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Manawatu Race 8 - ALL THE NEWS AT TRACKSIDE PBD

MOJITO DREAMS (4) looks close to another win after finishing third last time (21.76) at this track. Solid record here at this trip including four wins. Has a strong record from this draw, notching five wins and six minor placings from 11 starts. One of the leading chances. IT'S A RUSE (3) was a (21.39) winner last time out at this track from Box 3. Goes very well from this draw with four wins and two minor placings from 10 starts. Does rise in class but should be in this for a long way. LAST SAY (7) was below best last time but prior to that was narrowly beaten when fifth (21.56) in a Class 4 at this track. Rates a winning chance on best. BIG TIME BRAVE (6) collected a minor prize last start as public elect - must be considered. Tough draw but has the early box speed to avoid trouble.

Race Time:3:07 AM

Friday, May 8, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:375m

I've Got Swagger (2)32574

Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 37: 7-6-7

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Pluto

Stats

Career37: 7-6-7

Win %18.92%

Place %54.05%

Prize Money$19,726.00

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (21.98) in a Class 3, finishing a 7 length fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and three places from nine starts. Among the main chances.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	05/05/2026	4	C3	$2,870.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.98	0:21.44	21.05	N/A	3	1. Big Time Mariah 2. Maple Leaf 3. Mojito Dreams	7.70L	$4.20
7/7	01/05/2026	3	C3	$2,870.00	Hatrick	305m	0:18.58	0:17.98	17.52	N/A	2	1. Big Time Mariah 2. Cliff Top Banger 3. Maple Leaf	8.50L	$3.20
5/7	28/04/2026	4	C3	$2,920.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.64	0:21.41	21.05	N/A	3	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Chur 3. Thrilling Sammy	3.30L	$2.70
2/7	24/04/2026	3	C3	$2,920.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.61	0:21.44	21.21	N/A	4	1. Hanoi 2. I've Got Swagger 3. Big Time Tricky	2.40L	$3.00
3/8	21/04/2026	4	C2/3	$3,170.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.57	0:17.53	17.01	N/A	4	1. Big Time Nico 2. Groot's Galaxy 3. I've Got Swagger	0.60L	$3.10
2/7	17/04/2026	7	C3	$4,580.00	Hatrick	305m	0:18.05	0:18.01	17.39	N/A	3	1. Leonardo Jewel 2. I've Got Swagger 3. Cliff Top Banger	0.50L	$4.50
3/7	10/04/2026	3	C3	$2,920.00	Hatrick	305m	0:17.74	0:17.54	17.23	N/A	6	1. Hanoi 2. Cliff Top Banger 3. I've Got Swagger	2.90L	$4.00
8/8	07/04/2026	35	C2/3	$0.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	17.56	0:17.13	16.8	N/A	1	1. Sunbird Striker 2. We Ride 3. Stolen Sapphire	7.20L	$0.00
3/7	03/03/2026	7	C3	$0.00	Manawatu	375m	21.64	0:21.31	21.31	N/A	5	1. Last Say 2. Millie's Choice 3. I've Got Swagger	5.10L	$0.00
3/6	24/02/2026	7	C3	$0.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	17.62	0:17.38	17.18	N/A	4	1. Grasscutter Moe 2. Big Time Tawny 3. I've Got Swagger	4.10L	$0.00

It's A Ruse (3)11411

Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 24: 6-1-5

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: All About Space

Stats

Career24: 6-1-5

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$12,138.00

Comments

Won her last two including a strong win last start over 375m at this track by 4 lengths in a Class 2. In top form and can make it three straight.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	05/05/2026	4	C2	$2,700.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.39	0:21.39	21.05	N/A	3	1. It's A Ruse 2. I'm Fragile 3. Big Time June	3.80L	$2.40
1/7	01/05/2026	3	C2	$2,700.00	Hatrick	305m	0:17.79	0:17.79	17.52	N/A	3	1. It's A Ruse 2. Bora Bora 3. Big Time Fern	1.00L	$3.50
4/7	28/04/2026	4	C1	$2,670.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.70	0:21.62	21.05	N/A	3	1. Big Time June 2. Prandini 3. Pick The Gap	1.20L	$1.90
1/7	24/04/2026	10	C1	$2,670.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.47	0:21.47	21.21	N/A	3	1. It's A Ruse 2. Churn It Up 3. Big Time Battle	3.10L	$1.90
1/7	14/04/2026	12	C1	$2,670.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.62	0:21.62	21.45	N/A	3	1. It's A Ruse 2. Prandini 3. No Visual	1.90L	$3.60
3/7	02/04/2026	6	C1	$2,670.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.61	0:21.26	20.85	N/A	2	1. I'm Fragile 2. Prandini 3. It's A Ruse	5.00L	$5.50
1/7	27/03/2026	14	C1	$2,690.00	Manawatu	375m	21.65	0:21.65	21.16	N/A	2	1. Prandini 3. Big Time Dixie	0.30L	$8.50
6/7	13/03/2026	3	C1	$0.00	Hatrick	305m	18.22	0:17.96	17.51	N/A	3	1. My Own World 2. Big Time Iggy 3. Big Time Battle	4.00L	$0.00
4/6	10/03/2026	4	C1	$0.00	Manawatu	375m	21.81	0:21.5	21.13	N/A	4	1. Cadrona 2. Pluto's Planet 3. Fruit Party	4.70L	$0.00
3/7	06/03/2026	56	C1	$0.00	Hatrick	305m	18.12	0:18.07	17.4	N/A	2	1. Big Time Clarke 2. Big Time Paris 3. It's A Ruse	0.80L	$0.00

