Manukau Race 9

SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP SPRINT (B) PBD

Stake: $7,500

HUNTER KAREN (5) hit the ground running off the tricky draw and gave a sight in front, boxing on well for a minor when third (18.59) at this track in a Class 5 over 318m. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and three minor placings to her credit. Winning claims. PORTLAND NICKY (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (18.62) in a Class 5 at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Worth another chance. APACHE BLYDE (7) stuck on well last time to finish 0.9 lengths back in second (18.57) at this track in a Class 5 over 318m. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Bold showing expected. OPAWA VANESSA (6) is a last-start placegetter with solid claims again. Meets an even line-up today.

Distance: 318m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Portland Nicky (2) 42545
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $24,530
Win / Place: 19% / 56%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 8-8-7

Track

24: 6-2-5

Trk/Dst

24: 6-2-5

Distance

24: 6-2-5

Season

11: 1-2-1

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	3	11	10	9	4	3	1
1st	0	2	2	2	1	0	1
2nd	1	2	2	2	0	1	0
3rd	0	3	0	2	1	1	0

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (18.62) in a Class 5, finishing a 1.5 lengths fifth. Has two successes and five minors from 11 starts from box 2. With a clean break looks hard to beat.

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	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.62	61.5 km/h	1.60L	$13	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$4,400	$100	3	1. Kiwi Sea 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen
4th of 7	16/10/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.43	63.0 km/h	6.80L	$24	0:20.95	20.95	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Go Reuben
5th of 6	9/10/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.45	62.9 km/h	6.90L	$18	0:20.97	20.81	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Claws In Sparky
2nd of 7	2/10/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.44	63.0 km/h	2.90L	$6.20	0:21.24	21.19	C4/5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Portland Nicky 3. Thrilling Tommy
4th of 7	25/9/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.68	62.3 km/h	7.30L	$11	0:21.17	21.15	C5q	$4,400	$250	4	1. Everest Sky 2. Best Bet Benny 3. Opawa Blake
6th of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.88	60.6 km/h	5.80L	$9.00	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3.

Kiwi Moments (3) 55534
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $39,860
Win / Place: 16% / 47%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Thrilling Boris

Dam: Kiwi Gal

Owners: Dinny Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 12-11-11

Track

38: 7-6-5

Trk/Dst

24: 5-3-2

Distance

24: 5-3-2

Season

10: 0-0-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	0	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	9	7	21	15	10	5	2
1st	1	1	1	5	2	1	1	0
2nd	0	1	2	3	3	0	1	1
3rd	0	2	1	5	0	1	2	0

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th in a Class 4 on October 23 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway behind Opawa Jimmy beaten 5.5 lengths (21.73). Placed two back at Cambridge Raceway. Looks one of the chances.

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
4th of 7	23/10/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.73	62.1 km/h	5.30L	$15	0:21.36	21.33	C4	$3,500	$200	7	1. Opawa Jimmy 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Honcho
3rd of 7	16/10/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.64	62.4 km/h	5.00L	$5.20	0:21.29	20.95	C4	$3,500	$525	4	1. Thrilling Tommy 2. Satan's Song 3. Kiwi Moments
5th of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.91	60.5 km/h	5.00L	$6.30	0:18.56	18.56	C4/5	$4,400	$100	3	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy
5th of 6	9/10/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.72	62.2 km/h	6.70L	$6.10	0:21.25	20.81	C4/5	$4,400	$100	11	1. Go Reuben 2. Kiwi Sea 3. Honcho
5th of 7	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.11	59.9 km/h	10.50L	$19	0:18.37	18.37	C5	$4,400	$100	14	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Apache Blyde
5th of 7	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.99	60.3 km/h	7.20L	$16	0:18.49	18.49	C5	$4,400	$100	17	1. Hunter Karen 2. Portland Mark 3. Hanzo River

Opawa Taz (4) 11764
Trainer: S Lozell & G Clark (Putaruru)
Prize Money: $13,045
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

2 yo Red Fawn B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

Owners: Opawa Racing & S Lozell

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 6-4-2

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 318m at this track. Place prospects appear best.

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 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.80	60.9 km/h	3.40L	$40	0:18.56	18.56	C4/5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy
3rd of 6	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	18.7	63.6 km/h	4.00L	$21	0:18.44	18.44	C5	$0	$590	10	1. Portland Andy 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen
1st of 1	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.76	61.0 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.76		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 6	25/9/25	Cambridge	375m	8	22.01	61.4 km/h	9.10L	$11	0:21.47	21.15	C5q	$0	$100	4	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time London
4th of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	5	18.6	63.6 km/h	2.10L	$5.80	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$0	$250	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3.
1st of 7	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	5	18.49	63.4 km/h	2.40L	$8.80	0:18.49	18.49	C5	$0	$2,370	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Portland Mark 3. Hanzo River

Hunter Karen (5) 46313
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $45,210
Win / Place: 28% / 59%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Owners: S.S.W. Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 16-9-9

Track

35: 10-5-8

Trk/Dst

35: 10-5-8

Distance

35: 10-5-8

Season

13: 3-2-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	11	6	18	11	7	2
1st	1	5	1	4	2	3	0
2nd	0	3	1	3	0	2	0
3rd	0	0	2	4	2	1	0

Comments

In the money last time at this track (18.59) in a Class 5, finishing a 1.2 lengths third. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Expected to feature.

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
3rd of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.59	61.6 km/h	1.20L	$3.30	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Kiwi Sea 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen
1st of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.56	61.7 km/h	0.40L	$5.50	0:18.56	18.56	C4/5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy
6th of 6	9/10/25	Cambridge	375m	5	21.44	64.2 km/h	10.50L	$9.40	0:20.81	20.81	C4	$0	$100	7	1. Boston Junior 2. Opawa Bait 3. Love It
3rd of 6	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.72	61.2 km/h	4.00L	$21	0:18.44	18.44	C5	$4,400	$660	10	1. Portland Andy 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen
4th of 6	2/10/25	Cambridge	375m	7	21.69	64.1 km/h	6.30L	$43	0:21.31	21.19	C5	$0	$250	4	1. Opawa Danny 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Tails
4th of 7	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	4	18.9	63.6 km/h	8.80L	$26	0:18.37	18.37	C5	$0	$250	24	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Apache Blyde

Opawa Vanessa (6) 11472
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $23,200
Win / Place: 23% / 56%

4 yo White and Fawn B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Shackley

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 9-9-4

Track

15: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

15: 2-2-3

Distance

15: 2-2-3

Season

14: 2-2-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	2	1	12	10	12
1st	1	0	1	0	3	3	1
2nd	0	1	0	0	4	2	2
3rd	0	0	0	1	1	2	0

Comments

In the money last time at this track (18.77) in a Class 4, finishing a 2.25 lengths second. Has three successes and five minors from 12 starts from box 6. Solid chance with even luck.

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
2nd of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.77	61.0 km/h	2.30L	$10	0:18.61	18.51	C4	$3,500	$875	3	1. Honcho 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Dynamic Kiwi
7th of 7	16/10/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.84	61.8 km/h	7.80L	$11	0:21.29	20.95	C4	$3,500	-	4	1. Thrilling Tommy 2. Satan's Song 3. Kiwi Moments
4th of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.26	59.4 km/h	5.60L	$5.30	0:18.87	18.56	C4	$3,500	$200	7	1. Evening Out 2. Honcho 3. Stop Working
1st of 7	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.85	60.7 km/h	1.70L	$2.90	0:18.85	18.44	C3	$3,200	$1,920	3	1. Opawa Vanessa 2. Dynamite Boy 3. Dynamic Kiwi
1st of 6	2/10/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.58	62.6 km/h	3.70L	$5.70	0:21.58	21.19	C3	$3,200	$1,920	4	1. Opawa Vanessa 2. Love It 3. Suppose
2nd of 6	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.82	60.8 km/h	3.30L	$4.70	0:18.59	18.37	C3	$3,200	$800	7	1. Evening Out 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Wide Boy

Apache Blyde (7) 23222
Trainer: R L Shead (Ngatea)
Prize Money: $52,430
Win / Place: 8.85% / 58%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo White B

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Britney Star

Owners: R L Shead

100

Rating

Stats

Career

113: 10-26-30

Track

113: 10-26-30

Trk/Dst

113: 10-26-30

Distance

113: 10-26-30

Season

11: 1-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	7	13	30	31	30
1st	0	0	0	2	5	3
2nd	1	3	3	4	8	7
3rd	1	3	4	6	7	9

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 0.9 lengths second but did clock a solid 18.57 over the 318m trip. Follow up.

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
2nd of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.57	61.6 km/h	0.90L	$10	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Kiwi Sea 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen
2nd of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.59	61.6 km/h	0.40L	$10	0:18.56	18.56	C4/5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy
2nd of 6	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.68	61.3 km/h	3.40L	$54	0:18.44	18.44	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen
3rd of 7	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.90	60.6 km/h	7.50L	$13	0:18.37	18.37	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Apache Blyde
2nd of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.61	61.5 km/h	2.00L	$33	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3.
7th of 7	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.07	60.0 km/h	8.30L	$10	0:18.49	18.49	C5	$4,400	-	13	1. Hunter Karen 2. Portland Mark 3. Hanzo River

Foxtrot Mila (8) 62671
Trainer: N P Green (Pokeno)
Prize Money: $20,440
Win / Place: 21% / 65%

3 yo White and Brindle B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Pretty Busy

Owners: Mark Lin & Dion Walker Partnership

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 7-8-6

Track

30: 7-7-6

Trk/Dst

30: 7-7-6

Distance

30: 7-7-6

Season

8: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by half a length over 318m at this track in a handy (18.90), beating Wide Boy. Winner last time and looks well placed again. Has the ability to be in the finish.

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	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.90	60.6 km/h	0.50L	$8.40	0:18.90	18.51	C3/4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Foxtrot Mila 2. Wide Boy 3. Hunter Lou
7th of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.51	58.7 km/h	9.20L	$12	0:18.87	18.56	C4	$3,500	-	21	1. Evening Out 2. Honcho 3. Stop Working
6th of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.16	59.7 km/h	9.20L	$5.90	0:18.52	18.47	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Wu Tang 2. Schmeichel 3. Mad Paddy
2nd of 7	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.81	60.9 km/h	3.50L	$9.90	0:18.56	18.49	C4	$3,500	$875	21	1. Portland Nicky 2. Foxtrot Mila 3. Mad Paddy
6th of 7	24/8/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.17	59.7 km/h	8.60L	$15	0:18.57	18.55	C4/5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Kiwi Sea 2. Portland Mark 3. Kiwi Moments
5th of 7	17/8/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.19	59.7 km/h	5.10L	$10	0:18.83	18.56	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Apache Blyde 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Opawa Vanessa

Opawa Stayer (5) 44675
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $22,480
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Shackley

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 8-7-4

Track

19: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

19: 2-2-3

Distance

19: 2-2-3

Season

7: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	1	7	10	7	9	8	7
1st	0	2	2	1	1	1	1
2nd	1	1	0	1	2	2	0
3rd	0	1	1	0	0	0	2

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 318m at this track. Happy to risk this time.

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	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.11	59.9 km/h	3.00L	$10	0:18.90	18.51	C3/4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Foxtrot Mila 2. Wide Boy 3. Hunter Lou
7th of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.07	60.0 km/h	7.30L	$44	0:18.56	18.56	C4/5	$4,400	$250	3	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy
6th of 6	9/10/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.55	62.6 km/h	10.50L	$9.40	0:20.81	20.81	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Boston Junior 2. Opawa Bait 3. Love It
1st of 1	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.76	61.0 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.76		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
4th of 6	2/10/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.75	62.1 km/h	6.30L	$43	0:21.31	21.19	C5	$4,400	$250	4	1. Opawa Danny 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Tails
4th of 7	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.99	60.3 km/h	8.80L	$26	0:18.37	18.37	C5	$4,400	$250	24	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Apache Blyde