Manawatu Race 6

SPORTZ BAR WANGANUI

Prize Money: $4,000

HIGHBURY HEIGHTS (7) looks to have taken no ill effects from a fall two starts back. Is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (17.63) last time out at Wanganui Straight. Leading chance again. BIG TIME LOPEZ (8) produced a good 30.00 when filling a minor placing over 520m at Wanganui last start. Fast run latest who gets an ideal draw and rates a key player again. PUSHING BUTTONS (3) turned spotting a big start finishing fourth (30.60) last time in a Class 2/3 at Wanganui. Has quick mid-race acceleration and definitely worth following up. HEY IT'S FRANK (5) is worth including at decent each-way odds despite drawing the squeeze box.

Distance: 457m
Class: C2
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

Pushing Buttons (3) 33664
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $13,782
Win / Place: 27% / 66%

3 yo Brindle B

Sire: SH Avatar

Dam: Big Time Maple

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 5-2-5

Track

6: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-2

Distance

6: 0-1-2

Season

18: 5-2-5

Country

18: 5-2-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (30.60) when fourth over 520m at Wanganui in a Class 2/3. Starts from box 3 for the first time here. This appears within her reach.

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 6	28/11/25	Hatrick	520m	8	0:30.60	61.2 km/h	8.80L	$21	0:29.98	29.98	C2/3	$4,210	$227	3	1. Pure Precision 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Goldstar Hogan
6th of 8	25/11/25	Manawatu	457m	5	0:25.99	63.3 km/h	7.90L	$86	0:25.44	25.44	C3/4	$4,820	$91	4	1. Stuck Throttle 2. Criminal Minds 3. Pure Precision
6th of 8	21/11/25	Hatrick	520m	6	0:30.86	60.7 km/h	13.30L	$15	0:29.93	29.93	C2/3	$4,210	$91	3	1. Pure Precision 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Lighting Space
3rd of 4	18/11/25	Manawatu	457m	2	0:26.28	62.6 km/h	11.10L	$7.40	0:25.50	25.5	C3	$4,210	$631	18	1. Blitz Attack 2. Double Please 3. Pushing Buttons
3rd of 7	31/10/25	Hatrick	520m	2	0:30.22	61.9 km/h	2.70L	$2.50	0:30.03	30.03	C2/3	$4,210	$631	7	1. Lulu's Dream 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Pushing Buttons
3rd of 6	24/10/25	Hatrick	520m	8	0:30.46	61.5 km/h	12.10L	$7.00	0:29.61	29.61	C3/4	$4,820	$723	7	1. All Over Rover 2. Thrilling Zane 3. Pushing Buttons

Thrilling Sammy (4) 6214X
Trainer: J T Pruden (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $12,991
Win / Place: 38% / 53%

3 yo Fawn D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Thrilling Amelia

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 5-2-0

Track

6: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-0

Distance

8: 4-0-0

Country

13: 5-2-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Cambridge Raceway to win by a head in 38.14, beating Carat Smuggler. Last start finished 4th on April 22 over 660m at this track behind Little Dodo beaten 10 lengths in a Class 0. Had a solo trial (25.80) on this course over 457m. Might need the run.

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
1st of 1	25/11/25	Manawatu	457m	0	0:25.8	63.8 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:25.8		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
4th of 6	22/4/25	Manawatu	660m	5	N/A	-	10.70L	$1.60		0:00.00	C0d	$4,270	$227	6	1. Little Dodo 2. Wild Ones 3. Goldstar Hogan
1st of 6	16/4/25	Cambridge	650m	4	0:38.14	61.4 km/h	0.20L	$2.10	0:38.14	37.94	C0d	$3,910	$2,345	5	1. Thrilling Sammy 2. Carat Smuggler 3. Opawa Ingrid
2nd of 8	11/4/25	Hatrick	520m	1	0:30.28	61.8 km/h	1.70L	$3.00	0:30.16	29.8	C2/3	$4,000	$999	3	1. Opawa Jordan 2. Thrilling Sammy 3. Talkin' Trash
6th of 8	8/4/25	Manawatu	457m	4	0:26.73	61.5 km/h	7.20L	$4.20	0:26.23	25.84	C2/3	$4,000	$45	7	1. Big Time Maestro 2. Hey Driver 3. Big Time Hilary
4th of 7	1/4/25	Manawatu	457m	2	0:26.35	62.4 km/h	3.90L	$4.50	0:26.08	25.65	C3/4	$4,640	$227	15	1. Big Time Ashton 2. True Ability 3. Simon Templar

