Manukau Race 12 - GIVE US A GO SPRINT PBD
RUNNING ON EMPTY (8) is a capable type and proved too classy last time to win by 4.5 lengths at this track in a handy 18.92 beating Stop Working. Wide draw suits ideally and shapes as a top winning chance on latest effort. OPAWA RAISIN (5) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (21.58) at Manawatu behind Sunbird Striker in a Class 3. Has the pace to be prominent. Expected to be in the finish again. UNDONE (3) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (19.29) last time in a Class 3/4 H at this track. Should strip much fitter today and cannot be taken lightly. MADAM PHAEDRA (7) made it two minor placings on the trot when beaten second (21.99) in a Class 3 at Cambridge Raceway last time out. One to include in all exotic bets.
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-and-a-half months spell and hit the frame when last resuming, finishing third over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Has had a solo trial (19.08) on this track over 318m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/10/2025 | 4 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.21 | 20.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.70L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2025 | 5 | C2/3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.81 | 18.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.10L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2025 | 9 | C3 | $3,240.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.45 | 0:18.14 | 17.6 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.40L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/09/2025 | 5 | C3/4 | $4,950.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.39 | 0:31.13 | 31.1 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.70L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2025 | 12 | C2/3 | $3,240.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.53 | 16.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.50L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/09/2025 | 4 | SPECA | $2,610.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.70 | 0:21.45 | 21.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.50L | $4.90 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2025 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.44 | 0:31.09 | 30.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.80L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.89 | 0:21.51 | 21.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.30L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2025 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.78 | 0:21.44 | 21.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.70L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last outing finished 6th on February 15 over 318m at this track behind Epic In Trouble beaten 5 lengths (19.29) in a Class 3/4 H. Looks a strong place chance.
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 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.29 | 0:18.94 | 18.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.00L | $7.50 |
| 1/1 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:19.07 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.58 | 21.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.20L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.78 | 0:21.21 | 20.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.20L | $9.90 |
| 5/6 | 02/10/2025 | 11 | C3 | $2,880.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.58 | 21.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.10L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2025 | 10 | C2/3 | $2,880.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.82 | 18.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.10L | $5.20 |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | C4 | $3,150.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.30 | 21.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.20L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.01 | 0:21.64 | 21.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.20L | $6.70 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.78 | 0:21.3 | 21.3 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.80L | $8.30 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.65 | 0:21.53 | 21.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.00L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on February 19 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 3. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.84 | 21.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.70L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | 3 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.22 | 0:18.94 | 18.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.00L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.68 | 21.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.70L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.41 | 0:18.79 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.80L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.92 | 18.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.80L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C2f | $4,570.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:18.92 | 18.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.90L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.86 | 18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.10L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.71 | 0:21.45 | 21.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.40L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 28/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.86 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 23.35 | 0:21.58 | 21.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 29.40L | $8.30 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | C2f | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.21 | 0:21.48 | 21.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.10L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (21.58) when third at Manawatu in a Class 3. Has two successes and eight minors from 15 starts from box 5. Racing well enough to fully test this field.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.58 | 0:21.40 | 21.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.68 | 21.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.10L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.79 | 18.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.90L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.86 | 18.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.90L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.62 | 21.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.30L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C2f | $4,570.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.10 | 0:18.92 | 18.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.50L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C2q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.03 | 0:18.9 | 18.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.90L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/01/2026 | 3 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.47 | 0:31.08 | 30.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.40L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/01/2026 | 25 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.87 | 0:21.45 | 21.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.10L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/12/2025 | 3 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 20.41 | 0:19.06 | 18.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 22.50L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 318m at this track. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 13 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 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.16 | 0:18.94 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.10L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.18 | 0:18.92 | 18.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C2f | $4,570.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.30 | 0:18.92 | 18.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.40L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.90 | 18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.90L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.81 | 18.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.30L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.84 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.90L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.93 | 0:18.93 | 18.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.30L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | C2f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.09 | 0:18.67 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.70L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.98 | 0:21.09 | 21.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.70L | $40.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.42 | 0:19.06 | 18.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.10L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time when second (21.99) at Cambridge Raceway, making it two placings on end. Wide draw here. Can measure up on best.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.84 | 21.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.20L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.69 | 0:21.68 | 21.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.20L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.67 | 21.4 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.60L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 38 | C4 | $5,000.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.44 | 0:18.38 | 18.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.20L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.35 | 0:16.82 | 16.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.50L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.29 | 0:16.85 | 16.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.30L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.29 | 22.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.40L | $37.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.22 | 22.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.50L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/10/2025 | 6 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.47 | 22.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.40L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.1 | 0:16.74 | 16.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $56.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.03 | 0:16.86 | 16.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.50L | $30.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 4.5 lengths over 318m at this track in a handy 18.92, beating Stop Working. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time. Leading chance.
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 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.92 | 18.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.30L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.63 | 0:18.75 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.50L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.86 | 18.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.90L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C2f | $4,570.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.92 | 18.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.00L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.08 | 0:18.90 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.60L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | C1/2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.06 | 0:18.89 | 18.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.40L | $3.40 |
| 7/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.11 | 0:18.8 | 18.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.00L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.13 | 0:18.76 | 18.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.00L | $22.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.07 | 0:18.73 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.20L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.09 | 0:18.69 | 18.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.20L | $11.00 |