Manawatu Race 6 - PAUL CLARIDGE ELECTRICAL
MORE MAGIC (4) could manage only second at this track last time but caught the eye when posting a blistering 30.06 over 520m at Wanganui three starts ago. Has been racing in stronger fields and expected to be very hard to beat. SUPER LEAGUE (7) had won two in a row before finishing sixth (17.72) last time at Wanganui Straight. Will appreciate a return to this venue and is a key runner on best form. NEED A FAVOUR (6) is a capable type and proved too classy last time to win by a neck at Wanganui Straight in a handy 17.57 beating Benny's Best Bet. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Can make it back-to-back wins. BIG TIME TAMA (3) missed the placings here most recently but can sneak into the finish with the right run.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth in a Class 5 on February 27 over 457m at this track behind My Mini Me, beaten 11 lengths (26.29). Has a blistering 25.66 best time at this course and distance. Has claims on best form.
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 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.50 | 25.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.30L | $27.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.05 | 30.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.40L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.76 | 25.3 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.10L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.06 | 30.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.60L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | 29.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.70L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.62 | 25.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.00L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.41 | 25.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.50L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | 11 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.45 | 0:21.19 | 21.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.4 | 0:30.4 | 30.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.40L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.83 | 0:25.68 | 25.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.46 | 0:30.34 | 29.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.90L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame at this track last time when a 3.5 lengths second but did record an exceptional 25.76 over the 457m journey. Will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.50 | 25.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | INVf | $17,240.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.30 | 25.3 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.80L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 11 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:30.06 | 30.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.10L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | 25.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.20L | $4.50 |
| 1/2 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.2 | 0:21.2 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | C5 | $5,680.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.62 | 25.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.10L | $5.20 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.10L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,680.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 29.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.60L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 29.9 | 0:29.8 | 29.8 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.40L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2025 | 8 | C5q | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.1 | 0:30.04 | 30.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.90L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.4 | 0:26.13 | 25.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.60L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 5 for the first time after finishing a 12 length seventh at this track (26.39) in a Class 5. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.50 | 25.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.70L | $46.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.53 | 17.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.30L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | INVf | $8,620.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.32 | 0:21.01 | 21.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.40L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.68 | 0:17.44 | 17.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.40L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.70 | 17.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.70L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.62 | 0:21.48 | 20.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.00L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.40 | 0:20.99 | 20.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.90L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.86 | 0:17.72 | 17.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.10L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.77 | 0:17.62 | 17.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 52 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.11 | 0:17.43 | 17.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.50L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.7 | 0:21.31 | 21.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.00L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Recorded a neck win (17.57) in a Class 4 last time at Wanganui Straight. Has one win and five placings from 11 starts from the draw. Holds top-three claims.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,530.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.57 | 17.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.30L | $3.60 |
| 2/4 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.06 | 30.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.80L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.22 | 30.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.30L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.04 | 0:29.99 | 29.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.00L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 3 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.41 | 25.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.70L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,310.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.37 | 0:17.00 | 17 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.30L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.96 | 0:17.68 | 17.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.30L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.4 | 0:21.19 | 21.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.20L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.84 | 0:17.77 | 17.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.10L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.37 | 0:17.37 | 17.1 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.50L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (17.72) when sixth over 313m at Wanganui Straight in a Class 4/5. Starts from box 7 for the first time here. Prepared to give him another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C4/5 | $4,310.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.72 | 0:17.39 | 17.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.70L | $4.80 |
| 1/4 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:30.06 | 30.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.80L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.83 | 25.3 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.50L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.20 | 30.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.32 | 16.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.70L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:30.21 | 29.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.30L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.54 | 0:17.54 | 17.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.40L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.52 | 0:17.39 | 17 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.58 | 0:30.29 | 30.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.60L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.99 | 0:25.78 | 25.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.30L | $0.00 |