Manukau Race 5 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDEN NIELSEN PBD
WU TANG (3) goes very well this course and distance starting 14 times for six wins and three minors. Below best last time at this track (18.88) in a Class 4/5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Appeals as a leading chance in this. HONCHO (5) comes off an average effort last start when fifth at this track over 318m behind Go Reuben (19.09) in a Class 5. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Should strip a lot fitter today after fresh-up run. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. KIWI SEA (4) turned in a solid run last start over 375m at Cambridge Raceway finishing 5th and beaten only 4 lengths (21.39). Solid record here at the distance winning four races. Solid formlines coming through her last run. Shapes as one to consider. FOXTROT MILA (6) gets a chance to redeem an unplaced effort here last start. Has the ability to ping the lids and prove very hard to catch.
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (18.90) in a Class 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths fourth. Has nine wins and 13 placings from 40 starts from the draw. Meets a tough line-up.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.58 | 18.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.60L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.59 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.40L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.73 | 0:18.46 | 18.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.80L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.45 | 0:21.38 | 21.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.00L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.80L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.70L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.63 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.90L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.69 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.30L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.33 | 0:18.39 | 18.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.60L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (18.88) in a Class 4/5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Has three wins and three placings from nine starts from the draw. Key player and should go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | C4/5 | $3,920.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.88 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.90L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.91 | 0:18.64 | 18.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.80L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.69 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.70L | $3.90 |
| 1/1 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.87 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.23 | 0:21.41 | 21.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.70L | $9.40 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2025 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.69 | 0:21.57 | 21.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.90L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (21.39) at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths. Has two successes and 10 minors from 17 starts from box 4. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.39 | 0:21.12 | 21.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.80L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.55 | 0:21.07 | 21.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.80L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.28 | 0:20.94 | 20.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.80L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2026 | 4 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.54 | 0:21.24 | 21.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.30L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.24 | 0:21.24 | 20.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.50L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.52 | 0:20.92 | 20.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.50L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.13 | 0:17.51 | 17.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.50L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | 39 | C5q | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.75 | 0:20.99 | 20.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.80L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.36 | 0:18.04 | 18.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.45 | 0:18.43 | 18.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished 5th in a Class 5 on April 4 over 318m at this track behind Go Reuben beaten 6 lengths (19.09). Has a strong 18.51 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.64 | 18.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.40L | $12.00 |
| 1/1 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 375m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.86 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 0/7 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | INV | $6,900.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:20.04 | 0:18.65 | 18.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.90L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.36 | 21.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.90L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.72 | 0:18.43 | 18.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.10L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.60L | $10.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.68 | 0:18.5 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.90L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.84 | 0:18.49 | 18.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.70L | $22.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | R/A | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.04 | 0:18.59 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.40L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (18.96) at this track in a Class 4, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Has two wins and seven placings from 11 starts from the draw. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.55 | 18.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.80L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.12 | 0:18.69 | 18.5 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.20L | $17.00 |
| 1/1 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.12 | 0:19.12 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/12/2025 | 28 | C5 | $5,040.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:18.73 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.60L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.12 | 0:18.72 | 18.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.70L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $6,580.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:19.06 | 18.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.90L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.90 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.50L | $8.40 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2025 | 21 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.46 | 0:18.87 | 18.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.20L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.07 | 0:18.52 | 18.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.20L | $5.90 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.77 | 0:18.56 | 18.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.50L | $9.90 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (18.69) at this track in a Class 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 3 lengths. Has seven wins and nine placings from 26 starts from the draw. Looks tested.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | C4/5 | $3,920.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.69 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.20L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | C5q | $3,920.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.82 | 0:17.66 | 17.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.30L | $8.50 |
| 1/1 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.03 | 0:17.03 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.31 | 0:16.83 | 16.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.80L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C5f | $16,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.87 | 0:20.86 | 20.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.40L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C5q | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.55 | 0:20.99 | 20.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.00L | $23.00 |
| 1/1 | 26/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.05 | 0:17.05 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5f | $8,620.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.47 | 0:16.74 | 16.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.40L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.19 | 0:16.55 | 16.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.50L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.19 | 0:20.77 | 20.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.50L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (18.97) when sixth over 318m at this track in a Class 5. Strong record off the draw with seven wins and three minors from 15 starts. Place prospects appear best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.97 | 0:18.58 | 18.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.50L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.59 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.30L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.46 | 18.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.00L | $27.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.54 | 0:18.54 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.30L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.80L | $20.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.21 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.60L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.79 | 0:18.79 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.30L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.11 | 0:18.92 | 18.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.80L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C3f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.56 | 0:18.48 | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.10L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C3q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.02 | 0:18.66 | 18.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $0.00 |