Manawatu Raceway Race 4 - CITY OF PALMERSTON NORTH FESTIVAL CUP MBL PCE
LEO LINCOLN (1) has had two runs this prep without filling a placing. Added to the sequence last time over 2500m at this track, when finishing ninth. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field, and he can take care of this lineup. LORD DELMAR (5) made it two wins from his last three starts when he scored by 2.25 metres on March 13 over 2500m at this track. Won't find this any harder, and he can salute once again. LE MAJOR (6) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 2200m at Alexandra Park. FREDASTAIRE (2) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 2500m at this track.

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2500m at this track, well beaten by Lord Delmar (3:07.40) on March 13 at $5.90. The run before 7th (Fr4) over 2000m at this track beaten 5 m by Rough And Ready (2:30.60) on March 11 at $14.50. Worth another chance. Should be at peak fitness now and can feature off the inside draw.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,845.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Nathan Delany | 2 |
| 96.8L | $7.50 | |
7/8 | 11/03/2025 | 88 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Nathan Delany | 4 |
| 4.8L | $15.80 | |
10/11 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Blair Orange | 11 |
| 24.5L | $9.90 | |
3/10 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | 2YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 10.2L | $13.00 | |
7/9 | 29/11/2024 | 84 | 2YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 6 |
| 16.4L | $9.70 | |
8/11 | 06/09/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 7 |
| 23.1L | $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 |
| 29.6L | $6.30 | |
3/7 | 06/06/2024 | 6 | 3YO+ R43 to R52 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 | |
4/9 | 31/05/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R59 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 | |
3/8 | 24/05/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |

Driver: Jay Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close third behind Rough And Ready at this track over 2000m on March 11 at $13.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Lord Delmar at this track over 2500m on March 13 at $10.70. Among the contenders.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,845.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 6.7L | $11.80 | |
3/8 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 6 |
| 0.8L | $24.60 | |
8/9 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R47 to R52 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Nathan Delany | 1 |
| 18.6L | $3.80 | |
5/7 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | R46 to R52 MOB. PACE | $12,319.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Emily Johnson | 6 |
| 8.9L | $5.40 | |
4/14 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE | $18,630.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 6 |
| 9.1L | $20.90 | |
4/9 | 31/01/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R47 to R54 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 14.3L | $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 |
| 14.0L | $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 |
| 37.7L | $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 |
| 10.5L | $9.30 | |
3/10 | 26/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R46 to R52 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Jim Curtin | 10 |
| 23.1L | $10.80 |

Driver: Michael Hay
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Lord Delmar, who he meets again; when 15 metres fifth at this track over 2500m in a race on March 13. Each way value.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,845.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 15.3L | $25.40 | |
2/8 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 | |
5/9 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R47 to R52 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 7 |
| 11.6L | $18.30 | |
4/7 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | R46 to R52 MOB. PACE | $12,319.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 7.0L | $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 |
| 7.8L | $12.80 | |
9/13 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 11 |
| 69.9L | $17.40 | |
3/12 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R45 to R52 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 | |
4/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R47 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 4 |
| 5.1L | $29.90 | |
6/9 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 18.3L | $7.80 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (FrU1) at this track (3:07.40) beating Boudica in on March 13 at $8.70. Winning claims.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,845.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 | |
6/8 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $13,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 3.0L | $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 |
| 2.2L | $7.60 | |
3/7 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R48 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 6 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R44 to R48 MOB. PACE | $10,293.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 1.9L | $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 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 | |
3/9 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R47 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 | |
2/9 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 | |
5/9 | 06/01/2025 | 25 | R42 to R51 MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Dead | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 18.6L | $3.70 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 15 m by Always B You (2:39.70) in 3yo+ on March 21 at $7.90. The run previous 8th (Fr5) over 1700m at Alexandra Park beaten 65 m by Frisco Bay (2:02.70) on March 7 at $5.80. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R52 to R65 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 4 |
| 15.6L | $10.30 | |
8/8 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | R57 & faster MOB. PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | David Butcher | 5 |
| 18.0L | $5.60 | |
2/8 | 21/02/2025 | 19 | Up to & including R62 MOB. PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 8 |
| 13.4L | $4.00 | |
4/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,700.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 5 |
| 4.3L | $8.90 | |
10/12 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.90 | |
1/6 | 03/01/2025 | 10 | Up to & including R59 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | James Stormont | 5 |
| 0.0L | $4.90 | |
3/8 | 24/12/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,250.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | James Stormont | 2 |
| 21.0L | $5.90 | |
7/11 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | James Stormont | 7 |
| 5.9L | $14.50 | |
5/11 | 06/12/2024 | 21 | 3YO+ R50 to R64 MOB. PACE | $16,703.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 6 |
| 14.8L | $11.40 | |
1/9 | 15/11/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R38 to R52 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | James Stormont | 8 |
| 0.0L | $2.70 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:26.70) beating Ha'penny in 3yo+ on March 13 at $2.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R46 to R52, R56 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,695.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 4 |
| 0.0L | $2.70 | |
1/9 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R43 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 0.0L | $5.80 | |
2/8 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 5 |
| 12.1L | $7.00 | |
1/7 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,581.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 5 |
| 0.0L | $4.60 | |
2/8 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 | |
5/9 | 11/02/2025 | 18 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Kate Coppins | 9 |
| 8.6L | $7.30 | |
6/10 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | David Butcher | 11 |
| 22.9L | $3.30 | |
4/8 | 17/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 3 |
| 17.2L | $2.00 | |
1/3 | 19/12/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 12 m by Stella Rouge (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $29.60. At the run before 11th (Fr7) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 40 m by Two Eye See (2:40.70) in 3yo+ on January 24 at $9.50. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 14/03/2025 | 49 | 3YO+ R57 to R65 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 12.6L | $22.10 | |
11/12 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R64 MOB. PACE | $35,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 7 |
| 43.0L | $9.80 | |
3/9 | 17/01/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 7 |
| 2.2L | $7.60 | |
3/8 | 03/01/2025 | 14 | Up to & including R59 F&M MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.30 | |
5/11 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | 4YO+ R48 to R61 MOB. PACE | $97,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Easy | Zachary Butcher | 8 |
| 23.1L | $5.80 | |
8/11 | 13/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE | $98,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 12 |
| 25.8L | $29.40 | |
1/11 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R56 MOB. PACE | $34,388.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 8 |
| 0.0L | $5.10 | |
2/8 | 22/11/2024 | 84 | 3YO+ R49 to R54 MOB. PACE | $14,880.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 7 |
| 1.9L | $18.20 | |
9/10 | 30/08/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 7 |
| 35.0L | $21.20 | |
7/9 | 16/08/2024 | 21 | 3YO+ R52 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,160.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zev Meredith | 9 |
| 8.1L | $26.50 |