Manawatu Race 8 - TAB MEGA MULTI BUSTER
CRIMINAL MINDS (6) boasts a consistent overall record including 11 wins from 33 starts, the latest winning (17.17) over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Happy to have him on top this line-up. SUPER LEAGUE (3) shapes well after a respectable run last time, finishing second in a Class 5 at Wanganui Straight in 17.41. Just beaten by a handy pup last start and that is good form heading into this race. BIG TIME BRAVE (4) was safely held last start at Wanganui Straight, but prior to that won by 2 lengths at Wanganui (30.28) beating Highbury Heights in a Class 3/4 on March 20. Usually has exceptional box speed and expected to run well. DOUBLE PLEASE (5) is a last start winner who can measure up again. Odds will be lucrative.
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on March 24 over 313m at Wanganui Straight in a Class 5. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.17 | 17.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.40L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.74 | 0:17.42 | 17.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.50L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.73 | 0:17.73 | 17.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.80L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | 2 | C5q | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.88 | 0:26.07 | 25.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.50L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.56 | 21.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.00L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C4/5 | $4,310.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.39 | 17.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.70L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.84 | 0:17.53 | 17.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.60L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.56 | 0:17.56 | 17.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.30L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.11 | 0:17.7 | 17.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.30L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.7 | 0:17.31 | 17.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.50L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Wanganui over 520m. Last start finished 2nd in a Class 5 on March 24 over 313m at Wanganui Straight behind Need An Uber beaten 2 lengths (17.41). Has a strong record from box 3, including three wins. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.41 | 0:17.26 | 17.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.10L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | 29.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.60L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | C5q | $4,200.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.37 | 0:17.18 | 17.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.70L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.61 | 25.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.60L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | 30.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.90L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.97 | 25.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.50L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.67 | 0:17.39 | 17.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.06 | 0:30.06 | 30.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.80L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.83 | 0:25.83 | 25.3 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.50L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | N/A | 0:30.2 | 30.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Wanganui over 520m in 30.28. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when eighth over 313m at Wanganui Straight at Class 2/3 level. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | C2/3 | $3,190.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.33 | 17.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.90L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.28 | 29.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | C2 | $5,710.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.41 | 0:25.72 | 25.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.90L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,370.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | 30.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.80L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | C2 | $4,030.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.00 | 25.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.90L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $4,140.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.75 | 25.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.32 | 0:30.31 | 30.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.20L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.44 | 0:26.02 | 25.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.50L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | N/A | 0:30.2 | 30.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.20L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.26 | 0:30.21 | 29.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.90L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 457m at this track in a handy (25.77), beating Hey Driver. Coming out of a very strong form race. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | 25.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.80L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.60 | 0:26.17 | 25.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.10L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | C3/4 | $5,090.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.61 | 25.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.50L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.76 | 25.3 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.30L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 10 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.20 | 0:25.57 | 25.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.00L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.45 | 0:25.62 | 25.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.80L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.7 | 0:25.41 | 25.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.24 | 0:21.24 | 21.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/01/2026 | 25 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.85 | 0:25.68 | 25.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.60L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | C5q | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.69 | 0:30.17 | 30.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.10L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to score by 1.75 lengths in a Class 5 last start at Wanganui Straight, clocking an outstanding 17.17 for the 313m trip. Expected to measure up again.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.17 | 0:17.17 | 17.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.70L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | C5q | $4,200.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.45 | 0:17.27 | 17.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.60L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | R/A | $7,310.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.51 | 0:25.61 | 25.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.90L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.87 | 25.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.40L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C4/5 | $4,310.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.39 | 0:17.39 | 17.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.05 | 30.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.60L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.81 | 0:25.76 | 25.3 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.80L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.55 | 0:16.94 | 16.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.30L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.91 | 0:25.62 | 25.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.40L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.69 | 0:25.41 | 25.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.30L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (17.37) over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Jumps from the outside. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,450.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.37 | 0:17.33 | 17.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.50L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.28 | 29.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.40L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $6,640.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.56 | 0:25.74 | 25.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.70L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.64 | 0:25.63 | 25.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.40L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,530.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.59 | 0:17.57 | 17.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.30L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.83 | 25.3 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.10L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.76 | 0:30.22 | 30.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.20L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.33 | 0:17.2 | 16.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.10L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.67 | 0:30.21 | 29.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.20L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.43 | 0:17.43 | 17.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.90L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.31 | 0:17.17 | 17.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.96 | 29.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.80L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | C5q | $4,200.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.67 | 0:17.21 | 17.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.50L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.61 | 25.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.60L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.04 | 30.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.90L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.43 | 0:26.17 | 25.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.70L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.61 | 0:25.61 | 25.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.60L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.72 | 0:17.57 | 17.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.40L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | C5 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.63 | 0:30.05 | 30.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.90L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.92 | 0:25.76 | 25.3 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.40L | $0.00 |