Manukau Race 7 - SUBIC BAY SPRINT HEAT 2 PBD
PORTLAND AVATAR (6) goes very well here starting 11 times for four wins and six minors. Scored by 3.5 lengths last time (18.81) in a Class 2 over 318m at this track. Has been making his way through the grades but rising to the occasions on each try. Steps up in class again today but looks up to it. WAERENGA JOSAY (3) settled down midfield and held her position to the line when finishing 4th (18.98) at this track. Is a very honest chaser who is always amongst the placings. One to put into all exotic bets. OPAWA VANESSA (4) is in the mix after placing last time out. Odds will be appealing.
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (21.59) over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Has a low draw. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 18 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.59 | 0:21.47 | 21.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.70L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | C3 | $3,250.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.70 | 18.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.20L | $8.40 |
| 3/6 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.50 | 0:21.14 | 21.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.10L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.51 | 21.1 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.30L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $2,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.70 | 0:21.47 | 21.2 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.30L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.85 | 0:21.19 | 21.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.40L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.9 | 0:21.21 | 20.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.40L | $24.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.76 | 0:21.38 | 21.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.20L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.79 | 0:21.5 | 21.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.90L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.6 | 0:21.6 | 21.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.40L | $5.10 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th in a Class 3 on December 28 over 318m at this track behind Dark Smoke beaten 2.5 lengths (18.98). Placed two back at this track. Capable of improvement on latest effort. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.80 | 18.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.50L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,250.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.70 | 18.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.10L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.48 | 18.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.90L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.69 | 18.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.10L | $6.70 |
| 2/2 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | 0:18.96 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | C4 | $3,210.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.69 | 0:18.83 | 18.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.30L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.11 | 0:18.6 | 18.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.60L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2025 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.88 | 0:18.56 | 18.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.40L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2025 | 18 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.84 | 0:21.53 | 21.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.10L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (21.78) over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Tricky draw to overcome. Cannot be overlooked based on that sound recent effort.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.78 | 0:21.50 | 20.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.00L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $5,040.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.73 | 18.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.20L | $20.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.16 | 0:18.65 | 18.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.30L | $7.40 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | C4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.87 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.10L | $9.10 |
| 2/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.82 | 0:18.70 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.70L | $7.60 |
| 6/7 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.58 | 18.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.50L | $23.00 |
| 0/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 21.75 | 0:19.06 | 18.3 | N/A | 6 |
| 41.40L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.76 | 0:18.61 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.30L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.76 | 0:21.29 | 20.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.80L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.23 | 0:18.87 | 18.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $5.30 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 318m (18.89) beating Running On Empty in Class 1/2 on January 11. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/01/2026 | 3 | C1/2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.89 | 18.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.40L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | C2f | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.54 | 21.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.00L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,560.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.78 | 0:31.32 | 31.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.60L | $9.70 |
| 3/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $4,740.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.36 | 0:30.96 | 30.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.70L | $37.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C1/2 | $4,210.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.67 | 0:31.14 | 31.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.60L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | C2 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.27 | 0:31.05 | 31.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.20L | $25.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/11/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.97 | 0:21.29 | 21.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.30L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 10 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.19 | 0:18.67 | 18.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.00L | $25.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 4 | C1f | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.75 | 0:21.29 | 21.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.80L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | 3 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.04 | 0:18.93 | 18.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.80L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has won his last two. Good effort to score just four days ago over 318m at this track by 3.5 lengths in a Class 2. Looks the one 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.81 | 18.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.30L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.92 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $2.90 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | C1q | $2,760.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.60 | 20.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.20L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.00 | 0:18.95 | 18.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.70L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C1f | $2,890.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.36 | 0:19.12 | 18.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.40L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 3 | C1q | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:19.05 | 18.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.60L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | C1f | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.05 | 0:21.92 | 21.1 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.20L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.12 | 0:19.12 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.80L | $1.40 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 4 | C1q | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.04 | 0:21.72 | 21.2 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.20L | $5.10 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.93 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.50L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Go Reuben at this track last start over 318m (18.87). Looks a strong winning hope.
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 | 11/01/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.72 | 18.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.20L | $5.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.75 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.40L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.74 | 0:18.7 | 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 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on January 11 over 318m at this track in a Class 4. Will strip fitter but looks tested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.18 | 0:18.72 | 18.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.50L | $12.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 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 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 318m at this track. Hard to recommend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.19 | 0:18.52 | 18.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.60L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.50 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.70L | $25.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,600.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.01 | 0:18.49 | 18.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.40L | $32.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.83 | 0:18.54 | 18.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.10L | $9.90 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.93 | 18.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.40L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.78 | 18.5 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.70L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.95 | 0:18.76 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.90L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.96 | 0:18.68 | 18.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.30L | $8.00 |
| 1/1 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.66 | 0:18.66 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.03 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.90L | $24.00 |