Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New Zealand · Friday 4 September 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Wingatui. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Vamos is the clear form horse for Heavy 8 Wingatui 1600. Deep heavy record, three wins at the track and distance, and the only genuine leader on a slow-tempo map that historically favours on-pace runners. Recent Open second on heavy confirms class.
Sight To See drops from Open grade, resumes with a winning first-up record and reliable heavy form. Barrier 3 allows a handy trail behind the leader on the slow map. Fresher profile matches recent Wingatui heavy winner patterns. Competitive main chance though track record is a mild concern.
Solid place claims but map is a clear negative versus leaders.
Has won and placed at the track and distance on wet ground, carries only 52kg from barrier 4 and can settle midfield.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Proudtobehere | 2 | L T Hemi | Terry Kennedy | 54kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sight To See | 3 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Kelvin Tyler | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sacred Mist | 1 | Cooper Stumbles | Terry Kennedy | 50kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Vamos | 5 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Divine Spirit | 4 | K Bakker | Jenn Sheridan | 54kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Go Lotte | 5 | Kelvin Tyler | 57kg |
Valstar brings the strongest recent wet form with a solid 3rd on Heavy at Oamaru last start. On-pace running style aligns perfectly with Wingatui heavy lean for handy runners and inside-mid draws. Distance drop from 2200m suits and fitness is current. In a volatile maiden, this profile edges others on trajectory and map despite no career win yet.
Loose Knickers owns the best local wet credentials with a Heavy 1600m 2nd and Heavy 1400m 3rd at Wingatui. Maps to lead or sit handy in moderate tempo which the track rewards. Hot jockey booking and recent racing add intent. Recent plain runs are a query but class and map keep him a major threat in this open maiden.
Fast Impact has shown he handles Heavy with a 2nd and 3rd plus several close 4ths/5ths. The jockey-trainer combo is a clear positive and barrier 5 allows a midfield trail. Last-start interference excuses the 8th.
Daniellish ran a credible 4th on Heavy 1600m last start despite being held up, showing she is fit and competitive at the trip. Inside draw 3 is a major plus on the biased Wingatui heavy surface and she has prior track placing form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Fast Impact | 5 | A Balloo | Ms B M Woodsford | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Valstar | 7 | Brandon May | L Callaway | 58.5kg | $5.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Loose Knickers | 6 | T C Moodley | J Land | 58.5kg | $5.60 |
| 4th | 8 | Mcqueen's Lass | 2 | Rohan Mudhoo | Ebony Turner | 56.5kg | $9.30 |
| 5th | 5 | Dream Romance | 1 | T R Moseley | S Muniandy | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Daniellish | 3 | Y Atchamah | M E Forde | 56.5kg | $12.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Aye You | 4 | Cooper Stumbles | M E Forde | 54kg | $24.10 |
| Scr | 6 | She's A Filly | 8 | L T Hemi | A T Beckett | 56.5kg |
Dink holds the clearest form-map edge in this maiden. Barrier 1 and on-pace pattern perfectly suit the documented Wingatui heavy inside/on-pace bias. Light weight further aids her on a holding surface. Recent placings including heavy ground show she is fit and competitive. Despite remaining winless she is the most reliable and best-placed runner to break through.
Empress Suiko is the standout wet-tracker with a last-start near-miss on Heavy and a solid heavy place record. Barrier 3 and deep Wingatui experience add further positives. Although a chronic maiden, her current form and conditions suitability give her strong claims to finally win or place securely against this field.
Fast Like Thunder ran a clear career-best when second on Heavy 9 over this exact trip last start and maps to race prominently again. As a lightly-raced second-up gelding he retains upside. Barrier 8 and the top weight are negatives on the biased heavy track, yet the raw form still supports a top-three chance.
Mr Murralli is a debutant and therefore assessed via proxy rather than penalised for blank form. Barrier 2 is a major tactical asset on this Heavy Wingatui surface that strongly favours inside draws.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Dink | 1 | Ashlee Strawbridge | R C Dennis | 54kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Fast Like Thunder | 8 | Rohan Mudhoo | Amber Hoffman | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Shes So Flash | 7 | Cooper Stumbles | M E Forde | 52.5kg | $13.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Jock's Way | 6 | C A Campbell | Kelvin Tyler | 58.5kg | $9.10 |
| 5th | 6 | Empress Suiko | 3 | B M Murray | Amber Hoffman | 56.5kg | $5.10 |
| 6th | 3 | Mr Lova Lova | 5 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 55.5kg | $19.30 |
| 7th | 4 | Mr Murralli | 2 | K Bakker | L A Beck | 56.5kg | $16.30 |
| 8th | 8 | Chari | 4 | Brandon May | Jason Coutts | 56.5kg | $29.30 |
Barrier 4 is usable and she drops sharply in grade. The main negatives are the chronic winless record over 31 starts and a midfield map that is less ideal on Heavy Wingatui where backmarkers struggle. Still a clear winning threat if she can settle handy.
