Taree Race 5 - Manning River Steel 2-4 Win
FLYING MONKEY'S (8) had won two in a row before finishing fourth (23.07) last time at The Gardens. Good beginner but will need a little luck early crossing from an outside draw. Should bounce back. SUNBURNT KEEPER (5) posted a scintillating 22.52 win over 400m at The Gardens last start. Has the ability and can measure up again. GOOFY ETHICS (2) was never in contention last time after missing the jump at Gunnedah, but prior to that won comfortably by 4 lengths at this track (30.41) beating VICIOUS BOY in a Mix on December 31. Has ability and is one of the better chances. KUNDA (4) cannot be left out despite racing here for the first time.
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance tracking the speed and going on to score by 4 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a fast 30.35 over the 525m trip. Harder here but will be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.37 | 0:30.14 | 0:30.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | MX | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.61 | 0:30.60 | 0:30.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 99/3 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:30.80 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 11.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:31.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 185.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 525m in 30.41. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 527m at Gunnedah at Grade 5 level. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.31 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 23/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.75 | 0:26.50 | 0:26.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.82 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.21 | 0:25.06 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (23.65) at The Gardens in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 17 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Makes appeal on best.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.65 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 5/7 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:22.72 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just four days ago over 400m at The Gardens by 4.5 lengths in a Grade 5. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 24/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.60 | 0:30.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner (30.86) at this track in a Grade 5 and will jump from box 7 for the first time. Looking to others.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.60 | 0:30.60 | 0:30.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.10 | 0:30.63 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.64 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at The Gardens over 400m. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 4/5 on December 12 over 400m at The Gardens behind You Never Lose beaten 6 lengths (23.07). Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.95 |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |