Manawatu Race 8

BRIAN MARSH MEMORIAL

Prize Money: $5,727

TRUE ABILITY (1) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with five wins and a placing from seven tries. Was out of the placings last time (18.77) at Manukau in a SPECq, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths. Looks well placed and should feature. BIG TIME PHIL (8) finished well back at this track last time when a 7 length sixth (26.39) but scored four back at Wanganui (17.82). Bold showing expected. FOOL ME ONCE (5) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame from Box 5 last run (25.89) at this track. Boasts a strong record from this draw with four wins and two minor placings from nine starts. Nicely placed to grab a well-deserved win. BIG TIME MAESTRO (4) has strong credentials at this circuit over this journey. Include in all multiples.

Distance: 457m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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True Ability (1) 11145
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $39,327
Win / Place: 40% / 57%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo Black and White D

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Know State

100

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 16-5-2

Track

7: 5-1-0

Trk/Dst

7: 5-1-0

Distance

10: 6-1-0

Season

38: 15-5-2

Country

40: 16-5-2

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	12
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

Has failed to fire at the last couple but he does have a good record at the track and trip, including five wins. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.

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
5th of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.77	61.0 km/h	4.20L	$6.30	0:18.48	18.36	SPECq	$4,070	$91	5	1. Portland Andy 2. Lion's Den 3. Smoking Ivan
4th of 8	27/5/25	Manawatu	457m	7	0:26.29	62.6 km/h	6.60L	$3.60	0:25.83	25.83	C5	$5,830	$318	8	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Big Time Moose
1st of 7	19/5/25	Manawatu	457m	2	0:25.92	63.5 km/h	3.60L	$2.60	0:25.92	25.92	C5	$5,830	$3,499	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	$4,070	$2,444	16	1. True Ability 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Opawa Justin
1st of 8	29/4/25	Manawatu	457m	8	0:25.76	63.9 km/h	0.20L	$3.30	0:25.76	25.76	C5	$5,730	$3,436	7	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Moose 3. Fool Me Once
1st of 8	22/4/25	Manawatu	457m	7	0:25.69	64.0 km/h	2.50L	$6.60	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$5,730	$3,436	5	1. True Ability 2. Zestful 3. Big Time Moose

Charley Horse (2) 34442
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $94,088
Win / Place: 23% / 56%

Box Specialist

4 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Classy Witch

Rating

Stats

Career

76: 18-15-10

Track

6: 0-3-1

Distance

10: 3-2-3

Season

35: 3-10-6

Country

75: 18-15-10

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	11	4	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	10	9	10	10	13	5	12
1st	2	6	2	2	0	2	0	4
2nd	1	1	2	2	4	2	3	0
3rd	1	2	1	2	0	1	0	3

Comments

Good effort last time when second (38.19) over 660m at this track. Has a low draw. Will need plenty of 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
2nd of 6	27/5/25	Manawatu	660m	4	0:38.19	62.2 km/h	2.70L	$13	0:38.00	38	C2d	$5,830	$1,458	8	1. Johnny Football 2. Charley Horse 3. Chief Dribble
4th of 6	19/5/25	Manawatu	660m	5	0:39.16	60.7 km/h	4.20L	$5.00	0:38.87	38.87	C2d	$5,830	$318	4	1. Johnny Football 2. Long Non White 3. Big Time Special
4th of 8	15/5/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.74	61.5 km/h	12.90L	$30	0:29.84	29.84	C5	$5,830	$318	7	1. Paw Bradley 2. Zestful 3. Stuck Throttle
4th of 8	8/5/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.50	62.0 km/h	7.50L	$42	0:29.97	29.97	C5	$9,080	$545	9	1. One Hot Bandit 2. Juice Master 3. Xisco Bale
3rd of 6	29/4/25	Manawatu	660m	6	0:38.63	61.5 km/h	6.20L	$6.70	0:38.20	38.2	C2d	$5,730	$859	12	1. Johnny Football 2. Long Non White 3. Charley Horse
2nd of 8	17/4/25	Manawatu	720m	4	0:42.45	61.1 km/h	1.80L	$8.40	0:42.32	42.32	INVdf	$18,180	$4,545	9	1. Johnny Football 2. Charley Horse 3. Grande Vue Ace

