Manawatu Race 5 - ROYDEN WILLIAMS MANAWATU COUNTRY CUP HCP PACE
MELTON MOGUL (8) Ran well when 2nd last start here and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Has been a model of consistency this preparation. Goes very close. I CAN TOO (4) Unsighted last run here. Can make a comeback and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Up to these. ROUGH AND READY (9) Unsighted last start at this venue. Is capable of a resurgence. Can win this. FREDASTAIRE (6) Failed to threaten last time at the track. Has some strong credentials in this race. Something for the Multiples: CAPTAIN KOBE (3)

Driver: Crystal Hackett
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Comments
Mixed Auckland efforts in latest appearances. Keep safe in return to Palmy.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 10 |
| 22.3L | $32.10 | |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. PACE | $33,163.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 6 |
| 29.6L | $44.40 | |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 42 | 3YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 6 |
| 16.9L | $14.90 | |
| 8/9 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Alicia Harrison | 2 |
| 14.5L | $9.90 | |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Alicia Harrison | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.80 | |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.40 | |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE | $46,250.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 8 |
| 7.3L | $25.20 | |
| 5/7 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | R49 to R63 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 4 |
| 12.6L | $8.80 | |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2025 | 36 | 3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | 6 | R50 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 3 |
| 11.0L | $4.40 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Scored handsomely in lessor company 2-days ago. Rough place claims tonight.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | R39 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 4.0L | $16.80 | |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 2 | R41 to R51 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 17.8L | $18.60 | |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R51 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 7.0L | $52.20 | |
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | R41 to R52 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 29.6L | $23.10 | |
| 7/9 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | 3YO+ R41 to R52 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 16.1L | $20.30 | |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 12.1L | $11.10 | |
| 4/5 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.90 | |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R44 to R54 MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 2.4L | $8.40 | |
| 1/10 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 | |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 42 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 1.9L | $7.70 |

Driver: Wilson House
Stats
Comments
He produced a sound first day placing. Place & Same Race Multi prospect again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 11 | R44 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 | |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE | $17,529.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Wilson House | 3 |
| 18.3L | $33.00 | |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 6 |
| 26.6L | $15.70 | |
| 6/13 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE | $17,298.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 9 |
| 20.2L | $35.80 | |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Wilson House | 1 |
| 9.4L | $5.20 | |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 | |
| 4/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | R44 & faster PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Wilson House | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,670.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 2 |
| 29.6L | $53.90 | |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Wilson House | 8 |
| 0.5L | $10.10 | |
| 3/11 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R51 to R67 MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.50 | |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | R39 to R51 MOB. PACE | $8,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |

Driver: Michael Hay
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Comments
Beautifully rated for Tuesday's all the way success. Each way show to double up.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | R44 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Michael Hay | 1 |
| 3.8L | $13.60 | |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 2 | R41 to R51 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 4 |
| 4.0L | $9.70 | |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.00 | |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 | |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | 3YO+ R39 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 3 |
| 15.9L | $15.20 | |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.30 | |
| 6/11 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 10 |
| 13.4L | $31.80 | |
| 7/7 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 6 |
| 12.1L | $10.70 | |
| 5/10 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 4 |
| 20.7L | $8.80 | |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.10 |

Driver: Jay Abernethy
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Comments
Thereabouts without threatening 48-hour ago. He'll be at generous odds on that.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/04/2026 | 28 | R44 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 | |
| 4/7 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | R41 to R52 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 3 |
| 19.1L | $3.50 | |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | 3YO+ R41 to R52 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 4 |
| 2.2L | $13.10 | |
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 7 |
| 11.0L | $6.40 | |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 33 | 3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 8.6L | $5.50 | |
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | 20 | 3YO+ R40 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE | $16,581.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Jim Curtin | 3 |
| 40.4L | $51.40 | |
| 8/10 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | R42 to R44 MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Marlb HRC | 1850m | Dead | John Dunn | 8 |
| 51.1L | $18.90 | |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | R43 to R47 MOB. PACE | $12,555.00 | Nelson HRC | 2400m | Fast | Wilson House | 4 |
| 23.4L | $23.40 | |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | R49 to R60, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,265.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2 |
| 9.4L | $39.20 | |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | R48 to R59 MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 9.4L | $41.30 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Doing her best work late in the piece on Tuesday. Cover in Trifecta/First4 bets.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | R44 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 3 |
| 5.9L | $11.70 | |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | 2 | R41 to R51 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 6 |
| 0.5L | $26.60 | |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | 3YO+ R39 to R51 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 7 |
| 8.9L | $12.60 | |
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 15.6L | $5.30 | |
| 4/5 | 06/03/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ Mares R50 to R80, R81 to R120 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 10.5L | $22.30 | |
| 1/10 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 9 |
| 0.3L | $46.80 | |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 | |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 | |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,625.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 8 |
| 26.1L | $14.40 | |
| 7/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $11,406.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 5 |
| 131.8L | $11.30 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Tried hard in Tuesday's defeat. Racing in a purple patch of form. Key runner.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | 18 | R44 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 | |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 6.2L | $17.80 | |
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| 8.1L | $13.60 | |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.60 | |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 | |
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R44 to R54 MOB. PACE | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 | |
| 2/10 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 | |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | R43 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.10 | |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | 15 | R42 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 1.9L | $8.20 | |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1750m | Good | Andre Poutama | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.30 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Gritty first day attempt. Better suited to 2500m trip here. Quinella's-First4's.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/04/2026 | 26 | R44 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.70 | |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 13.4L | $9.40 | |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 | |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.00 | |
| 2/5 | 10/03/2026 | 34 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 | |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | R47 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 | |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Dead | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 | |
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 25 | R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 | |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | David Butcher | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.70 | |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | R49 to R60, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,265.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 7 |
| 5.9L | $5.40 |