Waverley   24 Jul 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

ANTHONY BELL - AGRONOMY 1650m

Track: SOFT 7     Out 3m from WP to 320m cutaway rail, remainder True  

Genuine tempo from Confide leading All In Vain. HOLLABACK GIRL (9) set the pace and fought on gamely to finish second at Otaki a fortnight ago. She loves heavy ground, and she should go close to taking them all the way here. MALLEABLE (1) bounced back into form with a game third at Ruakaka nearly 2 weeks ago when only beaten by a head. He seems to prefer some slightly firmer ground, and even from a wide gate, he can figure in the top 3 again. WAVE (10) is a progressive mare who has continued to improve in each of his 3 starts to date. The step up to 1650m will suit her, and she is good enough to win a race at short notice. JILLY OCEAN (12) was a late scratching when set to make her debut earlier in the month, and she has trialled well for stewards since then. The market will again be our best guide. HILL BILLY (2) is a lightly tried 6YO gelding resuming from a spell after making his debut last spring. He has had the benefit of a trial last month, and could be one to add some value to any top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hollaback Girl can win this.
1 56503 MALLEABLE
RALPH MANNING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R R MANNING, F LEISHMAN, G K TAYLOR, S L HARRIS, A COOMBE
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Ruakaka on July 11 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Azamira carrying 58.5kg at $6.90. The race before that ran last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Jake carrying 56.5kg at $7. Will take plenty of beating.
14
KELLY MYERS
NAVY , LIGHT BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CAP WITH LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS
2 5x HILL BILLY
KAYLA MACNAB
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D MACNAB & CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 11 at Otaki on September 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Keepitinyourwallet with 58.5kg at $20.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
6
FLOOR MOERMAN
SILVER
3 605 ZETEL
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MATTHEW SMITH & SHARON TAPA
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Go Trigger with 58.5kg at $33.50. The run before that 11th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Feint To East carrying 58.5kg at $25.80. Is worth including in all top 4 combos.
12
ROHAN MUDHOO
BLUE, GOLD CHECKS, STRIPES SLEEVES
4 50x77 ALL IN VAIN
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS M O & P J MCDONALD
Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 21 over 1700m, 13 len behind Romanin carrying 58.5kg at $21.50. Second-up ran last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1200m, 18 len behind Bee Precious with 58.5kg at $48.60. Hard to recommend.
13
C DELL
RED, BLUE SASH, GREEN ARMBANDS, GREEN CAP
5 0x00x BEAU FOX
DEAN CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Woodville November 2 over 2100m, soft track; 23 len behind Not So Unusual with 58.5kg at $84. Previously first up; second last of 11 at this track October 19 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Perfect Pete with 58.5kg at $102.60. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
JIM CHUNG
ORANGE,NAVY DIAGONAL STRIPES
6 00x98 EINSTIME
ALLAN SCARLETT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J & S J SCARLETT
Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 10 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 56.5kg at $125.80. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Kyanite Man with 56.5kg at $144.10. Has the task ahead.
10
LIAM KAURI
NAVY, LIGHT BLUE FOUR DIAMONDS, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECK SLEEVES,STRIPES CAP
7 x8679 JASPER
TAWHITI HINA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A D & EST LATE K J SCHUMACHER
At the latest run 9th of 13 at this track on July 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 4 len behind No More Pennies carrying 57.5kg at $54.80. The race before that got back early 7th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Feint To East carrying 54.5kg at $16.20. Looks tested in this field.
2
GEORGE ROOKE
ORANGE , CERISE SASH, PURPLE ARMBANDS, PURPLE CAP
8 70x00 TUKIPO
ALLAN SCARLETT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CARL TAYLOR
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1360m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Belzoni carrying 56kg at $179.30. Second-up ran last of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 72 len behind Kyanite Man carrying 57.5kg at $111.30. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
8
COURTNEY BARNES
BLACK,YELLOW CIRCLE,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,YELLOW CAP
9 x8822 HOLLABACK GIRL
SHANE CRAWFORD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Form hard to fault. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Kyanite Man carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on June 24 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Go Joanna carrying 53.5kg at $30.70. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.
7
AMBER RIDDELL
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBAND
10 443 WAVE
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
E P LOWRY & T V RIDER
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Go Trigger with 56.5kg at $9.60. Before that 4th of 10 at Woodville on June 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Aliyana Belle carrying 56.5kg at $23.50. Ready to open her account this time.
11
ELEN NICHOLAS
BLACK, GOLD CIRCLE,M, RED AND BLACK CHEQUERED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP ,BLACK POM POM
11 0 CONFIDE
LISA LATTA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Jumped at long odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 27 len behind Kyanite Man with 56.5kg at $26.70. Can feature with that run under her belt.
9
HAYLEY HASSMAN
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
12 JILLY OCEAN
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
F J & H T O'LEARY
Mare by Ocean Park making her first appearance. Finished fifth in a Waverley trial over 1000m on June 3. No surprise to see her feature.
4
SARAH MACNAB
RED, WHITE BAND & SLEEVES, RED & WHITE HOOPED CAP
13 009x6 ROSE DU JEU
GARY VILE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A J VINCENT, C TIMMS, S VILE, P VINCENT, G TOWERS, C OXENHAM, M SKIPPER & G VILE
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Otaki on July 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Yaldy Time carrying 55.5kg at $90.60. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Otaki on January 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sassalita with 54.5kg at $57.90. Prefer to see her show some form.
3
TONI DAVIES
ORANGE, BROWN QUARTERS, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
14 x8x77 ZASHUBO
ALLAN SHARROCK
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S J MCKEE, F BRIGHT, S J TOWNSEND, G W HALSE & JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Hawera on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Secrets carrying 54.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Go Trigger carrying 56.5kg at $12.70. Should come on at the third run back and is ready to run a big race.
5
L J ALLPRESS
BLACK,WHITE DISC,BLACK MOUNTAINS, WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES,CHECKS CAP
15 7x0x0 FINNEAS
ROB BLOOMFIELD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C D & R J BLOOMFIELD
Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last start ran second last of 14 at Woodville on June 19 over 2100m, on a wet track; 39 len behind Derryman carrying 58.5kg at $70.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at this track on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Eizus carrying 58.5kg at $73.10. Expect he'll find this too tough.
10
CRYSTAL LINDSAY
FOREST GREEN, PURPLE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS