Manukau Race 11 - ALL THE NEWS AT TRACKSIDE SERIES HEAT 2 PBD
HUNTER GEORGE (8) finds it hard to win. Finished third (19.07) at this track latest and might be close to finding winning form again. Has a good record at this journey. Can find winning form. DARK SMOKE (7) turned in a plain effort last time when fifth at this track over 318m behind Portland Ding Us (19.11) in a Class 4. Comes through a solid form race last start. Drops in class and expected to run well. WAERENGA JOSAY (3) stalked the pace from a low draw last start and fought on well to finish 2.25 lengths away in second (18.95) at this track in a Class 3 over 318m. Expecting another good run. PORTLAND AVATAR (6) put a gap on his rivals last start. Sure to run well again despite stepping up in grade.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (19.08) when fourth over 318m at this track in a Class 3. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and eight places from 24 starts. Makes appeal on best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 24 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.08 | 0:18.94 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.06 | 0:18.66 | 18.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.70L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.08 | 0:18.52 | 18.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.00L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.84 | 0:18.84 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.20L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C1/2 | $2,890.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.88 | 0:18.63 | 18.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.90L | $8.60 |
| 3/6 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C2f | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.15 | 0:18.67 | 18.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.80L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.12 | 0:19.06 | 18.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.10L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.94 | 0:18.94 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.40L | $5.90 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.12 | 0:19.1 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.20L | $1.40 |
| 6/7 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.47 | 0:18.93 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.30L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (18.95) when second at this track in a Class 3. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and five places from 14 starts. Can take this out on the back of that sound recent effort.
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 | 08/02/2026 | 42 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.79 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.80 | 18.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.50L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,250.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.70 | 18.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.10L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.48 | 18.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.90L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.69 | 18.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $2,810.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.10L | $6.70 |
| 2/2 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | 0:18.96 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.57 | 0:18.83 | 18.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.30L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.11 | 0:18.6 | 18.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.60L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2025 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.88 | 0:18.56 | 18.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.40L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (21.94) when third at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 3. Has four successes and three minors from 14 starts from box 4. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.68 | 21.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.70L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.41 | 0:18.79 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.80L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.92 | 18.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.80L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C2f | $4,570.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:18.92 | 18.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.90L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.86 | 18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.10L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.76 | 0:21.45 | 21.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.40L | $17.00 |
| 1/1 | 28/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.86 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | C1/2 | $2,700.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:23.64 | 0:21.58 | 21.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 29.40L | $8.30 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | C2f | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.21 | 0:21.48 | 21.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.10L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2025 | 11 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.25 | 0:21.51 | 21.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.40L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.3 | 0:18.79 | 18.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.40L | $6.70 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings at final run of last campaign, finishing sixth (22.36) at Cambridge Raceway before going for a four months spell. Has a win and a minor from two fresh up runs. Ran in a solo trial (19.07) on this track over 318m. Others preferred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:19.07 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.58 | 21.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.20L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.78 | 0:21.21 | 20.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.20L | $9.90 |
| 5/6 | 02/10/2025 | 11 | C3 | $2,880.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.58 | 21.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.10L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2025 | 10 | C2/3 | $2,880.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.82 | 18.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.10L | $5.20 |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | C4 | $3,150.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.30 | 21.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.20L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,210.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.64 | 21.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.20L | $6.70 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.78 | 0:21.3 | 21.3 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.80L | $8.30 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.65 | 0:21.53 | 21.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.00L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2025 | 11 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.68 | 0:21.68 | 21.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.10L | $5.90 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 3.5 lengths over 318m at this track in a handy 18.75, beating Chance To Shine. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.75 | 18.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.30L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.03 | 0:18.92 | 18.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.50L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.02 | 0:21.35 | 21.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.60L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.71 | 21.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.00L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.15 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.70L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.81 | 18.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.30L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.92 | 0:18.92 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $2.90 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | C1q | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.27 | 0:21.6 | 20.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.20L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.99 | 0:18.95 | 18.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.70L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.33 | 0:19.12 | 18.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.40L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th in a Class 4 on February 8 over 318m at this track behind Portland Ding Us beaten 6 lengths (19.11). Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
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 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.63 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.90L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.88 | 0:18.62 | 18.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.70L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,000.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.38 | 18.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.30L | $27.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.93 | 18.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.77 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.90L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.35 | 0:18.72 | 18.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.00L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.94 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.00L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.8 | 0:18.8 | 18.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.60L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.05 | 0:18.76 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.70L | $9.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.82 | 0:18.48 | 18.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Class 3 on February 8 over 318m at this track behind Waerenga Ritchie beaten 1.75 lengths (19.07). More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.94 | 18.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.80L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.03 | 0:18.92 | 18.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C3f | $4,740.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.48 | 18.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.30L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.01 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.70L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.18 | 0:18.72 | 18.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.50L | $12.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.34 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $3,150.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:21.93 | 0:18.38 | 18.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 50.70L | $9.40 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.12 | 0:18.52 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.00L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.79 | 0:18.79 | 18.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.40L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.88 | 0:18.79 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $4.40 |