Manawatu Raceway Race 4 - HERB STENT MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
KINK (9) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved his victory last start, scoring over 2000m here on Tuesday. Goes back 15m in the handicap but owns a good record at this longer distance so could strike again. VERY MAJESTIC (7) produced another strong performance on Tuesday when she battled on bravely for second behind KINK. Meets that rival better at the handicap and she hasn't missed a place here. DARK GHANA (2) didn't do a bad job when sixth at Addington last time out. This looks a suitable assignment. REGAL GIRL (6) owns a good second-up record and must be considered after she finished third when resuming here a couple of days ago.

Driver: Brooke Wilkins
Stats
Comments
Did well after an early mistake on the first day. Quinella-First4/SRM show.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/04/2026 | 18 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $17.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/04/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | David Butcher | 2:09.9 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $7.30 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | R41 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $27.40 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | R44 to R54 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $15.90 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | R44 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $5.30 |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | 4YO+ R38 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT JUN.D | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 3 |
| 18.8L | $5.10 | |
| 2/11 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Brooke Wilkins | 4 |
| 1.1L | $17.40 | |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 37 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Brooke Wilkins | 2 |
| 37.7L | $14.30 | |
| 11/13 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 7 |
| 51.1L | $61.70 |

Driver: Lyn Neal
Stats
Comments
Former southerner in a new stable. Nice recent Cambridge workout win. Win hope.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | R51 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $28,425.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Ricky May | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 45.7L | $24.40 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 2 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,969.00 | Reefton | 2500m | Good | John Morrison | 2:13.1 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $12.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,275.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $11.60 |
| 12/15 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R46 to R60 SpecHcp TROT | $19,471.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | John Morrison | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $27.30 |
| 9/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT | $12,545.00 | Amberley | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 2:11.7 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $11.40 |
| 10/13 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | R41 to R49 SpecHcp TROT | $12,210.00 | Waikouaiti | 2000m | Good | John Morrison | 2:08.3 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $11.30 |
| 1/16 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $13,375.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Slow | John Morrison | 1 |
| 2.7L | $4.10 | |
| 1/14 | 16/01/2026 | 18 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $12,938.00 | Marlb HRC | 2400m | Dead | John Morrison | 9 |
| 8.1L | $10.20 | |
| 10/14 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R37 to R41 TROT | $12,938.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Good | John Morrison | 15 |
| 43.0L | $11.50 | |
| 6/15 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $13,156.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | John Morrison | 6 |
| 32.3L | $18.40 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Worn down in Tuesday's assignment. Good win this distance 9Apr. For odds.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $32.90 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2026 | 2 | Up to R67 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:06.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $7.70 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | R35 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | R35 to R41 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 88.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R42 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $10.80 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | R42 to R71 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $25.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | R42 to R72 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 1 |
| 4.3L | $21.60 | |
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.10 | |
| 3/6 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R39 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 | |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 6 |
| 17.5L | $18.60 |

Driver: Emily Johnson
Stats
Comments
An early error put paid to day one chance. Manners will be key tonight. Danger.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 99.5L | $11.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 9/11 | 06/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:09.9 | 1 |
| 239.4L | $9.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Slushy | James Stormont | 2:07.7 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:06.8 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 25 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:06.6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |
| 8/12 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | with cond. TROT | $11,000.00 | Hororata | 2400m | Dead | John Dunn | 3 |
| 17.5L | $9.70 | |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $10,423.00 | Methven | 2400m | Easy | Ben Hope | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 | |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,406.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Ben Hope | 1 |
| 107.6L | $3.80 | |
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,188.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Ben Hope | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.30 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Failed to make an impression on Tuesday. He's to be taken on trust this evening.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/04/2026 | 18 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Derek Balle | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 78.0L | $14.30 |
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:59.5 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 2:07.7 | 1 |
| 102.2L | $2.20 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | R42 to R71 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 145.3L | $7.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R36 to R48 MOB. TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2:04.3 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 30 | R36 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 | |
| 11/11 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 403.5L | $17.60 | |
| 11/11 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2 |
| 433.1L | $10.10 | |
| 5/9 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | R43 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,949.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 3 |
| 9.7L | $2.40 |

Driver: Tony Cameron
Stats
Comments
Opened this campaign with a sound placing 48-hours ago. Place/SRM options.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 186 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $6.20 |
| 6/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | R55 to R76 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $15.10 |
| 5/5 | 17/10/2025 | 1 | R54 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:09.6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/10/2025 | 6 | R45 to R58 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Holly Moralde Sands | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $5.20 |
| 8/10 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R72 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Alicia Harrison | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $17.10 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | R55 to R71 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2025 | 1 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 | |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2025 | 6 | R35 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Easy | Holly Moralde Sands | 1 |
| 18.0L | $5.80 | |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Alicia Harrison | 2 |
| 9.7L | $7.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | R51 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1 |
| 5.4L | $5.70 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Ran home boldly when runner-up 2-days ago. Should be right in the fight again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | 18 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $17.20 |
| 4/9 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | R42 to R71 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 18 | R42 to R72 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | R42 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 320.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | R40 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.50 | |
| 2/10 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | R42 to R45, R46 with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 6.7L | $4.00 | |
| 8/12 | 13/01/2026 | 23 | R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $10,000.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 14.0L | $4.10 | |
| 6/13 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | 4YO Mares MOB. TROT | $60,001.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Dunn | 11 |
| 25.0L | $8.60 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Safely contained a couple of days ago. Extra distance helps here. Combos runner.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | 2 | Up to R67 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:06.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $5.70 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | R35 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | R42 to R71 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $18.40 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R39 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 75.3L | $8.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | 3YO+ R39 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 94.1L | $17.30 |
| 7/7 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | R54 to R84 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 215.2L | $28.60 | |
| 8/11 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 56.5L | $56.50 | |
| 7/11 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 72.6L | $22.40 | |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS & R41 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $8,055.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.30 |

Driver: Michael Hay
Stats
Comments
Secured 3rd Palmy success stylishly on Tuesday. One of the main chances.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $9.40 |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | Up to R67 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2:06.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $12.40 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | R42 to R71 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $15.60 |
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | R42 to R72 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $8.10 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R39 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 8.9L | $2.70 | |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Michael Hay | 2 |
| 15.9L | $5.70 | |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R39 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 3.2L | $6.30 | |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | R42 to R45, R46 with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 6.7L | $7.40 |