Manukau Race 9

SPORTSBOWL FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT PBD

Stake: $4,700

HUNTER KAREN (5) stalked the lead after a clean break from the tricky draw and went on to finish second (18.74) at this track in a Class 5 over 318m. Is usually very quick from the lids and has winning claims. YOU TURN (4) was long overdue after three placings in a row before a deserved win (18.43) last time at this track. Goes very well from this box. Looks well placed here and has the ability. Go well. HUNTER LOU (2) has been going along well and was strongly fancied last time but could only manage second (21.45) at Cambridge Raceway. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Racing well and deserves a win. PORTLAND DING US (3) ran with merit in a very strong field last start. Can fill a top-three spot now back to this venue.

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

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White Selects: 5. Hunter Karen, 4. You Turn, 2. Hunter Lou, 8. Portland Andy, 6. Evening Out

Hunter Lou (2) 33132
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $87,238
Win / Place: 20% / 53%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Isavana

Owners: S.S.W. Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

131: 27-22-21

Track

91: 21-12-14

Trk/Dst

91: 21-12-14

Distance

91: 21-12-14

Season

32: 5-6-7

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
27	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	22	37	28	24	10	4	4	2
1st	6	9	4	6	2	0	0	0
2nd	3	5	5	7	1	0	1	0
3rd	5	7	3	2	4	0	0	0

Comments

Hit the frame latest (21.45) when second at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5. Has nine wins and 12 placings from 37 starts from the draw. The one to beat.

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	1/3/26	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.45	62.9 km/h	1.00L	$5.50	0:21.38	21.23	C5	$4,700	$1,175	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Hunter Lou 3. Portland Ding Us
3rd of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.64	61.4 km/h	1.80L	$6.50	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$4,700	$705	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
1st of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.75	61.1 km/h	2.70L	$7.50	0:18.75	18.75	C5	$4,700	$2,820	7	1. Hunter Lou 2. You Turn 3. Wolfman Jack
3rd of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.64	61.4 km/h	2.90L	$7.50	0:18.44	18.44	C5	$4,700	$705	7	1. Portland Chica 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
3rd of 6	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.68	61.3 km/h	0.30L	$7.00	0:18.66	18.62	C5	$4,700	$705	7	1. Wild Pansy 2. Portland Chica 3. Hunter Lou
3rd of 5	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	5	N/A	-	1.70L	$4.00		18.04	C4/5	$6,700	$1,005	7	1. Go Reuben 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou

Portland Ding Us (3) 53236
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $72,420
Win / Place: 26% / 65%

4 yo Blue D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

84: 22-24-9

Track

44: 10-12-5

Trk/Dst

44: 10-12-5

Distance

44: 10-12-5

Season

22: 5-5-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	18	29	19	13	3	2
1st	5	6	6	4	1	0
2nd	7	9	3	3	1	1
3rd	1	4	3	1	0	0

Comments

Going well prior to missing the frame last start when well-fancied, finishing sixth in 21.94 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Place claims.

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
6th of 7	5/3/26	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.94	61.5 km/h	13.50L	$23	0:20.99	20.99	C5q	$4,700	$150	4	1. Jerry Cola 2. Paw Maven 3. Broker's Tip
3rd of 7	1/3/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.63	62.4 km/h	3.60L	$2.80	0:21.38	21.23	C5	$4,700	$705	3	1. Hunter Karen 2. Hunter Lou 3. Portland Ding Us
2nd of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.22	63.6 km/h	0.20L	$12	0:21.21	21.21	C5	$4,700	$1,175	7	1. Paw Maven 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Ray The Doyen
3rd of 7	19/2/26	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.50	62.8 km/h	6.60L	$10	0:21.04	21.04	C5	$4,700	$705	7	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Portland Coco 3. Portland Ding Us
5th of 7	12/2/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.59	62.5 km/h	3.80L	$7.50	0:21.32	21.32	C5	$4,700	$150	4	1. Shim 2. Opawa Jimmy 3. Portland Coco
1st of 6	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.63	61.4 km/h	2.50L	$2.60	0:18.63	18.44	C4	$3,800	$2,280	42	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Portland Jessie
42 Day Freshen-Up

You Turn (4) 42221
Trainer: N P Green (Pokeno)
Prize Money: $21,330
Win / Place: 31% / 86%

Box Specialist

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Victoria Lu

Owners: F Lockhart & Estate Of R Adcock

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 7-7-5

Track

22: 7-7-5

Trk/Dst

22: 7-7-5

Distance

21: 7-7-5

Season

12: 2-6-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-2

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 318m in 18.43 last start, beating Hunter Karen. Form from this box is very strong, including four wins. Hard to beat.

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	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.43	62.1 km/h	4.40L	$2.90	0:18.43	18.43	C5	$4,700	$2,820	14	1. You Turn 2. Hunter Karen 3. Wild Pansy
2nd of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.56	61.7 km/h	0.70L	$5.50	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$4,700	$1,175	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
2nd of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.94	60.4 km/h	2.70L	$3.50	0:18.75	18.75	C5	$4,700	$1,175	7	1. Hunter Lou 2. You Turn 3. Wolfman Jack
2nd of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.48	61.9 km/h	0.60L	$6.00	0:18.44	18.44	C5	$4,700	$1,175	7	1. Portland Chica 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
4th of 6	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.81	60.9 km/h	2.20L	$5.00	0:18.66	18.62	C5	$4,700	$300	7	1. Wild Pansy 2. Portland Chica 3. Hunter Lou
2nd of 5	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	8	N/A	-	1.10L	$4.00		18.04	C4/5	$6,700	$1,675	7	1. Go Reuben 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou

Hunter Karen (5) 73112
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $69,390
Win / Place: 29% / 61%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Owners: S.S.W. Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 23-11-13

Track

54: 16-7-12

Trk/Dst

54: 16-7-12

Distance

54: 16-7-12

Season

33: 10-4-8

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
23	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	14	9	27	14	8	2
1st	1	5	1	8	4	4	0
2nd	0	3	1	4	1	2	0
3rd	1	1	2	6	2	1	0

Comments

Jumped well at Cambridge Raceway two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 318m. Close to the speed and boxed on well at the latest run. Looks hard to beat 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	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	4.40L	$3.50	0:18.43	18.43	C5	$4,700	$1,175	7	1. You Turn 2. Hunter Karen 3. Wild Pansy
1st of 7	1/3/26	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.38	63.1 km/h	1.00L	$9.50	0:21.38	21.23	C5	$4,700	$2,820	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Hunter Lou 3. Portland Ding Us
1st of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.51	61.8 km/h	0.70L	$11	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$4,700	$2,820	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
3rd of 5	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	4.90L	$6.00	0:18.75	18.75	C4/5	$4,700	$705	7	1. Portland Jessie 2. Simek 3. Hunter Karen
7th of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.18	59.7 km/h	10.60L	$4.20	0:18.44	18.44	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Portland Chica 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
5th of 6	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	4.20L	$3.20	0:18.66	18.62	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Wild Pansy 2. Portland Chica 3. Hunter Lou

Evening Out (6) 51431
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $31,070
Win / Place: 22% / 49%

Dominant Win Last Start

3 yo Black D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Seductive Kiwi

Owners: M Zahra & M Synnott

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 12-7-7

Track

24: 4-3-3

Trk/Dst

24: 4-3-3

Distance

24: 4-3-3

Season

24: 4-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	0	0	0	0

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	2	6	10	16	15
1st	0	0	1	2	2	7
2nd	1	1	1	2	0	2
3rd	1	1	1	2	1	1

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 7 lengths over 318m at this track in a handy (18.54), beating Waerenga Ritchie. Hard to tip with any confidence.

