Manukau Race 1

WE LOVE OUR DOGS THEY LOVE TO RACE SPRINT PBD

Prize Money: $2,636

OPAWA RYAN (7) was strongly fancied latest and proved too good with a 9 length win at Cambridge Raceway in a handy 21.98. Draws out wide but goes well over this trip. Only won a two dog race last start but ran time. Hard to fault his form and makes plenty of appeal again. CHANCE TO SHINE (2) was game in defeat at the latest run, finishing third and beaten 0.9 lengths behind WAITERIMU GEM at this track. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Expected to feature again. WAITERIMU GEM (6) was favourite last start and led all the way, scoring by 0.7 lengths (19.01) at this track in a SPECA over 318m. Always a solid chance in these veteran races. MIAMI TAN (4) is a last-start placegetter from this box - solid claims again. A bit hit or miss at the start but when jumping on terms is very capable.

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

Chance To Shine (2) 21133
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $42,891
Win / Place: 20% / 63%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Blue Fawn B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Fair Pippa

100

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 16-15-18

Track

34: 6-8-9

Trk/Dst

28: 5-8-8

Distance

28: 5-8-8

Season

11: 2-2-5

Country

77: 16-15-18

1st Up

5: 0-2-2

2nd Up

5: 0-2-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	9	2	10	12	10	14	13
1st	0	2	0	5	1	4	2	2
2nd	0	4	0	0	5	1	2	3
3rd	3	3	1	3	2	3	2	1

Comments

In the money last time at this track in a SPECA, finishing a 0.9 lengths third. Yet to miss the placings in nine runs from this box, including two wins. Go well.

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	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	3	19.05	60.2 km/h	0.90L	$3.70	0:18.99	18.5	SPECA	$2,540	$381	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. 3. Chance To Shine
3rd of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.08	60.0 km/h	0.60L	$2.10	0:19.04	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$381	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Chance To Shine
1st of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.90	60.6 km/h	0.30L	$2.10	0:18.90	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$1,526	14	1. Chance To Shine 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Joe Bananas
1st of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.72	61.2 km/h	2.30L	$2.60	0:18.72	18.51	SPECA	$2,540	$1,526	7	1. Chance To Shine 2. Miami Tan 3. Joe Bananas
2nd of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.04	60.1 km/h	0.20L	$3.00	0:19.03	18.56	SPECA	$2,540	$635	7	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Chance To Shine 3. Maxima
3rd of 7	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.12	59.9 km/h	4.50L	$5.30	0:18.80	18.44	SPECA	$2,610	$391	7	1. Miami Tan 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Chance To Shine

Side Eye Sally (3) 53274
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $22,191
Win / Place: 6.17% / 38%

4 yo Black B

Sire: My Bro Fabio

Dam: No Time Toulouse

Rating

Stats

Career

81: 5-18-8

Track

56: 2-10-5

Trk/Dst

54: 2-10-5

Distance

54: 2-10-5

Season

16: 1-2-2

Country

81: 5-18-8

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	20	26	14	12	4	3	2
1st	1	3	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	3	10	0	3	0	1	1
3rd	2	2	3	1	0	0	0

Comments

Most recently finished 4th over 318m at this track beaten 9 lengths (19.36) behind Fritillary in a Class 1 on November 30. The form from the last run stacks up nicely. Has ability and can run well.

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	30/11/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.36	59.1 km/h	9.10L	$45	0:18.72	18.51	C1	$2,540	$136	7	1. Fritillary 2. Zephyr Moon 3. Portland Kruger
7th of 8	23/11/25	Manukau	318m	1	0:19.54	58.6 km/h	7.10L	$35	0:19.04	18.56	C1f	$2,630	-	7	1. Portland Chica 2. Portland Kruger 3. Apricot Slice
2nd of 5	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	6.70L	$22	0:18.74	18.5	C1q	$2,540	$635	7	1. Portland Chica 2. Side Eye Sally 3. Bear O'Clock
3rd of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.42	58.9 km/h	6.80L	$78	0:18.94	18.47	C1	$2,540	$381	7	1. Portland Chica 2. Fritillary 3. Side Eye Sally
5th of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.57	58.5 km/h	10.20L	$38	0:18.86	18.47	C1	$2,540	$91	7	1. Portland Coco 2. Portland Chica 3. On Stripe
6th of 8	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.70	58.1 km/h	10.80L	$24	0:18.94	18.3	C1f	$2,630	$91	7	1. Perez Jewel 2. Go Amber 3. Idol Hit

Miami Tan (4) 25472
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $17,659
Win / Place: 6.25% / 25%

5 yo Fawn B

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Britney Star

Rating

Stats

Career

96: 6-8-10

Track

73: 5-7-6

Trk/Dst

73: 5-7-6

Distance

73: 5-7-6

Season

14: 1-3-2

Country

96: 6-8-10

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	32	27	22	8	5	2
1st	1	2	0	2	1	0
2nd	3	3	0	1	0	1
3rd	5	4	0	1	0	0

Comments

Improved sharply when second behind Waiterimu Gem at this track last start over 318m (19.06). Rates among the chances 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
2nd of 6	30/11/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.06	60.1 km/h	0.70L	$12	0:19.01	18.51	SPECA	$2,540	$635	14	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Miami Tan 3. Not Quite White
7th of 7	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.94	57.4 km/h	15.20L	$31	0:18.88	18.5	C1q	$2,540	-	7	1. Portland Kruger 2. Epic Pearl 3. Not Quite White
4th of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.17	59.7 km/h	1.90L	$15	0:19.04	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$136	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Chance To Shine
5th of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.26	59.4 km/h	5.10L	$22	0:18.90	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$91	14	1. Chance To Shine 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Joe Bananas
2nd of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.88	60.6 km/h	2.30L	$15	0:18.72	18.51	SPECA	$2,540	$635	7	1. Chance To Shine 2. Miami Tan 3. Joe Bananas
6th of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.44	58.9 km/h	5.90L	$12	0:19.03	18.56	SPECA	$2,540	$91	7	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Chance To Shine 3. Maxima

Not Quite White (5) 44383
Trainer: G B Martin (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $14,291
Win / Place: 4.08% / 19%

4 yo White and Fawn B

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Golden Bay

Rating

Stats

Career

98: 4-4-11

Track

54: 3-1-8

Trk/Dst

53: 3-1-8

Distance

53: 3-1-8

Season

17: 1-0-4

Country

97: 4-4-11

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	18	13	40
1st	1	0	1	0	2	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	1	1	1
3rd	1	0	1	1	2	2	4

Comments

Finished third last start (19.28) at big odds over 318m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Better last time but not convinced this is her race.

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	30/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.28	59.4 km/h	3.90L	$14	0:19.01	18.51	SPECA	$2,540	$381	7	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Miami Tan 3. Not Quite White
8th of 8	23/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.78	57.9 km/h	10.50L	$52	0:19.04	18.56	C1f	$2,630	-	7	1. Portland Chica 2. Portland Kruger 3. Apricot Slice
3rd of 7	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.37	59.1 km/h	7.00L	$31	0:18.88	18.5	C1q	$2,540	$381	7	1. Portland Kruger 2. Epic Pearl 3. Not Quite White
4th of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.38	59.1 km/h	5.10L	$9.00	0:19.02	18.47	C1	$2,540	$136	7	1. Sweet 2. Hunter Pearl 3. Sober Driver
4th of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.53	58.6 km/h	9.60L	$67	0:18.86	18.47	C1	$2,540	$136	7	1. Portland Coco 2. Portland Chica 3. On Stripe
7th of 8	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.76	57.9 km/h	11.70L	$53	0:18.94	18.3	C1f	$2,630	-	7	1. Perez Jewel 2. Go Amber 3. Idol Hit

Waiterimu Gem (6) 42211
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $48,855
Win / Place: 18% / 50%

Going for the Hat-Trick

5 yo Black B

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Britney Star

100

Rating

Stats

Career

121: 22-23-16

Track

120: 22-23-16

Trk/Dst

120: 22-23-16

Distance

119: 22-23-16

Season

16: 9-5-1

Country

120: 22-23-16

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	4	10	13	28	36	28
1st	0	0	0	1	3	3	6	9
2nd	1	0	0	1	0	6	10	5
3rd	0	0	2	2	2	2	6	2

Comments

Lifted to win two runs back and got the cash again last start over 318m at this track (19.01,) beating Miami Tan. Top chance to chalk-up the 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 6	30/11/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.01	60.2 km/h	0.70L	$1.50	0:19.01	18.51	SPECA	$2,540	$1,526	14	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Miami Tan 3. Not Quite White
1st of 6	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	5	18.99	63.3 km/h	0.90L	$1.90	0:18.99	18.5	SPECA	$2,540	$1,526	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. 3. Chance To Shine
2nd of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.05	60.1 km/h	0.10L	$3.30	0:19.04	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$635	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Chance To Shine
2nd of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.92	60.5 km/h	0.30L	$5.80	0:18.90	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$635	14	1. Chance To Shine 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Joe Bananas
4th of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.25	59.5 km/h	7.50L	$2.10	0:18.72	18.51	SPECA	$2,540	$136	7	1. Chance To Shine 2. Miami Tan 3. Joe Bananas
1st of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	0.20L	$2.70	0:19.03	18.56	SPECA	$2,540	$1,526	7	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Chance To Shine 3. Maxima

Opawa Ryan (7) X4111
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $36,132
Win / Place: 18% / 46%

Last Start Winner from Box

5 yo Brindle D

Sire: Winsome Opawa

Dam: Opawa Lyn

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 16-10-14

Track

34: 9-5-5

Trk/Dst

34: 9-5-5

Distance

34: 9-5-5

Season

4: 3-0-0

Country

85: 16-10-15

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	0	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	2	2	1	2	7	16	53
1st	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	10
2nd	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8
3rd	1	0	1	0	0	3	3	6

Comments

Has been in a purple patch of form, putting three wins back-to-back. Had plenty of support last start when he won easily by 9 lengths at Cambridge Raceway (21.98) beating Patch It Up in a SPECA on November 27. Looks well placed and should feature.

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 2	27/11/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.98	61.4 km/h	9.40L	$1.30	0:21.98	21.19	SPECA	$2,540	$1,526	11	1. Opawa Ryan 2. Patch It Up 3.
1st of 6	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	18.99	63.3 km/h	0.90L	$1.20	0:18.99	18.5	SPECA	$2,540	$1,526	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. 3. Chance To Shine
1st of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.04	60.1 km/h	0.10L	$5.20	0:19.04	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$1,526	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Chance To Shine
4th of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	4.40L	$5.50	0:18.90	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$136	17	1. Chance To Shine 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Joe Bananas
1st of 1	16/10/25	Cambridge	375m	0	0:21.88	61.7 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:21.88		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:22.47	60.1 km/h	11.80L	$15	0:21.64	21.39	C1/2	$2,780	-	4	1. Brindle Boo 2. Chef's Mate 3. Sweet

Gold Card (8) 46544
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $17,418
Win / Place: 4.90% / 19%

5 yo Fawn D

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Ramblin' On

Rating

Stats

Career

102: 5-6-9

Track

22: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

15: 1-1-1

Distance

15: 1-1-1

Season

14: 1-1-1

Country

102: 5-6-9

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	2	1	7	33	56
1st	0	0	0	0	1	3	1
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	1	4
3rd	0	0	0	0	3	2	4

Comments

Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5.5 lengths behind Waiterimu Gem over 318m. Has ability and worth including.

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 6	30/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.39	59.0 km/h	5.40L	$12	0:19.01	18.51	SPECA	$2,540	$136	14	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Miami Tan 3. Not Quite White
4th of 6	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	7	19.08	60.2 km/h	1.30L	$16	0:18.99	18.5	SPECA	$2,540	$136	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. 3. Chance To Shine
5th of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.18	59.7 km/h	2.00L	$22	0:19.04	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$91	7	1. Opawa Ryan 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Chance To Shine
6th of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.31	59.3 km/h	5.80L	$24	0:18.90	18.47	SPECA	$2,540	$91	21	1. Chance To Shine 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Joe Bananas
4th of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.23	59.5 km/h	2.90L	$16	0:19.03	18.56	SPECA	$2,540	$114	7	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Chance To Shine 3. Maxima
5th of 7	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.49	58.7 km/h	9.80L	$7.30	0:18.80	18.44	SPECA	$2,610	$91	7	1. Miami Tan 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Chance To Shine

Maxima (9) 44775
Trainer: P M Heterick (Clevedon)
Prize Money: $38,141
Win / Place: 12% / 39%

5 yo Blue B

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Pita Ramos

Rating

Stats

Career

124: 16-15-18

Track

53: 5-6-12

Trk/Dst

53: 5-6-12

Distance

53: 5-6-12

Season

17: 0-1-2

Country

124: 16-15-18

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	6	8	9	16	27	29	21
1st	4	1	0	1	3	3	1	3
2nd	0	1	0	1	1	4	6	2
3rd	1	1	1	0	4	5	3	3

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 318m at this track. 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
5th of 7	30/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.64	58.3 km/h	7.70L	$5.70	0:19.10	18.51	C1	$2,540	$91	7	1. Mister Pressive 2. Epic In Trouble 3. Big Time Texan
7th of 7	23/11/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.62	58.3 km/h	8.70L	$28	0:19.01	18.56	C1	$2,540	-	13	1. Portland Domino 2. Portland Magnum 3. Fritillary
7th of 7	10/11/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	7	0:18.44	61.1 km/h	12.00L	$29	0:17.60	17.25	C1	$2,890	$91	5	1. Pure Precision 2. Is Rex Home 3. Spin Me Round
4th of 5	5/11/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	4	0:18.01	62.6 km/h	4.10L	$13	0:17.72	17.21	C1	$2,890	$136	6	1. High Anxiety 2. Ludlow Lad 3. Big Time Moony
4th of 7	30/10/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.00	61.4 km/h	3.90L	$16	0:21.73	21.27	C1	$2,540	$136	9	1. Chai Not Chi 2. Fritillary 3. Order For Brax
5th of 7	21/10/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	3	0:18.30	61.6 km/h	6.60L	$74	0:17.84	17.32	SPECA	$2,890	$91	2	1. Big Time Vanilla 2. Reckless Eric 3. Mimi