Stawell Racing Tips for Monday, May 18th 2026

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

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

Race 1. (12:30) Gift Hotel Stawell Maiden (1100m)

#1 – Coral Jet @ $6.00

Coral Jet is good enough to upset the odds-on favourite, and he could hit the ground running this preparation.

The four-year-old son of Too Darn Hot finished off last prep with consecutive placings, and although they weren’t in strong races, it’s still form on the board.

Barrier two is ideal, so include for value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (13:00) Russ Studio Jewellers Maiden (1300m)

#6 – Menzies Creek @ $2.00

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Menzies Creek already has two placings to his name this preparation, including a second placing at Geelong last time out.

The three-year-old son of Soul Patch was only a nose behind the winner as a $14 chance, and we’re not shocked by the shorter odds.

He should be right in the mix as the favourite.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (13:30) Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Maiden (1600m)

#7 – Call Me Rhonda @ $7.50

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Punters get value odds for Call Me Rhonda, who has been around the mark with four placings from 10 starts overall.

The four-year-old mare by Dandino wasn’t far away when running fourth at Kilmore, and she has form in soft track conditions.

We’re happy to include her in picks at the drifting each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:00) Carlton Draught Maiden (2000m)

#1 – Barossa Valley @ $6.00

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Looking to improve on two solid runs this preparation is Barossa Valley, who finished fifth fresh up at Stawell before running fourth at Kilmore.

The Ciaron Maher-trained three-year-old should only be fitter with the run under his belt, and this isn’t a strong maiden field.

Look for him to finish off stylishly down the outside.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (14:30) Discover Northern Grampians Maiden (2000m)

#8 – Nothin’ Wong Here @ $1.85

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One of the best-backed runners on the card is Nothin’ Wong Here, who owns six placings from seven starts.

The four-year-old son of Dundee comes off a second placing at Wodonga, and slight improvement is needed to start winning races.

The odds are short, but worth including in horse racing multi bets.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 6. (15:00) Mackays Family Jewellers Handicap (2000m)

#7 – Three Reel Roses @ $6.50

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Three Reel Roses was caught out by the heavy track at Kilmore last start, but punters should expect a bounce back effort.

The four-year-old mare by Highland Reel ran second at Echuca two starts back, which is an excellent form guide for this contest.

The odds are better than expected, so include her as a value pick.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (15:30) Manhari BM56 (1100m)

#8 – Forever With Ned @ $3.20

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Money has come for Forever With Ned, who is another that didn’t enjoy the heavy conditions at Pakenham last time out.

The four-year-old mare should be more suited by these conditions, and punters expect her to be more competitive at Stawell.

It’s an even field, but she should go close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:00) Bet365 Bet Boost BM56 (1300m)

#8 – Princess Mess @ $2.25

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Gunning for back-to-back wins is Princess Mess, who let down nicely to score by 1.8 lengths at Wangaratta last start.

The five-year-old mare by Puissance de Lune doesn’t mind the sting out of the surface, and she could mature into a nice type.

We expect her odds to firm close to start time.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 9. (16:30) Thomas Foods BM56 (1600m)

#5 – License to Excite @ $7.00

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License to Excite is shooting for three consecutive wins after scoring at Kerang and Kyneton, where she showed good speed throughout.

The three-year-old filly has been busy throughout her career, but she keeps running well, and there is no reason to jump off her back.

Look for her to settle handy and kick well.

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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