Manukau Race 4 - BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ SPORTSBOWL FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT PBD
AFFECTIONATELY (3) did a good job to finish third last time out over 318m at this track (19.62) in a Class 1 H, the second top-three finish on the trot. Has been racing very honestly of late and deserves solid market support. MY CRUSADER (6) finished second (19.28) two back at this track but out of the placings last time when 7th. Raced in the veteran grade last start. Has ability and is one of the better chances. HUNTER PEARL (5) latest effort finished 6th over 318m at this track beaten 5 lengths (19.26) behind Paradise Point in a Class 1/2 on April 19. Faces a slight down grade in class and can hit the frame with the right run. SCOTCH (4) has definite claims fresh from a spell. Is having first race-day look at this course but recently had a solo trial (19.18) on this track over 318m.
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 318m at this track. Not among the main chances 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | C1/2 | $2,750.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.46 | 0:18.89 | 18.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.20L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C2 | $2,750.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:19.05 | 18.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.00L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.18 | 0:18.90 | 18.5 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.00L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.10 | 0:18.95 | 18.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.10L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.21 | 0:18.78 | 18.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.10L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.24 | 0:18.81 | 18.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.10L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.2 | 0:18.92 | 18.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.30L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.14 | 0:18.69 | 18.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.90L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.28 | 0:19.03 | 18.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.50L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.16 | 0:18.52 | 18.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.40L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (19.62) when third at this track in a Class 1 H. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and five minors. Hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 22 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 | C1q | $2,670.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.62 | 0:18.86 | 18.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.90L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.24 | 0:19.08 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.59 | 0:18.98 | 18.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.70L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.64 | 0:18.86 | 18.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.20L | $35.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.28 | 0:18.99 | 18.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.10L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.46 | 0:18.69 | 18.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.00L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.45 | 0:19.04 | 18.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.90L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.49 | 0:19.04 | 18.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.30L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/01/2026 | 28 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.19 | 0:18.97 | 18.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.50L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.81 | 0:19.12 | 18.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.60L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished off last campaign with a eighth (22.96) in a CL 1 FIN at Cambridge Raceway four-and-a-half months ago. Has had two solo trials to help fitness levels. Each way claims this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.18 | 0:19.18 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 375m | 0:19.36 | 0:19.36 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C1f | $2,890.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.96 | 0:21.92 | 21.1 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.80L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C1q | $2,540.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.72 | 21.2 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.10L | $7.40 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | C1 | $2,540.00 | Cambridge | 375m | N/A | - | 21.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.20L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,540.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.35 | 21.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.00L | $9.30 |
| 7/7 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | C1/2 | $3,860.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.94 | 0:25.88 | 25.6 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.10L | $33.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,540.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.81 | 0:21.44 | 21.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.30L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.91 | 0:21.71 | 21.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C0 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 21.86 | 0:21.86 | 20.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.70L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5 lengths behind Paradise Point over 318m. Must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | C1/2 | $2,750.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.26 | 0:18.90 | 18.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.10L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.37 | 0:19.01 | 18.5 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.20L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.31 | 0:18.88 | 18.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.10L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.16 | 0:18.70 | 18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.50L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.66 | 0:18.81 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.10L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.58 | 0:18.75 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.90L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.19 | 0:19.03 | 18.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C2f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.22 | 0:18.92 | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.30L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.17 | 0:18.83 | 18.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.90L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C2q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.05 | 0:18.9 | 18.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.30L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last over 318m at this track beaten 9 lengths (19.70) behind Dynamic Kiwi in a SPECA on April 19. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | SPECA | $2,670.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.01 | 18.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.80L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | C1q | $2,670.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.28 | 0:19.10 | 18.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.50L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.51 | 0:19.08 | 18.5 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.20L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C1/2 | $2,770.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.31 | 0:18.95 | 18.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.20L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.45 | 0:18.88 | 18.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.20L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.14 | 0:18.87 | 18.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.90L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.61 | 0:18.92 | 18.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.50L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | C2 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.48 | 0:18.86 | 18.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.04 | 0:19.04 | 18.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.06 | 0:18.95 | 18.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.80L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 2nd over 375m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 7 lengths (21.99) behind How Dairy in a Class 0 on April 23. Might be tested now up in class.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 23/04/2026 | 4 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.49 | 21.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.10L | $20.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | C0 | $2,580.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.42 | 0:19.42 | 18.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.10L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | 0:19.12 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.23 | 0:19.21 | 18.5 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.30L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:23.04 | 0:21.63 | 20.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 20.20L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.73 | 0:18.92 | 18.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.50L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.39 | 0:18.79 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.60L | $46.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,610.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:22.97 | 0:21.37 | 21.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 22.80L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C0 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 20.01 | 0:18.73 | 18.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 19.50L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | 0:19.41 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth over 318m at this track, beaten 8 lengths (19.61) behind Tiny Kiwi in a Class 1 on March 29. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.61 | 0:19.01 | 18.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.50L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.00 | 18.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.10L | $35.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C1 | $2,690.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.22 | 0:18.86 | 18.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.10L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.21 | 0:18.99 | 18.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.20L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | C1q | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.36 | 18.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.20L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.28 | 0:19.15 | 18.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.90L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.07 | 0:19.04 | 18.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.30L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.43 | 0:18.8 | 18.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.10L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.4 | 0:18.99 | 18.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.60L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.16 | 0:19.04 | 18.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $0.00 |