Manawatu Race 1 - Mad Butcher Handicap Trot
MR MONTY (2) finished midfield last time after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance at this circuit and distance. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Finds a suitable assignment so can figure in the finish. TRIFOLIUM (4) finished sixth when resuming last start at Alexandra Park over 1609m. Will be fitter for that hitout and should find this easier. Expect him to be prominent. DOTHELOCOMOTION (1) is at the track for the first time. By Love You and hails from the Dickson stable. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Keep safe. TEQUILA SUNRISE (3) is well drawn and worth some thought after her last-start sixth at Alexandra Park.

Driver: Benjamin Butcher
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Three-year-old gelding by Love You out of Shell Seeker on debut. Respect any move in betting.

Driver: Stephen Doody
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Manchester In Time at this track over 2500m in a 3yo+ on November 13 at $5.40. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2500m at this track, at the bell was leading 4.2m on the pegs beaten 4 m by Johnny Who (3:20.00) in 3yo+ on October 23 at $10.10. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 13/11/2023 | 21 | $9,920.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | S P Doody | 2:08.9 | 2 |
| 43.2L | $5.40 | |
3/8 | 23/10/2023 | 60 | $9,560.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | S P Doody | 2:08.7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $10.10 | |
5/6 | 24/08/2023 | 14 | $9,940.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | S P Doody | 2:09.4 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $6.90 | |
9/10 | 10/08/2023 | 21 | $10,720.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | A P T Poutama | 2:05.9 | 8 |
| 61.8L | $13.60 | |
9/9 | 20/07/2023 | 48 | $7,900.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | Z E Butcher | 2:07.7 | 2 |
| 260.8L | $17.70 | |
10/11 | 02/06/2023 | - | $9,100.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | Z E Butcher | 2:05.3 | 9 |
| 210.1L | $21.10 |

Driver: David Butcher
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 14 m by Levi (2:48.60) in 2yo+ on November 10 at $23.10. At the start before 6th (FrU3) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 65 m by Keep It Klassy (2:56.40) in 2yo+ on November 2 at $12. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 10/11/2023 | 8 | $13,040.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | T W Mitchell | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $23.10 | |
6/9 | 02/11/2023 | 21 | $13,040.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | T W Mitchell | 2:09.0 | 3 |
| 66.4L | $12.00 | |
0/6 | 12/10/2023 | 14 | $10,040.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | T W Mitchell | 2:12.1 | 3 |
| 267.3L | $10.20 | |
6/10 | 28/09/2023 | 6 | $10,620.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | T W Mitchell | 2:06.8 | 2 |
| 51.6L | $14.40 | |
11/11 | 22/09/2023 | 15 | $13,520.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | T W Mitchell | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 340.2L | $11.80 | |
3/7 | 07/09/2023 | 14 | $10,050.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | B D Butcher | 2:11.4 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $3.70 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 18 m sixth behind Dhoni Trouble at Alexandra Park over 1609m in a 3yo+ on November 10. Capable of a better showing than the first-up effort.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 10/11/2023 | 161 | $12,800.00 | Alexandra Park | 1609m | Fast | L M Neal | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $27.00 | |
4/9 | 02/06/2023 | 15 | $8,770.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | A L Harrison | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 24.6L | $29.20 | |
7/9 | 18/05/2023 | 7 | $7,970.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | L M Neal | 2:07.3 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $51.60 | |
6/11 | 11/05/2023 | 14 | $8,260.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2700m | Synthetic | L M Neal | 2:09.7 | 4 |
| 31.6L | $21.50 | |
6/11 | 27/04/2023 | 42 | $8,260.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | L M Neal | 2:07.0 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $18.50 | |
3/9 | 16/03/2023 | 2 | $8,610.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | L M Neal | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |

Driver: Jay Abernethy
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Comments
Last start 5th (30m 5) over 2500m at this track, beaten 30 m by Manchester In Time (3:20.40) in 3yo+ on November 13 at $72.90. Two runs back 13th (Fr1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park well beaten by Luby Lill (2:52.30) in 3yo+ on July 14 at $98.80. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 13/11/2023 | 122 | $9,920.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | S G Dickson | 2:08.9 | 0 |
| 28.9L | $72.90 | |
13/14 | 14/07/2023 | 8 | $11,500.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Neutral | T A Cameron | 2:06.0 | 1 |
| 159.3L | $98.80 | |
5/8 | 06/07/2023 | 14 | $7,750.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | S W Abernethy | 2:08.7 | 0 |
| 18.6L | $25.50 | |
0/10 | 22/06/2023 | 20 | $8,040.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | J H Abernethy | 2:06.7 | 7 |
| 267.3L | $25.00 | |
10/13 | 02/06/2023 | 15 | $11,310.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2700m | Synthetic | J H Abernethy | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 55.6L | $64.30 | |
7/13 | 18/05/2023 | 7 | $8,560.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 2:06.1 | 0 |
| 67.5L | $70.10 |

Driver: Nathan Delany
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Comments
Finished eighth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 105 metres behind Manchester In Time at this track over 2500m 3yo+ on November 13. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 13/11/2023 | 21 | $9,920.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Z J Meredith | 2:08.9 | 2 |
| 105.3L | $31.10 | |
8/8 | 23/10/2023 | 424 | $9,560.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | J H Abernethy | 2:08.7 | 1 |
| 128.8L | $26.90 | |
9/10 | 25/08/2022 | 7 | $7,820.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2700m | Synthetic | A P T Poutama | 2-07.9 | 8 |
| 137.7L | $13.60 | |
11/13 | 18/08/2022 | 14 | $13,290.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | SS | A P T Poutama | 2-05.8 | 6 |
| 80.7L | $16.30 | |
8/8 | 04/08/2022 | 20 | $10,050.00 | Alexandra Park | 2700m | Fast | A P T Poutama | 2-11.1 | 5 |
| 141.2L | $7.10 | |
13/14 | 15/07/2022 | 15 | $13,520.00 | Alexandra Park | 2700m | Fast | A P T Poutama | 2-06.2 | 1 |
| 96.7L | $30.30 |

Driver: Geoff Martin
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (30m U4) over 2200m at Cambridge beaten 20 m by Lord Popinjay (2:52.50) in 3yo+ on November 17 at $45.10. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 17/11/2023 | 21 | $13,040.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | G A Martin | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $45.10 | |
6/7 | 27/10/2023 | 15 | $10,230.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | Z J Meredith | 2:07.3 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $12.90 | |
8/10 | 12/10/2023 | 14 | $11,270.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2700m | Synthetic | G A Martin | 2:09.8 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $30.70 | |
5/10 | 28/09/2023 | 35 | $10,620.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | G A Martin | 2:06.8 | 0 |
| 21.6L | $83.10 | |
8/13 | 24/08/2023 | 7 | $11,780.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | G A Martin | 2:06.0 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $78.80 | |
10/12 | 17/08/2023 | 7 | $13,890.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | G A Martin | 2:09.8 | 0 |
| 93.2L | $43.10 | |
6/9 | 10/08/2023 | 35 | $11,890.00 | Cambridge Synthetic | 2700m | Synthetic | G A Martin | 2:05.9 | 7 |
| 35.9L | $11.70 |