Manawatu Race 1 - WELCOME TO MANAWATU RACEWAY
GRASSCUTTER NICK (3) is a W T Hodgson-trained newcomer by Mepunga Blazer out of Super Gold. Profiles strongly for this and can make an immediate impact. Did run second in a four dog trial (21.87) on this track over 375m. GRASSCUTTER PHIL (5) is a first starter by Mepunga Blazer out of Super Gold that did win a four dog trial on this track over 375m. Sure to be solidly supported in the market for debut run. HONEY BOWEN (4) makes her debut after running third in a four dog trial (18.25) at Whanganui over 305m. Likely to run well. GRASSCUTTER ROSS (6) makes debut for the W T Hodgson kennel. Finished third in a four dog trial (21.87) on this track over 375m. Profiles well so watch market closely.
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First starter by Mepunga Blazer from Super Gold. Trained by W T Hodgson. Did run second in a trial (21.87) on this track over 375m. Watch for the market moves.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | 0:21.87 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
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First starter by Mepunga Blazer from Super Gold. From the W T Hodgson kennel. Ran third in a trial (18.25) at Whanganui over 305m. Respect any strong moves in the market.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | N/A | 0:18.25 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
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Debutant by Mepunga Blazer from Super Gold. Trained by W T Hodgson. Did win a trial (21.87) on this track over 375m. Bound to carry strong market support.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.87 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
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Debutant by Mepunga Blazer from Super Gold. From the W T Hodgson kennel. Finished third in a trial (21.87) on this course over 375m. Strong market watch.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | 0:21.87 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
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Debutant by Mepunga Blazer from Super Gold. Trained by W T Hodgson. Ran last in a four dog trial (21.87) on this track over 375m. Would need to show improvement from trial to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | 0:21.87 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 |