Manukau Race 5 - MT WELLINGTON TAB STAKES PBD
MAIN CHARACTER (2) jumped well to win over the 457m at Cambridge Raceway two runs back then settled forward again when finishing second at Cambridge Raceway last start. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. First time over this distance but races as though it won't be a problem. Can find winning form. SCHMEICHEL (3) found some support last start but struggled into fifth (26.55), beaten 8 lengths. Was in the money the start prior. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Should be in this for a long way. OPAWA SUGAR (1) jumps from box 1 for the first time after placing latest at this track (31.44) in a Class 3/4. Should be further improved after having her first run up north for a new trainer. Expected to be in the finish again. COCOON THE FOOD (8) steps up in class today but is in form and must be included among the chances.
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Simek at this track last start over 527m (31.44). Racing well enough to fully test this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 31 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.44 | 0:30.94 | 30.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.20L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 27 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.37 | 0:30.52 | 30.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.10L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.35 | 30.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.40L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.67 | 0:31.24 | 30.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.20L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.28 | 0:30.62 | 30.6 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.40L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.40 | 30.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.60L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.88 | 0:30.25 | 30.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.50L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.68 | 0:30.68 | 30.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.10L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.04 | 0:30.24 | 29.9 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.00L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.15 | 25.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.80L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Quickly away at Cambridge Raceway two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at Cambridge Raceway last start over 457m from this same draw. Unbeaten in two starts from this box. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 26/03/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.20 | 0:25.95 | 25.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.60L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.87 | 25.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.80L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,370.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.20 | 0:31.20 | 30.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.20L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | C1 | $3,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.31 | 0:31.31 | 31.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.90L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.67 | 0:21.67 | 21.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.70L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 3 | C0 | $2,670.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.73 | 0:18.73 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.40L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | C0 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.69 | 0:21.69 | 21.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.80L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | 0:19.1 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Cambridge Raceway (26.55) in a Class 3/4, finishing a 8 length fifth. Has three wins and 10 placings from 18 starts from the draw. Has the ability and right in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/03/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.55 | 0:25.95 | 25.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.60L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | N/A | - | 25.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.80L | $27.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.33 | 0:30.73 | 30.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.50L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.54 | 18.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.50L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 11 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.40 | 0:26.01 | 25.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.60L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.96 | 30.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.60L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 30.99 | 0:30.87 | 30.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.90L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.24 | 0:25.72 | 25.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.60L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.32 | 0:30.33 | 30.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.40L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.33 | 0:30.82 | 30.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 527m. Tough field and appears tested.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.70 | 0:30.94 | 30.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.90L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.87 | 25.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.60L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,370.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.27 | 0:31.20 | 30.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.00L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | C2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.70 | 0:18.70 | 18.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.50L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.11 | 0:26.08 | 25.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.40L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | C1/2 | $2,840.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.73 | 0:21.76 | 21.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.80L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.5 | 0:31.06 | 30.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.60L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.69 | 0:21.45 | 21.4 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.90L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.84 | 0:21.62 | 21.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.60L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.74 | 0:31.2 | 30.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.90L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on March 29 over 527m at this track in a Class 3/4. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.99 | 0:30.94 | 30.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.00L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | C2/3 | $4,370.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.57 | 0:31.20 | 30.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.30L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.68 | 0:21.52 | 21.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.35 | 0:30.87 | 30.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.80L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.40 | 0:30.75 | 30.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.30L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | C5 | $8,620.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.64 | 0:30.94 | 30.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.00L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.13 | 0:30.97 | 30.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.66 | 0:31.2 | 31.2 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.30L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | C1d | $0.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 38.69 | 0:38.34 | 38.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.80L | $5.10 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.04 | 0:31.04 | 31.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.70L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (31.29) when second at this track in a Class 3/4. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Must respect.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.29 | 0:30.94 | 30.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.00L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.77 | 0:25.87 | 25.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.90L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,370.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.57 | 0:31.20 | 30.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.30L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | C2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.78 | 0:18.78 | 18.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.10L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 11 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.47 | 0:26.08 | 25.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.76 | 0:31.33 | 30.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.10L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.92 | 0:21.78 | 21.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.83 | 0:21.83 | 21.4 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.90L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.99 | 0:21.75 | 21.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.82 | 0:31.2 | 30.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth on April 1 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway behind Opawa Taz, beaten 6 lengths (21.80) in a Class 4. Safely held last time and looking to others.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.80 | 0:21.32 | 20.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.90L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/03/2026 | 35 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.95 | 25.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.80L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2026 | 4 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.84 | 21.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.50L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.33 | 0:31.33 | 30.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.20L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.44 | 0:31.06 | 30.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.40L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | C2/3 | $3,020.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.67 | 0:21.53 | 21.4 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.00L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.58 | 0:31.38 | 30.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.80L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.48 | 0:30.85 | 30.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.10L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.07 | 0:18.93 | 18.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C3q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.42 | 0:18.66 | 18.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.45 | 0:21.45 | 21.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.40L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 4 lengths over 527m at this track in a handy (31.19), beating Opawa Kelsey. Key chance again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $4,030.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.19 | 0:31.19 | 30.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.20L | $2.20 |
| 6/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $2,770.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.22 | 20.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.70L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | C2/3 | $4,370.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.35 | 0:31.20 | 30.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.20L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.85 | 0:21.52 | 21.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.70L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | SPECA | $6,640.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.38 | 30.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.80L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.90 | 0:31.33 | 30.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 42 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19 | 0:18.79 | 18.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.20L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.77 | 0:31.32 | 31.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.50L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.19 | 0:30.96 | 30.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.70L | $5.40 |
| 3/5 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 31.38 | 0:31.04 | 31.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.60L | $4.10 |