Mojito Dreams (4)26563

Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 44: 17-8-3

3 yo Fawn Dog

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Lantao

Stats

Career44: 17-8-3

Win %38.64%

Place %63.64%

Prize Money$45,442.00

Comments

Ran a better race when third behind Big Time Mariah at this track last start over 375m (21.76). Expected to go well.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	05/05/2026	11	C3	$2,870.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.76	0:21.44	21.05	N/A	4	1. Big Time Mariah 2. Maple Leaf 3. Mojito Dreams	4.60L	$2.10
6/7	24/04/2026	3	C4	$3,170.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.83	0:21.48	21.21	N/A	5	1. Big Time Aly 2. Double Please 3. Shades Of Space	5.00L	$3.60
5/8	21/04/2026	4	C4	$3,420.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.58	0:17.32	17.01	N/A	2	1. Benny's Best Bet 2. Pumbaa And Timon 3. Big Time Aly	3.70L	$3.50
6/7	17/04/2026	3	C4	$4,830.00	Hatrick	305m	0:18.37	0:17.69	17.39	N/A	6	1. Sleepless May 2. Claws In Krypton 3. Sunbird Striker	9.70L	$3.50
2/7	14/04/2026	4	C4	$3,170.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.51	0:21.45	21.45	N/A	4	1. Sunbird Striker 2. Mojito Dreams 3. To Be Wild	0.90L	$1.80
2/6	10/04/2026	3	C3	$2,920.00	Hatrick	305m	0:17.61	0:17.60	17.23	N/A	4	1. Sleepless May 2. Mojito Dreams 3. Sunbird Striker	0.10L	$1.80
1/8	07/04/2026	5	C2/3	$3,170.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.27	0:17.27	16.8	N/A	2	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Highbury Heights 3. Hanoi	1.10L	$1.50
1/7	02/04/2026	6	C2/3	$0.00	Manawatu	375m	21.22	0:21.22	20.85	N/A	4	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Big Time Aly 3. We Ride	2.00L	$0.00
4/7	27/03/2026	3	C4	$0.00	Manawatu	375m	21.96	0:21.29	21.16	N/A	5	1. That's Contact 2. Big Time Tricky 3. Last Say	10.20L	$0.00
5/5	24/03/2026	7	C4	$0.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	17.48	0:17.33	17.08	N/A	2	1. Star Boy Express 2. Benny's Best Bet 3. Blazing Maeve	2.50L	$0.00

Bacardi Night (5)54512

Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 23: 5-4-2

3 yo Fawn Bitch

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Lantao

Stats

Career23: 5-4-2

Win %21.74%

Place %47.83%

Prize Money$11,564.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 375m in 21.42. Followed that up with a minor placing over 375m at this track at Class 3 three days ago. Has three victories from this draw. Given another chance.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	05/05/2026	7	C3	$2,870.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.65	0:21.37	21.05	N/A	2	1. To Be Wild 2. Bacardi Night 3. Big Time Brave	4.00L	$4.60
1/6	28/04/2026	7	C2	$2,750.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.42	0:21.42	21.05	N/A	5	1. Bacardi Night 2. Big Time Fern 3. Big Time Carly	5.60L	$3.40
5/8	21/04/2026	7	C2	$3,000.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.64	0:17.48	17.01	N/A	1	1. Forever A Fairy 2. My Anxiety 3. Big Time Vanilla	2.30L	$11.00
4/7	14/04/2026	4	C2	$2,750.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.80	0:21.64	21.45	N/A	4	1. I'm Fragile 2. Big Time Fern 3. My Anxiety	2.30L	$8.50
5/7	10/04/2026	3	C3	$2,920.00	Hatrick	305m	0:18.01	0:17.54	17.23	N/A	3	1. Hanoi 2. Cliff Top Banger 3. I've Got Swagger	6.70L	$6.50
5/8	07/04/2026	8	C2/3	$3,170.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.81	0:17.27	16.8	N/A	3	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Highbury Heights 3. Hanoi	7.70L	$19.00
7/8	30/03/2026	3	C3/4	$3,450.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.97	0:17.68	17.42	N/A	3	1. Abbey Road 2. Honky Tonk High 3. We Ride	4.20L	$23.00
7/7	27/03/2026	10	C3	$0.00	Manawatu	375m	22.3	0:21.16	21.16	N/A	5	1. Jane's Panama 2. Big Time June 3. Don't Ask Charly	17.60L	$0.00
3/8	17/03/2026	4	C2	$0.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	17.58	0:17.29	17.18	N/A	5	1. Zeus's Magic 2. My Anxiety 3. Bacardi Night	4.90L	$0.00
1/6	13/03/2026	3	C2	$0.00	Hatrick	305m	17.71	0:17.71	17.51	N/A	5	1. Bacardi Night 2. Sugar Sugar 3. Big Time Carly	2.30L	$0.00

Big Time Brave (6)55623

Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 100: 22-15-13

4 yo Brindle Bitch

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Jilliby Litsa

Stats

Career100: 22-15-13

Win %22.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$94,952.00

Comments

In the money last time at this track (21.70) in a Class 3, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Has four wins and seven placings from 20 starts from the draw. Decent recent form so demands respect.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	05/05/2026	4	C3	$2,870.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.70	0:21.37	21.05	N/A	6	1. To Be Wild 2. Bacardi Night 3. Big Time Brave	4.70L	$2.60
2/8	01/05/2026	3	C3	$4,260.00	Hatrick	520m	0:30.29	0:30.16	29.91	N/A	5	1. More Airflow 2. Big Time Brave 3. Donna Anne Billy	1.80L	$7.50
6/6	28/04/2026	4	C4	$4,920.00	Manawatu	457m	0:26.31	0:25.85	25.68	N/A	1	1. Child Prodigy 2. Classy Hunter 3. Bartlett	6.60L	$8.50
5/6	24/04/2026	14	C4	$4,920.00	Manawatu	457m	0:26.32	0:26.07	25.65	N/A	2	1. Pumbaa And Timon 2. Honky Tonk High 3. Benny's Best Bet	3.60L	$3.10
5/8	10/04/2026	8	C5q	$5,580.00	Hatrick	520m	0:30.32	0:30.09	29.79	N/A	2	1. Xisco Bale 2. Romantic Rebel 3. Pure Precision	3.30L	$10.00
6/8	02/04/2026	6	C4	$4,920.00	Manawatu	457m	0:25.99	0:25.51	25.12	N/A	6	1. Dalgety 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Hey Driver	6.80L	$11.00
3/7	27/03/2026	3	C4/5	$5,630.00	Manawatu	457m	0:26.04	0:25.61	25.61	N/A	4	1. Criminal Minds 2. Super League 3. Big Time Brave	6.10L	$15.00
8/8	24/03/2026	4	C2/3	$0.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	17.74	0:17.33	17.08	N/A	7	1. Grasscutter Moe 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Highbury Heights	6.90L	$0.00
1/7	20/03/2026	8	C3/4	$0.00	Hatrick	520m	30.28	0:30.28	29.96	N/A	2	1. Big Time Brave 2. Highbury Heights 3. Save Time	2.00L	$0.00
3/8	12/03/2026	6	C2	$0.00	Cambridge	457m	26.31	0:25.72	25.61	N/A	7	1. Anglers Arms 2. Beam 3. Big Time Brave	9.90L	$0.00

