Manukau Race 8 - GIVE US A GO SPRINT PBD
HANZO RIVER (3) turned in another strong performance after leading to make it back to back wins, scoring at this track over 318m (18.55). Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Is a reliable beginner and looks to have an edge on most of these. OPAWA TAZ (4) is a last start Class 4 winner, jumping from this box and scoring a 1.5 lengths win over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Goes very well from this same draw winning two races. Must include in calculations. WOLFMAN JACK (7) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (18.71) at this track behind Portland Andy in a Class 4/5. Took the lead and boxed on but run over. Faces a slight down grade today and a bold showing is expected. ROMANTIC INTENT (8) is a last-start placegetter here at this trip - worth considering.
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance leading throughout to score by 5.5 lengths in a Class 3 last start at this track, clocking a fast 18.55 over the 318m trip. Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/03/2026 | 3 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.55 | 0:18.55 | 18.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.70L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | 30 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | 21.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.40L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 28 | C2/3 | $3,280.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.50 | 17.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | C3/4 | $3,530.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.36 | 17 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.60L | $20.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.19 | 21.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.80L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.97 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.70L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.84 | 0:21.19 | 21.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.90L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/01/2026 | 24 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.76 | 0:18.5 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.20L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.61 | 0:21.1 | 21.1 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.50L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 07/12/2025 | 3 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.67 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.90L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Cambridge Raceway over 375m in 21.32 last start, beating Epic Wildman. Has run slick time here with a 18.51 PB at the distance. Key player.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | 10 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.32 | 0:21.32 | 20.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.50L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2026 | 3 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.53 | 0:20.93 | 20.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.60L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.63 | 0:20.92 | 20.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.20L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.05 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.80L | $9.50 |
| 1/1 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.76 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.90L | $4.70 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.51 | 0:18.51 | 18.5 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.40L | $9.40 |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | C5 | $3,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.47 | 18.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.00L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.14 | 0:19.06 | 18.3 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.10L | $9.40 |
| 4/7 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.78 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.40L | $40.00 |
| 1/1 | 05/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.76 | 0:18.76 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 12 lengths behind Hunter Lou over 318m. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 26 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
Missed the frame latest (19.05) when fourth over 318m at this track in a Class 4. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and six places from 17 starts. Has ability and should be around the money.
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 | 14 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.05 | 0:18.50 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.90L | $4.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.8 | 0:18.63 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.50L | $0.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Portland Andy at this track last start over 318m (18.71). Leading player.
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 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.71 | 0:18.69 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $3.60 |
| 5/5 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.76 | 0:20.93 | 20.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.90L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.84 | 0:18.52 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.50L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.51 | 18.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.60L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.16 | 0:18.75 | 18.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.80L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.10L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.62 | 0:18.62 | 18.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.63 | 0:21.63 | 21.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | C3f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.48 | 0:18.48 | 18.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.10L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C3q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.66 | 0:18.66 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Portland Magic at this track last start over 318m (18.84). This appears within his reach.
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 | 21 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.84 | 0:18.50 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.90L | $3.80 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.57 | 0:18.39 | 18.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.50L | $0.00 |
| 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 |