Manawatu Race 5 - Base Solutions Handicap Trot
JACCKA BAYLIS (8) produced another fine effort last start when he scored over 2500m at this track, coming in half a metre ahead of his rivals. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. BEVRON (7) produced another strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to finish second over 2500m at this track. Meets a comparable field and he is a strong winning hope. EAGLE HANOVER (5) is the next best after finishing third over 2500m at this track last time out. MODE (4) has changed stables and is expected to improve very quickly around this circuit. Watch the markets closely.

Driver: Allen Pyers
Stats
Comments
Showed a glimmer of form last time 2nd (Fr1) over 2500m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Strike It Lucky (3:18.10) on February 13 at $22.30. But The start before was well beaten into fifth behind King Of Diamonds at this track over 2500m on February 11 at $26. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $8,880.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Allen Pyers | 2:07.4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $22.30 |
5/7 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $8,710.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Allen Pyers | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
5/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,820.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Allen Pyers | 2:09.1 | 3 |
| 25.1L | $33.00 |
3/14 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,820.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Allen Pyers | 2:13.4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $25.40 |
2/11 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,270.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Good | Allen Pyers | 2:12.1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $47.90 |
8/11 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,270.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 2:05.5 | 2 |
| 80.7L | $61.30 |

Driver: Nathan Delany (J)
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (FrU1) over 2500m at this track, well beaten by Strike It Lucky (3:18.10) on February 13 at $5.20. Before that, 4th (FrU1) over 2500m at this track, beaten 6 m by King Of Diamonds (3:16.10) on February 11 at $7.50. Expected to do better this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $8,880.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Jay Abernethy | 2:07.4 | 1 |
| 104.5L | $5.20 |
4/7 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $8,710.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Jay Abernethy | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
3/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,820.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:09.1 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $15.70 |
4/14 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,820.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:13.4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $31.50 |
8/11 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,270.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:12.1 | 2 |
| 35.1L | $9.00 |
6/11 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,270.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 52.4L | $4.90 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Showed a glimmer of form last time 3rd (30m 5) over 2500m at this track beaten 6 m by Strike It Lucky (3:18.10) on February 13 at $13. But The start before was well beaten into sixth behind King Of Diamonds at this track over 2500m on February 11 at $6.30. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $8,880.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Peter Ferguson | 2:07.4 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $13.00 |
6/7 | 11/02/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $8,710.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Peter Ferguson | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $6.30 |
12/14 | 31/01/2025 | 25 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,820.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:13.4 | 3 |
| 34.6L | $11.10 |
7/11 | 06/01/2025 | 25 | DiscrHcp TROT | $9,380.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Dead | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 50.8L | $15.10 | |
2/7 | 12/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $8,710.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:12.5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $5.90 |
2/6 | 10/12/2024 | 19 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $8,540.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:07.8 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett (J)
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2400m at Mt Harding, beaten 30 m by Dem Bones Dem Bones (3:12.90) on February 9 at $31.40. Before that, 9th (FrU1) over 2000m at Oamaru Raceway beaten 35 m by One Mhor For Heather (2:34.20) on January 22 at $68.60. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 09/02/2025 | 18 | R35 to R37 TROT | $10,270.00 | Mt Harding | 2400m | Good | Robbie Close | 2:09.3 | 5 |
| 29.4L | $31.40 |
9/10 | 22/01/2025 | 18 | with cond. TROT | $8,770.00 | Oamaru Raceway | 2000m | Neutral | Mia Holbrough | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 37.3L | $68.60 |
8/11 | 04/01/2025 | 38 | R35 to R41 TROT | $10,720.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Neutral | Jonny Cox | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 35.4L | $30.00 |
2/9 | 27/11/2024 | 5 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,340.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Williamson | 2:06.6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.90 |
5/8 | 22/11/2024 | 8 | with cond. TROT | $9,300.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | E | Matthew Williamson | 2:10.5 | 2 |
| 67.5L | $16.10 |
16/16 | 14/11/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $16,540.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Matthew Williamson | 2:04.9 | 2 |
| 494.1L | $32.80 |

Driver: Jay Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Jaccka Baylis at this track over 2500m on February 11 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Jaccka Baylis at this track over 2500m on February 13 at $13.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R38 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,170.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | David Grundmann | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $13.70 |
2/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Jay Abernethy | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
4/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R43, R47 to R48 with cond. TROT | $10,270.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:03.9 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $11.00 |
4/10 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | Up to & including R43, R48 to R51 with cond. TROT | $10,090.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:10.6 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $4.40 |
4/9 | 21/01/2025 | 15 | R38 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,230.00 | Otaki | 2700m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:09.5 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $4.80 |
1/11 | 06/01/2025 | 3 | DiscrHcp TROT | $9,380.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Dead | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.70 |

Driver: Michael Hay
Stats
Comments
Meets Jaccka Baylis again; when 225 metres sixth at this track over 2500m in a race on February 13. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R38 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,170.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Michael Hay | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 224.9L | $27.00 |
4/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Michael Hay | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $20.00 |
7/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,860.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Michael Hay | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 40.0L | $32.20 |
4/11 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,860.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Michael Hay | 2:07.4 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $57.90 |
8/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R38 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,230.00 | Otaki | 2700m | Good | Michael Hay | 2:09.5 | 1 |
| 185.0L | $22.60 |
2/7 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | R35 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,590.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Fast | M R Hay | 2:08.6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $13.20 |

Driver: Harrison Orange (J)
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Jaccka Baylis at this track over 2500m on February 11 at $5.80. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Jaccka Baylis at this track over 2500m on February 13 at $4.80. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R38 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,170.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | H J Orange | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
3/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | H J Orange | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $5.80 |
9/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,860.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Wilson House | 2:06.2 | 6 |
| 114.2L | $10.20 |
0/11 | 31/01/2025 | 34 | R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,860.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Wilson House | 2:07.4 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $5.90 |
4/10 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | R35 to R50 TROT | $10,530.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:09.8 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $7.20 |
1/11 | 26/12/2024 | 14 | R35 to R50 TROT | $10,720.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:16.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.70 |

Driver: Wilson House (J)
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2500m. Last start won by a 0.5 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (3:15.30) beating Bevron in on February 13 at $1.40. Last time was too strong over 2500m, scoring by half a metre.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R38 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,170.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Wilson House | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
1/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Wilson House | 2:06.4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
2/11 | 02/02/2025 | 12 | R35 to R43, R47 to R48 with cond. TROT | $10,270.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Wilson House | 2:03.9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $3.40 |
2/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R38 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,230.00 | Otaki | 2700m | Good | Wilson House | 2:09.5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $10.50 |
7/7 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | R35 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,590.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Fast | H J Orange | 2:08.6 | 2 |
| 269.7L | $6.70 |
9/9 | 06/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R41 TROT | $8,610.00 | Cromwell | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:09.3 | 3 |
| 566.7L | $24.00 |

Driver: Stephen Doody
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (10m U1) over 2500m at this track, beaten 55 m by Jaccka Baylis (3:15.30) on February 13 at $11.50. Before that, 8th (20m U1) over 2500m at this track well beaten by Jaccka Baylis (3:16.40) on February 11 at $5.30. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R38 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,170.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Emily Johnson | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 55.1L | $11.50 |
8/8 | 11/02/2025 | 21 | R35 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Neutral | Emily Johnson | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 98.6L | $5.30 |
5/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R38 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,230.00 | Otaki | 2700m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:09.5 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $3.20 |
4/7 | 19/01/2025 | 86 | R35 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,590.00 | Otaki | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:08.6 | 1 |
| 35.9L | $4.10 |
8/9 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. TROT | $13,040.00 | Alexandra Park | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Mitchell | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $2.90 |
1/10 | 11/10/2024 | 10 | 3YO+ R47 to R56 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,050.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.60 |