Manawatu Extra Race 3 - BALANCE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS WHANGANUI - JUSTIN EVANS PBD
PRIORITY (7) boasts a strong record this journey here with five wins and six minors from 13 tries. Was out of the placings last time (17.15) at Addington in a Class 5 FIN, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Does drop in class today and should feature. OPAWA VANESSA (6) was strongly fancied last time but finished second (21.63), beaten 4 lengths. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Nicely placed to grab a well-deserved win. BIG TIME CHUR (5) was in the minor money with a slick 17.68, finishing third in a Class 3/4 at Wanganui last start. Smart time latest and looks a key chance on that form. HOMEBUSH FOX (4) has a solid strike rate at this track and distance. Could have the early speed to avoid trouble from the tricky box.
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at this track then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when sixth (21.85) at this track. Include in all combination bets.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.85 | 0:21.24 | 21.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.70L | $21.00 |
| 0/7 | 06/01/2026 | 28 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | - | 21.11 | N/A | 5 | 0.00L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | C2/3 | $3,070.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.52 | 0:21.22 | 21.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.30L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 05/12/2025 | 17 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.35 | 0:21.35 | 21.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.90L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2025 | 11 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.63 | 0:21.41 | 21.1 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.10L | $8.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | C2 | $2,630.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.45 | 0:21.45 | 21.3 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.00L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 14/10/2025 | 4 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.80 | 21.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.50L | $22.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2025 | 10 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 22.07 | 0:21.57 | 21.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.60L | $9.30 |
| 4/6 | 30/09/2025 | 4 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.54 | 0:21.24 | 21.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.60L | $8.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2025 | 10 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.55 | 0:21.34 | 21 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.10L | $4.30 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 375m. Last start finished 5th on February 12 over 295m at Addington behind Gotcha Santana beaten 4.5 lengths (17.28) in a Class 4. Look for improvement. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | C4 | $5,000.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.28 | 0:16.95 | 16.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.70L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | C2/3 | $3,020.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.39 | 0:21.39 | 20.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.20L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.53 | 16.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.50L | $9.00 |
| 1/1 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.26 | 0:17.26 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 18/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.21 | 0:17.21 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/10/2025 | 22 | C3 | $2,880.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.53 | 0:17.27 | 16.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.70L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2025 | 6 | C3 | $4,320.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:27.47 | 0:26.60 | 26.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.40L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,150.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.83 | 0:16.77 | 16.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.10L | $33.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.42 | 0:16.85 | 16.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.30L | $22.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.55 | 0:17.13 | 16.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.00L | $30.00 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 1.75 lengths third at Wanganui but did record a decent 17.68 over the 305m journey. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.68 | 0:17.56 | 17.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.70L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.03 | 0:17.70 | 17.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.70L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.24 | 0:20.99 | 20.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.50L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.01 | 0:17.72 | 17.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.10L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.36 | 0:17.62 | 17.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.50L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.83 | 17.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.20L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.06 | 0:17.83 | 17.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.30L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 56 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.88 | 0:17.88 | 17.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.60L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.2 | 0:17.48 | 17.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.10L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/10/2025 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 22.18 | 0:21.66 | 21.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.00L | $59.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2025 | 10 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.9 | 0:21.44 | 21.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.00L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (21.63) when second at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 4. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and five places from 15 starts. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.63 | 0:21.34 | 21.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.20L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.63 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.50L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.77 | 0:18.62 | 18.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.20L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C3f | $4,740.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.70 | 0:18.48 | 18.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.10L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.93 | 18.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.00L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.10L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.74 | 0:21.5 | 20.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.00L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.04 | 0:18.73 | 18.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.20L | $20.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.09 | 0:18.65 | 18.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.30L | $7.40 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.07 | 0:18.87 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.10L | $9.10 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 457m at Cambridge Raceway. Prepared to just watch this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.89 | 25.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.70L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.73 | 0:20.95 | 20.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.10L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.64 | 0:21.19 | 21.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.40L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/01/2026 | 28 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.20 | 0:25.51 | 25.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.90L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | 32 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.32 | 0:21.32 | 21.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.90L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.57 | 0:21.31 | 21.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.70L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.36 | 0:25.82 | 25.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.30L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/10/2025 | 4 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.14 | 0:25.74 | 25.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.20L | $8.30 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2025 | 10 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0 | - | 21.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.20L | $6.10 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | 4 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.31 | 0:21.31 | 21.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.10L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 305m at Wanganui. Can't recommend him in this.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.51 | 17.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.70L | $20.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.52 | 0:20.93 | 20.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.40L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.84 | 0:20.95 | 20.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.70L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.68 | 17.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.70L | $4.80 |
| 2/2 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | N/A | 0:17.52 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | C5q | $4,040.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.20 | 0:17.65 | 17.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.80L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2025 | 3 | C3/4 | $3,210.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.69 | 17.6 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.00L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2025 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.41 | 0:21.29 | 21.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.90L | $4.10 |
| 7/7 | 15/08/2025 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.98 | 0:21.39 | 21.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.00L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2025 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.13 | 0:17.13 | 16.9 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.90L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 305m at Wanganui. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.28 | 0:17.56 | 17.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.30L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,310.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.29 | 16.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.20L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.74 | 0:17.51 | 17.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.55 | 0:20.95 | 20.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.50L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 5 | C5 | $6,470.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.40 | 18.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.80L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.55 | 0:21.24 | 21.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.40L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.62 | 17.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.20L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.76 | 0:17.34 | 17.1 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.10L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.83 | 0:17.83 | 17.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.20L | $0.00 |
| 0/7 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | - | 21.11 | N/A | 2 | 0.00L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.29 | 0:21.23 | 21.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.70L | $12.00 |