Manukau Race 9

HEWLETT ELECTRICAL SPRINT PBD

Prize Money: $4,000

QUINTESSENTIAL (6) is a handy type who notched his 21st career success when too good (18.38) from Box 5 at this track. Ran the fastest time on the program in his latest win. Can measure up again. PORTLAND DING US (2) missed the frame last time when fourth (21.96) at Cambridge Raceway, but prior to that had three placings in a row. Has a good record here, including seven wins. One of the better chances. HUNTER LOU (5) was out of the placings latest, but three back was a Class 4/5 winner in quick time (18.32) at this track in a Class 4/5. Can turn it around this time. CLAWS IN SPARKY (3) was in the money last start despite a big quote and is likely to feature again.

Distance: 318m
Class: C4/5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Portland Ding Us (2) 13224
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $47,827
Win / Place: 28% / 68%

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

100

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 17-19-5

Track

32: 7-9-3

Trk/Dst

32: 7-9-3

Distance

32: 7-9-3

Season

35: 8-11-4

Country

58: 17-19-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
17	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5
STARTS	18	24	11	6	1
1st	5	5	4	3	0
2nd	7	7	3	1	1
3rd	1	3	1	0	0

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Cambridge Raceway (21.96) in a Class 5, finishing a 8 length fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting five victories and 10 places from 24 starts. 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
4th of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.96	61.5 km/h	8.20L	$3.90	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,070	$227	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.30	63.4 km/h	1.30L	$7.50	0:21.21	21.21	C5	$4,070	$1,018	4	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Opawa Linny
2nd of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.57	61.6 km/h	3.70L	$4.70	0:18.31	18.31	C5	$4,070	$1,018	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Kiwi Sea
3rd of 7	8/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.76	61.0 km/h	1.60L	$5.00	0:18.65	18.49	C5	$7,310	$1,097	17	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Aldebaran 3. Portland Ding Us
1st of 7	22/5/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.28	63.4 km/h	0.20L	$1.60	0:21.28	21.18	C5	$4,070	$2,444	7	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Rustic Kiwi 3. Portland Indie
3rd of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.63	62.4 km/h	4.00L	$1.70	0:21.35	21.13	C5	$4,070	$611	7	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Portland Ding Us

Claws In Sparky (3) 25363
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $57,304
Win / Place: 21% / 48%

4 yo White and Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Quistis Bale

Rating

Stats

Career

90: 19-15-10

Track

4: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-2

Distance

4: 0-0-2

Season

42: 5-10-4

Country

90: 19-15-10

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
19	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	5	13	11	12	23	15	6
1st	3	0	3	3	3	3	4	0
2nd	1	2	3	5	1	2	0	1
3rd	1	2	1	1	0	3	1	1

Comments

Hit the frame latest (18.70) when third at this track in a Class 5. Has three successes and four minors from 13 starts from box 3. Looks one of the chances.

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	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.70	61.2 km/h	2.90L	$14	0:18.50	18.38	C5	$4,070	$611	3	1. Aldebaran 2. Portland Jessie 3. Claws In Sparky
6th of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.93	61.6 km/h	10.30L	$17	0:21.21	21.21	C5	$4,070	$91	11	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Opawa Linny
3rd of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.77	61.0 km/h	4.00L	$45	0:18.49	18.49	SPECf	$9,260	$1,388	7	1. Quintessential 2. Lion's Den 3. Claws In Sparky
5th of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.77	61.0 km/h	5.90L	$41	0:18.36	18.36	SPECq	$4,070	$91	5	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Quintessential 3. Portland Mark
2nd of 7	27/5/25	Manawatu	375m	4	0:21.33	63.3 km/h	2.60L	$8.60	0:21.15	21.15	C5	$4,070	$1,018	6	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Shades Of Space
1st of 5	21/5/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:22.76	61.7 km/h	1.50L	$1.50	0:22.76	22.48	C4	$3,240	$1,944	7	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Mitcham Arlica 3. Gothams King

Schmeichel (4) 43564
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $38,982
Win / Place: 10% / 50%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 8-13-16

Track

32: 4-8-5

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Season

54: 6-8-13

Country

73: 8-13-16

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	1	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	8	11	15	10	13	8	2
1st	2	1	1	0	3	1	0	0
2nd	0	1	5	4	2	1	0	0
3rd	1	0	2	5	2	4	1	1

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (18.81) in a Class 5, finishing a 6 length fourth. Yet to win but has placed nine times from this draw. Has ability but looking elsewhere 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
4th of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.81	60.9 km/h	6.20L	$30	0:18.38	18.38	C5	$4,070	$227	38	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Nicky
38 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	15/5/25	Cambridge	650m	8	0:38.90	60.2 km/h	9.70L	$10	0:38.22	37.81	C0d	$4,350	$91	7	1. Carat Smuggler 2. Fear To Tread 3. Thrilling Amalie
5th of 6	8/5/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.22	62.7 km/h	4.50L	$13	0:25.90	25.9	C5	$5,830	$91	4	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Opawa Danny 3.
3rd of 6	4/5/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.02	63.2 km/h	3.20L	$11	0:25.80	25.66	C4/5	$5,830	$874	10	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Schmeichel
4th of 7	24/4/25	Cambridge	650m	7	0:38.50	60.8 km/h	6.20L	$3.50	0:38.07	38.07	C0d	$4,270	$227	5	1. Opawa Ingrid 2. Carat Smuggler 3. Icy Hope
3rd of 6	19/4/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.24	60.7 km/h	6.40L	$3.20	0:30.79	30.79	C4/5	$5,360	$804	6	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Unique Sunrise 3. Schmeichel

Hunter Lou (5) 48147
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $58,616
Win / Place: 23% / 52%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Isavana

Rating

Stats

Career

95: 22-15-13

Track

59: 16-7-6

Trk/Dst

59: 16-7-6

Distance

59: 16-7-6

Season

39: 9-10-1

Country

94: 22-15-13

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
22	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (22.28) when seventh over 375m at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from six starts. Suited here and expected to run well.

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
7th of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.28	60.6 km/h	12.70L	$19	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,070	-	4	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
4th of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.71	61.2 km/h	3.00L	$5.40	0:18.50	18.38	C5	$4,070	$227	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Portland Jessie 3. Claws In Sparky
1st of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.32	62.5 km/h	4.10L	$4.10	0:18.32	18.31	C4/5	$4,070	$2,444	7	1. Hunter Lou 2. Portland Mark 3. Waerenga Tails
8th of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.02	60.2 km/h	7.50L	$21	0:18.49	18.49	SPECf	$9,260	$91	7	1. Quintessential 2. Lion's Den 3. Claws In Sparky
4th of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.75	61.1 km/h	3.90L	$10	0:18.48	18.36	SPECq	$4,070	$227	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Lion's Den 3. Smoking Ivan
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	$4,070	$611	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Lou

Quintessential (6) 22111
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $48,355
Win / Place: 75% / 96%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Picket Fence

3 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Just One Smile

100

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 21-4-2

Track

15: 11-2-2

Trk/Dst

15: 11-2-2

Distance

15: 11-2-2

Season

28: 21-4-2

Country

28: 21-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Talented type with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Has been prominent in the run and duly saluted at his last couple, most recently over 318m at this track in a handy 18.38 beating Portland Mark. Boasts a course and distance PB in a dazzling 18.27. Top chance.

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	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.38	62.3 km/h	0.20L	$1.20	0:18.38	18.38	C5	$4,070	$2,444	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Nicky
1st of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.31	62.5 km/h	3.70L	$1.50	0:18.31	18.31	C5	$4,070	$2,444	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Kiwi Sea
1st of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.49	61.9 km/h	1.20L	$1.80	0:18.49	18.49	SPECf	$9,260	$5,555	7	1. Quintessential 2. Lion's Den 3. Claws In Sparky
2nd of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.47	62.0 km/h	1.60L	$1.40	0:18.36	18.36	SPECq	$4,070	$1,018	46	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Quintessential 3. Portland Mark
46 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	16/4/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.52	62.7 km/h	1.40L	$2.00	0:21.42	21.42	C4/5	$3,640	$909	6	1. Big Time London 2. Quintessential 3. Space Conspiracy
1st of 7	10/4/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.35	63.2 km/h	0.30L	$1.60	0:21.35	21.35	C5	$3,640	$2,181	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Portland Indie

Waerenga Tails (7) 25532
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $47,236
Win / Place: 13% / 51%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Waerenga Star

Rating

Stats

Career

90: 12-14-20

Track

39: 4-4-11

Trk/Dst

29: 4-3-8

Distance

29: 4-3-8

Season

51: 6-9-11

Country

89: 12-13-20

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	12	12	13	21	15	7	5
1st	0	3	2	3	2	0	2	0
2nd	1	0	2	3	4	2	0	2
3rd	1	2	4	4	6	1	1	1

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (21.44) at big odds over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Jumps from the outside. Looking to others.

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	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.44	63.0 km/h	0.70L	$21	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,070	$1,018	11	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
3rd of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.63	61.4 km/h	4.40L	$8.10	0:18.32	18.31	C4/5	$4,070	$611	3	1. Hunter Lou 2. Portland Mark 3. Waerenga Tails
5th of 7	12/6/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.72	62.2 km/h	6.10L	$23	0:21.29	21.29	C5	$4,070	$91	11	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Portland Jessie 3. Opawa Danny
5th of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.22	59.6 km/h	8.70L	$24	0:18.61	18.36	SPECq	$4,070	$91	3	1. Portland Jessie 2. Midnight Brockie 3. Big Time Lena
2nd of 7	29/5/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.26	63.5 km/h	0.20L	$3.40	0:21.25	20.96	C4/5	$4,070	$1,018	7	1. Big Time Proof 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Tractor
5th of 7	22/5/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.55	62.6 km/h	3.90L	$11	0:21.28	21.18	C5	$4,070	$91	7	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Rustic Kiwi 3. Portland Indie

Portland Mark (8) 13422
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $35,418
Win / Place: 23% / 52%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 15-10-8

Track

26: 9-6-3

Trk/Dst

26: 9-6-3

Distance

26: 9-6-3

Season

36: 5-8-4

Country

63: 15-10-8

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	2	11	7	13	19	10
1st	0	1	4	4	2	2	2
2nd	0	0	2	1	2	3	2
3rd	1	0	2	0	1	3	1

Comments

Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing second (18.39) at this track. Wide draw here. One of the better hopes.

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	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.39	62.3 km/h	0.20L	$6.90	0:18.38	18.38	C5	$4,070	$1,018	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Nicky
2nd of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.61	61.5 km/h	4.10L	$2.40	0:18.32	18.31	C4/5	$4,070	$1,018	7	1. Hunter Lou 2. Portland Mark 3. Waerenga Tails
4th of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.81	60.9 km/h	4.50L	$17	0:18.49	18.49	SPECf	$9,260	$491	7	1. Quintessential 2. Lion's Den 3. Claws In Sparky
3rd of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.72	61.2 km/h	5.10L	$5.20	0:18.36	18.36	SPECq	$4,070	$611	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Quintessential 3. Portland Mark
1st of 7	25/5/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.28	62.6 km/h	3.80L	$25	0:18.28	18.28	C5	$4,070	$2,444	14	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Lou
5th of 7	11/5/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.84	60.8 km/h	3.10L	$8.50	0:18.62	18.34	C4/5	$4,070	$91	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Aldebaran 3. Waerenga Ritchie

Hunter Karen (9) 17755
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $29,745
Win / Place: 32% / 57%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 13-6-4

Track

23: 7-3-4

Trk/Dst

23: 7-3-4

Distance

23: 7-3-4

Season

39: 13-6-4

Country

39: 13-6-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Backs up after finishing 5th on June 26 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 3/4. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.

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	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:22.45	60.1 km/h	11.90L	$1.70	0:21.62	21.39	C3/4	$3,240	$91	4	1. Go Luna 2. Kiwi Moments 3. Hillbilly Heist
5th of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.91	60.5 km/h	7.60L	$22	0:18.38	18.38	C5	$4,070	$91	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Nicky
7th of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	12.90L	$17	0:18.31	18.31	C5	$4,070	-	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Kiwi Sea
7th of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.14	59.8 km/h	8.50L	$10	0:18.54	18.49	SPECf	$9,260	$91	7	1. Midnight Brockie 2. Portland Jessie 3. Portland Nicky
1st of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.70	61.2 km/h	0.90L	$11	0:18.70	18.36	SPECq	$4,070	$2,444	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Shades Of Space 3. Portland Nicky
7th of 7	25/5/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.39	59.0 km/h	15.90L	$7.40	0:18.28	18.28	C5	$4,070	-	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Lou

Wild Pansy (10) 32766
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $77,747
Win / Place: 43% / 68%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Isavana

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 31-11-7

Track

17: 7-4-0

Trk/Dst

17: 7-4-0

Distance

17: 7-4-0

Season

34: 11-5-4

Country

72: 31-11-7

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
31	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	2	2	1	6	23	35
1st	0	0	2	1	4	6	18
2nd	1	1	0	0	0	3	6
3rd	1	1	0	0	0	3	2

Comments

Latest effort finished 6th on June 22 over 318m at this track behind Aldebaran beaten 6 lengths (18.95) in a Class 5. Has a blistering 18.35 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.

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 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	6.40L	$6.40	0:18.50	18.38	C5	$4,070	$91	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Portland Jessie 3. Claws In Sparky
6th of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.05	60.1 km/h	10.60L	$10	0:18.31	18.31	C5	$4,070	$91	14	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Kiwi Sea
7th of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.48	58.8 km/h	11.20L	$1.80	0:18.70	18.36	SPECq	$4,070	-	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Shades Of Space 3. Portland Nicky
2nd of 7	25/5/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.55	61.7 km/h	3.80L	$4.60	0:18.28	18.28	C5	$4,070	$1,018	21	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Lou
3rd of 6	4/5/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.48	62.8 km/h	1.60L	$3.90	0:21.37	21.14	C5	$4,070	$611	15	1. Papa Kiwi 2. Hunter Karen 3. Rustic Kiwi
1st of 7	19/4/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.47	62.0 km/h	2.50L	$2.60	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$3,640	$2,181	6	1. Wild Pansy 2. Just One Grin 3. Portland Ding Us