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PORTLAND MAGIC (7) was well fancied in betting last start and was game in defeat when finishing 3 lengths away in second (21.58). Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Ready to find winning form. ROMANTIC INTENT (8) has been thereabouts without winning, the latest finishing fifth (18.93) off a tricky draw at this track in a Class 4/5. Does drop back in class today and a bold showing expected. EPIC WILDMAN (2) was a course and distance winner (18.90) last time also from the same draw, scoring by 0.6 lengths in a Class 3. Must include in calculations. OPAWA RAISIN (4) can find the frame without surprising. On occasions can really fire out of the lids.
Stats
Comments
Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by 0.6 lengths at this track over 318m (18.90) beating Dark Smoke in Class 3 on March 15. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 13 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.90 | 18.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.60L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | 8 | C3/4 | $3,450.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.27 | 17.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.20L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C3f | $3,450.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.76 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.90L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.79 | 18.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.30L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.20 | 0:18.63 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.20L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,000.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.29 | 0:18.38 | 18.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.00L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.12 | 0:18.43 | 18.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.75 | 0:18.72 | 18.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.50L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19 | 0:18.57 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.80L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.94 | 0:18.49 | 18.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.40L | $7.90 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 318m. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/03/2026 | 2 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:18.61 | 18.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.30L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 0:18.17 | 0:17.73 | 17.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.30L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.85 | 0:18.85 | 18.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.30L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C3f | $3,450.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.85 | 0:18.76 | 18.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.30L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C3q | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.94 | 18.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.30L | $4.20 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.96 | 0:18.8 | 18.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.50L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.95 | 0:18.7 | 18.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.10L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.84 | 0:18.48 | 18.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.90L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.86 | 0:18.69 | 18.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage sixth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when third (18.95) over 318m at this track. Danger with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.29 | 20.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.80L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.61 | 18.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.80L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 4 | C4 | $6,640.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.87 | 0:25.74 | 25.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.20L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.23 | 0:18.54 | 18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.90L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.61 | 21.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.40L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.92 | 0:18.92 | 18.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.20L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.56 | 0:21.4 | 21.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 22.11 | 0:21.68 | 21.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.10L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.11 | 0:18.79 | 18.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.90L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.86 | 0:18.86 | 18.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.90L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (19.04) at this track in a Class 4, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Has one success and two minors from five starts from box 5. Needs it easier.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.61 | 18.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.10L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.77 | 0:18.52 | 18.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.60L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.00 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.00L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.53 | 0:21.11 | 21.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.00L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.63 | 0:21.34 | 21.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.20L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.63 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.50L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.77 | 0:18.62 | 18.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C3f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.69 | 0:18.48 | 18.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.10L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.93 | 0:18.93 | 18.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | C3q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.68 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.10L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 318m at this track. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | 0:19.02 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.61 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.30L | $27.00 |
| 2/2 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | 0:19.19 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.28 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.80L | $20.00 |
| 1/1 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:23.1 | 0:23.1 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19 | 0.19 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.73 | 0:18.63 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.70L | $33.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.71 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.10L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.83 | 0:18.51 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.50L | $7.10 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.74 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.80L | $7.10 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (21.58) at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 3/4, finishing second and beaten 3 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and five minors. Looks ready to win.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/03/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.58 | 0:21.36 | 21.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.10L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.49 | 0:21.29 | 20.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.80L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 4 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.53 | 0:21.03 | 20.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.20L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 17 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.61 | 18.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.50L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.64 | 0:21.21 | 21.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.10L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | 3 | SPECA | $6,640.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.99 | 0:30.38 | 30.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.70L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.71 | 0:21.04 | 21.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.50L | $35.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.59 | 0:21.32 | 21.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.67 | 0:21.67 | 21.4 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.60L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.97 | 0:18.62 | 18.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.68 | 0:21.63 | 21.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th on March 8 over 318m at this track behind Go Reuben beaten 6 lengths (18.93) in a Class 4/5. Looks a top chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.52 | 18.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.90L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.00 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.00L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.41 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.40L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.70L | $5.50 |
| 0/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | INV | $6,900.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:21.58 | 0:18.65 | 18.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 41.90L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.57 | 0:18.39 | 18.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.50L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.87 | 0:18.61 | 18.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.10L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.01 | 0:18.77 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.90L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.49 | 0:18.49 | 18.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.20L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.87 | 0:18.5 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.10L | $17.00 |