Manawatu Race 8 - TAB MEGA MULTI BUSTER
BIG TIME GUNNAR (1) has a moderate overall strike-rate. Better run when finding the frame last time though, finishing second (17.72) at Wanganui Straight. Loves to crash to the rails so is ideally drawn. Leading chance again. POSITIVE PENNY (8) is progressing well with another good run, placing by 1.5 lengths (17.61) in a Class 1 at Wanganui Straight. Will give a great sight again. CROSSFIT QUEEN (6) filled a minor placing last start at Wanganui behind Avatar Speed (30.38) in a Class 1. Took the lead and boxed on but run over. Can feature again. MAILMAN'S COMING (7) hard dog to bet with confidence but does have ability. Can sneak into the finish at decent each-way value.
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Stolen Sapphire at Wanganui Straight last start over 313m (17.72). Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.72 | 0:17.50 | 17.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.20L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.99 | 0:30.18 | 30.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.60L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.26 | 0:25.80 | 25.3 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.60L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.55 | 0:30.77 | 30.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.20L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.44 | 0:17.44 | 16.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.60L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.18 | 29.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/02/2026 | 6 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.37 | 0:25.89 | 25.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.56 | 0:17.45 | 17 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.90L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.72 | 0:25.83 | 25.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.70L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 32.09 | 0:31.03 | 29.8 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.30L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Pixie Scooter at Wanganui Straight last start over 313m (17.81). The recent effort suggests he is a genuine hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.79 | 17.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.30L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.18 | 30.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.50L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.34 | 0:17.74 | 16.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.50L | $2.40 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.18 | 0:30.18 | 29.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.30L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.89 | 25.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.80L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.67 | 25.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.50L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 32.98 | 0:30.28 | 30.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 41.50L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 31.18 | 0:31.03 | 29.8 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.81 | 0:17.81 | 17.1 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.20L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | 0:21.65 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (17.86) over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Drawn close to the inside. Faces a tough assignment this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.66 | 17.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.80L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.18 | 30.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.50L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.83 | 0:30.77 | 30.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.20L | $27.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.88 | 16.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.15 | 0:30.18 | 29.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.80L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.49 | 0:25.89 | 25.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.60L | $7.00 |
| 0/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | N/A | 0:30.28 | 30.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.68 | 0:26.17 | 25.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.80L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 31.03 | 0:31.03 | 29.8 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.86 | 0:17.64 | 17.1 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.70L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. At the last outing finished 6th over 305m at Wanganui beaten 6 lengths (18.23) behind Big Time Fern in a Class 2 on February 20. Look for improvement. Improved on the run and can feature in the finish.
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 | 20/02/2026 | 63 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.23 | 0:17.77 | 17.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.50L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,560.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.08 | 0:30.53 | 30.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.90L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | 4 | C2 | $3,160.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.97 | 0:17.65 | 17.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.50L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | C1/2 | $4,210.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.30 | 30.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.10L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 09/12/2025 | 5 | C2/3 | $4,560.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.57 | 25.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.10L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 04/12/2025 | 9 | C1/2 | $3,860.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.92 | 0:25.99 | 25.8 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.30L | $1.10 |
| 0/8 | 25/11/2025 | 5 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | N/A | 0:25.77 | 25.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.00L | $5.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.05 | 0:26.05 | 25.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.90L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 14/11/2025 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.03 | 0:30.03 | 30.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.70L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 10/11/2025 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.84 | 0:17.79 | 17.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.90L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (25.82) over 457m at this track. Will need a little luck early from the draw. In form but not keen here.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.75 | 25.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Produced a good run, hitting the frame last run (30.38) at Wanganui in a Class 1. Has first look at box 6 this time. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.18 | 30.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.80L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.96 | 0:30.77 | 30.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.00L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | N/A | 0:25.9 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.33 | 0:17.77 | 17.1 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.00L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.51 | 30.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.30L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.64 | 25.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.30L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.50 | 29.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 31.17 | 0:31.17 | 30.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.20L | $9.40 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | 0:21.37 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th in a Class 1/2 on February 27 over 457m at this track behind Pressure's On beaten 6 lengths (26.23). Placed two back at Wanganui Straight. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.75 | 25.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.90L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Nearing another win after claiming her maiden success on February 10 at Wanganui Straight over 313m. Last start was second over 313m in 17.61, behind Flash Inferno. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,020.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.61 | 0:17.50 | 17.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.50L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.18 | 30.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.10L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.38 | 0:25.80 | 25.3 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.30L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C0 | $2,670.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.42 | 0:17.67 | 17.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.70L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | C0 | $2,930.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0 | - | 16.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,670.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.94 | 0:17.92 | 17.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.30L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | C0 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.34 | 0:25.62 | 25.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.20L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | N/A | 0:25.9 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 |