Manawatu Race 9 - SPORTZ BAR WANGANUI
PICK THE GAP (3) has been a little hard to follow, missing the frame last time but was a Class 2 winner three back and returns to 457m where she tends to run well. Looks suited here and big improvement expected. BIG TIME MAESTRO (4) racing well without winning, placing at his last four runs. Last start finished 3rd over 520m at Whanganui beaten 7 lengths (30.60) behind More Airflow in a Class 3/4 on May 15. Has performed well from this box with a win and seven minor placings to his name from 15 starts. Must be included in calculations. BIG TIME BRAVE (2) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (30.93) last time in a Class 3 at Whanganui. Is usually a speedy beginner and will be a key player if he finds his best. ZEUS'S MAGIC (5) looks a chance coming off a month layoff. Does down grade for this race.
Stats
Comments
Suited here and expected to run well.Can do better this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:36.90 | 0:29.97 | 29.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.00L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.61 | 17.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.30L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.37 | 21 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | C3 | $4,330.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.81 | 25.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.90L | $35.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | C3 | $4,330.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.87 | 25.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.40L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | C2/3 | $4,330.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.54 | 25.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.60L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.16 | 21.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.40L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.11 | 0:17.55 | 17.4 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.60L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | 25 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.85 | 0:21.36 | 21.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.60L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.31 | 0:17.7 | 17.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.40L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.95 | 0:21.47 | 20.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.30L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.93) when fifth over 520m at Whanganui in a Class 3. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and six places from 18 starts. Looks well placed and should feature.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.93 | 0:29.97 | 29.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.70L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $5,820.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.07 | 30.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.40L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.41 | 0:26.25 | 25.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.38 | 0:21.10 | 20.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.00L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | C3 | $2,870.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.70 | 0:21.37 | 21.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 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 |
| 1.80L | $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 |
| 6.60L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.31 | 0:26.07 | 25.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.60L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | C5q | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.3 | 0:30.09 | 29.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.30L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.96 | 0:25.51 | 25.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.80L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.01 | 0:25.61 | 25.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.10L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when fourth and beaten 13 lengths at Whanganui. Form solid prior to that including a win at Whanganui three back. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.88 | 0:29.97 | 29.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.00L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,930.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.60 | 0:17.59 | 16.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | C2 | $4,920.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.51 | 30.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.80L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | C2 | $4,920.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.71 | 0:25.67 | 25.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.90L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,690.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.55 | 0:30.55 | 29.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.30L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | C1 | $2,670.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.67 | 0:21.62 | 21.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.70L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,670.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.60 | 21.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.10L | $2.60 |
| 1/2 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.04 | 0:18.04 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.36 | 0:25.83 | 25.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.83 | 0:30.25 | 29.8 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 18.21 | 0:18.05 | 17.1 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (30.60) when third at Whanganui in a Class 3/4. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and seven minors. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $5,820.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.60 | 0:30.07 | 30.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.60L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.26 | 0:26.25 | 25.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.20L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.76 | 25.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.90L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | C3 | $4,260.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.10 | 0:26.02 | 25.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.20L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 3 | C3 | $4,260.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.16 | 29.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.40L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | C3 | $4,330.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.88 | 25.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.70L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.94 | 0:25.81 | 25.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.10L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.17 | 0:30.08 | 29.8 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.40L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.64 | 0:26.19 | 25.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.90L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 3 | C5q | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.76 | 0:29.79 | 29.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (26.34) when sixth over 457m at this track in a Class 4. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | 3 | C4 | $4,920.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.34 | 0:26.07 | 25.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.80L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,420.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.32 | 17.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.50L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | C4 | $6,580.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.08 | 29.8 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.60L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | C4 | $4,920.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.34 | 0:26.19 | 25.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.20L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 3 | C5q | $5,580.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.88 | 0:29.96 | 29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.10L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | C4 | $3,420.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.19 | 0:17.18 | 16.8 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.10L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.97 | 0:25.51 | 25.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.10L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.16 | 0:25.9 | 25.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.31 | 0:17.31 | 17.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.29 | 0:17.29 | 17.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.80L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his last three starts, most recently over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Others better.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/05/2026 | 9 | C2/3 | $3,850.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.72 | 0:21.24 | 20.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.90L | $5.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | C4 | $5,820.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.91 | 25.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.90L | $14.00 |
| 4/4 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | C4 | $5,820.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.71 | 25.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.50L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,490.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.20 | 0:25.75 | 25.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.40L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | C4 | $4,920.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.85 | 25.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.60L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.55 | 0:21.48 | 21.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/04/2026 | 5 | C5 | $5,580.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.40 | 0:25.92 | 25.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.90L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.03 | 0:25.34 | 25.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.50L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/03/2026 | 17 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.51 | 0:25.61 | 25.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.80L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.77 | 0:25.77 | 25.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.80L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (30.43) at Whanganui in a Class 2, finishing second and beaten 3 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from nine starts. Must respect.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | C2 | $4,920.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.23 | 29.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.90L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,930.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.51 | 0:17.51 | 16.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.30L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | C2 | $4,920.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.51 | 30.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.30L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | C2 | $4,920.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.59 | 0:25.67 | 25.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.20L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,930.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.83 | 25.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.60L | $2.50 |
| 4/4 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,260.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.14 | 29.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.70L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | 3 | C2 | $4,000.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.75 | 25.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.10L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.48 | 0:17.42 | 17.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.11 | 0:30.11 | 29.8 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.97 | 0:25.89 | 25.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.3 | 0:17.27 | 16.8 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.40L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 305m at Whanganui. Might find this too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | C4 | $4,100.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.57 | 17.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.50L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | C4 | $4,100.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.59 | 0:21.00 | 20.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.40L | $20.00 |
| 2/2 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | N/A | 0:17.84 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | C4 | $4,960.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.60 | 0:30.18 | 30.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.00L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.06 | 30.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.80L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.73 | 0:29.99 | 29.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.50L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,530.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.31 | 17.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.40L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/01/2026 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.52 | 0:17.28 | 17 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.29 | 0:30.29 | 30.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.60L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.36 | 0:29.8 | 29.8 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.60L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second at big odds last time (30.95) over 525m at Addington. Better last time but not convinced this is his race.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | C2/3 | $5,250.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.42 | 30.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.50L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | R/A | $12,300.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.18 | 30.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.10L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | R/Aq | $5,490.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.13 | 30.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.00L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | C3 | $4,330.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.43 | 30.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.20L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | C2/3 | $5,330.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.50 | 0:26.15 | 25.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.00L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | C2/3 | $4,330.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.10L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | C2/3 | $4,330.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.70 | 25.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.60L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.24 | 0:30.67 | 30.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.13 | 0:25.72 | 25.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.80L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | 2 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 26.09 | 0:26.09 | 25.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.61 | 0:30.61 | 30.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.00L | $0.00 |