Manukau Race 9 - SPORTSBOWL FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT PBD
HUNTER KAREN (5) stalked the lead after a clean break from the tricky draw and went on to finish second (18.74) at this track in a Class 5 over 318m. Is usually very quick from the lids and has winning claims. YOU TURN (4) was long overdue after three placings in a row before a deserved win (18.43) last time at this track. Goes very well from this box. Looks well placed here and has the ability. Go well. HUNTER LOU (2) has been going along well and was strongly fancied last time but could only manage second (21.45) at Cambridge Raceway. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Racing well and deserves a win. PORTLAND DING US (3) ran with merit in a very strong field last start. Can fill a top-three spot now back to this venue.
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (21.45) when second at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5. Has nine wins and 12 placings from 37 starts from the draw. The one to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.45 | 0:21.38 | 21.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.00L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.80L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.70L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.90L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.30L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.70L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.33 | 0:18.39 | 18.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.60L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.43 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.90L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.52 | 0:18.52 | 18.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.74 | 0:18.5 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.90L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Going well prior to missing the frame last start when well-fancied, finishing sixth in 21.94 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Place claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | C5q | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.94 | 0:20.99 | 20.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.50L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.63 | 0:21.38 | 21.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.60L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.22 | 0:21.21 | 21.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.50 | 0:21.04 | 21.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.60L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.59 | 0:21.32 | 21.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.80L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/02/2026 | 42 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.63 | 0:18.63 | 18.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.81 | 0:18.36 | 18.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.30L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 3 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.52 | 0:18.5 | 18.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $19.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.45 | 0:21.43 | 21.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | C5f | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.77 | 0:21.2 | 21.1 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.50L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 318m in 18.43 last start, beating Hunter Karen. Form from this box is very strong, including four wins. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.43 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.40L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.70L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.94 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.70L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.48 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.60L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.20L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.10L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.62 | 0:18.36 | 18.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.70L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.76 | 0:18.61 | 18.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.57 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.80L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.73 | 0:18.36 | 18.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.90L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Jumped well at Cambridge Raceway two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 318m. Close to the speed and boxed on well at the latest run. Looks hard to beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.74 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.40L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.38 | 0:21.38 | 21.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.00L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.51 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.70L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.90L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.18 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.60L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.20L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.4 | 0:18.4 | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.50L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.91 | 0:18.55 | 18.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.10L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.09 | 0:18.61 | 18.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.60L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.5 | 0:18.5 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.80L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 7 lengths over 318m at this track in a handy (18.54), beating Waerenga Ritchie. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.54 | 0:18.54 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.30L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.80L | $20.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.21 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.60L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.79 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.30L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.12 | 0:18.92 | 18.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.80L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C3f | $4,740.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.48 | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.10L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C3q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.02 | 0:18.66 | 18.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.92 | 0:18.72 | 18.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.30L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.09 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.40L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.11 | 0:18.49 | 18.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.20L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 318m. Last start finished 5th on March 8 over 318m at this track behind You Turn beaten 8 lengths (19.05) in a Class 5. One of the chances.
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 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.05 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.80L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 35 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.72 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.30L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.33 | 18.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.60L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,120.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.49 | 18.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.30L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 21/12/2025 | 28 | C5 | $5,040.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.50 | 18.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.60L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.85 | 0:18.72 | 18.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.80L | $4.30 |
| 5/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.71 | 0:18.51 | 18.5 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.00L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.47 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.80L | $1.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.52 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.80L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.37 | 0:18.3 | 18.3 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.20L | $5.10 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (19.10) at this track in a Class 5, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths. Box stats strong with seven wins and seven placings from 17 starts. Among the main chances.
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 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.10 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.50L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.94 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.10L | $4.20 |
| 1/1 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.8 | 0:18.8 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.63 | 0:18.63 | 18.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.30L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.69 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.80L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.50 | 0:18.50 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.00L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $6,580.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.44 | 0:18.30 | 18.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.00L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.78 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.40L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.44 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.40L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.38 | 0:18.38 | 18.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.10L | $1.60 |