Manukau Race 8 - MT WELLINGTON TAB STAKES
PORTLAND FONZIE (6) missed the frame latest (26.79) when sixth over 457m at Cambridge Raceway in a R/A H. Has already won four times from this draw. Looks suited here and rates on top. SCHMEICHEL (7) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (19.07) in a Class 4 at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning six races. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. PORTLAND MAGNUM (5) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (26.44) in a R/A H at Cambridge Raceway. Solid winning record at this trip. Has a strong record out of this box with three wins and a minor placing from five starts. Shapes as one to consider. SPIN BLACK (3) has strong credentials at this circuit over this journey. Has had a solo trial (19.07) on this track over 318m.
Stats
Comments
Closed last campaign finishing fifth at Cambridge Raceway over 457m ten weeks ago. Looks a significant danger.
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 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:19.07 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:27.22 | 0:25.92 | 25.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 18.60L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | C3/4 | $5,180.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.82 | 0:25.83 | 25.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.10L | $8.40 |
| 2/3 | 18/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | N/A | 0:21.44 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | N/A | 0:22.89 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | N/A | 0:21.88 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 25/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | C1/2d | $5,830.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:52.80 | 0:38.48 | 38.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 204.50L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2025 | 4 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.02 | 0:26.02 | 26.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.60L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.12 | 0:30.90 | 30.9 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.20L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/06/2025 | 3 | CL 2/3 | $4,440.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.65 | 0:30.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.2L | $4.50 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened at his last couple but he does have good record over this track and distance. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.68 | 25.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.80L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.38 | 21.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.50L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.99 | 0:30.41 | 30.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 22.60L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.82 | 30.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.20L | $10.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.57 | 0:31.24 | 31.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.40L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 30.96 | 0:30.96 | 30.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.35 | 0:21.35 | 21.1 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.05 | 0:31.05 | 31.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.20L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (26.79) at Cambridge Raceway in a R/A H, finishing sixth and beaten 16 lengths. Is yet to miss the placings from this box, including four wins. Follow up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.79 | 0:25.63 | 25.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.60L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.55 | 25.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.60L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | SPECA | $6,640.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.38 | 30.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.90L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.96 | 30.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.60L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.87 | 30.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.40L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.75 | 30.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.60L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 30.85 | 0:30.85 | 30.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.60L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.75 | 0:21.71 | 21.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.60L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.92 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.10L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.69 | 0:21.35 | 21.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.60L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th over 318m at this track beaten 7 lengths (19.07) behind Evening Out in a Class 4 on March 8. Looks a strong winning hope.
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 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.54 | 18.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.50L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 11 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.01 | 25.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.60L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.96 | 30.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.60L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.00 | 0:30.87 | 30.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.90L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.72 | 25.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.60L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.34 | 0:30.33 | 30.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.40L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.33 | 0:30.82 | 30.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.35 | 0:31.2 | 31.2 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.35 | 0:31.24 | 31.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.90L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 30.86 | 0:30.86 | 30.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $3.00 |