Ripa Time holds the best draw and lightest weight in a race where inside barriers and low kilos are heavily favoured on Heavy 8. The first-up factor after a long spell and ordinary jockey stats cap enthusiasm, yet the map and conditions give her a realistic winning chance if ready. Solid each-way/place claims in a weak maiden.
Dink maps perfectly as a leader from barrier 2 on a Heavy Wingatui track that strongly favours inside on-pace runners. Recent form shows consistent placings at maiden level including wet tracks, with enough tactical speed to control a moderate tempo. Slight fitness query after the break and weight keep confidence measured in this volatile maiden.
Go Thea is second-up from a spell with a perfect second-up placing on the record and draws barrier 3, ideal for the inside Heavy bias. She has already placed on Heavy and carries a handy weight. Strong value each-way.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ripa Time | 1 | Cooper Stumbles | Kelvin Tyler | 53.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Go Thea | 2 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 54.5kg | $9.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Risk Mitigation | 4 | T R Moseley | Ms J Burrows | 57.5kg | $7.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Our Sallyann | 3 | Ohara Najib | M & M Pitman | 55.5kg | $4.30 |
| 5th | 7 | Ribble | 5 | Alyssa Parris | Len & Lacy Stewart | 53.5kg | $16.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Savabeat | 6 | K Bakker | J Land | 55.5kg | $35.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Dink | 2 | R C Dennis | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Hour Glas | 5 | B M Murray | Amber Hoffman | 57.5kg |
Magnastar is the clear form horse. Outstanding heavy record, back-to-back strong wet runs at the grade including a 1200m second and prior heavy win, plus barrier 3 and on-pace map perfectly suit Wingatui Heavy 8 slow-tempo bias. Connections firing. Justifies favouritism on pure form and is the most likely winner.
Monaghan Boy maps to lead a slow race and drops sharply in class after Open company. Prior Wingatui 1200m heavy win and solid wet stats make him the main danger if ready first-up.
Miss Pearl gets the inside draw and drops in grade first-up. Recent form is plain but conditions and map keep her in the top three win chances.
Mamaea is the value runner. Barrier 1 and 52kg are major assets on a Heavy 8 Wingatui with inside/on-pace bias and slow tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Megalomaniac | 7 | T R Moseley | M E Forde | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Magnastar | 3 | Ashlee Strawbridge | R C Dennis | 54kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Small Town Belle | 6 | Ohara Najib | Jo Ann Gordon | 52kg | $29.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Indie Ardie | 4 | Cooper Stumbles | Kelvin Tyler | 54kg | $9.70 |
| 5th | 1 | Monaghan Boy | 5 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 58kg | $7.40 |
| 6th | 5 | Miss Pearl | 2 | L T Hemi | A T Beckett | 54kg | $7.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Mamaea | 1 | K Bakker | Kelvin Tyler | 54kg | $8.60 |
Clear form standout for conditions. Weight is a query on Heavy 8 but class consistency and track bias override.
Strong recent wet form and natural lead maps her into the race ideally under moderate tempo and on-pace bias. Places reliably on Heavy and jockey booking positive. Barrier is the main negative but early speed should offset. Clear second chance on form trajectory and suitability.
Wet-track specialist returning first-up with perfect first-up and Heavy stats. Last win was authoritative on similar going. Class rise and long spell are risks in BM65, yet map and weight keep her competitive. Solid third selection on suitability over raw recent racing.
Overlooked runner with ideal map and barrier for Wingatui Heavy sprint.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hollyhockaroo | 6 | Sima Mxothwa | Terry Kennedy | 54.5kg | $8.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Hanalei Star | 3 | K Bakker | J Land | 54kg | $10.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Tears Of Victory | 8 | T C Moodley | Steven Woodsford | 55.5kg | $5.30 |
| 4th | 4 | Litteral | 1 | L T Hemi | Terry Kennedy | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 1 | The Cool One | 4 | C A Campbell | R C Dennis | 59kg | $7.10 |
| 6th | 8 | Daphne Dior | 5 | Ohara Najib | S & M Smith | 52kg | $10.30 |
| 7th | 6 | Misspeebee | 7 | Ashlee Strawbridge | M & M Pitman | 54kg | $8.90 |
| 8th | 9 | Satin Doll | 2 | A Balloo | Len & Lacy Stewart | 54kg | $20.80 |
| Scr | 2 | Kenwood House | 7 | Ainsley Mcleod | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Santita | 2 | R C Dennis | 56kg |
Deciphering Me maps ideally as a leader/on-pacer on a Heavy8 Wingatui with inside/on-pace bias. Strong wet form (11 starts heavy: 1 win 3 places), recent close 2nd here over 1400m BM65, and drops in class with only 54kg.
