Waverley 18 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Out 1m 950m to 800m, Remainder True |
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Wanganella has good gate speed and likely to set a genuine tempo with the advantage of the inside draw. CARTER JOHN (1) had an excuse when being beaten as the favourite in his penultimate start, and then was a neck back from the winner at Whanganui just over 8 weeks ago. The gap between runs would have done him no harm, and he can break through for an overdue win here, especially if the track is wet. IVY TIME (6) has been thereabouts in all of her 5 runs to date, and she will be even better with more time. A wet track will be no problem, and she won't lack fitness. Stick with her on an each-way basis. WANGANELLA (13) has been narrowly beaten in both of her career starts over this trip, and she has the advantage of the pole position here. Michael McNab is in good form, and the pair can get the job done this time. PEE BEE GIRL (12) won the most recent of her 2 trials, and Craig Grylls has a formidable association with her local trainers. A wide gate on a heavy track might be an advantage, and any market moves should be followed. LA KWIK (11) drops back in trip, and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wanganella each way.
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CARTER JOHN
DAVID HAWORTH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D R HAWORTH Returns from a 58-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Surround Sound with 58.5kg at $3.30. Before that 5th of 11 at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Dark And Dusty with 58.5kg at $2.90. Key runner. |
7 KELLY MYERS |
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THE BLACK PRINCE
ALLAN SHARROCK 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG CORBAN FUTURES SYNDICATE 2 (MGR: MATTHEW CORBAN) Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Benerro carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Fleur De Blues carrying 58.5kg at $6.90. Last start disappointing when sixth over 1300m at New Plymouth Raceway but did perform much better the start prior. |
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| 3 | 6x446 |
CHIBRAH
DEBBIE HARRIS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G P & K WHITHAM, S B PARKES, K PRYOR, J SELBY, D J PATTERN Most recently 6th of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ledhaven Cassie with 58.5kg at $8.80. The start before that 4th of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Confianza carrying 56.5kg at $25.20. Should be right in the finish. |
18 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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SOUL CATCHER
GARY VILE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R VILE Most recently 6th of 9 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Autumn Queen with 58.5kg at $24.70. Before that got back early 10th of 13 at Otaki on January 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Leica Ripa carrying 58.5kg at $43.50. Nice effort last time. Tough to beat if near his best. |
20 MADAN SINGH |
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| 5 | x0488 |
TREASURE TROVE
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TIM HARRISON Most recently 8th of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ledhaven Cassie with 58.5kg at $22.70. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Midnight Train with 58.5kg at $6.50. Looking to others. |
10 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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IVY TIME
ALLAN SHARROCK 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SHARROCK SYNDICATIONS ELIXAR 2401 Most recently 4th of 8 at Trentham on March 1 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Furiosa with 56.5kg at $8.40. The race before that 5th of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Riomosa with 55.5kg at $4.10. Expected to do much better. |
4 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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IVY LEE
ALLAN SCARLETT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ANNA EVANS, PETER EVANS, ROYCE EVANS, JOHN BATEMAN, TRACY-LEE DAHLBERG & LYNETTE BIBBY Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Trentham on March 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Furiosa carrying 54.5kg at $76. The race before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 10 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Plain Sailing carrying 54.5kg at $50.30. Fully tested from this draw. |
16 JACK TAPLIN |
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KIT ZAKAT
TAWHITI HINA 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MAX DRAVITZKI Second-up. First start 8th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Beauesk with 53.5kg at $33.80. Returned from break made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Fleur De Blues with 54.5kg at $43.30. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances. |
3 ALAN LAI |
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TIMEX
ROYDON BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SIMON & KAY BROWN, JANE BROWN, RACHEL MORRISON, ROS & JOHN MORRISON Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, slow going 3.5 len behind Silent Applause carrying 54.5kg at $17.20. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sunshine Ale with 54.5kg at $10.60. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
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DINK
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J P M MA Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1150m, slow going 4 len behind Sister Cynane carrying 56.5kg at $40.70. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind La Diem with 57.5kg at $25.20. Better effort last start but others rate better. |
13 COURTNEY BARNES |
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LA KWIK
ROBBIE PATTERSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG EDDIE & NICOLA BOURKE, ALLAN PIERCY, SHANE TITO, JACK SCOTT, LAURA BARR & TAIT SCOTT Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Sattriya with 57.5kg at $5.70. Second-up 11th of 13 at Hawera on February 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Madame Kiwi carrying 57.5kg at $7.40. Well placed. Rates highly and can go close. |
8 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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PEE BEE GIRL
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG PROPERTY BROKERS HORSE SYNDICATE Mare by Vespa making her first race start. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won trial at Foxton over 1000m on March 3. Big chance to make an immediate impact. |
17 C J GRYLLS |
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WANGANELLA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Rock Ice carrying 55kg at $15.60. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Ruby Rush carrying 56kg at $3.20. Winning chance. |
1 M MCNAB |
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SHE'S THE DREAM
SAM MYNOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG JOHN R COLLINSON, PAUL S BETTANY, COSTA FENERIDIS & ARNAUD DE TOURETTES Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Te Rapa in the LR Waikato Vet May 3 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Towering Vision carrying 55kg at $72.40. On debut sixth of 8 at Ellerslie February 22 2025 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lucy In The Sky with 55.5kg at $20.70. Might be better off following this outing. |
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HELLO MY DEAR
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG S & B GRAY FARMING PARTNERSHIP, ANDREW & NEIL MANAGH, T&W INVESTMENTS, DANIEL MILLS, KENNETH & DANIEL NEIL, LUCY & DANIEL RUSSELL Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, slow going 1.3 len behind Silent Applause carrying 56kg at $2.10. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Mazino with 55kg at $6.30. Must be included. |
5 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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SCARLETT SPELL
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG R S BROWN, S P DONOVAN, MRS H D & K PETERS & VL BLOODSTOCK LTD Dual acceptor. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 0.0 len behind Acesandspaces carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Before that got back early 10th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Burnerphone carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Close to a win. Likely to feature again. |
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ALLARU
CYDNE EVANS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M CHUBB & C EVANS Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 8 at Otaki on January 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fawnzor carrying 56.5kg at $11.20. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 0.4 len behind Ledhaven Cassie carrying 56.5kg at $10.90. Watch for her rattling home once again, but this may be too tough. |
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RYBAKINA
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG GALAXY RACING NO.9 SYND (MGR: JOHN DAVEY), M MAHAFFEY & S F RITCHIE Dual acceptor. Last start 8th of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Party Time with 56kg at $16.10. The start before that second last of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Roaring Bebe with 55kg at $6. Hard to have. |
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TRAFALGAR
CODY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (Reliable Man - Cristallo Rosso) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Tauranga barrier trial over 1000m February 24. Wait and see what he can do. |
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KING PATCH
SHANE CRAWFORD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MAGUS EQUINE LTD Dual acceptor. First starter by Deep Field out of My Goodness. Has a total of five trials prior to his debut today. Happy to watch this time. |
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