Manukau Race 6 - AUCKLAND CUP DAY 26/1 SPRINT PBD
PORTLAND MAGIC (6) comes off an average run last start when sixth at Cambridge Raceway over 375m behind GO REUBEN (22.06) in a Class 3/4. Was in the money the start prior. Has a strong record from box 6, including two wins. Key runner on his best form. ALDEBARAN (4) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fifth (21.98) in a Class 3/4 at Cambridge Raceway. Has a good record at this journey. Great chance to atone. DARK SMOKE (5) stalked lead from an outside box last start before finishing third (18.99) at this track in a Class 4 over 318m. Has reliable box manners and can feature again. GO REUBEN (3) impressed last start, winning in good time. Beat some of his rivals last start and is right in the mix again.
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth (19.05) last start at this track. Prior to that had recorded three minor placings in a row. Meets a tough line-up.
Last Starts 15 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 | 14 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.05 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.80L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,600.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.01 | 0:18.49 | 18.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.40L | $7.90 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.58 | 0:18.54 | 18.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.60L | $6.10 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.80 | 0:18.65 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.20L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.69 | 0:18.69 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.60L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0 | - | 18.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.10L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 16/11/2025 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.15 | 0:18.78 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.70L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/11/2025 | 5 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 18.02 | 0:17.81 | 17.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.50L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/11/2025 | 3 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 18.04 | 0:17.52 | 17.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.70L | $5.50 |
| 1/1 | 02/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.7 | 0:18.7 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 3.5 lengths at Cambridge Raceway over 375m (21.35) beating Go Cooper in Class 3/4 on January 8. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.35 | 0:21.35 | 21.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.30L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,120.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.78 | 0:18.49 | 18.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.10L | $30.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | C5 | $5,040.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.88 | 0:18.50 | 18.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.40L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.67 | 0:21.06 | 21.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.70L | $9.60 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.47 | 0:21.10 | 21.1 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.30L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.38 | 0:21.20 | 21.2 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.60L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,860.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.40 | 0:21.15 | 20.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.50L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.41 | 0:21.16 | 21.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.10L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.48 | 0:21.03 | 21.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.50L | $33.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.73 | 0:18.3 | 18.3 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.60L | $30.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | 3 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.81 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.50L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (21.98) when fifth over 375m at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 3/4. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.35 | 21.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.00L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.80L | $6.30 |
| 7/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,600.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.44 | 0:18.49 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.50L | $7.70 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | 35 | C4/5 | $4,120.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.34 | 18.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.70L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.10 | 0:18.58 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.40L | $2.70 |
| 6/7 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.78 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.40L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.74 | 0:18.70 | 18.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.60L | $5.90 |
| 1/1 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.62 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.66 | 0:18.61 | 18.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.80L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.47 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.60L | $6.20 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.98 | 0:18.59 | 18.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.40L | $5.90 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 318m in 18.80. Followed that up with a minor placing over 318m at this track at Class 4 a week ago. More than capable and ready to find best form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.00L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.80 | 0:18.80 | 18.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.60L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,250.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.76 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.70L | $9.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.48 | 18.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.73 | 18.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.80L | $5.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.02 | 0:18.69 | 18.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.70L | $8.30 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.96 | 0:18.93 | 18.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.40L | $5.60 |
| 7/7 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.25 | 0:18.66 | 18.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.90L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.44 | 0:18.51 | 18.3 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.40L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.92 | 0:18.61 | 18.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.80L | $8.80 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th on January 8 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway behind Go Reuben beaten 10 lengths (22.06) in a Class 3/4. Placed two back at this track. Has a strong record from box 6, including two wins. Winning chance on that form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.35 | 21.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.10L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.80L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.42 | 20.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.70L | $6.90 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.36 | 18.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.80L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | C3 | $3,250.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.70 | 0:18.70 | 18.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.10L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.70 | 0:21.14 | 21.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.00L | $1.80 |
| 5/5 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,820.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.79 | 0:31.04 | 31.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.70L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.75 | 0:31.44 | 31.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.80L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.42 | 0:21.19 | 21.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.80L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.15 | 0:20.93 | 20.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 3 | C2f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.67 | 0:18.67 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.90L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 318m. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 15 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 | 14 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.16 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.40L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,600.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.20 | 0:18.49 | 18.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.20L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.54 | 18.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.00L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | C4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.78 | 0:18.65 | 18.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.80L | $6.40 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.30L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.51 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.10L | $27.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.82 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.40L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.22 | 0:18.5 | 18.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.00L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.81 | 0:18.3 | 18.3 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.90L | $33.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.81 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.50L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Drawn the outside box and could be suited with some luck. Did win a two dog trial (19.34) on this track over 318m. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.34 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,150.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:21.93 | 0:18.38 | 18.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 50.70L | $9.40 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,150.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.22 | 0:18.52 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.00L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,880.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.79 | 18.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.40L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | 6 | C3 | $2,880.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.79 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2025 | 8 | C3/4 | $3,150.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.78 | 18.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.70L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | 10 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.79 | 18.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.30L | $1.30 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2025 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.04 | 0:21.43 | 21.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.20L | $7.30 |
| 2/7 | 10/08/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.83 | 0:18.8 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.50L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2025 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.89 | 0:18.84 | 18.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $5.30 |