Manukau Race 1 - WE LOVE OUR DOGS THEY LOVE TO RACE SPRINT PBD
WAITERIMU GEM (7) missed the frame last time when fourth (19.25) at this track but prior to that had two placings in a row. Been slightly disappointing last couple but prior to that had been dominating the veteran grade. Should be very hard to beat this time. MIAMI TAN (2) has been in sparkling form, last time breaking from this same box to win a SPECA at this track (18.85) and making it two straight wins. Proved win two back was no fluke and must be included in calculations. CHANCE TO SHINE (3) has shown good improvement at her last two starts, most recently finishing 2nd at this track over 318m. Winning chance. GOLD CARD (8) missed the placings here last start but is well-placed to atone. Is always slow to jump but does power home late.
Stats
Comments
Won again in another strong performance after running them ragged to make it two on the trot at this track over 318m (18.85). In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | SPECA | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.85 | 0:18.85 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.70L | $9.30 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.99 | 18.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.30L | $36.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.41 | 0:18.91 | 18.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.10L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.53 | 0:18.88 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.30L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.06 | 0:19.01 | 18.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.70L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C1q | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.94 | 0:18.88 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.20L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.16 | 0:19.04 | 18.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.90L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.23 | 0:18.9 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.10L | $22.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.87 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.41 | 0:19.03 | 18.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.90L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 2nd in a SPECA on January 4 over 318m at this track behind Miami Tan beaten 3.5 lengths (19.11). Boxed on well to finish runner-up last time. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | SPECA | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.85 | 18.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.70L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.44 | 0:18.99 | 18.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.40L | $6.20 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.50 | 0:18.88 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.90L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.05 | 0:18.99 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.90L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.08 | 0:19.04 | 18.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.60L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.90 | 18.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.30L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.72 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.04 | 0:19.03 | 18.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.20L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.07 | 0:18.8 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.50L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.14 | 0:19.04 | 18.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.60L | $5.30 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth in a SPECA on January 4 over 318m at this track behind Miami Tan, beaten 8 lengths (19.41). Not keen.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | SPECA | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.41 | 0:18.85 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.00L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 9 | SPECA | $3,070.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.52 | 0:18.34 | 17.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.50L | $1.70 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | C1q | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.79 | 0:18.84 | 18.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.60L | $24.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C2f | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.42 | 0:18.67 | 18.5 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.70L | $56.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | C2 | $2,630.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.49 | 0:18.95 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.70L | $54.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/11/2025 | 9 | C2 | $2,630.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.55 | 0:18.80 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.70L | $20.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.02 | 0:18.02 | 17.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.80L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.24 | 0:17.7 | 17.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.20L | $39.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 40 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.22 | 0:17.97 | 17.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.80L | $39.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2025 | 6 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.33 | 0:18.92 | 18.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.80L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th in a Class 1 on January 4 over 318m at this track behind Hunter Pearl beaten 9 lengths (19.59). Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.59 | 0:18.92 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.60L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.34 | 0:18.95 | 18.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.60L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.31 | 0:19.07 | 18.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.40L | $50.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.40 | 0:18.94 | 18.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.50L | $98.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | C1 | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.39 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.50L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | C1q | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:20.05 | 0:18.92 | 18.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.20L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.48 | 0:18.84 | 18.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.80L | $27.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.29 | 0:18.94 | 18.3 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.20L | $22.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | C1q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.07 | 0:18.8 | 18.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.20L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.1 | 0:19.01 | 18.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.30L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Mister Pressive at this track last start over 318m (19.15). Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.15 | 0:18.97 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.50L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.73 | 0:18.99 | 18.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.50L | $24.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.91 | 18.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.20L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.39 | 0:18.88 | 18.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.30L | $42.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.28 | 0:19.01 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.90L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C1f | $2,630.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.04 | 18.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.50L | $52.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C1q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.33 | 0:18.88 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.00L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.35 | 0:19.02 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.10L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.49 | 0:18.86 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.60L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.7 | 0:18.94 | 18.3 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.70L | $53.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th in a SPECA on January 4 over 318m at this track behind Miami Tan beaten 5.5 lengths (19.25). Placed two back at this track. Was in the money two on end before missing the frame last time. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | SPECA | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.25 | 0:18.85 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.70L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.19 | 0:18.99 | 18.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.80L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.91 | 18.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.88 | 0:18.88 | 18.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.50L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.01 | 0:19.01 | 18.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.70L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.99 | 0:18.99 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.90L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.05 | 0:19.04 | 18.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.10L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.91 | 0:18.9 | 18.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $5.80 |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.21 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.50L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.03 | 0:19.03 | 18.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.20L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 6 lengths behind Miami Tan over 318m. Not far away last start. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | SPECA | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:18.85 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.90L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.47 | 0:18.99 | 18.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.80L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.06 | 0:18.91 | 18.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.10L | $9.40 |
| 3/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.24 | 0:18.88 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.20L | $29.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.01 | 18.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.40L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $2,540.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.08 | 0:18.99 | 18.5 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.30L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.17 | 0:19.04 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.00L | $22.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.28 | 0:18.9 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.80L | $24.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.22 | 0:19.03 | 18.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.90L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | SPECA | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.38 | 0:18.8 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.80L | $7.30 |