{"id":30986,"date":"2026-07-24T10:40:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T22:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30986"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T23:00:02","slug":"waverley-tips-preview-friday-24-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/waverley-tips-preview-friday-24-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Waverley Tips & Preview | Friday 24 July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Waverley hosts an eight-race program on Friday, with the track conditions a Soft7 and the rail out 3m from the winning post to the 320m cutaway, with the remainder in the true position. The forecast is mostly clear in the wider Taranaki region until around midday on raceday, which may see the track improve towards a Soft6 come the first, however conditions could deteriorate rapidly through the day if the expected rain arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Waverley Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Manorbier<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Manorbier<\/span>\u00a0(#1) is a 4yo\u00a0<\/span>Sweynesse<\/span>\u00a0gelding heading here as a 13-start maiden for Ralph Manning. He comes here off a solid effort for 3rd at Rotorua, where he sustained an early looping run but peaked late. He could well settle a touch closer to the speed from the wide gate in this small field, in what looks a race lacking an abundance of pressure on paper. He won\u2019t be concerned by the track being in the worst end of the\u00a0<\/span>Soft<\/span>\u00a0range either. Looks to find a soft contest here to break through for his maiden win.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waverley R1 – J&B MURDOCH CONTRACTING MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Manorbier (7)<\/span>
J: Kelly Myers<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
X3703<\/span>T: Ralph Manning<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 01:14:35 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Waverley Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Brutiful Lass<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Brutiful<\/span>\u00a0Lass (#1) comes here off a game effort for 2nd behind progressive 3yo\u00a0<\/span>Yaldy<\/span>\u00a0Time. She\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0at 1200m which looks to suit, as well as\u00a0<\/span>retaining<\/span>\u00a0the services of leading hoop George Rooke. Expect her to get back in the field from the wider draw, however she\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be standing the leaders too big a start in this small field. Can go one better here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waverley R2 – SUMMIT HAULAGE MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Brutiful Lass (7)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
34592<\/span>T: Lisa Latta<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 01:50:32 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Waverley Race 3<\/div>\n
7 Sight Unseen<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Sight Unseen (#7) is a locally trained 4yo mare resuming for the Thurlow\/O\u2019Malley stable. She showed glimpses of ability last campaign, last sighted finishing a close-up 5th here over 1650m back in January. She has the benefit of a recent trial to ready her for this assignment, where she strode out nicely on a Heavy track to win that\u00a0<\/span>hit-out<\/span>. Going off that trial, she should cope with the conditions fine should the downpour arrive at this stage of the day. Can run a bold race on her return.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waverley R3 – CORSON MAIZE MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Sight Unseen (2)<\/span>
J: Floor Moerman<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
735X<\/span>T: Bill Thurlow and Sam O\u2019Malley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 02:24:39 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Waverley Race 4<\/div>\n
3 She\u2019s A Boss<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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She\u2019s A Boss (#3) was doing her best work late into 2nd at Avondale last start, getting home best of the beaten brigade behind speedy filly Gin\u00a0<\/span>And<\/span>\u00a0Bare It. Off that effort, getting back out over 1400m should suit, and she again maps to settle off the speed from her middle draw under George Rooke. Any downgrade of the track\u00a0<\/span>come<\/span>\u00a0this stage of the day will only play into her hands. Can go one better.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waverley R4 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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3. She’s A Boss (5)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
71382<\/span>T: W Hillis & R Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 03:00:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Waverley Race 5<\/div>\n
2 Satomi <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Satomi (#2) is a grinding staying type who comes here off a last-start 5th at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa, where he stayed on nicely from the back of the field. The\u00a0<\/span>additional<\/span>\u00a0100m here should only play into his hands as\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0just keep on strongly to the line, and the possibility of rain arriving ahead of this race would only enhance his chances. While he draws handily, he\u00a0<\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0typically quick to muster\u00a0<\/span>as a general rule<\/span>\u00a0and will\u00a0<\/span>likely settle<\/span>\u00a0back of midfield\u00a0<\/span>as a consequence<\/span>. Can be finishing over the top of these late.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waverley R5 – SRVS – EQUINE MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Satomi (3)<\/span>
J: Amber Riddell<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
75245<\/span>T: Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 03:34:17 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Waverley Race 6<\/div>\n
8 Arksey<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Arksey (#8) comes here off a brave effort for 2nd at Woodville, where he kept on nicely to the line under a big weight in that\u00a0<\/span>highweight<\/span>\u00a0contest. He looks suited back in a standard R75, where he finds himself right down in the weights carrying just 55kg here. Stepping out over ground for the first time on what may become a testing track is a slight query, however he has shown in the past that he revels in testing conditions. Can go one better here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waverley R6 – JOHNNY NEIL BUILDING<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Arksey (4)<\/span>
J: Liam Kauri<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
8X352<\/span>T: Harvey Wilson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:08:39 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Waverley Race 7<\/div>\n
9 Hollaback Girl <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Hollaback Girl (#9) gave a big sight last start when running 2nd to Kyanite Man at Otaki, where she skipped away turning for home before being reeled in late, with a big gap back to 3rd. This looks a comparable maiden\u00a0<\/span>field<\/span>\u00a0and she maps to again\u00a0<\/span>settle up<\/span>\u00a0on speed from her middle draw under Amber Riddell. Her last-start 2nd rated well enough to suggest she would only need to repeat that effort to be taking plenty of beating in this. Gets a good chance to go one better.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waverley R7 – ANTHONY BELL – AGRONOMY MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Hollaback Girl (6)<\/span>
J: Amber Riddell<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
X8822<\/span>T: Shane Crawford<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:49:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rippanall<\/span>\u00a0(#16) comes here off a game effort for 3rd at Hawera last start, where he worked forward from a wide draw and stuck on gamely to not be beaten far. He looks suited getting back on to his home track and should strip fitter for that last-start effort now heading here third-up. Expect George Rooke to be positive early and have him settling not too far from the speed from his middle draw. Looks to find the right sort of race to bounce back to winning form.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waverley R8 – DUNSTAN HORSE FEED<\/span> <\/div>
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<\/td>16. Rippanall (9)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 05:18:25 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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