Manukau Race 5

MPS FENCING R/O SPRINT PBD

Prize Money: $4,000

MY CRUSADER (4) produced a moderate effort last time when sixth at this track over 318m behind Baby Sass (19.49) in a Class 1. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and five minor placings to his credit. Has ability and is a key runner. SWEETWATER OAK (7) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing seventh (19.67) in a Class 1 at this track. Comes through a solid form race last start. Should be about the money. NOT QUITE WHITE (6) comes off an average run last start when seventh at Cambridge Raceway over 375m behind Weetbix And Milo (22.43) in a Class 1. Has ability and is one of the better chances. DARK ALI (2) has ability and can feature with the right run after missing a cheque here most recently. Meets a very average field today.

Distance: 318m
Class: C1
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Dark Ali (2) 67677
Trainer: H R Scott (Tokoroa)
Prize Money: $6,691
Win / Place: 5.13% / 10%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Benali

Dam: Jetsun Singer

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 2-0-2

Track

34: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

31: 2-0-2

Distance

31: 2-0-2

Season

27: 1-0-0

Country

39: 2-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 12 lengths behind Baby Sass over 318m. Great chance to atone.

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	31/5/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.69	58.1 km/h	12.80L	$51	0:18.79	18.4	C1	$3,610	$273	14	1. Baby Sass 2. Portland Sasha 3. Affectionately
7th of 7	17/5/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.63	58.3 km/h	7.20L	$21	0:19.13	18.48	C1	$3,610	$273	7	1. Go Amber 2. Stop Working 3. Side Eye Sally
- of 1	10/5/26	Manukau	318m	0	N/A	-	0.00L	$0.00	0:19.43		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 7	4/4/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.56	58.5 km/h	6.60L	$51	0:19.10	18.58	C1q	$2,670	$136	20	1. Cartoon 2. My Crusader 3. Opawa Freya
7th of 7	15/3/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.85	57.7 km/h	11.50L	$91	0:19.04	18.46	C1	$2,690	$136	21	1. Scout Jack 2. Tobacco Road 3. Paradise Point
6th of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.69	58.1 km/h	10.00L	$35	0:18.99	18.51	C1	$2,760	$136	7	1. Portland Fleet 2. On Stripe 3. Affectionately

My Crusader (4) 26546
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $30,236
Win / Place: 9.09% / 37%

5 yo Black D

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Martha Magic

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 8-12-13

Track

54: 4-7-6

Trk/Dst

53: 4-7-6

Distance

53: 4-7-6

Season

33: 1-3-4

Country

88: 8-12-13

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	4	9	17	24	27	4
1st	1	0	1	1	1	2	1	1
2nd	0	0	2	1	4	3	2	0
3rd	0	0	1	4	0	3	4	1

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (19.49) in a Class 1, finishing a 10 length sixth. Goes well out of this box with a win and five minors. Leading chance.

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
6th of 7	31/5/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.49	58.7 km/h	10.00L	$11	0:18.79	18.4	C1	$3,610	$273	7	1. Baby Sass 2. Portland Sasha 3. Affectionately
4th of 7	24/5/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	4.10L	$31	0:18.92	18.47	C1	$3,610	$318	7	1. Neo 2. Tiny Kiwi 3. Stop Working
5th of 6	17/5/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.42	58.9 km/h	4.40L	$13	0:19.11	18.48	C1/2	$3,690	$273	7	1. Miss Fergus 2. Au Fait 3. Tobacco Road
6th of 6	10/5/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.74	58.0 km/h	8.40L	$14	0:19.15	18.47	C1	$3,610	$273	7	1. Miami Tan 2. Neo 3. Mister Pressive
2nd of 7	3/5/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.31	59.3 km/h	2.10L	$12	0:19.16	18.43	C1	$2,620	$655	7	1. Val Jewel 2. My Crusader 3. Portland Sasha
7th of 7	26/4/26	Manukau	318m	6	19.45	60.1 km/h	5.20L	$8.50	0:19.1	18.67	C1	$2,670	$136	7	1. Baby Sass 2. 3. Affectionately

Mister Pressive (5) 53455
Trainer: H R Scott (Tokoroa)
Prize Money: $11,064
Win / Place: 6.25% / 18%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Benali

Dam: Jetsun Singer

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 3-2-4

Track

34: 3-2-4

Trk/Dst

23: 3-2-3

Distance

23: 3-2-3

Season

33: 2-1-3

Country

48: 3-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	6	18	16	7
1st	0	0	1	2	0
2nd	0	0	2	0	0
3rd	0	2	2	0	0

Comments

Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5.5 lengths behind Wondering Why over 318m. Hard to have 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
5th of 7	31/5/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.35	59.2 km/h	5.60L	$17	0:18.96	18.4	C1	$3,610	$273	7	1. Wondering Why 2. Tiny Teeny 3. Hunter Pearl
5th of 6	24/5/26	Manukau	527m	6	0:32.00	59.3 km/h	10.10L	$35	0:31.29	30.88	C1/2	$4,920	$273	7	1. Save Time 2. Altruism 3. Alpine Jewel
4th of 7	17/5/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.29	59.3 km/h	5.70L	$23	0:18.89	18.48	C1	$3,610	$318	7	1. Neo 2. Baby Sass 3. Portland Sasha
3rd of 6	10/5/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.37	59.1 km/h	3.10L	$15	0:19.15	18.47	C1	$3,610	$540	7	1. Miami Tan 2. Neo 3. Mister Pressive
5th of 7	3/5/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.51	58.7 km/h	8.40L	$21	0:18.92	18.43	C1	$2,790	$136	7	1. Indigo Shade 2. Baby Sass 3. Hunter Pearl
2nd of 6	26/4/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.46	58.8 km/h	6.80L	$6.00	0:18.98	18.67	C1	$2,670	$666	22	1. Opawa Scarlet 2. Mister Pressive 3. Tobacco Road

Not Quite White (6) 54667
Trainer: G B Martin (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $18,364
Win / Place: 3.39% / 17%

5 yo White and Fawn B

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Golden Bay

Rating

Stats

Career

118: 4-6-11

Track

69: 3-3-8

Trk/Dst

68: 3-3-8

Distance

68: 3-3-8

Season

37: 1-2-4

Country

117: 4-6-11

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	15	21	14	53
1st	1	0	1	0	2	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	1	1	3
3rd	1	0	1	1	2	2	4

Comments

Most recent effort finished last over 375m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 10 lengths (22.43) behind Weetbix And Milo in a Class 1 on June 4. Has solid claims on her 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
7th of 7	4/6/26	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.43	60.2 km/h	10.50L	$67	0:21.69	20.97	C1	$3,670	$273	7	1. Weetbix And Milo 2. Big Time Central 3. Go Concord
6th of 6	28/5/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.20	60.8 km/h	7.20L	$51	0:21.70	21.09	C1q	$3,610	$273	11	1. Neo 2. Kind Of Magic 3. Kookaburra Bob
6th of 7	17/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.48	58.8 km/h	5.00L	$27	0:19.13	18.48	C1	$3,610	$273	21	1. Go Amber 2. Stop Working 3. Side Eye Sally
4th of 6	26/4/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.57	58.5 km/h	8.40L	$23	0:18.98	18.67	C1	$2,670	$182	17	1. Opawa Scarlet 2. Mister Pressive 3. Tobacco Road
5th of 7	9/4/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.35	60.4 km/h	11.90L	$35	0:21.52	21.07	C1	$2,670	$136	5	1. Opawa Jenny 2. Sober Driver 3. Fruit Party
7th of 7	4/4/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.61	58.4 km/h	7.20L	$91	0:19.11	18.58	SPECA	$2,670	$136	13	1. Wondering Why 2. Joe Bananas 3. Hunter Honey

Sweetwater Oak (7) 46767
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $5,800
Win / Place: 5.26% / 7.89%

4 yo Black and White D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Seductive Kiwi

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 2-0-1

Track

33: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

33: 1-0-1

Distance

33: 1-0-1

Season

23: 0-0-1

Country

38: 2-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	2	4	10	21
1st	0	0	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Last start finished last in a Class 1 on May 31 over 318m at this track behind Wondering Why beaten 10 lengths (19.67). Some good form is emerging from that last run. Deserves another 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
7th of 7	31/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.67	58.2 km/h	10.20L	$101	0:18.96	18.4	C1	$3,610	$273	14	1. Wondering Why 2. Tiny Teeny 3. Hunter Pearl
6th of 6	17/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.57	58.5 km/h	6.50L	$51	0:19.11	18.48	C1/2	$3,690	$273	7	1. Miss Fergus 2. Au Fait 3. Tobacco Road
7th of 7	10/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.74	58.0 km/h	12.70L	$51	0:18.85	18.47	C1	$3,610	$273	14	1. Indigo Shade 2. Hunter Pearl 3. Tiny Teeny
6th of 6	26/4/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.61	58.4 km/h	9.20L	$51	0:18.97	18.67	C1	$2,670	$136	49	1. Sober Driver 2. Portland Sasha 3. Bear O'Clock
49 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.53	58.6 km/h	7.60L	$35	0:19.00	18.43	C1	$2,690	$182	35	1. Dynamite Boy 2. Sweet 3. Wondering Why
35 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.59	58.4 km/h	8.00L	$51	0:19.03	18.62	C1/2	$2,840	$136	21	1. Dynamic Kiwi 2. Opawa Bait 3. Hunter Pearl

Thrilling Maisey (3) 66247
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $8,900
Win / Place: 17% / 39%

4 yo Blue B

Sire: Barcia Bale

Dam: Thrilling Flo

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 4-2-3

Track

11: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

11: 1-1-2

Distance

11: 1-1-2

Season

7: 0-1-0

Country

23: 4-2-3

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Returned to racing last start with a poor run finished last on May 31 over 318m at this track behind Au Fait beaten 7 lengths (19.56) in a Class 1. Happy to risk in this.

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
7th of 7	31/5/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.56	58.5 km/h	7.30L	$6.50	0:19.05	18.4	C1	$3,610	$273	10	1. Au Fait 2. Hunter Honey 3. Tiny Kiwi
1st of 1	21/5/26	Cambridge	375m	0	0:21.68	62.3 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:21.68		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
4th of 7	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.36	59.1 km/h	3.20L	$8.00	0:19.14	18.43	SPECA	$2,690	$182	7	1. Opawa Kelsey 2. Opawa Ryan 3. Hunter Honey
2nd of 7	1/3/26	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.14	61.0 km/h	6.70L	$23	0:21.67	21.23	C1	$2,690	$672	3	1. Main Character 2. Thrilling Maisey 3. Order For Brax
6th of 6	26/2/26	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.33	60.5 km/h	6.80L	$23	0:21.85	21.21	C1	$2,760	$136	11	1. Chai Not Chi 2. Who's A Saint 3. Boom Kiwi
6th of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.84	57.7 km/h	6.90L	$9.00	0:19.36	18.75	C1q	$2,760	$136	3	1. Tiny Teeny 2. Val Jewel 3. Side Eye Sally

Sweet (8) 11147
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $41,295
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Gem

100

Rating

Stats

Career

142: 16-13-16

Track

84: 9-9-6

Trk/Dst

84: 9-9-6

Distance

84: 9-9-6

Season

39: 6-5-0

Country

142: 16-13-16

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	9	14	24	35	34	24
1st	0	1	1	4	3	3	4
2nd	1	0	1	3	5	1	2
3rd	0	0	3	5	5	3	0

Comments

Last start finished last on June 4 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway behind Wondering Why beaten 7 lengths (22.17) in a SPECA. Expected to bounce right back. Looks a strong winning hope.

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	4/6/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.17	60.9 km/h	7.60L	$7.00	0:21.64	20.97	SPECA	$3,670	$273	4	1. Wondering Why 2. Go Sky 3. Chance To Shine
4th of 7	31/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.13	59.8 km/h	1.10L	$4.50	0:19.05	18.4	C1	$3,610	$318	7	1. Au Fait 2. Hunter Honey 3. Tiny Kiwi
1st of 7	24/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.13	59.8 km/h	0.20L	$3.20	0:19.13	18.47	SPECA	$3,610	$2,163	7	1. Sweet 2. Jean Genie 3. Dynamic Kiwi
1st of 5	17/5/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.08	60.0 km/h	1.10L	$2.50	0:19.08	18.48	SPECA	$3,610	$2,163	7	1. Sweet 2. Helena Jet 3. Wondering Why
1st of 7	10/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.17	59.7 km/h	3.00L	$7.00	0:19.17	18.47	SPECA	$3,610	$2,163	7	1. Sweet 2. Wondering Why 3. Dynamic Kiwi
1st of 7	3/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.84	60.8 km/h	1.00L	$31	0:18.84	18.43	SPECA	$2,790	$1,672	7	1. Sweet 2. Wondering Why 3. Helena Jet