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HANZO RIVER (4) has a strong record here with eight wins and three placings from 19 starts. Scored by a head last time (21.18) in a Class 4 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Steps up in class but is still expected to go close. BIG TIME LENA (8) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (18.62) at this track. Form here at the trip sound including 15 wins. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Leading player again. PORTLAND ANDY (7) looks close to another win after finishing third last time (18.82) at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Expecting another good run. HONCHO (6) can sneak into the finish with the right run. Should be further improved after the run last start.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (18.90) when fourth over 318m at this track in a Class 5. Has nine wins and 13 placings from 40 starts from the draw. One to run through multiple bets.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.58 | 18.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.60L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.59 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.40L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.73 | 0:18.46 | 18.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.80L | $5.50 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.63 | 0:18.44 | 18.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.90L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.69 | 0:18.66 | 18.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.30L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (18.64) win last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths in a Class 5 over 318m at this track. Goes very well from the draw boasting six victories and six places from 21 starts. Hard to entertain this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.64 | 18.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.70L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | 4 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.24 | 21.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.50L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/03/2026 | 3 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.39 | 0:20.93 | 20.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.50L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.68 | 0:20.92 | 20.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.80L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.52 | 0:18.52 | 18.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.40L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.10 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.40L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | INVf | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.43 | 0:21.01 | 21.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.60L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.54 | 0:21.32 | 21.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.70L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.42 | 0:21.4 | 21.4 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.32 | 0:21.25 | 21.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance tracking the speed and going on to score by a head in a Class 4 last start at Cambridge Raceway, clocking a solid 21.18 over the 375m trip. Flying lately and can score again.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.18 | 0:21.18 | 21.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.20L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.60 | 0:18.60 | 18.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.60L | $3.30 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.96 | 0:18.43 | 18.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.70L | $0.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (18.90) in a Class 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths second. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and four places from seven starts. Place chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 34 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.64 | 18.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.70L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.72 | 0:21.38 | 21.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.80L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.58 | 0:21.21 | 21.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.30L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.50 | 0:21.04 | 21.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.60L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.47 | 0:21.32 | 21.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.10L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.25 | 21.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.74 | 0:18.04 | 18.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.40L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.55 | 0:18.55 | 18.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.68 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.85 | 0:21.19 | 21.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished 5th in a Class 5 on April 4 over 318m at this track behind Go Reuben beaten 6 lengths (19.09). Much improved for this and is one of the contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.09 | 0:18.64 | 18.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.40L | $12.00 |
| 1/1 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 375m | 0:18.86 | 0:18.86 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 0/7 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | INV | $6,900.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:20.04 | 0:18.65 | 18.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.90L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.36 | 21.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.90L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.72 | 0:18.43 | 18.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.10L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.60L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.61 | 18.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.90L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.68 | 0:18.5 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.90L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.84 | 0:18.49 | 18.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.70L | $22.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | R/A | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.04 | 0:18.59 | 18.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.40L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (18.82) in a Class 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths third. Has three wins and six placings from 18 starts from the draw. Has claims with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.82 | 0:18.58 | 18.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.40L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.69 | 0:18.69 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.30L | $1.90 |
| 5/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.94 | 0:18.46 | 18.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.80L | $10.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.68 | 0:18.56 | 18.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.80L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.5 | 0:18.5 | 18.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.00L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.43 | 0:18.3 | 18.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.00L | $4.10 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 318m. Last start finished 3rd on March 29 over 318m at this track behind Papa Kiwi beaten a long neck (18.62) in a Class 5. Has a solid record from this draw, including four wins. Pay to follow.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.59 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.40L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.61 | 0:18.61 | 18.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.50L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.62 | 0:18.52 | 18.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.40L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.72 | 18.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.00L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | C5 | $6,470.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.95 | 0:18.40 | 18.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.80L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.55 | 0:18.77 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.20L | $7.30 |
| 1/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.73 | 0:18.73 | 18.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.00L | $5.60 |
| 1/1 | 14/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19 | 0.19 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2025 | 40 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.24 | 0:18.5 | 18.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.30L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/09/2025 | 16 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Hatrick Straight | 313m | 17.65 | 0:16.95 | 16.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.70L | $13.00 |