First up stats show placings, suiting moderate tempo at position-sensitive Hawera. Forward map from barrier 4 ideal.
New Zealand · Sunday 17 May 2026
Hawera tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Hawera. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Action Moto Jmp Hwt
Class drop enhances chances in weaker Jumpers Flat despite wide draw. Recent form shows competitiveness at BM65 level, positioning as clear threat with track familiarity overriding minor negatives.
Weneedashock fits second up pattern with 2 wins from 6, bolstered by class drop and recent fitness (4th Rest.60). Extensive distance form (20 starts) suits staying trip, though wide draw challenges Hawera's forward bias. Value in improving fitness trend despite map concerns.
First up concern offset by class suitability and position advantage in high-variance Jumpers Flat.
- 1st2AffordableJonathan Riddell$6.20
- 2nd6WeneedashockShaun Fannin$4.50
- 3rd5My Maebelline GirlEmily Farr$6.40
- 4th3TranzedBilly Marshall$6.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Affordable | 5 | Jonathan Riddell | J L Rathbone | 69kg | $6.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Weneedashock | 9 | Shaun Fannin | Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin | 66.5kg | $4.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | My Maebelline Girl | 7 | Emily Farr | Ms K A Little | 67kg | $6.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Tranzed | 8 | Billy Marshall | J R Wheeler | 69kg | $6.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Overdraft | 4 | Kayla Macnab | J L Rathbone | 72kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Whiskey Tango | 1 | Brandon Holliday | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 69kg | $11.90 |
| 7th | 9 | Juwala | 2 | Kylan Wiles | Sarah West | 65kg | $47.80 |
| 8th | 7 | Leprekhan | 3 | Jay Kozaczek | N J Quinn | 66kg | $15.30 |
| 9th | 8 | Thatz Bonnie | 6 | Stephan Karnicnik | Anne Davies | 65kg | $27.50 |
Egmont Tyres Mdn Hwt
Performs well in wet (4 heavy placings) and suits moderate tempo at position-sensitive Hawera. Recent fitness edge over rivals; top win chance despite no victories.
Strong recent 2nd at 2200m Woodville shows staying ability; improving form with place rate 22%. Jockey Parker 50% with trainer Rathbone. Wide draw and midfield map challenge at Hawera but recent fitness and class hold make solid place claims in moderate tempo maiden.
Proven consistent placer with 6 career places, recent 3rd at 2200m Woodville and Hawera track place. Form steady with Rathbone stablemate Derryman; midfield map acceptable in moderate tempo. Lacks killer instinct but reliable for exotics at high-variance track.
Field's only winner (24 starts) with excellent heavy record outperforming most; recent 2nd/3rd in maidens show competitiveness at 2100m+.
- 1st12WeownaranawayShaun Fannin$2.30
- 2nd9ScottyBilly Marshall$7.80
- 3rd3DerrymanJoshua Parker$6.50
- 4th6BallinranJonathan Riddell$8.30
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Weownaranaway | 12 | Shaun Fannin | J Lupton | 66kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Scotty | 3 | Billy Marshall | J R Wheeler | 68kg | $7.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Derryman | 14 | Joshua Parker | J L Rathbone | 68kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Ballinran | 6 | Jonathan Riddell | N J Quinn | 68kg | $8.30 |
| 5th | 7 | I'lberidingshotgun | 13 | Brandon Holliday | P & J Brosnan | 68kg | $49.70 |
| 6th | 1 | The Republican | 7 | Bella Oliver | M W Evans | 68kg | $8.40 |
| 7th | 8 | Marcos | 9 | Lemmy Douglas | Team Rogerson | 68kg | $21.20 |
| 8th | 13 | Fleur De Champ | 10 | Emily Farr | J R Wheeler | 66kg | $80.10 |
| 9th | 14 | Local Lass | 8 | Will Featherstone | P D Pascoe | 66kg | $64.70 |
| 10th | 5 | Almalane | 11 | Hamish Mc Neill | J L Rathbone | 68kg | $12.30 |
| 11th | 2 | Tycoon Warrior | 1 | Corey Wiles | D R Wiles | 68kg | $33.20 |
| 12th | 11 | Top Street | 4 | Kylan Wiles | D R Wiles | 68kg | $62.70 |
| 13th | 15 | Heza Warrior | 2 | Michael Roustoby | D R Wiles | 68kg | $127.20 |
| 14th | 10 | Rex | 5 | Jay Kozaczek | D R Wiles | 68kg | $68.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Sweysmart | 3 | T W Cole | 68kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Juwala | 14 | Sarah West | 68kg |
Norwood (Bm65) Hwt
Rio Grande earns second pick via proxy strengths: Forsman stable, barrier 1 perfect for Hawera forward bias, second-up from spell with solid heavy record. Recent maiden form competitive, maps midfield with cover. Class rise but unexposed stayer with pedigree suitability.