Hey It's Frank (5) 44434
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $12,891
Win / Place: 17% / 46%

3 yo Brindle B

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Lantao

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 5-4-4

Track

13: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-1

Distance

5: 0-1-1

Season

21: 4-2-4

Country

28: 5-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when third (25.79) over 457m at this track. Has ability and worth including.

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	28/11/25	Hatrick	305m	7	0:18.24	60.2 km/h	4.10L	$1.80	0:17.95	17.45	C1/2	$2,630	$182	3	1. Big Time Iggy 2. Big Time Brutal 3. Big Time Fern
3rd of 7	25/11/25	Manawatu	457m	6	0:25.79	63.8 km/h	4.10L	$22	0:25.50	25.44	C1/2	$3,860	$578	7	1. Twisted Truth 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Hey It's Frank
4th of 4	18/11/25	Manawatu	457m	7	0:26.35	62.4 km/h	12.20L	$24	0:25.50	25.5	C3	$4,210	$227	4	1. Blitz Attack 2. Double Please 3. Pushing Buttons
4th of 4	14/11/25	Hatrick	520m	7	0:31.75	59.0 km/h	15.00L	$10	0:30.70	30.03	C3/4	$4,820	$273	7	1. Lulu's Dream 2. Cliff Top Vinnie 3. Big Time Zip
4th of 4	7/11/25	Manawatu	457m	5	0:26.29	62.6 km/h	5.90L	$12	0:25.88	25.78	C3	$4,210	$227	28	1. Lulu's Dream 2. Thrilling Zane 3. Big Time Joker
6th of 7	10/10/25	Manawatu	375m	8	0:22.12	61.0 km/h	7.90L	$4.90	0:21.57	21.44	C3	$2,810	$91	7	1. Tira Miss You 2. Big Time Bullet 3. Big Time Tricky

Goldstar Hogan (6) 32243
Trainer: K A Lincoln-Papuni (Turakina)
Prize Money: $50,250
Win / Place: 12% / 43%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: Goldstar Journey

100

Rating

Stats

Career

121: 15-16-22

Track

40: 4-4-12

Trk/Dst

13: 0-2-4

Distance

14: 0-2-4

Season

16: 0-3-6

Country

120: 15-16-22

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	0	3	2	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	7	13	20	35	24	13	8
1st	0	1	4	4	5	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	3	2	5	3	3	0
3rd	0	0	1	4	6	6	4	1

Comments

Hit the frame at Wanganui last time when a 3 length third but did record a sharp 30.19 over the 520m journey. Looks tested in this company.

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	28/11/25	Hatrick	520m	5	0:30.19	62.0 km/h	3.00L	$20	0:29.98	29.98	C2/3	$4,210	$631	3	1. Pure Precision 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Goldstar Hogan
4th of 7	25/11/25	Manawatu	457m	4	0:25.93	63.4 km/h	6.20L	$6.30	0:25.50	25.44	C1/2	$3,860	$227	7	1. Twisted Truth 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Hey It's Frank
2nd of 6	18/11/25	Manawatu	457m	3	0:25.83	63.7 km/h	2.00L	$11	0:25.69	25.5	C2	$3,860	$964	4	1. Pure Precision 2. Goldstar Hogan 3. Lighting Space
2nd of 6	14/11/25	Hatrick	520m	5	0:30.62	61.1 km/h	4.40L	$67	0:30.31	30.03	C2	$3,860	$964	7	1. Lighting Space 2. Goldstar Hogan 3. Don't Ask Charly
3rd of 7	7/11/25	Manawatu	375m	7	0:21.84	61.8 km/h	5.60L	$6.10	0:21.45	21.3	C2	$2,630	$394	10	1. Adobe Underworld 2. Barry Bowler 3. Goldstar Hogan
2nd of 7	28/10/25	Manawatu	375m	5	0:21.83	61.8 km/h	4.50L	$9.90	0:21.51	21.31	C2	$2,630	$657	11	1. Millie's Choice 2. Goldstar Hogan 3. Big Time Battle

