Taree Race 7 - Manning River Steel 1-3 Win
SANDRA KEEPING (7) was well fancied last time on the back of some sparkling form, which included a two-start winning streak, but could only manage fourth (23.31) at The Gardens. Can make amends. JUST US BOYS (1) is a talented type and proved too classy last time to win by 1.75 lengths at this track in a handy 30.89 beating Rhonda Full Day. Likely to be in the finish. QUICK THINKIN' (6) looks close to another win after finishing second last time (30.67) at this track. Goes very well here finding the frame in each of three starts. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Expected to feature again. GOLDEN EFFECTS (2) did a good job to finish third last time out over 300m at this track (18.57) in a Grade 5, the second top-three finish on the trot.
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing just off the speed to win by 1.75 lengths at this track over 525m (30.89) beating Rhonda Full Day in Mix on February 11. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.89 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (18.57) over 300m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.57 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.62 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:32.17 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 24.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.15 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:33.43 | 0:30.83 | 0:30.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 37.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 66 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.93 | 0:17.27 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when third (23.18) over 400m at The Gardens. Aided by a low draw and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.16 | 0:30.89 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.3L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 350m at Grafton. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.81 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.83 | 0:17.68 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.36 | 0:17.61 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.19 | 0:17.80 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.71 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.20 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 525m at this track. Happy to risk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.63 | 0:30.65 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.67 | 0:30.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 48 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.47 | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.68 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 99/3 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:30.80 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.43L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:31.07 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 187.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed only run here over this trip. Last start finished 2nd over 525m at this track beaten a neck (30.67) behind Kiarni Phoenix in a Grade 5 on February 11. Found one better last time. Well placed and worth following up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.65 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/01/2026 | 17 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | 11 | MDN | $6,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.35 | 0:17.17 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.15 | 0:17.15 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at The Gardens over 400m. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on February 13 over 400m at The Gardens behind Whisky Bent beaten 6 lengths (23.31). Scored two on the trot prior to last start. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 105 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
| 99/1 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 525m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fourth over 350m at Grafton eight days ago. Not among the main chances this time.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.77 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.97 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.76 | 0:17.54 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |