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LIGHTING SPACE (2) is a progressive type who recorded her 6th career win last time out (17.77) at Whanganui. Has a strong winning record here. Won at her only start from this box. Should be at peak fitness now and expected to measure up again. PRANDINI (4) has proven too strong with wins at her last two, scoring by 2.75 lengths (21.32) last time and by 5.5 lengths (21.45) two back. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Can measure up again. MAPLE LEAF (5) last start finished 5th over 313m at Whanganui Straight beaten 5.5 lengths (17.96) behind Mystic Luna in a Class 3 on May 19. Suited here and expected to run well. BIG TIME TAWNY (7) drops down in class for this race and is right in the mix.
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Whanganui over 305m in 17.77 last start, beating Cadrona. Go close again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | C2 | $3,690.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.77 | 0:17.77 | 17.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.20L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,930.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.59 | 16.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.90L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | C1/2 | $3,690.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.58 | 17.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.80L | $2.20 |
| 1/1 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,560.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:31.31 | 0:30.53 | 30.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.20L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/12/2025 | 5 | C3 | $3,330.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.32 | 17.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.60L | $1.70 |
| 3/4 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | R/A | $6,490.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.86 | 25.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.70L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 05/12/2025 | 3 | C3/4 | $4,820.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.62 | 25.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.40L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.55 | 0:17.4 | 17.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.50L | $1.90 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 4 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.09 | 0:25.44 | 25.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.00L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2025 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.34 | 0:29.93 | 29.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.30L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 313m at Whanganui Straight. Place prospects appear best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,930.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.09 | 0:17.59 | 16.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.10L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.19 | 0:17.61 | 17.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.30L | $71.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.45 | 21 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.30L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/05/2026 | 25 | C3 | $2,870.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.37 | 21.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.40L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | C3 | $2,920.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.54 | 17.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.50L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | C3 | $2,920.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.34 | 0:21.11 | 20.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | C2 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.91 | 0:21.91 | 21.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.71 | 0:17.43 | 17.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.70L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.98 | 0:17.86 | 17.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.90L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.08 | 0:17.99 | 17.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.40L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance leading throughout to score by 2.75 lengths in a Class 1 last start at this track, clocking a brilliant 21.32 for the 375m trip. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | C1 | $3,610.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.32 | 0:21.32 | 20.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.80L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,620.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.45 | 0:21.45 | 21.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.30L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | C1 | $2,670.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.64 | 0:21.62 | 21.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.30L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | C1 | $2,670.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.60 | 0:21.60 | 21.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | C1 | $2,670.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.75 | 0:21.62 | 21.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.90L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | C1 | $2,670.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.43 | 0:21.26 | 20.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.40L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.65 | 0:21.65 | 21.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.30L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.15 | 0:17.96 | 17.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.90L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | C0 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.67 | 0:21.67 | 21.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.40L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | C0 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.9 | 0:17.9 | 17.4 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Latest effort finished 5th in a Class 3 on May 19 over 313m at Whanganui Straight behind Mystic Luna beaten 5.5 lengths (17.96). Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,100.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.96 | 0:17.57 | 16.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.50L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.37 | 21 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.00L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.45 | 0:21.23 | 20.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.10L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | C3 | $2,870.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.55 | 0:21.44 | 21.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 3 | C3 | $2,870.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.17 | 0:17.98 | 17.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.70L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | C3 | $2,920.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.49 | 0:21.34 | 21.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.10L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | 3 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.91 | 0:21.44 | 21.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.30L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.72 | 0:17.13 | 17.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.90L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | C2 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.74 | 0:21.74 | 21.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.90L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | C2 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.69 | 0:21.61 | 20.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 305m at Whanganui. Not far from winner last time but has the job ahead here.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.61 | 17.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.60L | $23.00 |
| 1/2 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.84 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | C3 | $2,920.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.08 | 0:17.54 | 17.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.70L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | C3/4 | $3,450.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.04 | 0:17.68 | 17.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.10L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,030.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.10 | 17.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.70L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,770.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.86 | 17.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.30L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $2,770.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.76 | 0:17.69 | 17.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.00L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.94 | 0:17.72 | 17.4 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.03 | 0:17.77 | 17.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 18.17 | 0:17.8 | 17.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last on May 19 over 313m at Whanganui Straight behind Mojito Dreams beaten 8 lengths (18.14) in a Class 3. Can bounce back. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | C3 | $4,100.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:18.14 | 0:17.57 | 16.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.10L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | C3 | $4,100.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.25 | 16.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.90L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/05/2026 | 28 | C3 | $2,870.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.37 | 21.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.70L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | C4 | $3,420.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:19.19 | 0:17.18 | 16.8 | N/A | 7 |
| 28.70L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.40 | 20.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.30L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | C3/4 | $3,450.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.68 | 17.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.30L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.49 | 0:17.44 | 17.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.90L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 15 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.47 | 0:17.47 | 17.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.5 | 0:17.27 | 17.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.90L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | C3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.52 | 0:17.38 | 17.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.40L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors at big odds last time when second (17.92) at Whanganui, making it two placings on end. Jumps from a wide draw. Going well but happy to watch this time.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | C2 | $3,690.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.77 | 17.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.20L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,930.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.59 | 16.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.10L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | C1/2 | $3,690.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.21 | 0:17.58 | 17.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.00L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | C2 | $3,690.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.67 | 0:21.29 | 21 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.40L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | C2 | $3,690.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.41 | 20.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.70L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,700.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.79 | 0:21.71 | 21.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.20L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | C3 | $2,920.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.61 | 0:21.34 | 21.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.90L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 3 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.64 | 0:21.44 | 21.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.10L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.86 | 0:17.53 | 17.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.50L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.82 | 0:21.45 | 21.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | C2 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.75 | 0:17.4 | 16.8 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.80L | $0.00 |