Port Macquarie Racing Tips for Monday, May 18th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Port Macquarie on Monday, which includes nine races at the quality meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the New South Wales meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (11:40) Flower Hotels Maiden (1206m)

#5 – Poetic Angel @ $4.40

Matthew Dunn lines up Poetic Angel, who has three placings from three starts, including one at Grafton last time out.

The four-year-old mare by Written By doesn’t need to improve by much to exit maiden grades, and although this is a tough maiden field, she should go well.

Take the each-way odds from bookmakers.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (12:10) Port City Bowling Club Maiden (1509m)

#9 – British Gem @ $1.80

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British Gem is knocking on the door of a win after posting back-to-back placings at Scone and Wyong.

The three-year-old filly by Wootton Bassett has been expensive for punters at times, but she is the one to beat at short odds.

We’re happy to include her in picks at the current price.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 3. (12:45) Panthers Port Macquarie Maiden (1006m)

#7 – Love You Anyway @ $6.00

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Looking to cap off five consecutive second placings with a win is Love You Anyway, who shouldn’t take much longer to win a race.

The six-year-old mare by Your Song owns eight placings from 16 starts, so she has a 50% place rate, which isn’t bad.

$6 for the win is a good price from bookmakers, so include her in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (13:20) Char Bar Catering C2 (1206m)

#2 – Oakfield Neptune @ $2.60

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Kris Lees lines up Oakfield Neptune, who scored on debut at Newcastle before adding a placing at Newcastle.

The four-year-old mare by Deep Field wasn’t far away at Scone last time out, and her trial form has been good since that effort.

We expect her to run a good race fresh up.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (13:55) John Oxley Motors C2 (1206m)

#5 – Lovecats @ $2.90

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Lovecats owns two wins and two placings from seven starts, and she could improve her record on Monday.

The Dunn-trained filly won her only start on a heavy track, so she gets a pass mark in the conditions, and that’s a big plus.

Jett Newman is riding well, which is another reason to include her in picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 6. (14:35) Carlton Dry BM58 (1106m)

#7 – Glam @ $6.00

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Glam isn’t the most consistent type going around, but she won well two back at Ballina, which is a good form guide for Port Macquarie.

The three-year-old filly by Star Turn didn’t fire at Grafton last time out, but she is good enough to bounce back with some time under her belt.

Include her in picks at each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (15:10) BNCC Security Services BM58 (1106m)

#2 – Ensign Parker @ $10.00

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Punters get value odds for Ensign Parker, who has four placings from his last five starts, which is a tidy record.

The five-year-old son of Merchant Navy owns four wins and eight placings from 30 starts, so he has been around the mark throughout his career.

3kg comes off his back to help with the big weight.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (15:50) De Bortoli Wines BM58 (1509m)

#2 – Archie Maximus @ $4.00

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Seeking back-to-back wins is Archie Maximus, who broke maidens with a good win at Grafton last time out.

The three-year-old son of Brutal has yet to fire in two runs in heavy conditions, but we’re hoping third times the charm on Monday.

Include him in picks at each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (16:25) Tab C1 (1006m)

#3 – Youwroteuponit @ $4.00

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Punters are hoping the money gets returned to sender with Youwroteuponit, who looked good in Victoria for Graeme Begg.

The stable change shouldn’t make too much of a difference, and after winning at Pakenham, that form holds up well at Port Macquarie.

$4 is a fair price from bookmakers, so include her for value.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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