Rock It Rapper (3) 46322
Trainer: H D Kite (Wanganui)
Prize Money: $47,627
Win / Place: 15% / 52%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: Federal Morgan

Dam: Poppy Rocket

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 10-13-11

Track

9: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 2-0-0

Distance

6: 2-0-0

Season

40: 6-8-7

Country

63: 10-12-11

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	8	0	0

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

Comments

Has hit the frame at his last three runs, the latest finishing second in 39.27 at this track. Has a low draw. Deserves respect.

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 5	6/6/25	Manawatu	660m	7	0:39.27	60.5 km/h	2.10L	$1.60	0:39.12	39.12	C1d	$4,910	$1,226	7	1. Big Time Poppy 2. Rock It Rapper 3. Wild Ones
2nd of 4	30/5/25	Hatrick	520m	5	0:30.44	61.5 km/h	0.80L	$6.60	0:30.38	30.16	C5	$5,830	$1,458	7	1. Big Time Brave 2. Rock It Rapper 3. Big Time Moose
3rd of 7	23/5/25	Hatrick	520m	5	0:30.33	61.7 km/h	3.10L	$19	0:30.11	30.11	C5	$5,830	$874	7	1. Fear To Tread 2. Big Time Brave 3. Rock It Rapper
6th of 8	16/5/25	Hatrick	520m	5	0:30.61	61.2 km/h	9.30L	$22	0:29.96	29.96	C5	$5,830	$91	7	1. Big Time Brave 2. Boom Dynamite 3. Blazin' Master
4th of 6	9/5/25	Hatrick	520m	4	0:30.93	60.5 km/h	10.00L	$5.50	0:30.23	30.23	C5	$5,830	$318	7	1. Big Time Brave 2. Fear To Tread 3. Big Time Ashton
1st of 6	2/5/25	Hatrick	520m	8	0:30.60	61.2 km/h	1.90L	$2.80	0:30.60	30.16	C3/4	$5,090	$3,055	7	1. Rock It Rapper 2. Big Time Super 3. Big Time Bam

Big Time Maestro (4) 43425
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $34,700
Win / Place: 16% / 53%

3 yo White and Black D

Sire: Aston Kimetto

Dam: Big Time Vegas

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 9-15-6

Track

15: 4-5-2

Trk/Dst

12: 3-5-2

Distance

19: 3-6-2

Season

50: 8-14-6

Country

56: 9-15-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	3	1	0	0

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

Comments

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (26.20) over 457m at this track. Has a squeeze box to navigate but is in the mix.

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 6	5/6/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.30	62.6 km/h	15.30L	$16	0:25.23	25.23	C5	$5,830	$91	9	1. Paw Bradley 2. Ain't It Fun 3. Big Time Lauren
2nd of 8	27/5/25	Manawatu	457m	5	0:26.20	62.8 km/h	5.30L	$23	0:25.83	25.83	C5	$5,830	$1,458	4	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Big Time Moose
4th of 7	23/5/25	Hatrick	520m	8	0:30.44	61.5 km/h	4.70L	$19	0:30.11	30.11	C5	$5,830	$318	4	1. Fear To Tread 2. Big Time Brave 3. Rock It Rapper
3rd of 7	19/5/25	Manawatu	457m	7	0:26.29	62.6 km/h	5.30L	$23	0:25.92	25.92	C5	$5,830	$874	3	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Big Time Maestro
4th of 8	16/5/25	Hatrick	520m	8	0:30.35	61.7 km/h	5.50L	$19	0:29.96	29.96	C5	$5,830	$318	7	1. Big Time Brave 2. Boom Dynamite 3. Blazin' Master
1st of 7	9/5/25	Hatrick	520m	5	0:30.40	61.6 km/h	0.30L	$3.40	0:30.40	30.23	C4	$5,090	$3,055	3	1. Big Time Maestro 2. Space Tron 3. Remove All Doubt

Fool Me Once (5) 12722
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $70,130
Win / Place: 33% / 64%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Fool's Russian

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 19-13-5

Track

24: 9-5-2

Trk/Dst

24: 9-5-2

Distance

32: 13-6-2

Season

38: 13-7-4

Country

56: 19-12-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	13	3	0	0

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

Comments

Has been in the money the last two runs. Finished second at this track in 25.89 last time but the start prior recorded a respectable 17.34 over 313m when narrowly beaten, at Wanganui Straight. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back.

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	6/6/25	Manawatu	457m	5	0:25.89	63.5 km/h	0.60L	$2.70	0:25.85	25.85	C5	$5,830	$1,458	3	1. Big Time Brave 2. Fool Me Once 3. Big Time Moose
2nd of 7	3/6/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	2	0:17.34	65.0 km/h	0.50L	$6.30	0:17.30	17.3	C5	$4,440	$1,111	7	1. Big Time Proof 2. Fool Me Once 3. Loveable Rogue
7th of 8	27/5/25	Manawatu	457m	4	0:26.49	62.1 km/h	9.40L	$7.00	0:25.83	25.83	C5	$5,830	-	7	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Big Time Moose
2nd of 8	20/5/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	1	0:17.28	65.2 km/h	0.20L	$4.40	0:17.27	17.27	C5	$4,440	$1,111	7	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Fool Me Once 3. Blackcurrant
1st of 6	13/5/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	2	0:17.78	63.4 km/h	1.30L	$6.00	0:17.78	17.67	C5	$4,440	$2,666	7	1. Fool Me Once 2. Loveable Rogue 3. Big Time Proof
6th of 6	6/5/25	Manawatu	457m	5	0:26.66	61.7 km/h	7.50L	$2.40	0:26.13	26.05	C5	$5,830	$91	7	1. Big Time Ashton 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Need A Favour

Lockwood Loop (7) 11535
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $24,845
Win / Place: 25% / 60%

3 yo White and Fawn D

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Big Time Elsa

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 9-6-6

Track

10: 2-3-1

Trk/Dst

7: 1-2-1

Distance

7: 1-2-1

Season

34: 9-6-6

Country

34: 9-6-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (26.35) in a Class 5, finishing a 7 length fifth. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Tough line-up and may struggle.

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 6	6/6/25	Manawatu	457m	6	0:26.35	62.4 km/h	7.20L	$14	0:25.85	25.85	C5	$5,830	$91	7	1. Big Time Brave 2. Fool Me Once 3. Big Time Moose
3rd of 5	30/5/25	Hatrick	520m	4	0:30.50	61.4 km/h	4.80L	$4.20	0:30.16	30.16	R/A	$5,830	$874	3	1. Big Time Toby 2. Big Time Zip 3. Lockwood Loop
5th of 8	27/5/25	Manawatu	457m	2	0:26.31	62.5 km/h	6.80L	$23	0:25.83	25.83	C5	$5,830	$91	8	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Big Time Moose
1st of 6	19/5/25	Manawatu	457m	2	0:26.35	62.4 km/h	1.10L	$3.10	0:26.35	25.92	C4	$5,090	$3,055	3	1. Lockwood Loop 2. Big Time Lauren 3. Chilly Pepper
1st of 6	16/5/25	Hatrick	520m	2	0:30.25	61.9 km/h	1.80L	$2.20	0:30.25	29.96	C4	$5,090	$3,055	7	1. Lockwood Loop 2. Cliff Top Vinnie 3. Remove All Doubt
5th of 7	9/5/25	Hatrick	520m	3	0:30.69	61.0 km/h	4.20L	$5.90	0:30.40	30.23	C4	$5,090	$91	3	1. Big Time Maestro 2. Space Tron 3. Remove All Doubt

Big Time Phil (8) 41746
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $15,209
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

3 yo White and Fawn D

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Big Time Elsa

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 7-5-5

Track

15: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-1

Distance

5: 0-0-1

Season

35: 7-5-5

Country

35: 7-5-5

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished last over 457m at this track beaten 7 lengths (26.39) behind Big Time Brave in a Class 5 on June 6. Expected to go very well.

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
6th of 6	6/6/25	Manawatu	457m	3	0:26.39	62.3 km/h	7.70L	$14	0:25.85	25.85	C5	$5,830	$91	7	1. Big Time Brave 2. Fool Me Once 3. Big Time Moose
4th of 7	30/5/25	Hatrick	305m	2	0:17.97	61.1 km/h	5.20L	$12	0:17.61	17.61	C5	$4,070	$227	3	1. Big Time Rua 2. Big Time Dixie 3. Big Time Kenzie
7th of 7	27/5/25	Manawatu	375m	6	0:22.02	61.3 km/h	11.90L	$15	0:21.19	21.15	C4	$3,240	-	4	1. Priority 2. We Ride 3. Adobe Underworld
1st of 7	23/5/25	Hatrick	305m	7	0:17.82	61.6 km/h	0.40L	$14	0:17.82	17.67	C4	$3,240	$1,944	4	1. Big Time Phil 2. Cliff Top Winnie 3. Big Time Aly
4th of 7	19/5/25	Manawatu	375m	7	0:21.90	61.6 km/h	7.80L	$19	0:21.35	21.31	C4	$3,240	$182	3	1. Jane's Panama 2. Priority 3. We Ride
4th of 7	16/5/25	Hatrick	305m	7	0:18.12	60.6 km/h	3.60L	$16	0:17.87	17.5	C4	$3,240	$136	7	1. Jane's Panama 2. Cliff Top Winnie 3. Barry Bowler

Big Time Moose (6) 56333
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $40,245
Win / Place: 24% / 70%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Blue D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Blazin' Savannah

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 9-8-9

Track

17: 5-4-4

Trk/Dst

16: 4-4-4

Distance

20: 5-6-5

Season

23: 2-5-7

Country

35: 9-8-8

1st Up

3: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	6	3	0	0

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

Comments

Finished in the minors last time in a Class 5 at this track when a 2 length third but did run a solid 25.99 over the 457m trip. Can slot into the minors again.

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 6	6/6/25	Manawatu	457m	7	0:25.99	63.3 km/h	2.00L	$4.60	0:25.85	25.85	C5	$5,830	$874	7	1. Big Time Brave 2. Fool Me Once 3. Big Time Moose
3rd of 4	30/5/25	Hatrick	520m	2	0:30.45	61.5 km/h	1.00L	$6.20	0:30.38	30.16	C5	$5,830	$874	3	1. Big Time Brave 2. Rock It Rapper 3. Big Time Moose
3rd of 8	27/5/25	Manawatu	457m	3	0:26.22	62.7 km/h	5.60L	$23	0:25.83	25.83	C5	$5,830	$874	8	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Big Time Moose
6th of 7	19/5/25	Manawatu	457m	3	0:26.56	61.9 km/h	9.10L	$13	0:25.92	25.92	C5	$5,830	$91	13	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Big Time Maestro
5th of 6	6/5/25	Manawatu	457m	3	0:26.59	61.9 km/h	6.60L	$2.50	0:26.13	26.05	C5	$5,830	$91	7	1. Big Time Ashton 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Need A Favour
2nd of 8	29/4/25	Manawatu	457m	1	0:25.77	63.8 km/h	0.20L	$6.50	0:25.76	25.76	C5	$5,730	$1,431	7	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Moose 3. Fool Me Once