Highbury Heights (7) 311F2
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $6,436
Win / Place: 37% / 62%

2 yo Black D

Sire: My Bro Fabio

Dam: Big Time Prada

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 3-1-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

8: 3-1-1

Country

8: 3-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Bounced back last start after failing to finish two starts back when he finished 2nd on December 2 over 313m at Wanganui Straight behind Big Time Iggy beaten 0.7 lengths (17.63) in a Class 2. Hard to beat.

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	2/12/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	5	0:17.63	63.9 km/h	0.70L	$1.30	0:17.58	17.16	C2	$2,980	$745	18	1. Big Time Iggy 2. Highbury Heights 3. Double Cash
- of 6	14/11/25	Hatrick	520m	2	0:37.24	50.3 km/h	0.00L	$8.60	0:30.31	30.03	C2	$3,860	-	7	1. Lighting Space 2. Goldstar Hogan 3. Don't Ask Charly
1st of 7	7/11/25	Manawatu	457m	8	0:25.87	63.6 km/h	1.10L	$19	0:25.87	25.78	C1	$3,600	$2,157	2	1. Highbury Heights 2. Pure Precision 3. Iconic End
1st of 6	5/11/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	3	0:17.59	64.1 km/h	1.00L	$1.90	0:17.59	17.21	C1	$2,890	$1,736	5	1. Highbury Heights 2. Big Time Vanilla 3. Side Swipe
3rd of 8	31/10/25	Hatrick	520m	7	0:30.48	61.4 km/h	5.20L	$11	0:30.12	30.03	C1	$3,600	$539	7	1. Pure Precision 2. Donna Anne Billy 3. Highbury Heights
4th of 8	24/10/25	Hatrick	520m	2	0:31.36	59.7 km/h	12.20L	$5.60	0:30.51	29.61	C0	$3,770	$182	3	1. Spin Me Round 2. Save Time 3. Iconic End

Big Time Lopez (8) 24222
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $16,118
Win / Place: 17% / 57%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo White and Fawn B

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Big Time Elsa

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 5-7-4

Track

10: 0-3-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-2-0

Distance

4: 0-2-0

Season

14: 1-5-0

Country

27: 5-7-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Went down narrowly in a Class 2/3 at Wanganui latest when a neck second but did record an excellent 30.00 for the 520m trip. Can continue the solid 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
2nd of 6	28/11/25	Hatrick	520m	6	0:30.00	62.4 km/h	0.30L	$9.50	0:29.98	29.98	C2/3	$4,210	$1,052	3	1. Pure Precision 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Goldstar Hogan
2nd of 7	25/11/25	Manawatu	457m	7	0:25.62	64.2 km/h	1.70L	$5.00	0:25.50	25.44	C1/2	$3,860	$964	4	1. Twisted Truth 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Hey It's Frank
2nd of 8	21/11/25	Hatrick	520m	7	0:30.24	61.9 km/h	4.40L	$10	0:29.93	29.93	C2/3	$4,210	$1,052	3	1. Pure Precision 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Lighting Space
4th of 6	18/11/25	Manawatu	457m	2	0:26.02	63.2 km/h	4.70L	$18	0:25.69	25.5	C2	$3,860	$227	18	1. Pure Precision 2. Goldstar Hogan 3. Lighting Space
2nd of 7	31/10/25	Hatrick	520m	6	0:30.05	62.3 km/h	0.30L	$45	0:30.03	30.03	C2/3	$4,210	$1,052	3	1. Lulu's Dream 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Pushing Buttons
6th of 7	28/10/25	Manawatu	375m	6	0:22.05	61.2 km/h	7.70L	$3.90	0:21.51	21.31	C2	$2,630	$91	4	1. Millie's Choice 2. Goldstar Hogan 3. Big Time Battle