Manawatu Race 9 - NANCY COBAIN MEMORIAL INV - ANDY MCCOOK
JOHNNY FOOTBALL (8) is better than last start when fourth (31.04) in a Class 5 at Manukau over 527m. Has a solid record from this box including eight wins and a minor placing. Steps back up to the staying distance today after racing over the middle distance. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. CHIEF DRIBBLE (4) is a consistent dog overall, in the frame at 25 of 86 starts including 40 wins but missed the frame latest when fourth (30.60) over 525m at Addington. Solid record here winning two races. Loves the extra distance and can definitely feature with the right run. OPAWA SHIRLEY (3) was strongly fancied last time but finished second (43.74), beaten 4.5 lengths. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Predicted to race on the pace and gets her chance. FOX ON FIRE (6) recorded a 4.5 lengths win (43.41) in a Class 2/3 FIN last time at Addington. Is the new kid on the block over this trip but won't be intimidated.
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on February 12 over 732m at Addington in a Class 2/3 FIN. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | C2df | $17,240.00 | Addington | 732m | 0:44.45 | 0:43.41 | 43.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.90L | $6.50 |
| 1/1 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 681m | 0:40.23 | 0:40.23 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | 28 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.59 | 0:25.95 | 25.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.10L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 16 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.55 | 0:25.83 | 25.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.30L | $27.00 |
| 1/1 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.38 | 0:17.38 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | C2d | $5,780.00 | Addington | 681m | 0:40.51 | 0:39.88 | 39.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.00L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | C2d | $9,170.00 | Addington | 732m | 0:43.69 | 0:43.13 | 43.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.00L | $7.20 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2025 | 7 | C1/2d | $5,780.00 | Addington | 681m | 0:40.02 | 0:39.48 | 39.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.70L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2025 | 9 | R/Af | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.74 | 0:30.7 | 30.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.50L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/07/2025 | 5 | C0d | $0.00 | Manawatu | 660m | 38.8 | 0:38.8 | 38.8 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.10L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Cambridge Raceway over 650m. Last start finished 5th on February 8 over 527m at Manukau behind Alpine Jewel beaten 7 lengths (31.57) in a Class 2/3. Must be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.57 | 0:31.06 | 30.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.30L | $2.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | C1/2d | $5,600.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:38.31 | 0:38.31 | 38.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.00L | $1.10 |
| 4/6 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.75 | 30.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.50L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/01/2026 | 18 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.52 | 0:25.72 | 25.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.40L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/01/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.16 | 0:30.97 | 30.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.70L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C2d | $5,860.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:40.39 | 0:39.90 | 39.9 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.00L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | C0/1d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 38.31 | 0:38.31 | 38.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.80L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.01 | 0:30.86 | 30.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $8.30 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C1d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 38.34 | 0:38.34 | 38.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.70L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | C1d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 38.68 | 0:38.66 | 38.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.40L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at Addington (43.74) in a Class 2/3 FIN, finishing a 4.5 lengths second. Has three successes and five minors from nine starts from box 3. Pay to follow.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C2df | $17,240.00 | Addington | 732m | 0:43.74 | 0:43.41 | 43.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.70L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | C2d | $5,600.00 | Addington | 681m | 0:40.43 | 0:39.97 | 39.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.50L | $4.60 |
| 1/1 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.2 | 0:30.2 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2026 | 39 | C5 | $8,620.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.03 | 0:30.94 | 30.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.30L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | C2df | $17,540.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 630m | 0:37.11 | 0:37.04 | 37.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.00L | $3.90 |
| 2/4 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C2d | $5,530.00 | Addington | 681m | 0:40.25 | 0:40.06 | 40.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.70L | $6.30 |
| 1/5 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | C2d | $5,530.00 | Addington | 681m | 0:40.34 | 0:40.34 | 40.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.70L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 17/11/2025 | 4 | C1d | $0.00 | Addington | 681m | 40.32 | 0:40.32 | 40.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.50L | $1.10 |
| 3/5 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | C2df | $0.00 | Addington | 732m | 45.39 | 0:45.11 | 45.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.20L | $5.80 |
| 2/5 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | C2d | $0.00 | Addington | 732m | 43.49 | 0:43.07 | 43.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.30L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.60) at Addington in a Class 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 2.75 lengths. Strong record off the draw with four wins and three minors from 10 starts. Hard to beat with even luck.
