Manawatu Raceway Race 5 - CARTOWN MANAWATU CUP HANDICAP PACE
BOUDICA (7) hit the line well and only went under by a narrow margin here on Tuesday so the longer journey should suit her. Had been racing very well with a string of wins and placings prior. She looks nicely placed. ROCK BAND (8) had been racing consistently before delivering last start, scoring in good style at Cambridge. Has won at this circuit before. Chance to go back to back. ROUGH AND READY (9) goes back 10m in the handicap following Tuesday's win but is right in contention having scored the last two times he raced here. GOTTA ELECT BILL (6) broke on Tuesday but has claims off his win here two back.

Driver: Leah Hibell
Stats
Comments
Backs up a couple of days after she failed to impress 5th (Fr3) over 2000m at this track, beaten 2.5 m by Rough And Ready (2:30.60) on March 11 at $8. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 6 m by Lincoln Lou (2:45.60) in 3yo+ on February 28 at $23.80. Needs to do more. Not keen.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 11/03/2025 | 11 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Leah Hibell | 3 |
| 0.9L | $8.40 | |
4/7 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R49 to R59 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Nicky Chilcott | 1 |
| 2.4L | $15.90 | |
4/7 | 21/02/2025 | 31 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R54, with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Leah Hibell | 5 |
| 2.8L | $32.00 | |
7/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R47 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Nicky Chilcott | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 | |
7/9 | 19/01/2025 | 10 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Fast | Leah Hibell | 6 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 | |
5/8 | 09/01/2025 | 9 | R52 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Nicky Chilcott | 1 |
| 1.3L | $22.20 | |
5/10 | 31/12/2024 | 18 | 3YO+ R41 to R65 MOB. PACE | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 10 |
| 1L | $26.20 | |
8/11 | 13/12/2024 | 294 | 3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Nicky Chilcott | 4 |
| 3.4L | $36.70 | |
8/10 | 23/02/2024 | 19 | 3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Leah Hibell | 10 |
| 8.8L | $13.90 | |
7/12 | 04/02/2024 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Nicky Chilcott | 2 |
| 6.1L | $12.10 |

Driver: Nathan Delany
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2000m at this track beaten 5 m by Rough And Ready (2:30.60) on March 11 at $15. Two runs back 10th (Sr2) over 1700m at Alexandra Park beaten 24 m by Ultimate Racy Girl (2:00.70) in 3yo+ on December 13 at $12.80. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 11/03/2025 | 88 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Nathan Delany | 4 |
| 1.8L | $15.80 | |
10/11 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Blair Orange | 11 |
| 9.1L | $9.90 | |
3/10 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | 2YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 | |
7/9 | 29/11/2024 | 84 | 2YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 6 |
| 6.1L | $9.70 | |
8/11 | 06/09/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 7 |
| 8.6L | $11.30 | |
8/10 | 30/08/2024 | 85 | 3YO+ R50 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 4 |
| 11L | $6.30 | |
3/7 | 06/06/2024 | 6 | 3YO+ R43 to R52 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 | |
4/9 | 31/05/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R59 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.60 | |
3/8 | 24/05/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 | |
4/12 | 17/05/2024 | 8 | 3YO+ R52 to R60 MOB. PACE | $25,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 2.7L | $18.50 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2000m at this track beaten 0.5 m by Rough And Ready (2:30.60) on March 11 at $51. Chance to go one better.
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 | 14 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 | |
5/9 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R47 to R52 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 7 |
| 4.3L | $18.30 | |
4/7 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | R46 to R52 MOB. PACE | $12,319.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 2.6L | $13.20 | |
1/7 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R48 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R44 to R48 MOB. PACE | $10,293.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 4 |
| 2.9L | $12.80 | |
9/13 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 11 |
| 26L | $17.40 | |
3/12 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R45 to R52 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 3L | $6.50 | |
4/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R47 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 4 |
| 1.9L | $29.90 | |
6/9 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.80 | |
4/9 | 06/01/2025 | 4 | R42 to R51 MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Dead | Peter Ferguson | 9 |
| 6.1L | $6.40 |

