's heavy form (2-0-2 from 8) and distance dominance (4 wins from 21 at 1200m) make her prime heavy track contender.
Shawshank's heavy track prowess (3-2-2 from 11) screams suitability for Heavy 8 with light 56kg and barrier 4. Recent heavy BM75 win and placing ignored due to dry failures since.
- 1st2Monaghan BoySima Mxothwa$5.40
- 2nd1CandleAlan Lai$5.50
- 3rd3Eye SpyKendra Bakker$2.50
- 4th4ShawshankTina Comignaghi$5.70
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Monaghan Boy | 1 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 56kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Candle | 2 | Alan Lai | R E Didham | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Eye Spy | 3 | Kendra Bakker | B & S Anderton | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Shawshank | 4 | Tina Comignaghi | Ms S L Wynne | 56kg | $5.70 |
| 5th | 6 | Abit Sassy | 5 | Abdul Najib | Len & Lacy Stewart | 52kg | $10.10 |
| 6th | 7 | Mis Speaks | 6 | Terry Moseley | M E Cunneen | 54kg | $6.60 |
| Scr | 5 | Boss ''n'' Highheels | 4 | Triston Moodley | Ms T Rae | 54kg |
More FM (Bm65)
Balzano stands out on heavy track form with 21 starts for 4 wins/3 places, far superior to rivals' limited exposure. Barrier 1 is prime for inside preference on heavy Wingatui, local track (10:1-1-1) and T/D (7:1-1-1) records strong. Class drop from higher grades, despite recent blowout likely due to weight/track, maps midfield with forward bias favouring inside speed in moderate-fast tempo.
Magnastar has solid heavy credentials (9:2-1-2) including two wins, barrier 2 perfect for inside heavy bias. Strong local form at Wingatui T/D (3:0-1-1), second up where it has placed before. Recent heavy defeat excused by wide barrier 10; class drop helps. Midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo.
Momento fresh off maiden win 11 days ago, showing fitness and ability to handle pressure. Barrier 4 allows forward midfield settling in likely moderate-fast tempo favouring on-pace. Top jockey Campbell (18% Wingatui) boosts connections. Unproven heavy but recent soft/heavy placings ok; class rise concern but momentum and stable form key in volatile BM65.
Value roughy Mr Jingles offers heavy suitability (9:1-0-1) and first-up strength (7:1-1-0), local track form (11:0-1-1). Barrier 6 suits midfield in backmarker-heavy field.
- 1st1Tycoon PrinceTina Comignaghi$3.00
- 2nd4NobellemTriston Moodley$5.50
- 3rd3MagnastarDonovan Cooper$9.10
- 4th10Let Me LooseTerry Moseley$8.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Tycoon Prince | 3 | Tina Comignaghi | J R Dalton | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Nobellem | 7 | Triston Moodley | Terry Kennedy | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Magnastar | 2 | Donovan Cooper | R C Dennis | 58kg | $9.10 |
| 4th | 10 | Let Me Loose | 5 | Terry Moseley | Ms S L Wynne | 54kg | $8.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Mr Jingles | 6 | Krishna Mudhoo | J S Burns | 57kg | $20.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Momento | 4 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 56.5kg | $5.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Balzano | 1 | Brandon May | Ms N M White | 58kg | $4.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Eight Lucky Prawns | 10 | Alan Lai | Kevin Mcauley | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sailor Girl | 8 | Kendra Bakker | R C Dennis | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Morrie | 9 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 54.5kg |
Speight''s Hcp (60)
Mininjagirl stands out on Heavy 8 at Wingatui with exceptional wet track record (25:1-5-2) and local form (17:1-3-3). Barrier 3 positions her perfectly as likely leader in moderate tempo race. Recent BM65 placings confirm class suitability and fitness.
Yoo Hoo Joy has strong heavy track credentials (5:1-0-2) and Wingatui affinity (10:1-2-1). Barrier 6 ideal for midfield settling in moderate tempo. Recent near-miss 2nd at track confirms fitness and ability at this level. Solid place claims behind top pick.
Shooting Stride boasts premier heavy track record (10:1-2-1) with inside barrier 4 perfect for Wingatui's mild inside bias. Local form solid and distance record good. First up record poor but heavy specialists often fire fresh.
Strong overlay opportunity.
- 1st11Way Out WestTina Comignaghi$3.80
- 2nd3MoorCorey Campbell$7.80
- 3rd10Ex AyeMereana Hudson$16.50
- 4th8Pretty FlyDonovan Cooper$14.10
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Way Out West | 13 | Tina Comignaghi | Ms S Faulkner | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Moor | 10 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 58kg | $7.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Ex Aye | 8 | Mereana Hudson | M E Forde | 57.5kg | $16.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Pretty Fly | 12 | Donovan Cooper | R C Dennis | 56.5kg | $14.10 |
| 5th | 6 | Yoo Hoo Joy | 6 | Kylie Williams | Terry Kennedy | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Trader Inn | 9 | Triston Moodley | Len & Lacy Stewart | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Mininjagirl | 3 | Brandon May | L Callaway | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Acesanjacks | 5 | Terry Moseley | S Muniandy | 57.5kg | $26.50 |
| 9th | 2 | Shooting Stride | 4 | Billy Jacobson | L Callaway | 59.5kg | $24.60 |
| 10th | 5 | Vitebsk | 7 | Sima Mxothwa | Vicky Ramhit | 55kg | $11.30 |
| 11th | 15 | Morrie | 2 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 57kg | $14.80 | |
| 12th | 1 | Light Of Plutus | 11 | Krishna Mudhoo | L Callaway | 60kg | $57.80 |
| 13th | 13 | Small Town Belle | 1 | Akshay Balloo | Jo Ann Gordon | 56kg | $32.80 |
| Scr | 4 | Silver Lining | 14 | Triston Moodley | Ms A Frye | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Stygian | 8 | Alan Lai | K Selvan | 53kg | |
| Scr | 16 | House Of Tudor | 12 | S & M Smith | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Fakeittillumakeit | 3 | J Land | 56kg |
Otago Engineering Hcp
Light weight, forward midfield map and high track condition suitability override class rise.
Inside barrier suits likely leading role in moderate tempo.
Barrier 4 and light weight suit Wingatui's mild inside preference on heavy ground. Recent win on Soft 5 provides fitness; class rise concern but experience edges recent rivals in Open company.
Lightest weight 52kg major plus on Heavy 8; consistent mare who maps midfield.
- 1st5MegalomaniacMereana Hudson$28.00
- 2nd7HivariBrett Murray$15.80
- 3rd2Our ApprovalCorey Campbell$2.50
- 4th1WillisTina Comignaghi$4.70
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Megalomaniac | 5 | Mereana Hudson | M E Forde | 55kg | $28.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Hivari | 3 | Brett Murray | M E Cunneen | 54.5kg | $15.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Our Approval | 2 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Willis | 1 | Tina Comignaghi | Barry Howden | 60kg | $4.70 |
| 5th | 4 | Flash Roca | 6 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 52kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 8 | Speed Dial | 7 | Alan Lai | R E Didham | 52kg | $8.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Go Lotte | 4 | Kendra Bakker | Kelvin Tyler | 52.5kg | $7.10 |
| Scr | 3 | Generation Joy | 6 | Triston Moodley | Terry Kennedy | 54.5kg |
Good Luck The West Taieri Premiers (Bm65)
Only 3 career starts shows upside in BM65. Midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo. Heavy track unproven but recent soft form strong. Best pure form profile despite class rise.
Heavy track proven (7:1-1-0), Wingatui record excellent (5:1-0-1). Class drop from BM75 key positive. Recent form mixed but 3rd at Riverton 2147m shows stamina. Barrier 7 midfield suits tempo.
Barrier 2 ideal for heavy Wingatui (mild inside preference). Recent 2nd at Wingatui 1600m BM65, class drop helps. Track experience (9:0-2-1). Moderate-fast tempo may suit if gets cover. Solid place chance despite no heavy wins.
Heavy track specialist - all career starts heavy10/8 (5:1-0-1). First up previously won heavy 1800m. 254-day spell but form was building (3rd heavy 1600m).
- 1st12ProudtobehereTina Comignaghi$6.10
- 2nd4MamaeaSima Mxothwa$6.50
- 3rd5O''ceirins BelleBilly Jacobson$7.40
- 4th3Marella MissMereana Hudson$9.10
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Proudtobehere | 8 | Tina Comignaghi | Terry Kennedy | 54kg | $6.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Mamaea | 9 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 53.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | O''ceirins Belle | 11 | Billy Jacobson | Anna Furlong | 56.5kg | $7.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Marella Miss | 7 | Mereana Hudson | M E Forde | 57kg | $9.10 |
| 5th | 8 | Bowler | 10 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 55.5kg | $6.30 |
| 6th | 7 | Stout | 4 | Krishna Mudhoo | Steven Prince | 56.5kg | $8.80 |
| 7th | 2 | Global Jewel | 6 | Rahul Beeharry | H B Tapper | 57kg | $6.70 |
| 8th | 9 | First Eminent | 1 | Brett Murray | Amber Hoffman | 55kg | $12.60 |
| 9th | 11 | Unusual Affair | 5 | Brandon May | L Callaway | 54.5kg | $7.90 |
| Scr | 1 | King Palm | 3 | Akshay Balloo | Joseph Waldron | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sacred Mist | 1 | Kylie Williams | Terry Kennedy | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sabots D''or | 2 | Triston Moodley | S Muniandy | 54kg |
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