Shooting Stride comes in sharp after a solid 4th leading in BM65 Heavy9 just 4 days ago. On-pace from barrier 6 maps perfectly for Wingatui heavy lean to handy runners. Proven wet performer dropping in grade; strong each-way/place threat behind the top pick.
Trader Inn ran a career-best recent 3rd in BM65 Heavy9 over 1400m four days ago and maps on-pace. Class drop and fitness edge make him a reliable place chance in this volatile R60. Suits the moderate tempo and wet conditions better than most backmarkers.
Yoo Hoo Joy is a genuine Wingatui specialist with a strong heavy record and ideal barrier/map for the bias. Clear value overlay in a high-variance R60.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Santita | 11 | Ashlee Strawbridge | R C Dennis | 55kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Shooting Stride | 6 | Rohan Mudhoo | L Callaway | 56.5kg | $6.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Fourofus | 13 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 57kg | $7.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Yoo Hoo Joy | 5 | L T Hemi | Terry Kennedy | 57kg | $8.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Trader Inn | 7 | Y Atchamah | Len & Lacy Stewart | 57.5kg | $20.80 |
| 6th | 4 | Deciphering Me | 9 | Alyssa Parris | Ebony Turner | 54kg | $6.70 |
| 7th | 12 | Lady Moana | 1 | B M Murray | Amber Hoffman | 55.5kg | $35.10 |
| 8th | 7 | Celestial Flame | 10 | Cooper Stumbles | M E Forde | 53.5kg | $61.70 |
| 9th | 6 | Murch | 4 | T C Moodley | R C Dennis | 58kg | $18.60 |
| 10th | 3 | The Black Prince | 2 | Ohara Najib | Amber Hoffman | 58kg | $29.60 |
| 11th | 13 | Sacred Rose | 12 | K Bakker | Jenn Sheridan | 54kg | $68.80 |
| 12th | 11 | Whooshka | 8 | A Balloo | Ebony Turner | 55.5kg | $58.90 |
| 13th | 2 | Kenwood House | 3 | T R Moseley | Ainsley Mcleod | 60kg | $47.90 |
| Scr | 14 | Hanalei Star | 1 | J Land | 54kg |
Rockman stands out on pure wet form for this Heavy 8 mile. Multiple heavy placings and a win, recent BM65 1600m third, plus a prior Wingatui 1600m second on Heavy 10. Four-day turnaround signals peak fitness. Midfield settle works on moderate tempo and Wingatui heavy favours handy types. Topweight rivals carry more risk; he maps cleanly and rates the most likely winner.
Shamel Express brings reliable BM65 heavy form with a nose second and solid third at the trip recently. Barrier 5 and midfield-to-handy map exploit Wingatui inside/on-pace lean on heavy. Place record is strong though yet to win on the going and 59kg is a query. Clear second-best winning chance behind the fitter wet specialist.
Wild Jakkal maps perfectly: barrier 2, on-pace role against two leaders on a track that rewards handy runners in the wet. Heavy record is deep with five seconds and track/distance places. Recent Oamaru fourth keeps her ticking. Win strike is modest so each-way/place appeal is higher, but she is the clearest map-driven threat for a top-three finish.
David Moss is the value overlay. Last-start third from a wide gate and deep in the field on Heavy 9 showed genuine finishing power. He has won at Wingatui and over 1600m with a solid heavy place record.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Rockman | 8 | D R Bothamley | S Muniandy | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | Shamel Express | 5 | B M Murray | Amber Hoffman | 59kg | $5.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Secret Wish | 9 | Ohara Najib | Amber Hoffman | 52kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Ferdie's Secret | 10 | Cooper Stumbles | M E Forde | 54kg | $38.90 |
| 5th | 5 | David Moss | 7 | K Mudhoo | Jo Ann Gordon | 57.5kg | $8.90 |
| 6th | 6 | Out Of The Picture | 4 | Sima Mxothwa | Jo Ann Gordon | 54.5kg | $39.30 |
| 7th | 9 | Wild Jakkal | 2 | Rohan Mudhoo | Amber Hoffman | 54.5kg | $17.70 |
| 8th | 8 | Flying Celebration | 3 | Y Atchamah | Ainsley Mcleod | 54.5kg | $17.10 |
| 9th | 4 | Pretty Fly | 6 | Ashlee Strawbridge | R C Dennis | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Ominous | 1 | L T Hemi | Kirstin Green | 55.5kg | $26.90 |
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