Orange River solid third with barrier 2 suiting track bias, recent 2nd at this track/distance in Rest.60 (similar to BM65). Consistent recent placings including 3rd at Matamata 1600m, Rogerson stable adds reliability.
Subtle Image tops form assessment with excellent 2100m record (11:2-2-1) including recent Waipukurau win carrying 57kg and Waverley 2nd. Wide draw risk but early speed mitigates.
Value pick Pile Driver offers overlay with Hawera 2100m win (Rest.60, barrier 2), recent 4th there too. Fitness edge (6 days), maps midfield. Class rise from maiden but track success trumps general poor stats.
- 1st8BeetlegeuseHamish Mc Neill$9.70
- 2nd11RosinaEmily Farr$6.70
- 3rd2Bold BroJonathan Riddell$3.00
- 4th12Orange RiverJoshua Parker$9.10
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Beetlegeuse | 5 | Hamish Mc Neill | Ms S P Mynott | 66kg | $9.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Rosina | 10 | Emily Farr | Ben & Ryan Foote | 65kg | $6.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bold Bro | 11 | Jonathan Riddell | J L Rathbone | 68.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Orange River | 2 | Joshua Parker | Team Rogerson | 65kg | $9.10 |
| 5th | 3 | Pile Driver | 7 | Kayla Macnab | J L Rathbone | 68kg | $14.10 |
| 6th | 9 | Nightfall | 4 | Jay Kozaczek | N J Quinn | 66kg | $46.60 |
| 7th | 4 | Rio Grande | 1 | Michael Roustoby | Andrew Forsman | 68kg | $5.90 |
| 8th | 7 | St Vincent | 6 | Kylan Wiles | P & J Brosnan | 66.5kg | $19.70 |
| 9th | 6 | Keen On Bubbles | 9 | Billy Marshall | J R Wheeler | 66.5kg | $11.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Star Warrior | 8 | Corey Wiles | D R Wiles | 65.5kg | $20.90 |
| 11th | 13 | Quill | 3 | Lemmy Douglas | Ms P M Mason | 65kg | $20.60 |
| Scr | 1 | Subtle Image | 12 | Shaun Fannin | Peter & Trent Didham | 69kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Jamaican Boy | 5 | S L Crawford | 67kg |
Claas Harvest Centre Mdn
Speed map flags as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suiting on-pacers.
Barrier 1 ideal for Hawera's position bias, enabling easy lead access in likely moderate-fast tempo. Matthew Cameron (20% recent form) boosts connections. First up from spell after sound 4th at 1000m; maiden rules prevent form data penalty.
Barrier 2 provides excellent chance to settle handy on tight Hawera circuit where early position critical. Jockey/trainer combo shows 25% strike rate (limited sample); aligns with track's on-pace demand. Debutant proxy evaluation favours draw and connections over lack of data.
Value overlay from same Foote stable as other contender, with in-form Riddell (30% last 20, 50% at track). Speed map likely leader suits Hawera bias despite barrier 6 workable from midfield edge.