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 | 7 | C4/5 | $7,500.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.60 | 0:30.41 | 29.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.70L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | C2d | $5,600.00 | Addington | 681m | 0:39.97 | 0:39.97 | 39.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.50L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $68,970.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.47 | 30.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.00L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 32 | C5q | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.66 | 30.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.60L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | C2df | $17,540.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 630m | 0:37.04 | 0:37.04 | 37.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.00L | $1.40 |
| 2/5 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.24 | 30.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.70L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C2d | $0.00 | Addington | 681m | 40.06 | 0:40.06 | 40.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.70L | $1.10 |
| 2/5 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | C2d | $0.00 | Addington | 681m | 40.39 | 0:40.34 | 40.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $1.20 |
| 2/5 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | C2df | $0.00 | Addington | 732m | 45.13 | 0:45.11 | 45.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.20L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/11/2025 | 26 | C2d | $0.00 | Addington | 732m | 43.07 | 0:43.07 | 43.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.30L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 4.5 lengths over 732m at Addington in a handy (43.41), beating Opawa Shirley. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C2df | $17,240.00 | Addington | 732m | 0:43.41 | 0:43.41 | 43.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.70L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | C2d | $5,600.00 | Addington | 681m | 0:40.74 | 0:39.97 | 39.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.00L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $8,620.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.13 | 0:30.62 | 30.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.30L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.06 | 0:30.73 | 30.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.70L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/01/2026 | 29 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.00 | 0:31.00 | 31 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.00L | $1.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 5 | C2df | $17,540.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 630m | 0:37.45 | 0:37.04 | 37.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.80L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C1/2d | $0.00 | Addington | 681m | 40.61 | 0:40.61 | 40.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.50L | $1.30 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | C2f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.8 | 0:30.63 | 30.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.70L | $9.40 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2025 | 5 | C1d | $0.00 | Addington | 681m | 40.33 | 0:40.33 | 40.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.00L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 26.33 | 0:26.33 | 25.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.20L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Going well prior to missing the frame last start when well-fancied, finishing fourth in 31.04 over 527m at Manukau. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $8,620.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.04 | 0:30.62 | 30.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.00L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.73 | 30.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.40L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 18 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.19 | 0:30.82 | 30.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $2.70 |
| 1/4 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C1/2d | $5,700.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:37.77 | 0:37.77 | 37.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.40L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C5f | $26,320.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.22 | 30.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.30L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | C5q | $5,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.43 | 30.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $2.20 |
| 1/4 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C2d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 37.99 | 0:37.99 | 37.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.60L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C2d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 38.13 | 0:38.13 | 38.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.10L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | C2d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 38.04 | 0:38.04 | 38.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.70L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | 9 | C1/2d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 37.93 | 0:37.93 | 37.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.90L | $1.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Cambridge Raceway over 457m in 26.24. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 527m at Manukau at Class 1/2 level. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:32.55 | 0:31.23 | 30.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 18.90L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 18 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.24 | 25.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.40L | $27.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/01/2026 | 3 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:32.16 | 0:31.08 | 30.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.40L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C2d | $5,860.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:41.14 | 0:39.90 | 39.9 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.70L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | C0/1d | $4,740.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:39.56 | 0:38.31 | 38.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.80L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/12/2025 | 17 | C1 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.74 | 0:31.05 | 31.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.80L | $9.40 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C1d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 39.27 | 0:38.66 | 38.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.20L | $8.10 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 4 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.51 | 0:25.99 | 25.8 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.70L | $69.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.55 | 0:31.17 | 31.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.90L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/11/2025 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.77 | 0:30.94 | 30.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.90L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but the start prior clocked a hot 25.85 over 457m finishing second at this track. This will test.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | C2df | $17,240.00 | Addington | 732m | 0:44.92 | 0:43.41 | 43.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 21.60L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.67 | 25.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.60L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | C1f | $3,880.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.55 | 30.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.90L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | C1q | $3,880.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.20 | 0:30.74 | 30.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.50L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.77 | 0:26.75 | 26.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:32.58 | 0:31.43 | 31.2 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.40L | $7.90 |
| 1/1 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 520m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.87 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/12/2025 | 23 | C2df | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 630m | N/A | 0:37.04 | 37.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.60L | $52.00 |
| 1/1 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.26 | 0:17.26 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.31 | 0:17.31 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |