Manukau Race 5

HIFI ALLEGRO SPRINT HEAT 2 PBD

Stake: $4,400

LION'S DEN (2) finished fourth last time but just a few runs back broke the clock when winning over 375m at Cambridge Raceway, taking a Class 5 FIN in a dynamic 21.06. Has the ability and looks a key chance again. HUNTER LOU (4) hasn't been far away here at the last two, finding the frame both times, most recently when third beaten 4 lengths (18.57). Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Well placed and gets his chance. JUST ONE GRIN (5) is generally an honest type in the frame at 12 of 36 starts but missed the placings last time when fourth (18.83) over 318m at this track. Solid record here including 11 wins. Best form too dangerous to ignore. Have to include. SMOKING IVAN (3) was on the bunny all the way to win last start. Right in the mix again.

Distance: 318m
Class: SPECq
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 5. Just One Grin, 2. Lion's Den, 8. True Ability, 3. Smoking Ivan, 7. Portland Andy

Phillipa Morris Selects: 8. True Ability, 5. Just One Grin, 2. Lion's Den, 3. Smoking Ivan, 4. Hunter Lou

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Lion's Den (2) 43124
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $66,050
Win / Place: 42% / 83%

Box Specialist

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 21-13-7

Track

15: 5-6-1

Trk/Dst

15: 5-6-1

Distance

15: 5-6-1

Season

31: 13-8-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
21	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	11	17	12	1	3	4	1
1st	3	10	6	0	0	2	0
2nd	6	3	2	0	0	2	0
3rd	1	1	2	1	1	0	1

Comments

Closed last campaign finishing fourth at Cambridge Raceway over 375m nine weeks ago. Expected to give a sight fresh.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.47	62.9 km/h	6.50L	$2.30	0:21.01	21.01	C5	$4,000	$200	7	1. Quintessential 2. Midnight Brockie 3. Waerenga Tails
2nd of 7	20/3/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.43	63.0 km/h	4.00L	$2.30	0:21.15	21.15	C4/5	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Midnight Brockie 2. Lion's Den 3. Big Time Lauren
1st of 8	13/3/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.06	64.1 km/h	1.00L	$4.90	0:21.06	21.06	C5f	$20,000	$12,000	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Quintessential 3. Priority
3rd of 7	6/3/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.52	62.7 km/h	7.00L	$2.20	0:21.03	21.03	C5q	$4,000	$600	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Homebush Alana 3. Lion's Den
4th of 7	27/2/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.69	62.2 km/h	8.80L	$1.60	0:21.07	21.07	C5	$4,000	$200	7	1. Quintessential 2. Kiwi Moments 3. Waerenga Tails
2nd of 7	20/2/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.00	64.3 km/h	4.30L	$2.70	0:20.70	20.7	C5	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Lion's Den 3. Aldebaran

Smoking Ivan (3) 36311
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $71,415
Win / Place: 21% / 56%

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Black and White D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Quistis Bale

Owners: Glen Thomas Hodgson

100

Rating

Stats

Career

96: 21-18-15

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

39: 6-8-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
16	4	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	20	16	17	15	6	9	7
1st	1	8	4	4	3	0	0	1
2nd	2	1	4	2	3	2	3	1
3rd	1	2	4	4	1	1	1	1

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 2.5 lengths over 375m at Manawatu in a handy (21.15), beating Claws In Sparky. Can bring up a hat-trick.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 7	27/5/25	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:21.15	63.8 km/h	2.60L	$2.30	0:21.15	21.15	C5	$4,400	$2,640	6	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Shades Of Space
1st of 7	21/5/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:22.48	62.5 km/h	4.50L	$4.30	0:22.48	22.48	C5	$5,500	$3,300	7	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Homebush Diva 3. Everest Sky
3rd of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.55	62.3 km/h	4.80L	$10	0:22.21	22.21	C5	$4,400	$660	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
6th of 7	8/5/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.94	62.7 km/h	6.80L	$32	0:16.46	16.46	SPECf	$10,000	$150	5	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Opawa Mocha
3rd of 6	3/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.04	62.3 km/h	7.30L	$5.70	0:16.53	16.53	SPECq	$4,400	$660	10	1. Jerry Cola 2. Mitcham Tim 3. Smoking Ivan
1st of 7	23/4/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.53	62.3 km/h	0.10L	$4.10	0:22.53	22.42	C5	$4,500	$2,700	8	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Let Him Cook 3. Diamond Ranger

Hunter Lou (4) 61723
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $61,508
Win / Place: 23% / 54%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Isavana

Owners: S.S.W. Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

90: 21-15-13

Track

55: 15-7-6

Trk/Dst

55: 15-7-6

Distance

55: 15-7-6

Season

35: 8-10-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
21	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	22	22	16	17	6	2	4	1
1st	6	6	2	5	2	0	0	0
2nd	3	4	2	4	1	0	1	0
3rd	5	4	2	1	1	0	0	0

Comments

In the money last time at this track (18.57) in a Class 5, finishing a 4 length third. Has five wins and five placings from 17 starts from the draw. Looks hard to beat with even luck.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 7	25/5/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.57	61.6 km/h	4.20L	$6.70	0:18.28	18.28	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Lou
2nd of 7	18/5/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.67	61.3 km/h	5.30L	$10	0:18.30	18.3	C4/5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Big Time Lena 2. Hunter Lou 3. Hunter Karen
7th of 7	11/5/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.11	59.9 km/h	11.00L	$6.00	0:18.34	18.34	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Big Time Lena 2. Gone Walkabout 3. Waerenga Tails
1st of 7	4/5/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.32	63.3 km/h	2.00L	$5.50	0:21.32	21.14	C4	$3,500	$2,100	15	1. Hunter Lou 2. Opawa Stayer 3. Opawa Trevor
6th of 7	19/4/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.33	59.2 km/h	10.10L	$3.70	0:18.62	18.47	C4	$3,100	$50	6	1. Bay Flyer 2. Homebush Henry 3. Waerenga Nova
7th of 7	23/3/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.04	60.1 km/h	5.90L	$18	0:18.63	18.35	C5	$4,000	-	31	1. Quintessential 2. Just One Grin 3. Waerenga Tails
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Just One Grin (5) 13254
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $35,150
Win / Place: 38% / 72%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Just One Smile

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 14-7-5

Track

26: 11-7-4

Trk/Dst

26: 11-7-4

Distance

26: 11-7-4

Season

31: 11-6-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	4	8	11	6	5	2
1st	1	4	2	4	2	1
2nd	1	2	3	0	0	1
3rd	0	1	3	0	1	0

Comments

Last start finished 4th in a Class 4/5 on May 11 over 318m at this track behind Hunter Karen beaten 3 lengths (18.83). The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	11/5/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.83	60.8 km/h	3.00L	$1.90	0:18.62	18.34	C4/5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Aldebaran 3. Waerenga Ritchie
5th of 6	4/5/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.69	62.2 km/h	4.50L	$2.80	0:21.37	21.14	C5	$4,400	$100	15	1. Papa Kiwi 2. Hunter Karen 3. Rustic Kiwi
2nd of 7	19/4/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.65	61.4 km/h	2.50L	$2.50	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$4,000	$1,000	6	1. Wild Pansy 2. Just One Grin 3. Portland Ding Us
3rd of 7	13/4/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	1.40L	$1.70	0:18.64	18.45	C4/5	$4,000	$600	14	1. Big Time Lena 2. Hunter Karen 3. Just One Grin
1st of 7	30/3/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.17	63.0 km/h	2.50L	$1.90	0:18.17	18.17	C5	$4,000	$2,400	7	1. Just One Grin 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Karen
2nd of 7	23/3/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	1.60L	$3.50	0:18.63	18.35	C5	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Quintessential 2. Just One Grin 3. Waerenga Tails

Bay Flyer (6) 47413
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $30,480
Win / Place: 26% / 65%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Owners: D D D S Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 11-11-5

Track

11: 6-1-0

Trk/Dst

11: 6-1-0

Distance

11: 6-1-0

Season

40: 11-11-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	3	9	5	6	9	6	2
1st	1	0	3	1	3	2	0	1
2nd	0	3	2	1	1	1	3	0
3rd	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	0

Comments

Hit the frame latest (21.35) when third at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5. Has two successes and four minors from nine starts from box 6. Will need the right run.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 6	29/5/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.35	63.2 km/h	5.60L	$10	0:20.96	20.96	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Big Time London 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Bay Flyer
1st of 6	22/5/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.37	63.2 km/h	0.70L	$2.90	0:21.37	21.18	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Bay Flyer 2. Portland Nicky 3. Black Lion
4th of 6	15/5/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.85	61.8 km/h	10.30L	$6.40	0:21.13	21.13	C4/5	$4,400	$250	4	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Indie 3. Go Reuben
7th of 7	11/5/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.06	60.1 km/h	6.30L	$6.10	0:18.62	18.34	C4/5	$4,400	-	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Aldebaran 3. Waerenga Ritchie
4th of 7	4/5/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.53	62.7 km/h	5.50L	$10	0:21.14	21.14	C5	$4,400	$250	3	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Big Time Lena 3. Love It
6th of 7	1/5/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.78	62.0 km/h	6.70L	$9.00	0:21.31	21.31	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Portland Mark

Portland Andy (7) 5X115
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $33,940
Win / Place: 27% / 70%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 13-10-10

Track

18: 4-4-2

Trk/Dst

17: 4-4-2

Distance

17: 4-4-2

Season

23: 7-5-5

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	3	6	10	13	11
1st	1	0	2	1	3	1	5
2nd	0	0	0	1	3	5	1
3rd	1	1	0	3	1	0	4

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Cambridge Raceway over 375m in 21.41. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 318m at this track at Class 5 level. Others preferred on this occasion.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 7	25/5/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	6.50L	$6.90	0:18.28	18.28	C5	$4,400	$100	10	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Lou
1st of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.41	63.1 km/h	2.30L	$1.60	0:21.41	21.13	C4	$3,500	$2,100	4	1. Portland Andy 2. Opawa Stayer 3. Opawa Trevor
1st of 7	11/5/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.49	61.9 km/h	5.70L	$2.30	0:18.49	18.34	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Big Time Walter 3. Suppose
5th of 6	12/1/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.70	61.2 km/h	6.10L	$6.10	0:18.27	18.27	C5	$4,000	$50	14	1. Quintessential 2. Hunter Lou 3. Big Time Lena
4th of 8	29/12/24	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.76	61.0 km/h	5.60L	$9.30	0:18.37	18.37	C5	$4,000	$200	28	1. Just One Grin 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Where's Neville
5th of 8	1/12/24	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.69	61.3 km/h	7.30L	$2.80	0:18.18	18.18	C5	$4,000	$50	7	1. Mad Paddy 2. Big Time Lena 3. Portland Ding Us

True Ability (8) 11114
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $43,160
Win / Place: 41% / 58%

3 yo Black and White D

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Know State

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 16-5-2

Season

37: 15-5-2

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	7	3	1	3	5	6	11
1st	0	4	3	0	2	1	1	5
2nd	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won comfortably by 3.5 lengths at Manawatu (25.92) beating Big Time Ashton in a Class 5 on May 19. Goes very well from this draw including five wins. Solid prospects.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 8	27/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	7	0:26.29	62.6 km/h	6.60L	$3.60	0:25.83	25.83	C5	$6,300	$350	8	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Big Time Moose
1st of 7	19/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	2	0:25.92	63.5 km/h	3.60L	$2.60	0:25.92	25.92	C5	$6,300	$3,780	4	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Big Time Maestro
1st of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	8	0:16.93	62.7 km/h	0.10L	$8.60	0:16.93	16.57	C5	$4,400	$2,640	16	1. True Ability 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Opawa Justin
1st of 8	29/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:25.76	63.9 km/h	0.20L	$3.30	0:25.76	25.76	C5	$6,300	$3,780	7	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Moose 3. Fool Me Once
1st of 8	22/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	7	0:25.69	64.0 km/h	2.50L	$6.60	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$6,300	$3,780	5	1. True Ability 2. Zestful 3. Big Time Moose
1st of 8	17/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	2	0:25.78	63.8 km/h	5.60L	$7.40	0:25.78	25.63	C5	$5,900	$3,540	9	1. True Ability 2. Fool Me Once 3. Need A Favour