Driver: Jay Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2000m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Rough And Ready (2:30.60) on March 11 at $26. Heading the right way and is a player.
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 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 6 |
| 0.3L | $24.60 | |
8/9 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R47 to R52 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Nathan Delany | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.80 | |
5/7 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | R46 to R52 MOB. PACE | $12,319.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Emily Johnson | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.40 | |
4/14 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 6 |
| 3.4L | $20.90 | |
4/9 | 31/01/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R47 to R54 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 5.3L | $59.10 | |
7/11 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R47 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Good | Jim Curtin | 9 |
| 5.2L | $33.70 | |
9/13 | 17/01/2025 | 20 | R46 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,228.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Good | Jim Curtin | 6 |
| 14L | $25.60 | |
5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 1 |
| 3.9L | $9.30 | |
3/10 | 26/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R52 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 10 |
| 8.6L | $10.80 | |
1/3 | 21/12/2024 | - | PACE | $0.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Fast | Allan Shutkowski | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 12/12/2024 | 2 | 2YO+ R45 to R48 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 8 |
| 0.0L | $2.50 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Backs up 2 days after failing to impress last start; 6th (Fr1) over 2000m at this track, beaten 3 m by Rough And Ready (2:30.60) on March 11 at $17. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2 m (Fr2) at this track (2:28.00) beating Proviseur in on February 25 at $6.50. Look for improvement on last start. Can play a role.
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 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 1.1L | $14.40 | |
1/9 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R47 to R52 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 0.0L | $4.80 | |
2/7 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | R46 to R52 MOB. PACE | $12,319.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.60 | |
3/7 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R48 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 6 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R44 to R48 MOB. PACE | $10,293.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.80 | |
4/10 | 02/02/2025 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,098.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 | |
3/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R47 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 | |
2/9 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.10 | |
5/9 | 06/01/2025 | 25 | R42 to R51 MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Dead | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.70 | |
5/8 | 12/12/2024 | 2 | 2YO+ R49 to R56 MOB. PACE | $13,020.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 2.9L | $18.10 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Backs up 2 days after failing to impress last start; 8th (20m 2) over 2000m at this track well beaten by Rough And Ready (2:30.60) on March 11 at $6. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.4 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:27.30) beating Beta Prepare in on February 13 at $2.90. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Among the chances.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 11/03/2025 | 26 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 62L | $5.60 | |
1/5 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R49 to R55 MOB. PACE | $13,163.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 6 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R49 to R61 MOB. PACE | $12,319.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.70 | |
7/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,700.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Wilson House | 2 |
| 4L | $28.30 | |
5/12 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 0.8L | $14.30 | |
1/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R47 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 8 |
| 0.0L | $2.30 | |
1/9 | 19/01/2025 | 20 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 8 |
| 0.0L | $5.70 | |
6/9 | 30/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Slow | Wilson House | 4 |
| 6.1L | $32.40 | |
4/7 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $16,425.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 1 |
| 3.6L | $22.60 | |
8/10 | 26/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | Westport | 3200m | Good | Wilson House | 5 |
| 24L | $23.30 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m fourth behind Rough And Ready at this track over 2000m last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at Addington over 2600m in FM on February 7. Looks hard to beat.
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 | 32 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 | |
3/11 | 07/02/2025 | 5 | F&M FFA MOB. PACE | $98,250.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 7 |
| 1.2L | $58.50 | |
1/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,700.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Harrison Orange | 3 |
| 0.0L | $3.20 | |
3/12 | 31/01/2025 | 12 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 0.4L | $5.70 | |
1/10 | 19/01/2025 | 2 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $12,545.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 0.0L | $2.70 | |
3/14 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE | $13,455.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 | |
5/6 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | FFA MOB. PACE | $17,900.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Good | Sam Thornley | 1 |
| 11L | $32.40 | |
3/7 | 10/01/2025 | 11 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,813.00 | Nelson HRC | 3000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 5.2L | $50.60 | |
5/9 | 30/12/2024 | 15 | 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Slow | Sam Thornley | 3 |
| 5.6L | $14.90 | |
2/3 | 21/12/2024 | - | PACE | $0.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Fast | Paul Scott | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 15/12/2024 | 48 | R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE | $24,563.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 7 |
| 9.8L | $38.30 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr6) at Cambridge Raceway (2:03.80) beating Always Flyin in 3yo+ on March 4 at $6.20. Contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 04/03/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R44 to R57 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 6 |
| 0.0L | $7.30 | |
4/5 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R49 to R55 MOB. PACE | $13,163.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Josh Dickie | 5 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 11/02/2025 | 49 | R49 to R61 MOB. PACE | $12,319.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Josh Dickie | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 | |
4/8 | 24/12/2024 | 39 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Greg Sugars | 1 |
| 9.5L | $22.70 | |
4/10 | 15/11/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 2.2L | $36.10 | |
4/7 | 04/11/2024 | 151 | 3YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 | |
9/9 | 06/06/2024 | 28 | 3YO+ R56 to R65 MOB. PACE | $18,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 5 |
| 28L | $44.60 | |
5/7 | 09/05/2024 | 44 | 3YO+ R50 to R59 MOB. PACE | $11,406.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 7 |
| 6.8L | $24.90 | |
7/8 | 26/03/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 40L | $8.90 | |
6/7 | 15/03/2024 | 31 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $21,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 6.2L | $44.30 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.5 m (20m U1) at this track (2:30.60) beating Stealers Wheel in on March 11 at $7. Go well 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 | 18 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 0.0L | $5.30 | |
8/8 | 21/02/2025 | 10 | Up to & including R62 MOB. PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 7 |
| 15L | $12.70 | |
1/7 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R49 to R61 MOB. PACE | $12,319.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Emily Johnson | 7 |
| 0.0L | $4.20 | |
10/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,700.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 5.9L | $20.90 | |
6/12 | 31/01/2025 | 31 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 1.1L | $14.80 | |
8/8 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | 2YO+ R53 to R64 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Greg Sugars | 8 |
| 5.9L | $10.70 | |
1/11 | 20/12/2024 | 8 | 4YO+ R48 to R61 MOB. PACE | $97,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Easy | Crystal Hackett | 6 |
| 0.0L | $3.40 | |
2/8 | 12/12/2024 | 2 | 2YO+ R49 to R56 MOB. PACE | $13,020.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 6 |
| 1L | $3.10 | |
1/8 | 10/12/2024 | 19 | 3YO+ R47 to R56 MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2 |
| 0.0L | $2.80 | |
2/6 | 21/11/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R48 to R55, R62 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |