Manawatu Raceway Race 1 - PROFESSIONAL CONCRETE SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
KD ROYALTY (9) is in a purple patch of form. Scored two back at Addington then came from this handicap for a comfortable victory on Tuesday, scoring by 14 metres at this circuit and distance. Hard to knock and can land the hat trick. HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL (4) was in a battle with KD ROYALTY here on Tuesday until she broke late in the event and was later disqualified. Won two of her previous four outings. Can challenge with manners. BOYZ INVASION (1) has ground to make up on KD Royalty through Tuesday's second but he was first up there so should have come on and has four wins and four placings from eight attempts at the circuit and distance. BOSS KENNY (5) could be close to a win after placing in his last three outings, the latest at Cambridge.

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Strong return to racing last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2500m at this track beaten 14 m by Kd Royalty (3:15.90) on March 11 at $6. Will improve with that run under the belt. Can progress.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 11/03/2025 | 128 | R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 | |
5/10 | 03/11/2024 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT | $12,000.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 7 |
| 15L | $5.90 | |
13/15 | 25/10/2024 | 9 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 TROT | $16,840.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 1 |
| 12L | $53.50 | |
7/12 | 16/10/2024 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. TROT INV J | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 2 |
| 28L | $34.40 | |
5/13 | 06/10/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $13,228.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 3.3L | $24.00 | |
7/11 | 29/09/2024 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $10,808.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 1 |
| 4.7L | $16.50 | |
1/13 | 22/09/2024 | 14 | R35 to R39 TROT | $11,701.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Dead | Wilson House | 2 |
| 0.0L | $17.20 | |
10/14 | 08/09/2024 | 28 | 3YO+ R38 to R41, with cond. TROT | $11,385.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 4 |
| 5L | $38.70 | |
8/9 | 11/08/2024 | 7 | 5YO+ R35 to R45 TROT | $9,475.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 8.9L | $11.70 | |
5/11 | 04/08/2024 | 9 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT | $9,825.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 2 |
| 8.8L | $31.10 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Looked good last start. Won by a 0.5 m (30m 2) at this track (3:22.10) beating Trippy Tyron in on March 11 at $29. Two runs back 3rd (30m 1) over 2500m at this track beaten 2 m by Henrik Lundqvist (3:22.50) on February 25 at $12.10. Finding a few ahead of him this time.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 0.0L | $17.70 | |
3/7 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,581.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 0.7L | $15.00 | |
8/9 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 45L | $25.60 | |
3/8 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,765.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 | |
6/7 | 11/02/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,581.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.40 | |
12/14 | 31/01/2025 | 25 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,903.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 13L | $11.80 | |
7/11 | 06/01/2025 | 25 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,316.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Dead | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 19L | $11.40 | |
2/7 | 12/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,581.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 2L | $4.90 | |
2/6 | 10/12/2024 | 19 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,398.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 | |
4/7 | 21/11/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ DiscrHcp TROT | $10,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 5.2L | $6.50 |

Driver: Jay Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Kd Royalty, a rival who he faces again; when 130 metres seventh at this track over 2500m in a race on March 11. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 48L | $26.30 | |
1/7 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,581.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 | |
5/9 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Nathan Delany | 1 |
| 24L | $25.20 | |
8/8 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,765.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 39L | $6.80 | |
4/7 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,581.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 2.2L | $6.70 | |
3/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,903.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 7.1L | $17.40 | |
4/14 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,903.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 1.7L | $32.50 | |
8/11 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,299.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2 |
| 13L | $8.60 | |
6/11 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,299.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 19L | $7.90 | |
4/11 | 06/01/2025 | 3 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,316.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Dead | David Grundmann | 1 |
| 3.8L | $48.60 |

Driver: Emily Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start broke and was disqualified at this track on March 11 over 2500m. Raced better the start before that where she posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr1) at Cambridge Raceway (2:48.50) beating Castana in 3yo+ on March 4 at $6.50. Big chance if at her best.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/8 | 11/03/2025 | 7 | R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| - | $4.00 | |
1/6 | 04/03/2025 | 30 | 3YO+ R43 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 0.0L | $5.50 | |
11/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| 70L | $15.90 | |
5/11 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 3.9L | $10.60 | |
1/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R38 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 0.0L | $7.80 | |
3/7 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | R35 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 12L | $3.80 | |
2/11 | 06/01/2025 | 4 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,316.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Dead | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 1L | $5.40 | |
7/8 | 02/01/2025 | 9 | DiscrHcp TROT | $9,765.00 | Wairarapa | 2000m | Dead | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 19L | $3.30 | |
3/10 | 24/12/2024 | 91 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| 0.2L | $25.30 | |
10/10 | 24/09/2024 | 14 | R41 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 169L | $21.30 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Kyvalley Hotspur at Alexandra Park over 2700m on February 21 at $7.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Highview Rockn Roll at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on March 4 at $2.70. Could be ready to win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 04/03/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R43 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.60 | |
3/5 | 21/02/2025 | 19 | R46 to R89 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 12L | $7.00 | |
3/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Zev Meredith | 2 |
| 6L | $20.50 | |
10/11 | 31/01/2025 | 136 | R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Zev Meredith | 1 |
| 82L | $12.40 | |
5/6 | 17/09/2024 | 7 | R42 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 86L | $6.20 | |
6/7 | 10/09/2024 | 21 | R45 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 79L | $4.00 | |
3/8 | 20/08/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 MOB. TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.30 | |
3/7 | 13/08/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R43 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Zev Meredith | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.20 | |
3/9 | 06/08/2024 | 32 | 3YO+ R42 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Zev Meredith | 2 |
| 4.2L | $6.70 | |
8/8 | 05/07/2024 | 22 | R48 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,625.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Zev Meredith | 4 |
| 34L | $3.00 |

Driver: Michael Hay
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (10m U2) over 2500m at this track, beaten 30 m by Kd Royalty (3:15.90) on March 11 at $23. Two runs back 6th (10m U2) over 2500m at this track, well beaten by King Of Diamonds (3:15.90) on February 25 at $11.60. Prefer others.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 10L | $18.40 | |
6/6 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R41 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,188.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 86L | $8.10 | |
1/9 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 0.0L | $22.80 | |
6/6 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R38 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,188.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 83L | $23.10 | |
4/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 | |
7/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 15L | $45.10 | |
4/11 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 3.4L | $43.60 | |
8/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R38 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2700m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 69L | $19.50 | |
2/7 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | R35 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Fast | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.30 | |
9/11 | 06/01/2025 | 4 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,316.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Dead | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 20L | $12.40 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (10m U3) over 2500m at this track beaten 40 m by Kd Royalty (3:15.90) on March 11 at $8. At the run before good run when 3rd (10m U1) over 2500m at this track, beaten 10 m by King Of Diamonds (3:15.90) on February 25 at $12.90. Can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 16L | $6.20 | |
3/6 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R41 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,188.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 3.9L | $11.60 | |
4/9 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Stephen Doody | 1 |
| 4.9L | $15.70 | |
5/6 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R38 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,188.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 20L | $9.40 | |
8/8 | 11/02/2025 | 21 | R35 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 37L | $6.00 | |
5/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R38 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2700m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 7.4L | $3.50 | |
4/7 | 19/01/2025 | 86 | R35 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 13L | $4.40 | |
8/9 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 8 |
| 6.9L | $3.60 | |
1/10 | 11/10/2024 | 10 | 3YO+ R47 to R56 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 0.0L | $7.80 | |
1/10 | 01/10/2024 | 21 | R39 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT | $12,063.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 0.0L | $3.80 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (10m U1) over 2500m at this track beaten 17 m by Kd Royalty (3:15.90) on March 11 at $12. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win (FrU1) at this track (3:15.90) beating Bevron in on February 25 at $14.40. Could feature again.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.50 | |
1/6 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | R41 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,188.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 0.0L | $11.30 | |
4/6 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R38 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,188.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Leah Hibell | 1 |
| 5.1L | $13.60 | |
1/7 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,581.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 0.0L | $7.10 | |
7/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,903.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Scott Dickson | 2 |
| 12L | $27.00 | |
9/10 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | Up to & including R43, R48 to R51 with cond. TROT | $11,098.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Scott Dickson | 1 |
| 65L | $19.40 | |
9/11 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,299.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Good | Scott Dickson | 1 |
| 74L | $9.50 | |
7/11 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,299.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Fast | Scott Dickson | 2 |
| 24L | $3.50 | |
11/11 | 06/01/2025 | 4 | DiscrHcp TROT | $10,316.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2200m | Dead | Scott Dickson | 2 |
| 100L | $4.50 | |
2/8 | 02/01/2025 | 21 | DiscrHcp TROT | $9,765.00 | Wairarapa | 2000m | Dead | Scott Dickson | 1 |
| - | $13.20 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old mare racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Addington. Last start won by 14 m as favourite (20m 1) at this track (3:15.90) beating Boyz Invasion in on March 11 at $2.75. Can win again.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 11/03/2025 | 11 | R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 0.0L | $2.60 | |
1/13 | 28/02/2025 | 6 | R40 to R50 MOB. TROT | $18,315.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 10 |
| 0.0L | $33.60 | |
4/8 | 22/02/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. TROT | $11,160.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Gerard O'Reilly | 4 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 | |
10/11 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 8 |
| 11L | $20.80 | |
7/16 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,120.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 7.4L | $11.70 | |
5/8 | 24/01/2025 | 25 | R49 to R57 MOB. TROT | $16,740.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gerard O'Reilly | 3 |
| 3.2L | $15.40 | |
8/10 | 30/12/2024 | 10 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Slow | Gerard O'Reilly | 5 |
| 36L | $18.40 | |
4/14 | 20/12/2024 | 9 | R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | John Morrison | 4 |
| 1.4L | $16.30 | |
9/9 | 11/12/2024 | 10 | R47 to R70 SpecHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Max Hill | 3 |
| 30L | $5.50 | |
4/13 | 01/12/2024 | 16 | 3YO+ R43 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,263.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 1 |
| 6.4L | $6.90 |