Manukau Race 8 - MT WELLINGTON TAB STAKES
JOHNNY FOOTBALL (7) was last seen getting around 650m at Cambridge Raceway in a sharp 37.77 for a 8 length success. Is a champion dog who has been in scintillating form. Only slight concern is he doesn't have a great record this track. To classy to leave out. PORTLAND MAGNUM (8) goes very well over this trip including four wins. Scored by 1.1 lengths last time (31.20) in a Class 4/5 over 527m at this track. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. LULU'S DREAM (5) placed last time (30.18) at Wanganui in a Class 5, finishing third and beaten half a length. Already a winner from this draw. Looks a key chance if she can handle the track first time up. PURE PRECISION (2) was out of placings last time (25.84) at Manawatu in a Class 5, finishing fifth and beaten 4.5 lengths. Has already won two times from this draw. Another having her first start on this track.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Wanganui over 520m. Last start finished 5th in a Class 5 on January 6 over 457m at Manawatu behind Yuki beaten 4.5 lengths (25.84). Not far away last start. Not out of it.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.51 | 25.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.70L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.14 | 29.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.20L | $2.20 |
| 4/7 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.55 | 25.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.50L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | 30.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.00L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C5q | $5,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.17 | 30.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.00L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,820.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | 25.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.10L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 29.98 | 0:29.98 | 29.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.30L | $1.10 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 4 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.74 | 0:25.44 | 25.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.60L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 29.93 | 0:29.93 | 29.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.40L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.69 | 0:25.69 | 25.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.00L | $5.70 |
Stats
Comments
Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 1.75 lengths in 31.24, beating Gone Walkabout. Last start finished 4th over 527m at this track beaten 2 lengths (31.34) behind Portland Magnum in a Class 4/5 on January 4. Others hold stronger claims.
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 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.34 | 0:31.20 | 31.2 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $24.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.24 | 0:31.24 | 31.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.70L | $24.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $6,750.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.71 | 0:30.86 | 30.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.10L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/12/2025 | 10 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.38 | 0:18.54 | 18.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.00L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/12/2025 | 4 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.81 | 0:21.70 | 21.2 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.50L | $9.80 |
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,210.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.44 | 0:31.44 | 31.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.60L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.67 | 0:18.67 | 18.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2025 | 17 | C2f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.03 | 0:18.67 | 18.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.50L | $6.10 |
| 8/8 | 30/10/2025 | 4 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.85 | 0:25.9 | 25.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.90L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.94 | 0:18.94 | 18.3 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.30L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage second but before that won by a long neck at Cambridge Raceway (25.92) beating Opawa Thunder in a Class 3/4 on January 1. Tough field and appears tested.
Last Starts 15 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 | 3 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.28 | 0:31.20 | 31.2 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.10L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | 25.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.40L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.36 | 0:31.24 | 31.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.70L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $6,750.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.52 | 0:30.86 | 30.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.40L | $6.20 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.02 | 0:18.54 | 18.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.90L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.73 | 0:18.73 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.80L | $3.40 |
| 1/1 | 27/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.09 | 0:21.09 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/09/2025 | 4 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 27.02 | 0:25.93 | 25.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.20L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/09/2025 | 3 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.76 | 0:30.91 | 30.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.00L | $25.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.93 | 0.26 | 26 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.40L | $23.00 |
| 0/0 | - | $0.00 | 0m | N/A | 0:30.71 | N/A | N/A | 0 | - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Went down narrowly in a Class 5 at Wanganui latest when a half a length third but did record a fast 30.18 over the 520m trip. Decent recent form so demands respect.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.14 | 29.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.50L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.55 | 25.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.80L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C5f | $26,320.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.99 | 0:30.22 | 30.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.00L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C5q | $5,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.02 | 0:30.02 | 30.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.00L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.56 | 25.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.30L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 28/11/2025 | 3 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 29.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.20L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/11/2025 | 5 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26 | 0:25.56 | 25.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.80L | $5.80 |
| 2/4 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 25.99 | 0:25.81 | 25.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.90L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.7 | 0:30.7 | 30.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.40L | $1.10 |
| 1/4 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.88 | 0:25.88 | 25.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.40L | $1.10 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (31.36) when fifth over 527m at this track in a Class 4/5. Goes well out of this box with a win and seven minors. Might find this too tough.
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 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.36 | 0:31.20 | 31.2 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.37 | 0:31.24 | 31.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.90L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | C5 | $6,750.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | 30.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.85 | 25.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.70L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.79 | 25.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.00L | $22.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,530.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.54 | 0:31.07 | 31.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.70L | $8.90 |
| 3/5 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.2 | 0:30.76 | 30.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.60L | $6.80 |
| 3/5 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.15 | 0:31.09 | 31.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.90L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.06 | 0:31.04 | 30.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.40L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.05 | 0:30.81 | 30.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.70L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Easy winner to post a big 8 lengths victory in a Class 1/2 last start at Cambridge Raceway, recording a decent 37.77 over the 650m journey. Hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C1/2d | $5,700.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:37.77 | 0:37.77 | 37.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.40L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C5f | $26,320.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.22 | 30.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.30L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | C5q | $5,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.43 | 30.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $2.20 |
| 1/4 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C2d | $5,530.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:37.99 | 0:37.99 | 37.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.60L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C2d | $5,530.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:38.13 | 0:38.13 | 38.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.10L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | C2d | $5,700.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:38.04 | 0:38.04 | 38.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.70L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | 9 | C1/2d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 37.93 | 0:37.93 | 37.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.90L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2025 | 5 | C1/2d | $0.00 | Manawatu | 660m | 38.31 | 0:38.31 | 38.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.20L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | C2d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 38.42 | 0:38.42 | 38.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.00L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2025 | 4 | C1/2d | $0.00 | Manawatu | 660m | 38.79 | 0:38.79 | 38.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.80L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after racing just off the speed to win by 1.1 lengths at this track over 527m (31.20) beating Gone Walkabout in Class 4/5 on January 4. Stick with him.
Last Starts 15 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 | 3 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.20 | 0:31.20 | 31.2 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.10L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.45 | 0:21.42 | 20.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.40L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.62 | 0:31.24 | 31.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.40L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | C3 | $4,740.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.96 | 30.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.35 | 0:21.35 | 21.1 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.05 | 0:31.05 | 31.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.20L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.17 | 0:31.17 | 31.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.40L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 27/11/2025 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.59 | 0:21.43 | 21.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.70L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.02 | 0:19.01 | 18.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.62 | 0:21.41 | 20.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.60L | $3.40 |