Wellington Racing Tips for Sunday, April 12th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Wellington on Sunday, which includes eight races on Wellington Boot Day.

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

Race 1. (12:55) Western Truck Group Maiden (1000m)

#5 – Head Kahuna

Head Kahuna has two placings from two starts, and he looked good when placing in a recent trial at Scone.

The three-year-old son of Headwater doesn’t meet an overly tough field on Sunday, and barrier five adds to his winning claims.

We expect money to come for him on race day.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (13:30) LSS Locksmith & Security Solutions BM58 (1700m)

#2 – Jason Darren

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Jason Darren owns three placings from four starts this preparation, and he rarely runs a bad race.

The four-year-old son of Star Witness owns a win and 12 placings from 18 starts, so the consistency is there.

Getting 3kg off his back is enough to take him close in an even race.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:05) Latitude Liquor Maiden (1400m)

#9 – Miss Maverick

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Boasting consistent form is Miss Maverick, who has six consecutive placings to her name.

The four-year-old mare by Impending owns eight placings from 20 starts overall, including a second placing at Mudgee last start.

She deserves a win, and this is her best chance.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (14:40) Cleanpark Energy C1 (1100m)

#1 – Race to Arms

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Race to Arms has a win and two placings from three starts, with the win coming at Coonmable two starts back.

The four-year-old son of Shooting to Win has been prepared with a trial placing, and he should be ready to fire on Sunday.

Punters should expect money to come for him on race day.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (15:22) K.F.C. Colonel Comet BM66 (900m)

#9 – Echelon

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Echelon is nearing another win after back-to-back second placings at Scone and Muswellbrook.

The four-year-old son of Capitalist has yet to race at Wellington, but it should be an ideal track for his racing pattern.

He will head forward and look to hold them off over 900m.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (16:00) Peter Milling & Company Wellington Showcase Cup (1700m)

#1 – Perfumist

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It wasn’t long ago when Perfumist ran in the NZB Kiwi, so it has been a fall from grace for the Bjorn Baker runner.

However, this level of racing should be right up her alley, and getting 3kg off her back to help with the 64kg is a bonus.

We’re happy to give her one more chance, because at her best, she would win by five lengths.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (16:35) Wellington Soldiers Memorial Wellington Boot (1100m)

#9 – I’m a Beaut

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Looking to remain unbeaten is I’m a Beaut, who scored by four lengths on debut at Dubbo.

There is more depth to this race, but the two-year-old filly by Exceedance looks to have good natural speed, and getting the inside draw with 54kg is ideal.

Punters should get each-way odds on race day.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 8. (17:10) Wellington Soldiers Memorial Town Plate (1100m)

#1 – Saratoga Power

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Saratoga Power is a quality type with seven wins and six placings from 20 starts, and he could add another win to his record.

The five-year-old son of Written Tycoon gets a much-needed 2kg off his back, which should be enough to take him close.

Look for each-way odds from bookmakers.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Daryl Curnow

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.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.