Manukau Race 8 - SPORTSBOWL FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT PBD
PORTLAND CHICA (5) is an honest type in the frame at seven of 21 starts including 12 wins, the latest scoring (18.44) over 318m at this track. Gets the squeeze box but has a really good record from this box. Rates highly here and will go close. ROMANTIC INTENT (6) has missed the frame at his last two but did run well three back when second (18.57) in a Class 5 H at this track. Expected to do much better this time. WOLFMAN JACK (7) is worth forgiving last start after finishing fourth (18.87) from Box 6 at this track over 318m. Has a solid record from this box including two wins and a minor placing. Can figure in the finish. YOU TURN (3) comes into calculations after showing dash and filling a placing most recently. Meets an even field with many winning chances.
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (18.64) when third at this track in a Class 5. Has eight wins and 10 placings from 34 starts from the draw. Faces a stiffer test this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.90L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.30L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.70L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.34 | 0:18.39 | 18.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.60L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.43 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.90L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.52 | 0:18.52 | 18.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.00L | $1.60 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.74 | 0:18.5 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.90L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.91 | 0:18.36 | 18.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.90L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.72 | 0:18.34 | 18.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.10L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.96 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.70L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (18.48) over 318m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Should be around the mark.
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 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.48 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.60L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.20L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.10L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.36 | 18.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.70L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.77 | 0:18.61 | 18.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.30L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.57 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.80L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.73 | 0:18.36 | 18.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.90L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.68 | 0:18.49 | 18.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.10L | $9.30 |
| 1/0 | 14/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.72 | 0:18.72 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.9 | 0:18.38 | 18.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.50L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (19.28) at this track in a Class 5, finishing sixth and beaten 8 lengths. Yet to win but has placed seven times from this draw. Others preferred this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | 0:19.19 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.28 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.80L | $20.00 |
| 1/1 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:23.1 | 0:23.1 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19 | 0.19 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.73 | 0:18.63 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.70L | $33.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.71 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.10L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.83 | 0:18.51 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.50L | $7.10 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.74 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.80L | $7.10 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.51 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.50L | $27.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.06 | 0:19.06 | 18.3 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.00L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by 0.6 lengths at this track over 318m (18.44) beating You Turn in Class 5 on February 8. Unbeaten in four starts from this draw. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.44 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.60L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.67 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $6,470.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.40 | 18.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.80L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.39 | 18.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.10L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.77 | 0:18.77 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.80L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.36 | 0:18.36 | 18.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.80L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | R/A | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.59 | 0:18.59 | 18.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | 3 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.48 | 0:18.48 | 18.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.60L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.89 | 0:21.51 | 21.1 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.30L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/12/2025 | 4 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.47 | 0:21.47 | 21.2 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.30L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished 5th over 318m at this track beaten 7 lengths (18.98) behind Portland Chica in a Class 5 on February 8. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.70L | $5.50 |
| 0/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | INV | $6,900.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:21.58 | 0:18.65 | 18.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 41.90L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.57 | 0:18.39 | 18.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.50L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.61 | 18.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.10L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.77 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.90L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,120.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.49 | 18.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.20L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.87 | 0:18.5 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.10L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.52 | 0:18.34 | 18.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.90L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.85 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.00L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.89 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.00L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Well fancied last start but could only manage fourth over 318m at this track in 18.87. Had been going well prior to that. May well be worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.10L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.62 | 18.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.20L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.63 | 0:21.63 | 21.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.70L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C3f | $4,740.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.48 | 0:18.48 | 18.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.10L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.66 | 0:18.66 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.20L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.78 | 0:18.68 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.40L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | R/A | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.05 | 0:18.59 | 18.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.50L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.75 | 0:21.43 | 21.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.37 | 0:18.48 | 18.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.40L | $4.00 |
| 1/1 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.88 | 0:18.88 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage sixth but before that won by a head at this track (18.66) beating Portland Chica in a Class 5 on February 1. On her day is more than capable.
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 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.00L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.66 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.20L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C5 | $6,470.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.65 | 0:18.40 | 18.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.50L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.08 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.70L | $10.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.65 | 0:18.65 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.80L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.3 | 0:18.7 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.30L | $4.10 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.17 | 0:18.61 | 18.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.70L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.33 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.70L | $35.00 |