- 1st3CrosswellLynsey Satherley$31.00
- 2nd7The ArmorerBruno Queiroz$7.10
- 3rd8HanabellLiam Kauri$10.90
- 4th1Furston$3.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Crosswell | 10 | Lynsey Satherley | J R Wheeler | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | The Armorer | 7 | Bruno Queiroz | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57.5kg | $7.10 |
| 3rd | 8 | Hanabell | 3 | Liam Kauri | D B Jensen | 53.5kg | $10.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Furston | 4 | Andrew Forsman | 57.5kg | $3.40 | |
| 5th | 6 | Mr Chow | 8 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 57.5kg | $9.20 |
| 6th | 2 | Grand Capitalist | 6 | Jonathan Riddell | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 4 | Evan's Gift | 2 | Mereana Hudson | P D Pascoe | 57.5kg | $20.40 |
| 8th | 10 | Hooklineandsinker | 5 | Chris Dell | Ms J Millar | 55.5kg | $7.20 |
| 9th | 5 | Jarvisyard | 1 | Matthew Cameron | Andrew Campbell | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Bettytui | 9 | Kelly Myers | Robbie Patterson | 55.5kg |
Eltham Farm Supplies Mdn
Second up suits ongoing fitness, high good track suitability, and midfield settling aligns with Hawera's position bias requiring early contention.
Strong form credentials with near-miss 2nd 21 lengths closer than recent poor run. Leader in speed map exploits Hawera's critical early position advantage on tight circuit. Elite jockey booking (Collett 50% track strike) overrides first-up blank, fitting moderate-fast tempo.
Best track exposure with 3:0-0-2 at Hawera including T/D placings, ideal for position-sensitive circuit. Class drop enhances, barrier 2 enables forward spot despite likely midfield map. Recent form pre-spell solid (2nd), first-up record includes place. Hawera bias and Sunday volatility suit as reliable place chance.
Elite jockey Cameron (20% recent, 13% track) and 50% trainer combo signal preparation. Proxy eval: jockey 40%, trainer 30%, no negatives; suits value despite backmap risk.
- 1st5Tongue In CheekJim Chung$7.50
- 2nd2Triple ThreatSamantha Collett$5.40
- 3rd7Into The CircleKelly Myers$2.70
- 4th14Zuta ScooterChris Dell$11.10
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Tongue In Cheek | 5 | Jim Chung | Ms T Bliss | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Triple Threat | 6 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 58.5kg | $5.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Into The Circle | 7 | Kelly Myers | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 14 | Zuta Scooter | 8 | Chris Dell | Ms J Millar | 56.5kg | $11.10 |
| 5th | 9 | Alpine Princess | 9 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Mendacious | 3 | Liam Kauri | Ms D J Parry | 56.5kg | $18.20 |
| 7th | 11 | Little Red Dot | 1 | Mereana Hudson | Ms I Kelly | 56.5kg | $24.60 |
| 8th | 13 | Zaffire Express | 10 | Matthew Cameron | Robbie Patterson | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Merchant Banker | 9 | G H Sharrock | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Diplomatic | 13 | G H Sharrock | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Zetel | 4 | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Aliyana Belle | 2 | Lynsey Satherley | A M Clement | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Lacey Luck | 12 | G H Sharrock | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | No Love Lost | 5 | R J Bergerson | 56.5kg |
Spray It Mdn
Limited starts (2:0-1-0) show promise in maiden grade. Barrier 6 ideal for Hawera's position bias needing top-3 at 400m. Moderate-fast tempo suits settling midfield.
Light weight and fitness edge in maiden.
Speed map leader suits Hawera's forward bias despite wide draw 13. Recent fitness trumps first-up rivals. Solid place chance if overcomes gate in moderate-fast tempo.
Recent 2nds on soft/heavy show stamina; first-up trial needed but jockey Riddell (30% recent) adds intent.
