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Manawatu Race 4 - SHAKE RATTLE AND RACING THIS TIME
AVATAR SPEED (6) was strongly supported last start when a short priced favourite and duly saluted winning by 2.75 lengths at Whanganui in a handy 30.18. Jumping from the pinch draw but in form and has the ability. Was a winner at his only start from this draw. Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. BIG TIME BRAVE (5) jumped cleanly and went straight to the lead, holding on for a place when second (30.32) at Wanganui in a Class 2/3 over 520m. Comes through a solid form race last start. Is always a very fast beginner and a bold showing is expected. MAILMAN'S COMING (2) boxed on well to finish third last time, beaten a long neck (17.82) behind Pixie Scooter at Wanganui Straight. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Hard to beat again. RATHER CONVINCED (3) shapes well for this after a blistering 25.80 win latest. One of the chances in an even field.
Race Time:3:45 AM
Friday, February 27, 2026Track:Good
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:457m
1
Flash Inferno (1)36361
Trainer: J T Pruden (Palmerston North)12 mths 45: 3-8-9
3 yo White and Black Dog
Sire: Hooked On Scotch
Dam: Thrilling Amelia
Stats
Career45: 3-8-9
Win %6.67%
Place %44.44%
Prize Money$18,630.00
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.5 lengths over 313m at Wanganui Straight in a handy (17.50), beating Positive Penny. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.50 | 17.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.50L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.80 | 25.3 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.10L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.45 | 0:26.25 | 25.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.90L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.46 | 0:25.95 | 25.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.30L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.67 | 25.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.20L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.72 | 0:17.62 | 17 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.40L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.77 | 0:21.7 | 21.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.10L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.87 | 0:17.77 | 17.1 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.74 | 0:21.11 | 21.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.80L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 18 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 18.23 | 0:17.9 | 17.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.50L | $0.00 |
2
Mailman's Coming (2)52273
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 12: 2-5-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: Hooked On Scotch
Dam: Big Time Izzy
Stats
Career12: 2-5-2
Win %16.67%
Place %75.00%
Prize Money$9,796.00
Comments
In the money last time at Wanganui Straight (17.82) in a Class 1, finishing a long neck third. Has never missed the frame from three starts from the draw, including a win. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.82 | 0:17.79 | 17.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.40L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.18 | 30.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.90L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.80 | 25.3 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.90L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.85 | 0:30.77 | 30.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.10L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.88 | 16.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.50L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.62 | 17.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 3 | C0 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.71 | 0:25.62 | 25.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.40L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/01/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.77 | 0:17.77 | 17 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.90L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.42 | 0:30.42 | 30.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.80L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.18 | 0:26.17 | 25.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.10L | $0.00 |
3
Rather Convinced (3)14371
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 9: 4-1-1
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: SH Avatar
Dam: Big Time Glory
Stats
Career9: 4-1-1
Win %44.44%
Place %66.67%
Prize Money$10,135.00
Comments
Impressive performance leading throughout to score by 2 lengths in a Class 1 last start at this track, recording a dominant 25.80 over the 457m journey. Looks a solid contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.80 | 25.3 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.90L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:32.23 | 0:30.77 | 30.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 20.80L | $4.40 |
| 2/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | N/A | 0:25.9 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.97 | 0:17.93 | 17.1 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.60L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.64 | 25.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.40L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.50 | 29.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.30L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 4 | C1 | $3,070.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.35 | 0:18.18 | 17.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.40L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 31.14 | 0:30.86 | 30.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.30L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/12/2025 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 18.28 | 0:18.28 | 17.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.50L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.51 | 0:30.51 | 30.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.20L | $9.60 |
4
Thrilling Zane (4)11727
Trainer: W T Hodgson (Palmerston North)12 mths 49: 7-6-6
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: Mepunga Blazer
Dam: Corinth Bale
Stats
Career49: 7-6-6
Win %14.29%
Place %38.78%
Prize Money$24,467.00
Comments
Was out of placings last time (26.43) at this track in a Class 2/3, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.43 | 0:26.02 | 25.3 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.80L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.36 | 0:26.25 | 25.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.50L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.21 | 29.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.40L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.89 | 25.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.80L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | 25.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.60L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.06 | 0:30.29 | 30.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.00L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 31.07 | 0:30.2 | 29.8 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.40L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 31 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.26 | 0:17.76 | 17.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.70L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.44 | 0:25.57 | 25.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.40L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.56 | 0:25.62 | 25.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.50L | $81.00 |
