Waverley 18 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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KATIE WALKER - PROPERTY BROKERS 2200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 1m 950m to 800m, Remainder True |
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Pace looks sure to be genuine with Stone Street and Vanrio matching motors, closely followed by Emmy Award. OCEAN MELODY (7) was a beaten favourite at Tauherenikau nearly 2 weeks ago, and the step up to 2200m will suit her. She gets a superior gate and must go close to winning this. Follow your money. EARLY ONE'S (1) was beaten by a nose at Trentham 17 days ago over a mile, and he should relish getting back to a longer trip here. A wet track would help him, and he can go one better. VANRIO (3) is a touch one-paced, and he would appreciate a heavy track. He is likely to put himself in a forward position early on and could out-grind his rivals here. Include in all top 4 combos. STONE STREET (8) has improved since being ridden more positively, and she only went down by a nose when trying to make all the running at Whanganui last time out. She may take some pegging back here as well, so stick with her. WAITOTARA WARRIOR (4) whacked away well for fourth at Hawera last time out on a good track, and he can figure in the top 3 here is the track is wet. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ocean Melody can win, but she won't have it all her own way.
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EARLY ONE'S
HOWIE MATHEWS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG COLYTON ROAD HOLDINGS LTD, TRISTAN GORDON, TAIMA KOMENE, STEVEN KOMENE, ARIA SMALL, DEBORAH & DARRELL LARDNER Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Trentham on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Summit Up with 58.5kg at $6.80. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind Tokyodome with 58.5kg at $6.50. Expected to feature prominently again. |
6 LIAM KAURI |
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| 2 | 26303 |
MALIBU
JOSHUA SHAW 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG EST LATE C H ROSE Most recently 3rd of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 2100m, 0.7 len behind Starpello carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. The race before that 10th of 13 at Otaki on February 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Hephaestus carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Can continue his ascendancy. |
10 K R HERCOCK |
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| 3 | 74754 |
VANRIO
FRASER AURET 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS K A & M D COURTNEY, GRACE COURTNEY, P G & MRS P M DRUMMOND, P B JOHNSTON, MRS A T & W A FLIPP, V MILLAR, G L HARVEY, R T COOPER At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Marvie carrying 57.5kg at $8.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Chelsea Rose with 58.5kg at $10.30. Not far away last time. He should be in this for a long way. |
9 MADAN SINGH |
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| 4 | 9x504 |
WAITOTARA WARRIOR
CHRIS BOTHWELL 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG W J STEWART Last start 4th of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 2100m, 1.75 len behind Starpello carrying 58.5kg at $24.20. The run before that ran last of 14 at Wanganui on January 19 over 2040m, slow going 24 len behind Damiano with 58.5kg at $44.80. In the mix. |
2 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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WESTSIDE GUNN
GRANT NICHOLSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G N NICHOLSON, I H MACKEY, R D MACKEY, H T GILLIES, JOHN FLYNN, D MACKENZIE, S & W FLYNN, D & C FLYNN, BICHORG SYNDICATE (MGR: P HORGAN) Third race start. First start ran last of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 29 2025 over 1650m, 187 len behind Twisted Love with 57.5kg at $51. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Darren Michie carrying 58.5kg at $28.80. Hard to get excited about his chances. |
7 M HUDSON |
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BOLD BRO
JO RATHBONE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S GUDSELL, J GUDSELL, M GUDSELL & P GUDSELL Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bolli Belle with 58.5kg at $21.10. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 58.5kg at $16.90. Has ability and can bounce back. |
11 J K RIDDELL |
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| 7 | 77334 |
OCEAN MELODY
LISA LATTA 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG G ANDREWS, I R ARBUTHNOTT, MS K R ATTRILL, K N BUCKMAN, H CALLESEN, D H CAMPBELL, E W CONSTABLE, J R & MRS S B DUNNETT, D DUREY, MRS F L & M FEARON, MRS S V GRAY, A HOHEPA, MISS L M LATTA, S LYNDS, P T MCLEOD, OCEAN 7 SYNDICATE (MGR: FAYE RONOWICZ), L L REILLY, MRS R J RICHARDSON, T C SCOTT, G E TAYLOR, P C TERRY, N TRELEAVEN & MRS A R WOOD Racing well recently. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 2050m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Darren Michie carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, slow going 0.9 len behind Marvie with 56.5kg at $5.10. Encouraging effort last start. Certainly worth another chance. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 8 | 0x882 |
STONE STREET
CYDNE EVANS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CYDNE L EVANS Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Marvie carrying 56.5kg at $20.50. The start before that 8th of 14 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jacobite Rising with 56.5kg at $20.60. In form and will be hard to beat. |
8 C DELL |
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| 9 | 408 |
HEAVENLY BLESSED
CHRIS BOTHWELL 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG H M ROZON, J D ROZON, W J STEWART, C J BOTHWELL, A CLARRY, K BOND, B P SULLIVAN, MR K CURSONS, MR W MCGUINNESS & MR G CAMERON At the latest run got back early 8th of 13 at Hawera on February 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Madame Kiwi carrying 56.5kg at $60.80. The race before that second last of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Surround Sound carrying 56.5kg at $20.70. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 JIM CHUNG |
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| 10 | 608 |
EMMY AWARD
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS S C ANDREW-JOHNS, M L BARNES, G W BATES, MS S A BLYTH, MRS K J & R M DAVEY, MRS B J GERARD, S G SULLINGS, MISS H L & MISS J H VOLZ Most recently 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Castle Rock carrying 56.5kg at $31.30. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Apex with 57.5kg at $11.90. Expect she will make amends. |
3 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 11 | 6x797 |
EMOJI
LYDIA PICKFORD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG L M PICKFORD & S G DICKSON Most recently 7th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 2050m, slow going 6 len behind Darren Michie carrying 56.5kg at $37.30. Before that second last of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Indian Pacific with 56.5kg at $47.20. Prepared to leave alone today. |
1 L T HEMI |
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