- 1st4The Black PrinceMereana Hudson$7.20
- 2nd9PunisherBruno Queiroz$12.50
- 3rd8Mr BlackjackSamantha Collett$7.40
- 4th7Leanach LadElen Nicholas$36.90
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | The Black Prince | 7 | Mereana Hudson | S A Sharrock | 58.5kg | $7.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Punisher | 9 | Bruno Queiroz | R J Bergerson | 56.5kg | $12.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Mr Blackjack | 1 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 58.5kg | $7.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Leanach Lad | 5 | Elen Nicholas | C R Isdale | 58.5kg | $36.90 |
| 5th | 10 | Hopingfora Beauty | 10 | Kelly Myers | S A Sharrock | 56.5kg | $5.80 |
| 6th | 13 | Rock Catcher | 12 | Leah Hemi | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg | $16.30 |
| 7th | 3 | Mighty Macca | 6 | Chris Dell | P W Lock | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 1 | Early Times | 2 | Jonathan Riddell | Kayla Macnab | 58.5kg | $5.10 |
| 9th | 6 | Comealongfred | 11 | Floor Moerman | N J Quinn | 56.5kg | $50.10 |
| 10th | 12 | Chime | 8 | Matthew Cameron | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 56.5kg | $21.80 |
| 11th | 11 | Alpine Ace | 4 | Lynsey Satherley | A M Clement | 56.5kg | $34.90 |
| 12th | 5 | Whoshe's Boy | 3 | Toni Davies | D S Wilson | 56.5kg | $90.40 |
| Scr | 2 | Borrowed Time | 13 | Kavish Chowdhoory | M T Dixon | 58.5kg |
NZB Mega Maiden Series Mdn
Allaru has the best recent form with a close 3rd at Woodville over 1400m on soft ground. The inside barrier 4 is a significant advantage at Hawera where early position is critical. Shows consistent place-getting ability.
Keating showed improvement with a 2nd at Waipukurau last start.
- 1st16SecretsKelly Myers$4.20
- 2nd9DinkCourtney Barnes$4.60
- 3rd7AllaruBruno Queiroz$4.70
- 4th1KeatingJonathan Riddell$10.30
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 | Secrets | 6 | Kelly Myers | S A Sharrock | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Dink | 3 | Courtney Barnes | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Allaru | 4 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms C Evans | 56.5kg | $4.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Keating | 8 | Jonathan Riddell | Ms S Dougan | 58.5kg | $10.30 |
| 5th | 10 | Rocka Philly | 2 | Chris Dell | Ms J Millar | 56.5kg | $7.10 |
| 6th | 4 | Fratellino | 12 | Matthew Cameron | Robbie Patterson | 58.5kg | $9.30 |
| 7th | 12 | Zashubo | 11 | S A Sharrock | 56.5kg | $13.00 | |
| 8th | 14 | Wye Valley | 9 | Rohan Mudhoo | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56.5kg | $41.20 |
| 9th | 13 | Telomeray | 1 | Jim Chung | C J Bothwell | 55.5kg | $23.90 |
| 10th | 3 | Brunnerton Ben | 13 | Lynsey Satherley | P R Moseley | 58.5kg | $26.80 |
| Scr | 2 | Whoshe's Boy | 7 | D S Wilson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Madison | 7 | S A Sharrock | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Aixoise | 5 | K A Pertab | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Bridie | 10 | S A Sharrock | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Shadow Ruler | 10 | Ms J Millar | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Our Edwardo | 14 | Robbie Patterson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Fou The Noo | 1 | Adam Scott | 56.5kg |
Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Madison tops form assessment with flawless 0-2 record at 1400m including recent Good 4 run (2nd). Barrier 3 perfect for Hawera's position bias needing early contention. High track suitability, consistent trend, first-up stats solid (1:0-1-0). Clear class edge over most.
Kay's Ruebe leverages barrier 1 for Hawera's forward bias, likely leader in speed map. Strong track record (1:0-1-0), second-up perfection (3:0-0-3), recent local 2nd. Improving trend, Good 4 exposure.
Second up, consistent, strong jockey at track. Good 4 form. Barrier 14 risk at Hawera but speed map potential if works forward.
Debutant Misstillymara gets proxy upgrade: barrier 2 perfect for Hawera forward bias/speed map. Foote stable (runs La Cadiere/Misissipi), Barnes 30% combo strike.
