Waverley 18 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MARK LOURIE/PAUL GILLIGAN 2200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 1m 950m to 800m, Remainder True |
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A strong tempo is assured with Air Dancer and Khando leading the charge. ROSINA (5) has found some good form since dropping down to this level, and her second as the favourite at Matamata last week over a mile was full of merit. If this race has not come too soon for her, then she is the one to beat, especially getting back to a middle distance. ALTEZZA (7) has been mixing her form and will appreciate sliding down to this level. Bruno Queiroz has returned to the saddle, and she will be hard to hold out here. Each way value. SHES WONDERING (6) has been disappointing since winning her maiden in January, but she has also not had all the favours in her 3 starts since then. Stick with her. BETTERBEYOU (8) got going late when finishing fourth on a heavy track at New Plymouth nearly 5 weeks ago over 2000m. The extra 200m won't be an issue, and she can figure in the top 4 again. KHANDO (4) followed on from a couple of runs at Ellerslie with a game effort for third at Matamata 18 days ago. She drops in class, and is good enough to take this out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Khando each way claims in an even field.
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ZACKERY
MATTHEW EALES 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D C & MRS K M BENSON, K BLITHE, J & N BROWN, D G BURROW, S CHRISTIAN, J DRUCE, M N J EALES, MRS F & M FEARON, S FRASER, P GULLIVER-BIRKETT, T HOULISTON, L HOWIE, C IRONSIDE, A LISTER, A & S PASSMORE, N SAVELL, J & P TOLLEY & MS E VINE At the latest run 6th of 13 at Trentham on March 1 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Julianus with 57.5kg at $29.30. Before that second last of 12 at Otaki Rating 65 on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind The Exponent with 56kg at $30.50. In a suitable race and should be in the mix. |
6 JIM CHUNG |
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| 2 | 18038 |
AIR DANCER
CLINTON ISDALE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C R J ISDALE Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whats The One Code with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 16 at Trentham on January 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Enterprise Gem with 55kg at $81.70. Better than last start so he deserves another chance. |
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FIRST EDITION
LISA LATTA 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G J, J & MRS S M CLARK, MRS F L & M FEARON, C W LOADER, B & J M LOOKER, STEEL BUTTERFLY SYNDICATE & THE GURU SYNDICATE (MGR: G J CLARK) Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Highly Lethal with 53kg at $13.80. Before that 6th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Damiano with 57kg at $13.90. Rates highly and is among the chances. |
7 J K RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 31503 |
KHANDO
PAM GERARD 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, SAVVY RACING MAGPIES SYNDICATE (MGR: KEITH MCDONALD), M & W BLOOMFIELD, R CUSIN, J GRAY, A HAYNE, D LEAN, J HAYNE, A MATHIESON, MRS J & R TURNER At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Apex with 53.5kg at $28.70. The run before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Fastdeeldun with 54kg at $18.10. Should be thereabouts. |
10 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 5 | 17732 |
ROSINA
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G O & MRS J D SHERRATT Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Whats The One Code carrying 57kg at $3. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 2200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 57kg at $11.70. Will prove a tough nut to crack. |
2 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 6 | 81086 |
SHES WONDERING
J J RAYNER 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG S B GUDSELL At the latest run 6th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, slow going 2 len behind Overdraft carrying 55.5kg at $12.80. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on January 28 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Vespacian carrying 57.5kg at $5. Made headway last time. Rates highly on best form and can feature in this suitable contest. |
3 L T HEMI |
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| 7 | 36379 |
ALTEZZA
BRYCE NEWMAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG ASHBURN LANE INVESTMENTS LTD, B DARBY, MRS D & M GILMOUR, A R, J & S HURLEY, K & L MCGOWN, F MCSWEENEY, J NUGENT-O'LEARY, D O'LEARY, R PRESTON, A C, B, J, J & M STEWART & S VELVIN Most recently 9th of 13 at Trentham on March 1 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Julianus with 55.5kg at $16.40. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on January 28 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind Vespacian carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
8 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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BETTERBEYOU
GAVIN SHARROCK 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG E J SHEATHER Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Bruno with 54kg at $13.10. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track Rating 65 on January 28 over 1650m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Single Red with 54kg at $55.70. Ready to peak after four runs back and is among the leading chances. |
9 AMBER RIDDELL |
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CRY BABY
DEBORAH PARRY 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D H, MS D J, MISS N M, MRS R J & DR T J PARRY Last start 7th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, slow going 2.25 len behind Overdraft carrying 54kg at $48.40. The start before that 10th of 12 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Walkinthepark carrying 55kg at $63.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
12 LIAM KAURI |
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MARYROSE
GENE ANDREW 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG C WISE, G ANDREW, A TODD, G WILSHER, M RICHARDSON, P MCGILLICUDDY Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, slow going 0.2 len behind Overdraft with 54kg at $29.10. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tivaci's Affair with 51kg at $76.50. One of the leading chances. |
1 COURTNEY BARNES |
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PACIFIC PRINCESS
JOHN BARY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GARRY CHITTICK, ALLEN CHITTICK, WAYNE CHITTICK, B & H CHITTICK, P EVANS Most recently 9th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, slow going 2.5 len behind Overdraft carrying 54kg at $5.10. The start before that 8th of 12 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Walkinthepark carrying 53.5kg at $6.30. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
5 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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ROULADE
CHRIS BOTHWELL 8YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG C J BOTHWELL, G M, J & T CAMERON, B CHARD, H M ROZON, W J STEWART, B P & P W SULLIVAN & EST LATE A J WATKINS Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on January 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Vespacian carrying 54kg at $23.90. The race before that got back early 7th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 2000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Innocent Victim carrying 54.5kg at $22.40. Recent efforts sound and she should be in the finish. |
4 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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