Manawatu Raceway Race 2 - HAPPY 45TH BIRTHDAY GREG OLSEN MOBILE PACE
LORTON VALE (3) has been racing well of late and looks close to delivering after he came from the back row and finished second at his latest appearance at Oamaru. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Gets his chance. MATAI HARRY (6) has been tackling stronger races of late and did well to place three back at Cromwell. He can measure up in this line-up. JAHI (5) is a consistent performer with three placings on the trot, all of them at this circuit. Chance to convert the good form into a well-deserved win. CALL SECURITY (9) is in the mix having added to a series of top-four finishes with a respectable second at his most recent appearance.

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2000m at this track beaten 21 m by Benson Dude (2:29.50) on March 30 at $4.50. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 2000m at Otaki, beaten 18 m by Fabricate (2:46.30) on January 6 at $5.60. Will strip a lot fitter and draws well so watch for improvement.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 30/03/2025 | 83 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 21.0L | $4.80 | |
8/9 | 06/01/2025 | 4 | R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Dead | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 18.3L | $5.60 | |
6/9 | 02/01/2025 | 21 | R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Wairarapa | 2000m | Dead | Peter Ferguson | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.40 | |
4/7 | 12/12/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 7 |
| 5.1L | $16.10 | |
4/7 | 10/12/2024 | 19 | 3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 6 |
| 29.6L | $11.50 | |
5/6 | 21/11/2024 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE | $8,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 19.1L | $6.10 | |
6/8 | 19/11/2024 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 7 |
| 16.9L | $8.80 | |
7/8 | 11/11/2024 | 7 | Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 9.4L | $4.10 | |
2/10 | 04/11/2024 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 | |
5/9 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 9.1L | $4.00 |

Driver: Jay Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Backs up a couple of days after she didn't show much 5th (Fr1) over 2000m at this track, beaten 16 m by Benson Dude (2:29.50) on March 30 at $13. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 2000m at this track beaten 7 m by Goorambat Art (2:33.70) on March 13 at $17.20. Prefer others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 30/03/2025 | 17 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 16.1L | $11.10 | |
4/9 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 3 |
| 7.3L | $33.10 | |
9/9 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 6 |
| 11.3L | $23.10 | |
3/8 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 10.8L | $10.50 | |
3/8 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 5 |
| 5.4L | $22.70 | |
6/7 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2 |
| 35.0L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 3.0L | $21.60 | |
3/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 3 |
| 2.7L | $25.80 | |
6/12 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2 |
| 7.3L | $52.90 | |
9/10 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,098.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 9 |
| 32.3L | $34.40 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Normie Stead at Wingatui over 2200m in a 3yo+ on March 16 at $36.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Samvasa at Oamaru over 2000m in a 3yo+ on March 23 at $7.20. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Waimate | 2000m | Dead | Robbie Holmes | 11 |
| 2.2L | $9.20 | |
4/12 | 16/03/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Dead | Kirstin Green | 5 |
| 16.1L | $23.50 | |
7/14 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,350.00 | Gore | 1750m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 13 |
| 23.1L | $39.60 | |
4/11 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 7 |
| 9.7L | $34.60 | |
6/11 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Rivertn TC | 1940m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2 |
| 21.8L | $32.10 | |
5/11 | 06/01/2025 | 10 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 12 |
| 8.6L | $44.80 | |
9/14 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 35.0L | $37.70 | |
4/11 | 08/12/2024 | 28 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 7.5L | $19.70 | |
8/11 | 10/11/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1 |
| 48.4L | $43.70 | |
7/11 | 27/10/2024 | 120 | R41 to R47 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Tuapeka | 2200m | Easy | Max Hill | 2 |
| 43.0L | $51.70 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m third behind Benson Dude at this track over 2000m last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres second again at this track over 2500m same class on March 13. Recent form sound and he should be in the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 30/03/2025 | 17 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 | |
2/10 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $11,098.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Harrison Orange | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 | |
3/9 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.40 | |
5/8 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R39 to R41 MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 6 |
| 8.1L | $4.50 | |
4/8 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | R38 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 4 |
| 5.1L | $6.30 | |
1/7 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Stephen Doody | 3 |
| 8.9L | $11.30 | |
6/10 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,098.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 32.3L | $12.90 | |
0/12 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 4 |
| - | $5.00 | |
3/10 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,098.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 7 |
| 2.4L | $6.30 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 10th (Fr7) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 40 m by Normie Stead (2:48.70) in 3yo+ on March 16 at $23.80. The run prior 9th (Fr6) over 1800m at Cromwell beaten 30 m by Franco Tim (2:14.60) on February 23 at $12.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Dead | Alex Milne | 7 |
| 43.0L | $16.20 | |
9/12 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Alex Milne | 6 |
| 32.3L | $12.40 | |
3/12 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Alex Milne | 3 |
| 6.5L | $37.50 | |
6/14 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,350.00 | Gore | 1750m | Good | Alex Milne | 10 |
| 19.6L | $46.10 | |
8/11 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Alex Milne | 10 |
| 17.8L | $21.10 | |
10/11 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Rivertn TC | 1940m | Good | Alex Milne | 8 |
| 61.9L | $19.50 | |
3/10 | 06/01/2025 | 10 | R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Alex Milne | 12 |
| 12.9L | $36.40 | |
7/14 | 27/12/2024 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Alex Milne | 7 |
| 26.9L | $20.70 | |
1/14 | 12/12/2024 | 4 | 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE | $10,350.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alex Milne | 4 |
| 0.0L | $54.90 | |
4/8 | 08/12/2024 | 11 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Good | Alex Milne | 8 |
| 6.2L | $32.20 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Fr2) over 1980m at Addington well beaten by My Ten Guitars (2:25.60) on February 25 at $39.50. Before that 10th (Fr6) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 25 m by Pioneer (2:39.00) in 3yo+ on February 2 at $51.10. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 25/02/2025 | 23 | Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 2 |
| 107.6L | $28.00 | |
10/11 | 02/02/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 6 |
| 25.3L | $50.00 | |
7/9 | 12/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Nelson HRC | 1609m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 29.6L | $12.40 | |
5/9 | 10/01/2025 | 12 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 17.8L | $12.30 | |
13/13 | 29/12/2024 | 12 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D | $12,719.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | Tom Bamford | 1 |
| 43.0L | $63.60 | |
1/8 | 17/12/2024 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 4 |
| 0.0L | $3.30 | |
7/9 | 04/12/2024 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 8.6L | $72.20 | |
10/14 | 30/11/2024 | 10 | NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Akaroa | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 14 |
| 26.6L | $147.90 | |
9/10 | 20/11/2024 | 402 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Sam Thornley | 5 |
| 75.3L | $43.70 | |
7/14 | 15/10/2023 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Kyle Cameron | 3 |
| 17.8L | $74.10 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2400m at Wyndham Raceway beaten 8 m by Chezz Dale (2:59.00) in 3yo+ on March 15 at $61.10. At the run before 7th (Fr8) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 23 m by Magic Sign (2:46.70) on March 12 at $56.40. Could do better.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 15/03/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Good | Max Hill | 3 |
| 8.6L | $58.60 | |
7/8 | 12/03/2025 | 13 | Up to R36 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Max Hill | 8 |
| 23.4L | $41.30 | |
13/13 | 27/02/2025 | 11 | R35 to R37 MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 13 |
| 258.2L | $56.00 | |
12/12 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | Up to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Gore | 1750m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 12 |
| 99.5L | $40.30 | |
9/11 | 09/02/2025 | 10 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2 |
| 15.3L | $25.20 | |
7/13 | 30/01/2025 | 4 | R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 2 |
| 26.9L | $21.60 | |
7/11 | 26/01/2025 | 10 | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Rivertn TC | 1940m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 5 |
| 29.6L | $13.70 | |
6/14 | 16/01/2025 | 12 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 12 |
| 5.1L | $22.60 | |
3/11 | 04/01/2025 | 8 | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Roxburgh | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1 |
| 6.2L | $8.80 | |
6/14 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,385.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 3 |
| 25.8L | $39.50 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Goorambat Art at this track over 2000m on March 13 at $25.50. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Benson Dude at this track over 2000m on March 30 at $7. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 30/03/2025 | 17 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 | |
3/9 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 5.1L | $19.60 | |
4/9 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 5.9L | $11.70 | |
4/8 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 7 |
| 19.4L | $17.90 | |
8/8 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 19.9L | $15.00 | |
4/7 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 7 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 | |
8/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,299.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 5 |
| 16.1L | $10.10 | |
5/12 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.70 | |
4/10 | 21/01/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $11,098.00 | Kapiti Cst | 2000m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 4 |
| 5.9L | $13.70 |