Heavy specialist (4-0-3 from 17) suits Soft6/light rain. Recent jumpers flat 5th shows fitness. Track/distance record edges rivals.
New Zealand · Sunday 10 May 2026
Wanganui tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 8 races at Wanganui. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Wanganui Insurance Brokers Rst Hrdl
Veteran jumper with 22 starts and 2 Wanganui wins. Loves heavy (5-10-4) and maps midfield in moderate-slow tempo. Recent flat 6th behind #1 shows competitiveness. Jockey Wiles (33% with horse) positive. Solid place claims despite no 3000m win.
Heavy performer (5-4-4 from 31) suits conditions. Second up with hurdle win previously. Myers stable represented strongly. Midfield map suits moderate tempo.
Barrier 9 fits Wanganui middle-draw pattern. Heavy form solid, recent flat races maintain fitness.
- 1st1Never Look BackEmily Farr$4.80
- 2nd5Red NedBilly Marshall$5.50
- 3rd4So Call MeKylan Wiles$5.70
- 4th2Invisible SpiritCorey Wiles$6.60
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Never Look Back | 2 | Emily Farr | Ms G Temperton | 69.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Red Ned | 4 | Billy Marshall | J R Wheeler | 65kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | So Call Me | 6 | Kylan Wiles | K T Myers | 66.5kg | $5.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Invisible Spirit | 1 | Corey Wiles | K T Myers | 66.5kg | $6.60 |
| 5th | 3 | Jerricoop | 8 | Hamish Mc Neill | H E Wilson | 66.5kg | $11.20 |
| 6th | 11 | Rocem | 10 | Brandon Holliday | P & J Brosnan | 63kg | $37.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Fake News | 11 | Bella Oliver | R M Connors | 65kg | $17.10 |
| 8th | 10 | Touch O''paradise | 5 | Jay Kozaczek | A B Bidlake | 65kg | $32.40 |
| 6 | Nightreign | 9 | Joshua Parker | R M Connors | 65kg | ||
| 8 | Autumn Beauty | 7 | Will Featherstone | C E Myers | 65kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Scotty | 2 | J R Wheeler | 65kg | ||
| 12 | Thatz Bonnie | 3 | Stephan Karnicnik | Anne Davies | 63kg |
Dr John D. Moore Memorial Rst Stpl
Heavy/soft record solid (heavy 8:2-3-1). Consistent performer in staying jumps, midfield map suits moderate tempo. Form edge over older rivals with declining trends.
Strong course form at Wanganui including 3800m place. Heavy specialist (37:5-4-2) suits Soft5. Recent steeple places show staying ability. Second up positive. Barrier 3 neutral, likely forward.
Veteran jumper (17:3-5-2) with solid heavy record. Recent steeple 2nd behind big margin shows competitiveness. Barrier 5 fits Wanganui pattern. In regular prep. Solid place chance in moderate tempo staying race on Soft5.
Overlay opportunity with recent steeple form (3rd Woodville, 2nd Te Rapa). Jumps stats solid, heavy experience. Moderate tempo suits midfield map. Wanganui barrier neutral. Best value roughy.
- 1st3Fourty EightKylan Wiles$2.30
- 2nd8Super FlashJoshua Parker$11.60
- 3rd6Mr FabulousBella Oliver$15.30
- 4th7BrucieBilly Marshall$5.80
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Fourty Eight | 2 | Kylan Wiles | Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin | 66.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Super Flash | 8 | Joshua Parker | M K Oulaghan | 65kg | $11.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Mr Fabulous | 7 | Bella Oliver | A C Baker | 65kg | $15.30 |
| 4th | 7 | Brucie | 4 | Billy Marshall | R M Connors | 65kg | $5.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Prince Turbo | 5 | Corey Wiles | K T Myers | 66.5kg | $10.40 |
| 6th | 5 | Name The Game | 6 | Emily Farr | Ms G Temperton | 66.5kg | $7.10 |
| 2 | Call Me Jack | 3 | Will Featherstone | K T Myers | 66.5kg | ||
| 4 | Torque Time | 1 | Hamish Mc Neill | J L Rathbone | 66.5kg |
Race Images Amateur Riders (Bm65)
Billy Boy tops form assessment with consistent recent placings (42111600x23) including 2nd & 3rd last two starts. Recent jumpers placings show fitness.
Carignan overlooked first-upper with strong Wanganui affinity (0-2-1 from 9, 0-1-0 at T&D). First-up record solid (1-0-1), barrier 3 ideal for moderate tempo. Handles soft/heavy well historically.
Form merits inclusion with BM65 2nd/3rd prior to spell, class drop positive. Second up suits, Myers yard multiple runners signal intent. Solid place claims in moderate tempo.
Recent soft 2000m maiden win, followed by BM65 3rd. Second up suits (0-0-0 but improving), barrier 4 perfect for Wanganui/neutral bias. Low strike rate but recent form trajectory positive in upset-prone track.
- 1st7Air DancerAlexandra Reed$13.80
- 2nd1Billy BoyMonique Dey$6.50
- 3rd3Bernardo$16.10
- 4th8CarignanLucy Klee$11.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Air Dancer | 2 | Alexandra Reed | C R Isdale | 66.5kg | $13.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Billy Boy | 8 | Monique Dey | J L Rathbone | 69.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Bernardo | 5 | K T Myers | 68kg | $16.10 | |
| 4th | 8 | Carignan | 3 | Lucy Klee | K T Myers | 66.5kg | $11.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Sacred Zed | 10 | K T Myers | 67kg | $1.50 | |
| 6th | 9 | Rich Attitude | 1 | Michelle Northcott | Ange Greig | 66.5kg | $16.60 |
| 7th | 5 | Hidalgo | 6 | Tyler Porteous | N J Quinn | 66.5kg | $21.90 |
| 8th | 10 | Renegade Fighter | 7 | Skye du Plessis | S L Cameron | 66.5kg | $61.60 |
| 9th | 6 | Uhtred | 9 | A E Taiaroa | S L Cameron | 66.5kg | $28.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Little Thief | 4 | Hannah Wilson | K T Myers | 68.5kg |
Palamountains Nutrition Mdn
Heza Monty tops form assessment with consistent recent placings including narrow 2nd at Waverley (1650m Soft5) and prior 2nd at 2050m. Soft record 3:0-2-0 ideal for conditions. Riddell booking boosts. Moderate-slow tempo suits midfield position.
Djibouti shows consistent promise in 4 starts (2nd/3rd on soft/heavy), high soft suitability perfect for Soft5. Barrier 1 ideal for moderate-slow tempo as likely leader. Lacks distance test but recent margins tight. Solid place chance behind Heza Monty.
Young gelding stepping to staying trip with upside. Soft exposure limited but recent form strong. Barrier 10 ok at Wanganui. Threat if handles Soft5.
Second up today, barrier 2 suits forward map. Recent 4th at 1600m Heavy9 respectable. Hurdle winner shows stamina for 2060m.
- 1st1Heza MontyJonathan Riddell$3.60
- 2nd2Porotene TigerAmber Riddell$6.80
- 2nd8DjiboutiKelly Myers$6.90
- 4th10ZeddianiMereana Hudson$16.10
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Heza Monty | 3 | Jonathan Riddell | A J Meadows | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Porotene Tiger | 10 | Amber Riddell | G H Sharrock | 57.5kg | $6.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Djibouti | 1 | Kelly Myers | K A Pertab | 56.5kg | $6.90 |
| 4th | 10 | Zeddiani | 9 | Mereana Hudson | G S Andrew | 56.5kg | $16.10 |
| 5th | 3 | Loose Enz | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms S P Mynott | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 5 | Les Boots | 4 | Toni Davies | A R Fieldes | 56.5kg | $12.80 |
| 7th | 4 | Keepz Occurring | 2 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Pickford | 58.5kg | $23.70 |
| 8th | 7 | Ten To Two | 8 | Tayla Mitchell | Tarissa Macdonald | 57.5kg | $16.90 |
| 9th | 6 | Kintaro | 12 | Liam Kauri | N J Quinn | 56.5kg | $35.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Galeforce | 6 | Madan Singh | Ms L Pickford | 56.5kg | $20.20 |
| 11th | 9 | Justify That | 5 | Lily Sutherland | H W Mathews | 56.5kg | $21.30 |
| Scr | 12 | Betty Willdoit | 11 | Jim Chung | J Lavelle & S Rennie | 55.5kg |
NZB Mega Maiden Series Mdn
Best pure form horse in maiden. Returns fresh with 1:0-1-0 first-up record and soft track stats matching today's conditions. Barrier 8 suits Wanganui's neutral-middle draw pattern.
Strong each-way contender first-up. Soft track stats solid (1:0-0-1), first-up record excellent. Good gate and jockey upgrade. Moderate-fast tempo suits forward run.
Improving 3yo with solid recent form including close 2nd on heavy 1200m. Has Wanganui experience (4th last start). Place stats 33% career. Wide draw concern but fitness edge in moderate-fast tempo.
Value debutant. No form to analyse but proxy factors strong: Jonathan Riddell in career-best form (25% last 20), Lowry/Zydenbos stable consistent, barrier 5 ideal for Wanganui.
- 1st1Roc All NightKelly Myers$2.70
- 2nd3Real ComedyLeah Hemi$18.50
- 3rd4WillJonathan Riddell$9.70
- 4th8Bee PreciousKavish Chowdhoory$4.50
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Roc All Night | 8 | Kelly Myers | Robbie Patterson | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Real Comedy | 10 | Leah Hemi | H N Auret | 58.5kg | $18.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Will | 5 | Jonathan Riddell | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 58.5kg | $9.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Bee Precious | 2 | Kavish Chowdhoory | B E Newman | 56.5kg | $4.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Smashing Sister | 11 | Tayla Mitchell | S L Cameron | 55.5kg | $39.40 |
| 6th | 12 | Karryn | 6 | Lily Sutherland | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56.5kg | $14.80 |
| 7th | 10 | Niemi | 1 | Peter & Trent Didham | 56.5kg | $48.10 | |
| 8th | 6 | Jasper | 4 | Jim Chung | T R Hina | 57.5kg | $21.90 |
| 9th | 9 | La Florida | 3 | Masahiro Hashizume | S L Crawford | 56.5kg | $6.80 |
| 10th | 2 | Justadude | 17 | Toni Davies | A B Bidlake | 56.5kg | $40.10 |
| 11th | 5 | Belardo Baz | 9 | Elen Nicholas | W Hillis & R Cole | 58.5kg | $18.40 |
| 12th | 14 | Merrylees | 7 | Liam Kauri | R S Buchanan | 54.5kg | $88.50 |
| 13th | 13 | Amiria | 16 | Amber Riddell | M P Breslin | 55.5kg | $44.00 |
| 14th | 7 | Our Mitch | 14 | Sarah O''Malley | R M Connors | 58.5kg | $35.50 |
| Scr | 15 | Zuta Scooter | 12 | Ms J Millar | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Little Red Dot | 13 | Ms I Kelly | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Platinum Norway | 15 | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Au Fait | 13 | Ms S P Mynott | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | La Riviere | 19 | K A Pertab | 56.5kg |
Tribute To Jeremy Stevens Mdn
Bokushi tops pure form assessment with consistent placings (324) including strong soft track record (2:0-1-1). Recent 2nd on soft6 at 1300m shows finishing ability in moderate tempo. Midfield map ideal for Wanganui soft5, regular racing fitness edge over first-uppers.
Platinum Norway shows sharp recent form with 2nd on heavy9, suited to soft5 conditions. Light weight and improving pattern (742) make her strong place chance. Jockey Hashizume excellent at Wanganui (40%). Moderate tempo from midfield suits. Solid each-way value ahead of lesser form lines.
Reconvene's heavy form (4:0-2-0) translates well to soft5, with close 2nds in maidens/open. Class drop huge positive, barrier 4 suits likely moderate tempo. Long spell concern but trainer Furness prepares well fresh.
Class drop enhances chances in maiden. Jockey Riddell excels at track (20%). Leader map from gate 1 viable despite Wanganui barrier caution.
- 1st4SkatteboChris Dell$7.70
- 2nd2BokushiKelly Myers$4.80
- 3rd5EzzieLily Sutherland$8.90
- 4th6Just JockElen Nicholas$6.60
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Skattebo | 7 | Chris Dell | Ms J Millar | 57.5kg | $7.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Bokushi | 9 | Kelly Myers | Robbie Patterson | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Ezzie | 3 | Lily Sutherland | J L Rathbone | 57.5kg | $8.90 |
| 4th | 6 | Just Jock | 10 | Elen Nicholas | S C Phelan | 57.5kg | $6.60 |
| 5th | 9 | Platinum Norway | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms L Latta | 55.5kg | $6.40 |
| 6th | 3 | Manuka Rush | 5 | Kavish Chowdhoory | A J Meadows | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Reconvene | 4 | Mereana Hudson | A G Furness | 57.5kg | $6.40 |
| 8th | 13 | Another Code | 6 | Madan Singh | T J Perry | 54.5kg | $41.30 |
| Scr | 7 | Kyanite Man | 8 | Leah Hemi | K T Myers | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Brian | 11 | Ms L Latta | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Aixoise | 1 | Amber Riddell | K A Pertab | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Au Fait | 9 | Ms S P Mynott | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Salohcin | 10 | Ms S P Mynott | 55.5kg |
Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (Bm65)
Portland stands out on pure form with consistent placings (7 top-3 in 10 starts) including recent BM65 3rd on heavy. Soft record excellent (6:0-4-0), barrier 5 neutral at Wanganui, likely midfield settling suits moderate-fast tempo. Recent racing ensures fitness edge over first-uppers.
Strong class drop from G3 8th/ Open 2nd where beaten narrowly; distance record excellent (2:1-1-0). First-up win previously, barrier 8 fits Wanganui middle-draw pattern. Soft experience, likely midfield suits tempo. Edges She's A Boss (recent winner but wide barrier 14, unproven soft).
Class drop from G1/G2/G3 races where competitive at elite level; distance suits (3:1-0-2). Barrier 6 ideal, but first-up & limited soft form tempers enthusiasm. Still superior to many on exposed form.
Outstanding Wanganui record (8:1-1-1, T/D 3:1-0-1), recent 3rd here on heavy & consistent placings. Soft proven, dropping class, but inside barrier cautious per track data.
- 1st8PortlandTayla Mitchell$5.70
- 2nd3The Dirty DeeKavish Chowdhoory$4.20
- 3rd2She''s A BossJonathan Riddell$11.90
- 4th12Highly AnticipatedSarah O''Malley$36.30
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Portland | 5 | Tayla Mitchell | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $5.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Dirty Dee | 7 | Kavish Chowdhoory | Robbie Patterson | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | She''s A Boss | 13 | Jonathan Riddell | W Hillis & R Cole | 59kg | $11.90 |
| 4th | 12 | Highly Anticipated | 12 | Sarah O''Malley | S L Cameron | 57.5kg | $36.30 |
| 5th | 7 | Lucky Penny | 4 | Crystal Lindsay | Adam Scott | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Sweet Talkin Gal | 6 | Lily Sutherland | Hollie Wynyard | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 14 | Redana | 2 | Chris Dell | Ms L Latta | 57.5kg | $10.20 |
| 8th | 6 | Ikan | 1 | Leah Hemi | Ms J A Zuppicich | 58.5kg | $20.70 |
| 9th | 1 | Keeping Time | 15 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 58kg | $20.10 |
| 10th | 5 | Aramaki | 11 | Masahiro Hashizume | S L Crawford | 58.5kg | $13.40 |
| 11th | 13 | Merrilegs | 8 | Toni Davies | Peter & Trent Didham | 55.5kg | $27.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Tramore | 9 | Adam Scott | 57kg | $38.90 | |
| 13th | 15 | Brassey Miss | 14 | Mereana Hudson | Ms A Ross | 57kg | $55.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Top Of The Pack | 10 | Elen Nicholas | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Our Giulia | 16 | Jim Chung | R J Bergerson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Viva Glam | 7 | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Luminance | 3 | Kelly Myers | K A Pertab | 57kg | |
| Scr | 18 | La Parisienne | 17 | S L Cameron | 56kg |
Wanganui Motors Mdn
Greek Anthology shows promise as lightly-raced 3yo with recent heavy 1600m 2nd. Hashizume's strong Wanganui record (40%) boosts connections. Barrier 3 advantageous despite neutral bias data.
Wide draw and topweight concerns offset by Latta training and recent fitness.
Ruff Ryder benefits from barrier 7 (Wanganui middle draw preference) and recent soft 1400m 4th. Dell's solid trainer combo adds appeal in low-reliability maiden. Lightly raced profile suits Sunday volatility, but distance query limits to place.
Leader from barrier 2 suits moderate-fast tempo, class drop aids. No soft form but heavy affinity relevant for Soft5.
- 1st7CharlungaLily Sutherland$13.60
- 2nd3Greek AnthologyMasahiro Hashizume$2.40
- 3rd9Stone StreetElen Nicholas$14.00
- 4th10Hold Me TightAmber Riddell$14.60
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Charlunga | 1 | Lily Sutherland | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 58.5kg | $13.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Greek Anthology | 3 | Masahiro Hashizume | S L Crawford | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Stone Street | 9 | Elen Nicholas | Ms C Evans | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Hold Me Tight | 6 | Amber Riddell | K A Pertab | 55.5kg | $14.60 |
| 5th | 13 | Delusional | 13 | Liam Kauri | D R Haworth | 54.5kg | $18.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Teams | 12 | Jonathan Riddell | K A Pertab | 58.5kg | $6.70 |
| 7th | 6 | Afterthought | 8 | Tayla Mitchell | M P Breslin | 57.5kg | $15.70 |
| 8th | 2 | Ballinran | 2 | Kelly Myers | N J Quinn | 58.5kg | $7.30 |
| 9th | 14 | Wind Talker | 10 | Kavish Chowdhoory | M K Oulaghan | 56.5kg | $33.90 |
| 10th | 8 | Our Darcy | 4 | Sarah O''Malley | R M Connors | 58.5kg | $14.90 |
| 11th | 11 | Sky Hawk | 14 | Mereana Hudson | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $20.90 |
| 12th | 12 | Basslock | 5 | Toni Davies | M K Oulaghan | 54.5kg | $40.70 |
| Scr | 1 | Port Chalmer | 16 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Latta | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Ruff Ryder | 7 | Chris Dell | Ms J Millar | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Try Again Friday | 15 | J Lavelle & S Rennie | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Betty Willdoit | 11 | J Lavelle & S Rennie | 56.5kg |
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