Manukau Race 8 - SPORTSBOWL FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT PBD
SMOKING IVAN (2) was in the placings last time but prior to that he posted an exceptional 22.43 win over 390m at Ascot Park. Has been racing against the top sprinters down south and performing with merit. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back. HONCHO (7) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame from Box 6 last run (18.81) at this track. Is an average beginner but does savage the line late. Expected to be in the finish again. BUBBLES TONIGHT (5) missed the frame last time but had been racing well prior to that, winning a Class 5 three back before a placing at Addington the following run. Having her first run at this venue but is a strong chance if she can handle the track.
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (16.99) at Addington in a Class 5, finishing second and beaten 3.5 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting nine victories and six places from 24 starts. Leading player.
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 | 8 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.76 | 16.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.30L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.80L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | SPECf | $8,770.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | 22.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.80L | $7.20 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.78 | 0:16.53 | 16.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.50L | $6.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.77 | 0:16.61 | 16.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.38 | 22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.00L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.87 | 0:16.62 | 16.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.80L | $8.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | C5f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.48 | 0:17.22 | 17.2 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.80L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.87 | 0:16.53 | 16.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.00L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.78 | 0:16.78 | 16.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.70L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (18.63) at this track in a Class 4/5, finishing second and beaten 1.75 lengths. Has two wins and seven placings from 14 starts from the draw. Looks tested.
Last Starts 10 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 | 45 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.63 | 0:18.50 | 18.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.80L | $8.70 |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2025 | 4 | C4/5 | $3,860.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.35 | 0:21.15 | 20.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.80L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 16/11/2025 | 3 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.50 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.10L | $4.70 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.16 | 21.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.20L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,860.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.52 | 0:21.03 | 21.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.00L | $9.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2025 | 4 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.28 | 0:21.27 | 21.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.84 | 0:18.7 | 18.3 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.90L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | 3 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.51 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.90L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.56 | 0:20.95 | 20.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.10L | $22.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.43 | 0:21.25 | 20.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.10L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 12 weeks break and only other fresh up run was on debut when placed over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Last run is a strong form reference. Looks a key chance while fresh.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 11/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.91 | 0:18.91 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | C5 | $6,580.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.94 | 0:18.30 | 18.3 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.20L | $6.30 |
| 6/7 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,960.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.37 | 18.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.90L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2025 | 3 | C4 | $3,150.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.52 | 0:18.52 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.20L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,150.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.41 | 21.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.70L | $9.40 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2025 | 4 | C3 | $2,880.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.70 | 0:21.57 | 21.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.90L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2025 | 6 | C3 | $2,880.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.79 | 18.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.77 | 0:18.77 | 18.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $1.60 |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.93 | 0:21.53 | 21.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.70L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.28 | 0:18.79 | 18.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.10L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 10 length sixth (17.39) at Addington. Previous form sound including a win three back at Addington. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.39 | 0:16.68 | 16.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.20L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.76 | 16.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.50L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.87 | 0:16.87 | 16.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.70L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | 8 | C5q | $3,860.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.32 | 0:16.68 | 16.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.20L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 22/10/2025 | 6 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | 22.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $2.10 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.74 | 0:16.74 | 16.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.30L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.75 | 0:16.75 | 16.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.30L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.07 | 0:16.82 | 16.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.80L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | 8 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.22 | 0:16.95 | 16.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.00L | $6.90 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2025 | 6 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.77 | 0:22.77 | 22.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.80L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Cambridge Raceway over 375m. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 6 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 | C5 | $4,310.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.19 | 21.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.00L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/01/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.17 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.50L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.42 | 0:21.42 | 20.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.40L | $2.10 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.12 | 0:18.36 | 18.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.80L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | C3 | $3,250.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.76 | 0:18.76 | 18.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.80L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.69 | 18.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.80L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 3 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.84 | 0:18.67 | 18.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.60L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 20.93 | 0:20.93 | 20.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.70L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.29 | 0:21.29 | 21.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.00L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 06/11/2025 | 4 | C1q | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.59 | 0:21.44 | 21.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.60L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (18.81) when third at this track in a Class 5. Goes very well off the draw boasting four wins and four places from nine starts. Looks suited and should go close.
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 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.61 | 18.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.90L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.70 | 0:18.50 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.90L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,120.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.49 | 18.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.70L | $22.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | R/A | $4,650.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.59 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.40L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | 3 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.54 | 0:18.54 | 18.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.60L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.56 | 21.1 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.60L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.07 | 0:18.65 | 18.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.90L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.88 | 0:18.87 | 18.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.10L | $4.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.39 | 0:30.76 | 30.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.70L | $8.30 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.68 | 0:18.51 | 18.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (19.30) at this track in a Class 5, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths. Goes very well off the draw boasting 19 wins and nine places from 44 starts. Prefer others.
Last Starts 10 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 | 14 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.30 | 0:18.77 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.60L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $5,040.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.94 | 0:18.73 | 18.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.00L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | C4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.65 | 0:18.65 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.80L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | C3/4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.35 | 0:18.70 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.30L | $4.10 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | C4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.22 | 0:18.61 | 18.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.70L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,960.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.40 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.70L | $35.00 |
| 1/1 | 28/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.98 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/08/2025 | 28 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.93 | 0:18.55 | 18.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.20L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.5 | 0:18.42 | 18.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.90L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.7 | 0:18.57 | 18.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |