Manawatu Raceway Race 3 - BILL MARWICK MOBILE PACE
UPTON (2) finished second last start, beaten 5.5 metres at this track over 2000m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Finds a tougher race but she has the ability to test this field. EASTWOOD ADMIRAL (1) drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 13 metres into eighth at this track over 2000m. Fares a lot better at the draw this time and is good enough to win a race of this calibre. CEE WHATABET (5) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 2400m at Mt Harding two months ago. MANAVUE (7) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth first-up over 2000m at this track last time out.

Driver: Bryan Taylor
Stats
Comments
Drawing barrier 1 only increases chance of running a dividend bearing place.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:00.6 | 10 |
| 13.7L | $45.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:03.7 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $7.70 |
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $21.20 |
| 5/7 | 10/03/2026 | 43 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $24.90 |
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1750m | Good | David Butcher | 2:10.6 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $8.70 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,625.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2:09.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $22.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 20.2L | $7.50 | |
| 9/11 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $8,843.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Emily Johnson | 8 |
| 78.0L | $17.80 | |
| 7/9 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Wairarapa | 2000m | Slow | Emily Johnson | 6 |
| 35.0L | $4.70 | |
| 8/12 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Seth Hill | 4 |
| 22.9L | $8.70 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Plenty of merit in both starts to open career. Best draw. Well in commission.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:00.6 | 11 |
| 5.4L | $13.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:03.7 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $18.40 |
| 7/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 1700m | Good | John Hay | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brooke Wilkins
Stats
Comments
Received every opportunity 7-days ago. Fair attempt 29Mar. Rough prospect.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:00.6 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $13.40 |
| 5/10 | 29/03/2026 | 68 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:03.7 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $82.90 |
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $11,625.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Nathan Delany | 2:07.5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $56.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Nathan Delany | 2:12.3 | 8 |
| 37.7L | $52.20 |
| 8/11 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $8,843.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 53.8L | $32.10 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 61 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Wairarapa | 2000m | Slow | Stephen Doody | 2:07.1 | 9 |
| 32.3L | $10.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2025 | 172 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $11,625.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 4 |
| 7.3L | $24.80 | |
| 9/13 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $10,175.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Houghton | 3 |
| 26.9L | $68.30 | |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2025 | 22 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Ross Houghton | 6 |
| 15.1L | $42.90 | |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Ross Houghton | 3 |
| 10.8L | $47.90 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Hard to recommend against some of these on latest form credentials. An outsider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $107.40 |
| 9/10 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:03.7 | 9 |
| 24.5L | $62.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $35.70 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $24.90 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $25.10 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $39.60 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 3 |
| 4.6L | $52.60 | |
| 7/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1750m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 10 |
| 10.2L | $70.60 | |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,625.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 5.9L | $32.40 | |
| 7/9 | 18/01/2026 | 377 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 5 |
| 17.2L | $30.20 |

Driver: Scott Dickson
Stats
Comments
Now trained locally. Form on the mainland good. Threat in Palmy debut.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 08/02/2026 | 18 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,420.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | John Hay | 2:12.8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | John Hay | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |
| 6/13 | 07/01/2026 | 20 | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Timaru | 2050m | Good | John Hay | 2:01.1 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $6.20 |
| 9/14 | 18/12/2025 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $10,350.00 | Methven | 1700m | Dead | John Hay | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Good | John Hay | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $14,245.00 | Geraldine | 1950m | Good | John Hay | 2:05.8 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $6.90 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $12,063.00 | Methven | 2400m | Good | John Hay | 2:08.5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Hay | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE | $11,844.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Blair Orange | 4 |
| 12.9L | $4.30 | |
| 5/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | John Hay | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
Gutsy placing 7-days ago after sitting parked. Sure to attract good support.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $12.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:03.7 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $5.60 |
| 10/11 | 15/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Good | Craig Thornley | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $14.40 |
| 2/4 | 26/02/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | M Cant TOA | 2400m | Fast | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/06/2025 | - | QUAL' PACE | $0.00 | Chertsey | 2400m | Good | Craig Thornley | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Should've derived benefit from last Tuesday's resumption. Quinella-First4 show.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/03/2026 | 141 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $7.30 |
| 7/8 | 10/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,695.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/2 | 29/08/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Stephen Doody | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Towers
Stats
Comments
Hard to recommend on current form credentials. She's an outside chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Devon Towers | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $108.40 |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Devon Towers | 2:03.7 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $37.10 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Brendan Towers | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $30.80 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $34.20 |
| 6/7 | 24/02/2026 | 35 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $63.10 |
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,625.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:09.9 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $89.40 |
| 7/10 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Brendan Towers | 3 |
| 37.7L | $55.80 | |
| 11/11 | 08/01/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $8,843.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Brendan Towers | 5 |
| 616.0L | $114.10 | |
| 3/4 | 18/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Brendan Towers | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emily Johnson
Stats
Comments
Did an alright job from this draw in last week's assignments. Place/SRM options.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:00.6 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $19.20 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 2:00.6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $8.20 |
| 6/6 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $35.90 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $9.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,625.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:09.9 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 16 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.60 | |
| 3/9 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,949.00 | Wairarapa | 2000m | Slow | Bryan Taylor | 5 |
| 8.1L | $17.20 | |
| 9/10 | 24/12/2025 | 27 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 5 |
| 32.3L | $13.10 | |
| 5/9 | 27/11/2025 | 259 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 7 |
| 14.0L | $35.40 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened so far this campaign and dealt a tough draw. Rough claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 2:00.4 | 8 |
| 29.6L | $56.30 |
| 8/9 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:00.6 | 10 |
| 43.0L | $18.50 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2026 | 104 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $28.20 |
| 9/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:00.4 | 8 |
| 13.7L | $61.10 |
| 3/3 | 25/09/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Hay
Stats
Comments
Comfortably contained in both starts to date. Odds will be lucrative.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $51.90 |
| 7/10 | 29/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/1 | 23/10/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Michael Hay | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |