Manukau Race 3

MPS FENCING SPRINT FINAL PBD

Stake: $3,000

BIG TIME TEXAN (2) recorded a 3 length second in a Class 1 H last time 19.43 at this track and trip and also jumping from the same draw. Found form at big odds last start and is a key player on best form. PEREZ JEWEL (5) continued his winning form with another strong run after running them ragged recording back to back wins, scoring by 4 lengths (18.80) at this track over 318m. In great recent form and expected to measure up again. AFFECTIONATELY (1) is another with top-three prospects. Should get every chance from the ace box. Something for the Multiples: APRICOT SLICE (3)

Distance: 318m
Class: C1f
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 5. Perez Jewel, 8. Go Amber, 3. Apricot Slice, 1. Affectionately, 4. Side Eye Sally

Affectionately (1) 25231
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $12,010
Win / Place: 8.11% / 43%

3 yo Fawn B

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Seductive Kiwi

Owners: M Zahra & M Synnott

100

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 3-6-7

Track

25: 2-4-4

Trk/Dst

25: 2-4-4

Distance

25: 2-4-4

Season

10: 1-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4
STARTS	11	15	7	4
1st	1	0	1	1
2nd	2	1	1	2
3rd	3	1	3	0

Comments

Comes off a (19.21) win last time, scoring by 3 lengths in a Class 1 H over 318m at this track. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from 11 starts. Solid showing expected.

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	3	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	3.20L	$3.50	0:19.21	18.51	C1q	$2,900	$1,740	7	1. Affectionately 2. Big Time Texan 3. Altruism
3rd of 8	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	1	0:19.11	59.9 km/h	2.60L	$11	0:18.93	18.56	C1f	$3,000	$450	7	1. Hunter Honey 2. Patch It Up 3. Affectionately
2nd of 7	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.18	59.7 km/h	0.30L	$4.50	0:19.16	18.44	C1q	$2,900	$725	7	1. Hunter Honey 2. Affectionately 3. Altruism
5th of 6	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.20	59.6 km/h	4.60L	$7.40	0:18.88	18.37	C1	$2,900	$100	7	1. Fritillary 2. Hunter Honey 3. Maxima
2nd of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	4.80L	$8.40	0:18.61	18.47	C1	$2,900	$725	7	1. Nordic Delight 2. Affectionately 3. On Stripe
3rd of 7	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.26	59.4 km/h	8.30L	$8.80	0:18.68	18.49	C1f	$3,000	$450	7	1. Ineptitude 2. Patch It Up 3. Affectionately

Big Time Texan (2) 46552
Trainer: J P Foot (Putaruru)
Prize Money: $4,820
Win / Place: 5.00% / 25%

3 yo Fawn B

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Bigtime Ziggy

Owners: J P Foot

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 1-2-2

Track

17: 1-2-2

Trk/Dst

17: 1-2-2

Distance

17: 1-2-2

Season

7: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Ran a better race when second behind Affectionately at this track last start over 318m (19.43). Leading player.

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	2	0:19.43	58.9 km/h	3.20L	$75	0:19.21	18.51	C1q	$2,900	$725	7	1. Affectionately 2. Big Time Texan 3. Altruism
5th of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.39	59.0 km/h	6.60L	$22	0:18.93	18.56	C1	$2,900	$100	7	1. Highs And Lows 2. Youtan Poluo 3. Not Quite White
5th of 7	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.39	59.0 km/h	3.30L	$31	0:19.16	18.44	C1q	$2,900	$100	7	1. Hunter Honey 2. Affectionately 3. Altruism
6th of 7	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:20.35	56.3 km/h	19.10L	$58	0:19.01	18.37	C1	$2,900	$100	7	1. Paradise Point 2. Go Amber 3. On Stripe
4th of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.37	59.1 km/h	10.90L	$39	0:18.61	18.47	C1	$2,900	$150	20	1. Nordic Delight 2. Affectionately 3. On Stripe
6th of 7	1/9/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:20.28	56.4 km/h	17.80L	$42	0:19.03	18.64	C1	$2,900	$100	15	1. Bear O'Clock 2. Altruism 3. On Stripe

Apricot Slice (3) 62132
Trainer: R K Roper (Auckland)
Prize Money: $4,410
Win / Place: 8.33% / 50%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Blue Fawn D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Jelly Fish

Owners: E Potts

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-3-2

Track

6: 0-3-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-3-1

Distance

6: 0-3-1

Season

8: 1-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 2nd on October 19 over 318m at this track behind Go Amber beaten 0.8 lengths (19.01) in a Class 1 H. Has ability and should be around the money.

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
2nd of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.01	60.2 km/h	0.80L	$3.20	0:18.95	18.51	C1q	$2,900	$725	7	1. Go Amber 2. Apricot Slice 3. Sober Driver
3rd of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.12	59.9 km/h	1.50L	$4.90	0:19.01	18.56	C1	$2,900	$435	24	1. Waerenga Tribe 2. Idol Hit 3. Apricot Slice
1st of 6	18/9/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.93	61.6 km/h	2.70L	$14	0:21.93	21.41	C0	$2,800	$1,680	4	1. Apricot Slice 2. Who's A Saint 3. Paradise Point
2nd of 7	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.26	59.4 km/h	2.90L	$4.70	0:19.06	18.49	C0	$2,800	$700	3	1. Paradise Point 2. Apricot Slice 3. Devito's Tip
6th of 7	11/9/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.33	60.5 km/h	7.30L	$15	0:21.82	21.14	C0	$2,800	$100	7	1. Chai Not Chi 2. Who's A Saint 3. Scotch
6th of 7	4/9/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:22.42	60.2 km/h	7.80L	$17	0:21.87	21.01	C0	$2,800	$100	3	1. Go Concord 2. Chai Not Chi 3. Order For Brax

Side Eye Sally (4) 56642
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $23,040
Win / Place: 6.67% / 38%

4 yo Black B

Sire: My Bro Fabio

Dam: No Time Toulouse

Owners: Triple H Racing Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

75: 5-17-7

Track

50: 2-9-4

Trk/Dst

48: 2-9-4

Distance

48: 2-9-4

Season

10: 1-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	7	8
STARTS	19	24	12	11	4	3	2
1st	1	3	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	3	9	0	3	0	1	1
3rd	2	1	3	1	0	0	0

Comments

Finished second last start (19.07) over 318m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Hard to make a case 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
2nd of 6	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.07	60.0 km/h	3.90L	$7.30	0:18.80	18.51	C1q	$2,900	$725	7	1. Perez Jewel 2. Side Eye Sally 3. Idol Hit
4th of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.39	59.0 km/h	6.50L	$4.70	0:18.93	18.56	C1	$2,900	$150	7	1. Highs And Lows 2. Youtan Poluo 3. Not Quite White
6th of 7	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.38	59.1 km/h	7.10L	$37	0:18.88	18.44	C2q	$3,000	$100	7	1. Wide Boy 2. Epic In Trouble 3. Nordic Delight
6th of 6	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.45	58.9 km/h	6.40L	$17	0:19.00	18.37	C2	$3,000	$100	7	1. Dynamic Kiwi 2. Tilly Wormwood 3. My Crusader
5th of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.44	58.9 km/h	6.70L	$18	0:18.97	18.47	C2	$3,000	$100	14	1. Suppose 2. Tilly Wormwood 3. Running On Empty
1st of 7	7/9/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.07	60.0 km/h	0.50L	$14	0:19.07	18.47	C1q	$2,900	$1,740	6	1. Side Eye Sally 2. Ineptitude 3. Lion Be Good

Perez Jewel (5) 63311
Trainer: R K Roper (Auckland)
Prize Money: $17,260
Win / Place: 7.69% / 38%

Track / Distance Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Tokyo Bird

Owners: Craig Roberts

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 4-5-11

Track

6: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-0

Distance

4: 2-0-0

Season

14: 3-0-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	9	6	6	11	8	8
1st	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	2	1	0	2	0	0
3rd	0	0	2	1	1	2	2	3

Comments

Won his last two including a strong win last start over 318m at this track by 4 lengths in a Class 1 H. Can continue his winning ways.

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 6	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.80	60.9 km/h	3.90L	$1.30	0:18.80	18.51	C1q	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. Perez Jewel 2. Side Eye Sally 3. Idol Hit
1st of 7	16/10/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.62	62.4 km/h	2.00L	$10	0:21.62	20.95	C1	$2,900	$1,740	4	1. Perez Jewel 2. Opawa Selena 3. Portland Magnum
3rd of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	527m	5	0:31.26	60.7 km/h	2.80L	$10	0:31.06	30.85	C1/2	$4,400	$660	5	1. Opawa Dallas 2. Opawa Toby 3. Perez Jewel
3rd of 7	7/10/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	4	0:18.16	62.0 km/h	0.80L	$9.00	0:18.10	17.6	C1	$3,300	$495	12	1. Envious Ivy 2. Stolen Sapphire 3. Perez Jewel
6th of 8	25/9/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.37	60.3 km/h	10.70L	$43	0:21.62	21.15	C1f	$3,000	$100	2	1. Ineptitude 2. Nina's Gift 3. Zipping Bestow
3rd of 7	23/9/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	3	0:17.81	63.3 km/h	1.10L	$12	0:17.73	16.95	C1	$3,300	$495	5	1. Siren Sounds 2. Connie's Comet 3. Perez Jewel

Idol Hit (7) 65423
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $25,610
Win / Place: 5.66% / 30%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Black B

Sire: My Bro Fabio

Dam: Idol Hot

Owners: Gary Martin & Tracie White

Rating

Stats

Career

106: 6-10-16

Track

64: 3-8-9

Trk/Dst

44: 2-5-7

Distance

44: 2-5-7

Season

9: 1-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	5	8	18	19	22	18	11
1st	1	1	0	0	1	1	2	0
2nd	0	0	1	1	1	2	3	2
3rd	1	1	1	4	3	3	0	3

Comments

Finished in the minors last time when third (19.09) at this track, making it two placings on end. Wide draw here. Prefer others.

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 6	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	4.20L	$5.50	0:18.80	18.51	C1q	$2,900	$435	7	1. Perez Jewel 2. Side Eye Sally 3. Idol Hit
2nd of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.10	59.9 km/h	1.30L	$15	0:19.01	18.56	C1	$2,900	$725	7	1. Waerenga Tribe 2. Idol Hit 3. Apricot Slice
4th of 7	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.54	58.6 km/h	8.10L	$13	0:18.97	18.44	C1q	$2,900	$150	7	1. Paradise Point 2. Go Amber 3. Big Time Lockey
5th of 6	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.30	59.3 km/h	4.30L	$36	0:19.00	18.37	C2	$3,000	$100	14	1. Dynamic Kiwi 2. Tilly Wormwood 3. My Crusader
6th of 6	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.38	59.1 km/h	7.50L	$35	0:18.85	18.49	C2	$3,000	$100	13	1. Dynamite Boy 2. Suppose 3. Wondering Why
6th of 7	1/9/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.67	58.2 km/h	12.90L	$36	0:18.77	18.64	C2	$3,000	$100	8	1. Wu Tang 2. Dynamite Boy 3. Fritillary

Go Amber (8) 42251
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $25,760
Win / Place: 12% / 32%

5 yo Blue Brindle B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Our Amber

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 11-8-9

Track

71: 8-7-7

Trk/Dst

71: 8-7-7

Distance

71: 8-7-7

Season

10: 1-3-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	8	10	12	14	19	19	2
1st	0	3	0	2	4	1	1	0
2nd	0	0	1	1	2	1	3	0
3rd	1	0	2	2	0	1	3	0

Comments

Good performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 318m (18.95) beating Apricot Slice in Class 1 H on October 19. Can make it two on the bounce.

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
1st of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	0.80L	$4.40	0:18.95	18.51	C1q	$2,900	$1,740	7	1. Go Amber 2. Apricot Slice 3. Sober Driver
5th of 8	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.29	59.3 km/h	5.10L	$9.40	0:18.93	18.56	C1f	$3,000	$100	7	1. Hunter Honey 2. Patch It Up 3. Affectionately
2nd of 7	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.10	59.9 km/h	1.80L	$4.80	0:18.97	18.44	C1q	$2,900	$725	7	1. Paradise Point 2. Go Amber 3. Big Time Lockey
2nd of 7	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.23	59.5 km/h	3.20L	$4.80	0:19.01	18.37	C1	$2,900	$725	7	1. Paradise Point 2. Go Amber 3. On Stripe
4th of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.16	59.7 km/h	6.80L	$15	0:18.68	18.47	C1	$2,900	$150	7	1. Ineptitude 2. Fritillary 3. Hunter Honey
2nd of 7	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.34	59.2 km/h	7.00L	$4.30	0:18.85	18.49	C1	$2,900	$725	13	1. Perez Jewel 2. Go Amber 3. Sweetwater Oak

Not Quite White (6) 46634
Trainer: G B Martin (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $14,660
Win / Place: 4.35% / 18%

4 yo White and Fawn B

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Golden Bay

Owners: Gary Martin & Tracie White

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 4-4-9

Track

48: 3-1-6

Trk/Dst

47: 3-1-6

Distance

47: 3-1-6

Season

11: 1-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	2	7	12	16	13	36
1st	1	0	1	0	2	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	1	1	1
3rd	1	0	1	1	1	2	3

Comments

Last start finished fourth over 318m at this track, beaten 5 lengths (19.31) behind Go Amber in a Class 1 H on October 19. Will not find this easy. Prepared to overlook.

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	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.31	59.3 km/h	5.10L	$23	0:18.95	18.51	C1q	$2,900	$150	7	1. Go Amber 2. Apricot Slice 3. Sober Driver
3rd of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.29	59.3 km/h	5.20L	$24	0:18.93	18.56	C1	$2,900	$435	14	1. Highs And Lows 2. Youtan Poluo 3. Not Quite White
6th of 7	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.40	59.0 km/h	4.60L	$45	0:19.08	18.37	C1/2	$3,000	$100	7	1. Tobacco Road 2. Epic In Trouble 3. Jean Genie
6th of 7	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.51	58.7 km/h	12.90L	$32	0:18.61	18.47	C1	$2,900	$100	7	1. Nordic Delight 2. Affectionately 3. On Stripe
4th of 5	14/9/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.61	58.4 km/h	6.60L	$27	0:19.15	18.49	C1/2	$3,000	$200	7	1. Opawa Randy 2. Dynamic Kiwi 3. Running On Empty
5th of 5	7/9/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.59	58.4 km/h	7.50L	$22	0:19.06	18.47	C2	$3,000	$100	6	1. Opawa Freya 2. Suppose 3. My Crusader