Taree Race 5 - Manning River Steel 2-4 Win
BLAZING PRINCE (3) could manage only second at The Gardens last time but turned heads when posting a swift 34.71 over 600m at The Gardens the start prior. Should be in this for a long way. SPIN AROUND BLUE (8) produced a modest effort most recently when seventh at Richmond over 622m behind Tank Keeping (36.23) in a NG. In the mix. ZIPPING LYNDY (2) settled midfield in the run and boxed on to finish there when 5th (31.12) at this track. Cannot be taken lightly. SANDRA KEEPING (4) placed two back in a Grade 5 at this track then backed that up with a second (30.91) over 525m at this track last time.
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time when third (17.91) at this track, making it two placings on end. Has the inside draw this time. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 28/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.91 | 0:17.68 | 0:17.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.13 | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.65 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $35.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th on February 25 over 525m at this track behind Sunburnt Keeper beaten 4.5 lengths (31.12) in a Grade 5. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.12 | 0:30.81 | 0:30.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.65 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.67 | 0:30.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.79 | 0:30.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at The Gardens over 600m. Last start finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on February 28 over 400m at The Gardens behind Money Pit beaten one length (22.85). Although unsuccessful last time still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.71 | 0:34.71 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 1.5 lengths second (30.91) over 525m at this track and making it two placings on end. Looks a solid hope.
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 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.81 | 0:30.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Had been in consistent form with three minors on end before missing the frame last start when sixth (30.35) at The Gardens. Tricky draw to overcome and appears tested on latest effort.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.83 | 0:30.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at The Gardens to win by 8 lengths in 35.24, beating No Bail Jester. Last start finished 5th over 603m at Gosford beaten 8 lengths (35.90) behind My Athena in a Grade 5 on February 24. Hard to entertain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.90 | 0:35.34 | 0:35.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $35.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.24 | 0:35.24 | 0:35.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.67 | 0:30.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.03 | 0:34.71 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (30.94) when third at this track in a Grade 5. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.81 | 0:30.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.12 | 0:30.32 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.15 | 0:24.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $71.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th in a NG on February 27 over 622m at Richmond behind Tank Keeping beaten 14 lengths (36.23). Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $13,530.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.23 | 0:35.23 | 0:35.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.81 | 0:35.22 | 0:35.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.32 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 99/1 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:30.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -0.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:30.27 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |