Manukau Race 11

SPORTSBOWL FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT PBD

Prize Money: $4,000

PORTLAND ANDY (7) hit the frame two on end before being rewarded with a deserved win last time, scoring at this track over 318m (18.50). Form from his last run is proving strong. Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. HUNTER KAREN (5) is on a hot streak recording a 18.50 win over 318m at this track last start following on from a swift 18.58 victory at this track over 318m the start prior. Has been pinging the lids of late. Expecting another bold showing. PORTLAND NICKY (2) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 318m behind HUNTER KAREN (19.21) in a Class 5. Scored at her previous run. Key runner on best form. ROMANTIC INTENT (8) is worth some thought after a surprise placing last start. Odds will be appealing.

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

Portland Nicky (2) 22115
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $27,973
Win / Place: 21% / 58%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 10-10-7

Track

27: 7-3-5

Trk/Dst

27: 7-3-5

Distance

27: 7-3-5

Season

16: 3-4-1

Country

46: 10-10-7

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Cambridge Raceway over 375m in 21.50. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 318m at this track at Class 5 level. Leading chance on best form.

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 5	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	10.10L	$6.90	0:18.50	18.5	C5	$3,860	$91	10	1. Hunter Karen 2. Opawa Jimmy 3. Kiwi Sea
1st of 7	6/11/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.50	62.8 km/h	0.50L	$2.00	0:21.50	21.03	C4	$3,070	$1,842	4	1. Portland Nicky 2. Big Time Tractor 3. Hillbilly Heist
1st of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.66	61.4 km/h	0.50L	$1.70	0:18.66	18.47	C4	$3,070	$1,842	3	1. Portland Nicky 2. Hunter Lou 3. Stop Working
2nd of 6	30/10/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.40	63.1 km/h	0.80L	$1.90	0:21.34	21.27	C4	$3,070	$767	4	1. Bay Flyer 2. Portland Nicky 3. Big Time Tractor
2nd of 7	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.13	59.8 km/h	1.00L	$5.50	0:19.06	18.3	C5	$6,580	$1,644	7	1. Apache Blyde 2. Portland Nicky 3. Opawa Taz
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	$3,860	$91	3	1. Kiwi Sea 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen

Opawa Taz (3) 64331
Trainer: S Lozell & G Clark (Putaruru)
Prize Money: $15,450
Win / Place: 33% / 71%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Red Fawn B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

100

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 7-4-4

Track

5: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-2

Distance

5: 1-0-2

Season

5: 1-0-2

Country

21: 7-4-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance to win by a long neck at this track over 318m (18.51) beating Romantic Intent in Class 5 on November 16. Not among the main 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
1st of 7	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.51	61.8 km/h	0.40L	$9.40	0:18.51	18.5	C5	$3,860	$2,315	7	1. Opawa Taz 2. Romantic Intent 3. Portland Ding Us
3rd of 5	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.75	61.1 km/h	4.00L	$18	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$3,860	$578	14	1. Portland Mark 2. Apache Blyde 3. Opawa Taz
3rd of 7	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.14	59.8 km/h	1.10L	$9.40	0:19.06	18.3	C5	$6,580	$986	14	1. Apache Blyde 2. Portland Nicky 3. Opawa Taz
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	$3,860	$227	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy
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	7/9/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.10	59.9 km/h	8.70L	$14	0:18.49	18.47	C5	$3,960	$91	14	1. Portland Mark 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Hunter Karen

Apache Blyde (4) 21226
Trainer: R L Shead (Ngatea)
Prize Money: $53,155
Win / Place: 9.40% / 58%

5 yo White B

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Britney Star

Rating

Stats

Career

117: 11-28-30

Track

117: 11-28-30

Trk/Dst

117: 11-28-30

Distance

117: 11-28-30

Season

15: 2-7-3

Country

117: 11-28-30

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	7	15	31	32	30
1st	0	0	0	2	6	3
2nd	1	3	4	5	8	7
3rd	1	3	4	6	7	9

Comments

Had been in solid form before missing the frame at the latest appearance when sixth (18.83) at this track. Needs it easier.

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	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.83	60.8 km/h	4.50L	$7.10	0:18.51	18.5	C5	$3,860	$91	7	1. Opawa Taz 2. Romantic Intent 3. Portland Ding Us
2nd of 5	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	3.80L	$7.10	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$3,860	$964	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Apache Blyde 3. Opawa Taz
2nd of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.51	61.8 km/h	0.50L	$27	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$3,860	$964	7	1. Quintessential 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Mark
1st of 7	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.06	60.1 km/h	1.00L	$4.40	0:19.06	18.3	C5	$6,580	$3,947	7	1. Apache Blyde 2. Portland Nicky 3. Opawa Taz
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	$3,860	$964	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	$3,860	$964	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy

Hunter Karen (5) 34511
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $45,955
Win / Place: 29% / 59%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

100

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 18-9-9

Track

39: 12-5-8

Trk/Dst

39: 12-5-8

Distance

39: 12-5-8

Season

17: 5-2-4

Country

61: 18-9-9

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
18	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	11	6	20	13	7	2
1st	1	5	1	4	4	3	0
2nd	0	3	1	3	0	2	0
3rd	0	0	2	4	2	1	0

Comments

Comes off a (18.50) win last time, scoring by 2 lengths in a Class 5 over 318m at this track. Has four successes and seven minors from 20 starts from box 5. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.

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 5	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.50	61.9 km/h	2.00L	$2.80	0:18.50	18.5	C5	$3,860	$2,315	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Opawa Jimmy 3. Kiwi Sea
1st of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.58	61.6 km/h	0.70L	$4.30	0:18.58	18.47	C4/5	$3,860	$2,315	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Hunter Lou 3. Portland Ding Us
5th of 5	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.30	59.3 km/h	11.40L	$4.60	0:18.50	18.47	C4/5	$3,860	$91	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Honcho 3. Evening Out
4th of 7	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.16	59.7 km/h	1.40L	$2.20	0:19.06	18.3	C5	$6,580	$455	7	1. Apache Blyde 2. Portland Nicky 3. Opawa Taz
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	$3,860	$578	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	$3,860	$2,315	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy

Evening Out (6) 76347
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $21,045
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Seductive Kiwi

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 10-5-5

Track

11: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

11: 2-1-1

Distance

11: 2-1-1

Season

11: 2-1-1

Country

40: 10-5-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	2	4	8	11	14
1st	0	0	1	2	1	6
2nd	0	1	0	2	0	2
3rd	0	1	1	1	1	1

Comments

Was out of placings last time (18.87) at this track in a Class 5, finishing seventh and beaten 5 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and three places from eight starts. Looks tested.

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
7th of 7	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.87	60.7 km/h	5.10L	$27	0:18.51	18.5	C5	$3,860	-	7	1. Opawa Taz 2. Romantic Intent 3. Portland Ding Us
4th of 5	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.85	60.7 km/h	5.40L	$26	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$3,860	$227	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Apache Blyde 3. Opawa Taz
3rd of 5	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.27	59.4 km/h	11.00L	$17	0:18.50	18.47	C4/5	$3,860	$578	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Honcho 3. Evening Out
6th of 7	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.85	60.7 km/h	7.90L	$33	0:18.30	18.3	C5	$6,580	$136	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Andy
7th of 7	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.83	60.8 km/h	4.50L	$11	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$3,860	-	7	1. Kiwi Sea 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen
1st of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.87	60.7 km/h	1.50L	$3.80	0:18.87	18.56	C4	$3,070	$1,842	7	1. Evening Out 2. Honcho 3. Stop Working

Portland Andy (7) 11331
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $40,627
Win / Place: 30% / 69%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

100

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 17-10-12

Track

26: 8-4-4

Trk/Dst

25: 8-4-4

Distance

25: 8-4-4

Season

5: 3-0-2

Country

55: 17-10-12

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-1

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

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	3	6	11	17	15
1st	1	0	2	1	4	3	6
2nd	0	0	0	1	3	5	1
3rd	1	1	0	3	1	0	6

Comments

Solid performance to post a big 6 lengths win at this track over 318m (18.50) beating Honcho in Class 4/5 on November 2. Comes out of a hot form race. 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
1st of 5	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.50	61.9 km/h	6.00L	$1.80	0:18.50	18.47	C4/5	$3,860	$2,315	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Honcho 3. Evening Out
3rd of 7	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.44	62.1 km/h	2.00L	$4.10	0:18.30	18.3	C5	$6,580	$986	14	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Andy
3rd of 7	12/10/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.80	60.9 km/h	3.40L	$1.70	0:18.56	18.56	C4/5	$3,860	$578	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Andy
1st of 6	5/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.44	62.1 km/h	3.40L	$3.90	0:18.44	18.44	C5	$3,960	$2,378	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Karen
1st of 7	28/9/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.38	62.3 km/h	8.10L	$1.60	0:18.38	18.37	C4	$3,150	$1,891	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Opawa Bait 3. You Turn
1st of 1	21/9/25	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.61	61.5 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.61		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.

Romantic Intent (8) 36172
Trainer: D M Elder (Auckland)
Prize Money: $12,134
Win / Place: 25% / 40%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 7-1-3

Track

11: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

11: 4-1-1

Distance

11: 4-1-1

Season

3: 1-1-0

Country

27: 7-1-3

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (18.54) over 318m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Capable of a good showing.

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	16/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.54	61.7 km/h	0.40L	$15	0:18.51	18.5	C5	$3,860	$964	14	1. Opawa Taz 2. Romantic Intent 3. Portland Ding Us
7th of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.87	60.7 km/h	5.70L	$25	0:18.47	18.47	C5	$3,860	-	7	1. Quintessential 2. Apache Blyde 3. Portland Mark
1st of 6	26/10/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.51	61.8 km/h	6.40L	$7.70	0:18.51	18.3	C4	$3,070	$1,842	7	1. Romantic Intent 2. Hunter Lou 3. Just One Grin
1st of 1	19/10/25	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.6	61.5 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.6		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 6	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:22.06	61.2 km/h	8.90L	$9.00	0:21.44	21.44	C4	$3,240	$91	7	1. Hanzo River 2. Hunter Lou 3. Black Lion
3rd of 6	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.84	61.8 km/h	4.30L	$3.30	0:21.54	21.47	C3/4	$3,240	$486	7	1. Go Bella 2. Hunter George 3. Romantic Intent