5
Big Time Brave (5)23282
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 87: 20-14-9
4 yo Brindle Bitch
Sire: Fernando Bale
Dam: Jilliby Litsa
Stats
Career87: 20-14-9
Win %22.99%
Place %49.43%
Prize Money$85,556.00
Comments
Latest effort finished 2nd in a Class 2/3 on February 20 over 520m at Wanganui behind Grasscutter Moe beaten a head (30.32). The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Well placed and worth following up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.31 | 30.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.20L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.02 | 25.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.50L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.20 | 30.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.20L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.21 | 29.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.90L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.15 | 0:26.14 | 25.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.10L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.47 | 25.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.30L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.65 | 0:30.29 | 30.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.60L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.17 | 0:25.83 | 25.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.20L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.4 | 0:29.8 | 29.8 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.30L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.61 | 0:30.4 | 30.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.10L | $0.00 |
6
Avatar Speed (6)66231
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 6: 2-1-1
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: SH Avatar
Dam: Jilliby Litsa
Stats
Career6: 2-1-1
Win %33.33%
Place %66.67%
Prize Money$6,140.00
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 2.75 lengths over 520m at Wanganui in a handy 30.18, beating Crossfit Queen. Recorded two placings in a row before he was rewarded with a win most recently. Had been in fine form, hitting the frame two times on end, before a deserved win last time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.18 | 30.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.80L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.24 | 0:30.77 | 30.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.70L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.18 | 29.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.67 | 25.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.10L | $1.60 |
| 1/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.9 | 0:25.9 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | 0:21.56 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/11/2025 | 3 | C0 | $2,810.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.06 | 0:17.50 | 17.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.00L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | C0 | $3,770.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.78 | 25.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.90L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.31 | 0:21.31 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
7
Pressure's On (7)45211
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)12 mths 12: 3-3-1
2 yo Black and White Dog
Sire: Hooked On Scotch
Dam: Big Time Izzy
Stats
Career12: 3-3-1
Win %25.00%
Place %58.33%
Prize Money$9,470.00
Comments
Has been racing well and scored a good win last start at Wanganui Straight on February 24 over 313m in 17.66. In form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 18 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.66 | 17.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.80L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.18 | 29.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.50L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.99 | 17.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.20L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.67 | 25.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.80L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.62 | 17 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.10L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.42 | 0:25.83 | 25.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.40L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.55 | 0:30.25 | 29.8 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.70L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.82 | 0:17.81 | 17.1 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.57 | 0:30.57 | 30.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.40L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 22.12 | 0:21.48 | 21.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.80L | $0.00 |
8
Thrilling Gordon (8)54553
Trainer: W T Hodgson (Palmerston North)12 mths 79: 8-7-10
4 yo White and Black Dog
Sire: Thrilling Boris
Dam: Ginny Gin
Stats
Career79: 8-7-10
Win %10.13%
Place %31.65%
Prize Money$28,812.00
Comments
Finished third last time (17.66) over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Jumps from the outside. Back on track last time but this looks a stern test.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.50 | 17.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.30L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | C1/2d | $5,600.00 | Manawatu | 660m | 0:38.96 | 0:38.36 | 38.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.60L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | C2 | $3,100.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.49 | 16.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.30L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.47 | 25.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.70L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,100.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.39 | 17 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.50L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.29 | 30.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.40L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.94 | 0:30.25 | 29.8 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.94 | 0:17.94 | 17.1 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.34 | 0:25.64 | 25.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.70L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.53 | 0:30.5 | 29.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.30L | $15.00 |