- 1st3MadisonKelly Myers$7.70
- 2nd9One Bold FloozieMatthew Cameron$6.10
- 3rd12UndertheboardwalkKavish Chowdhoory$8.20
- 4th5MargeJim Chung$25.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Madison | 3 | Kelly Myers | S A Sharrock | 57.5kg | $7.70 |
| 2nd | 9 | One Bold Floozie | 5 | Matthew Cameron | Robbie Patterson | 57.5kg | $6.10 |
| 3rd | 12 | Undertheboardwalk | 13 | Kavish Chowdhoory | Robbie Patterson | 57.5kg | $8.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Marge | 7 | Jim Chung | Ms T Bliss | 56.5kg | $25.40 |
| 5th | 2 | La Cadiere | 14 | Samantha Collett | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57.5kg | $5.80 |
| 6th | 1 | Kay's Ruebe | 1 | Toni Davies | J R Wheeler | 55.5kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 6 | Aixoise | 6 | Leah Hemi | K A Pertab | 57.5kg | $12.10 |
| 8th | 14 | Misstillymara | 2 | Courtney Barnes | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57.5kg | $13.20 |
| 9th | 8 | Fool Me Once | 9 | Floor Moerman | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 55.5kg | $11.20 |
| Scr | 4 | Amalthea | 4 | Rohan Mudhoo | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Bridie | 6 | S A Sharrock | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Rocka Philly | 11 | Ms J Millar | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Shadow Ruler | 10 | Ms J Millar | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Misissipi Gambler | 12 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Zashubo | 8 | S A Sharrock | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Telomeray | 6 | C J Bothwell | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Secrets | 1 | S A Sharrock | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Sweet Envy | 12 | Joshua Shaw | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Fou The Noo | 11 | Adam Scott | 57.5kg |
Racing Next Saturday 11th July Hcp (60)
Regular racing fitness suits fast tempo. Jockey form strong. Clear win chance despite Good 4 limitations.
Class drop key positive in position-sensitive Hawera. Despite barrier 11 and backmarker map, recent victory trumps recency of Chicago Jack.
Class drop, regular racing fitness suit Sunday provincial. Barrier 14 concern but proven here overrides. Solid top-3 chance despite jockey form.
Bean A Pleasure offers value with barrier 3 suiting Hawera forward bias/speed map (likely leaders 1-2 but can slot handy). Distance pro 36:5-3-1, fresh 6 days, track place. Forward position trumps poor recent finishes if tempo suits.
- 1st9Bean A PleasureToni Davies$9.40
- 2nd7Mister MeanerKelly Myers$7.10
- 3rd11Gold CardAshlee Strawbridge$5.10
- 4th6AnaroaElen Nicholas$26.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Bean A Pleasure | 3 | Toni Davies | G R Vile | 57kg | $9.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Mister Meaner | 6 | Kelly Myers | R R Manning | 59.5kg | $7.10 |
| 3rd | 11 | Gold Card | 2 | Ashlee Strawbridge | J L Teaz | 55kg | $5.10 |
| 4th | 6 | Anaroa | 1 | Elen Nicholas | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 59.5kg | $26.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Horonuku | 14 | Jim Chung | Trudy & Vaughan Keegan | 59kg | $6.60 |
| 6th | 1 | Bamboozle | 12 | Floor Moerman | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 58kg | $16.10 |
| 7th | 3 | Chicago Jack | 5 | Jonathan Riddell | S D Cole | 60kg | $4.90 |
| 8th | 4 | Eagle Rock | 4 | Lynsey Satherley | Ms K A Little | 60kg | $15.90 |
| 9th | 8 | Uncle Ken | 8 | Matthew Cameron | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 59.5kg | $11.10 |
| 10th | 10 | Wuruhi | 11 | Mereana Hudson | P D Pascoe | 58kg | $14.40 |
| 11th | 14 | Dubai Rockin | 7 | Courtney Barnes | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 57.5kg | $17.70 |
| 12th | 15 | Share Power | 16 | Ms D J Parry | 55kg | $68.50 | |
| Scr | 2 | Canavese | 13 | Bruno Queiroz | Team Rogerson | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Luminance | 15 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Predecessor | 10 | Kavish Chowdhoory | Joshua Shaw | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Paddy Gift | 9 | G R Vile | 55kg |
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