Last Say (7)65425

Trainer: I Archer (Palmerston North)12 mths 25: 6-5-4

2 yo Brindle Dog

Sire: Thrilling Sam

Dam: Tiger Churn

Stats

Career25: 6-5-4

Win %24.00%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$15,174.00

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.25) in a Class 3, finishing a 11 length fifth. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and two places from 11 starts. Expected to go close.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	05/05/2026	7	C3	$2,870.00	Manawatu	375m	0:22.25	0:21.44	21.05	N/A	7	1. Big Time Mariah 2. Maple Leaf 3. Mojito Dreams	11.50L	$5.50
2/4	28/04/2026	4	C4	$3,170.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.56	0:21.52	21.05	N/A	7	1. Big Time Aly 2. Last Say 3. Tira Miss You	0.50L	$2.80
4/7	24/04/2026	10	C4	$3,170.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.69	0:21.48	21.21	N/A	7	1. Big Time Aly 2. Double Please 3. Shades Of Space	3.00L	$5.50
5/7	14/04/2026	4	C4	$3,170.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.84	0:21.45	21.45	N/A	8	1. Sunbird Striker 2. Mojito Dreams 3. To Be Wild	5.50L	$5.00
6/7	10/04/2026	8	C5q	$3,920.00	Hatrick	305m	0:17.92	0:17.47	17.23	N/A	8	1. Fergie's Girl 2. Hawkes Bay Half 3. Jane's Panama	6.40L	$6.50
2/7	02/04/2026	6	C4	$3,170.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.46	0:21.40	20.85	N/A	6	1. Jane's Panama 2. Last Say 3. Big Time Kimetto	0.80L	$3.70
3/7	27/03/2026	7	C4	$3,190.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.40	0:21.29	21.16	N/A	8	1. That's Contact 2. Big Time Tricky 3. Last Say	1.50L	$3.20
5/7	20/03/2026	7	C4	$0.00	Hatrick	305m	18.28	0:17.82	17.42	N/A	8	1. Sprinkle Jean 2. Big Time Kimetto 3. Big Time Tricky	7.10L	$0.00
4/6	13/03/2026	3	C4	$0.00	Hatrick	305m	17.82	0:17.54	17.51	N/A	7	1. Hawkes Bay Half 2. Laddu Rose 3. Big Time Kimetto	4.20L	$0.00
3/6	10/03/2026	7	C4	$0.00	Manawatu	375m	21.4	0:21.32	21.13	N/A	8	1. Torque In Torque 2. Big Time Tricky 3. Last Say	1.30L	$0.00

Millie's Choice (8)75216

Trainer: Jamie Pruden & Nastassia Archer (Palmerston North)12 mths 71: 6-12-13

3 yo Blue and White Bitch

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Thrilling Millie

Stats

Career71: 6-12-13

Win %8.45%

Place %43.66%

Prize Money$24,298.00

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Wanganui Straight to win by a head in, beating Thrilling Gordon. Last start finished 6th over 375m at this track beaten 12 lengths (22.31) behind Big Time Mariah in a Class 3 on May 5. Needs to lift.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	05/05/2026	8	C3	$2,870.00	Manawatu	375m	0:22.31	0:21.44	21.05	N/A	8	1. Big Time Mariah 2. Maple Leaf 3. Mojito Dreams	12.40L	$10.00
1/7	27/04/2026	6	C2	$3,000.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0	-	17.1	N/A	6	1. Millie's Choice 2. Thrilling Gordon 3. Big Time Brutal	0.20L	$2.20
2/7	21/04/2026	14	C2	$3,000.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.58	0:17.57	17.01	N/A	8	1. Big Time Mariah 2. Millie's Choice 3. Thrilling Gordon	0.10L	$3.00
5/8	07/04/2026	5	C2/3	$3,170.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.28	0:17.13	16.8	N/A	7	1. Sunbird Striker 2. We Ride 3. Stolen Sapphire	2.10L	$23.00
7/7	02/04/2026	6	C3	$2,920.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.65	0:21.11	20.85	N/A	8	1. Sunbird Striker 2. Tuahiwi 3. Goldstar Minty	7.70L	$9.50
4/7	27/03/2026	3	C3	$2,940.00	Manawatu	375m	0:21.83	0:21.16	21.16	N/A	8	1. Jane's Panama 2. Big Time June 3. Don't Ask Charly	9.50L	$4.80
3/8	24/03/2026	7	C2/3	$3,190.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	0:17.42	0:17.31	17.08	N/A	7	1. Zeus's Magic 2. Big Time Gunnar 3. Millie's Choice	1.60L	$13.00
4/6	17/03/2026	7	C3	$0.00	Hatrick Straight	313m	17.69	0:17.51	17.18	N/A	8	1. Rockin' Roger 2. Sunbird Striker 3. Big Time Ashton	3.00L	$0.00
4/5	10/03/2026	7	C3	$0.00	Manawatu	375m	21.46	0:21.3	21.13	N/A	8	1. That's Contact 2. Big Time Aly 3. Opawa Trevor	2.60L	$0.00
2/7	03/03/2026	4	C3	$0.00	Manawatu	375m	21.58	0:21.31	21.31	N/A	8	1. Last Say 2. Millie's Choice 3. I've Got Swagger	4.10L	$0.00