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	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.54	61.7 km/h	7.30L	$4.00	0:18.54	18.43	C4	$3,800	$2,280	14	1. Evening Out 2. Waerenga Ritchie 3. Big Time Tractor
3rd of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.92	60.5 km/h	2.80L	$20	0:18.72	18.51	C4/5	$4,700	$705	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Evening Out
4th of 5	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	6.60L	$26	0:18.75	18.75	C4/5	$4,700	$300	7	1. Portland Jessie 2. Simek 3. Hunter Karen
1st of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.79	60.9 km/h	2.30L	$2.60	0:18.79	18.44	C3	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Evening Out 2. Waerenga Josay 3. Cocoon The Food
5th of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.12	59.9 km/h	2.80L	$2.80	0:18.92	18.62	C3	$3,500	$150	7	1. Leonardo Jewel 2. Thrilling Lad 3. Portland Avatar
2nd of 8	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.56	61.7 km/h	1.10L	$6.50	0:18.48	18.04	C3f	$5,500	$1,375	10	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Evening Out 3. Hunter George

Portland Mark (7) 37515
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $68,010
Win / Place: 26% / 56%

4 yo Blue D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 23-16-11

Track

51: 17-12-6

Trk/Dst

51: 17-12-6

Distance

51: 17-12-6

Season

20: 4-6-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
23	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	2	12	8	17	27	21
1st	0	1	5	4	5	4	4
2nd	0	0	2	1	3	5	5
3rd	1	0	2	0	1	4	3

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 318m. Last start finished 5th on March 8 over 318m at this track behind You Turn beaten 8 lengths (19.05) in a Class 5. One of the chances.

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
5th of 6	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.05	60.1 km/h	8.80L	$4.20	0:18.43	18.43	C5	$4,700	$150	14	1. You Turn 2. Hunter Karen 3. Wild Pansy
1st of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.72	61.2 km/h	1.30L	$3.10	0:18.72	18.51	C4/5	$4,700	$2,820	35	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Evening Out
35 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	18/1/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.79	60.9 km/h	6.60L	$21	0:18.33	18.33	C5q	$4,700	$150	21	1. Jerry Cola 2. Criminal Minds 3. Smoking Ivan
7th of 7	28/12/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.93	60.5 km/h	6.30L	$5.30	0:18.49	18.36	C4/5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Romantic Intent 2. Just One Grin 3. Simek
3rd of 7	21/12/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.75	61.1 km/h	3.60L	$8.00	0:18.50	18.49	C5	$5,750	$863	28	1. Simek 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Portland Mark
4th of 7	23/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.85	60.7 km/h	1.80L	$4.30	0:18.72	18.56	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Quintessential 3. Opawa Jimmy

Portland Andy (8) 12176
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $48,350
Win / Place: 30% / 68%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 18-11-12

Track

30: 9-5-4

Trk/Dst

29: 9-5-4

Distance

29: 9-5-4

Season

9: 4-1-2

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

4: 2-0-1

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

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	3	6	12	18	17
1st	1	0	2	1	4	3	7
2nd	0	0	0	1	3	6	1
3rd	1	1	0	3	1	0	6

Comments

Was out of placings last time (19.10) at this track in a Class 5, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths. Box stats strong with seven wins and seven placings from 17 starts. Among the main 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
6th of 6	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.10	59.9 km/h	9.50L	$5.50	0:18.43	18.43	C5	$4,700	$150	14	1. You Turn 2. Hunter Karen 3. Wild Pansy
7th of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.94	60.4 km/h	6.10L	$4.20	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
1st of 1	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.8	60.9 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.8		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 7	30/11/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.63	61.4 km/h	1.30L	$3.90	0:18.63	18.51	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Quintessential 3. Hunter Karen
2nd of 7	23/11/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.69	61.3 km/h	1.80L	$2.20	0:18.56	18.56	C5	$4,400	$1,100	21	1. Hunter Karen 2. Portland Andy 3. Apache Blyde
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	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Portland Andy 2. Honcho 3. Evening Out

Wolfman Jack (9) 14364
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $23,440
Win / Place: 34% / 58%

2 yo Brindle D

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 10-3-4

Track

19: 7-2-3

Trk/Dst

19: 7-2-3

Distance

19: 7-2-3

Season

20: 5-2-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Last start finished fourth on March 8 over 318m at this track behind Go Reuben, beaten 4.5 lengths (18.84) in a Class 4/5. Can't make much of a case this time.

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 7	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.84	60.8 km/h	4.50L	$5.00	0:18.52	18.43	C4/5	$4,700	$300	14	1. Go Reuben 2. Big Time Lena 3. Opawa Vanessa
6th of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.90	60.6 km/h	5.60L	$10	0:18.51	18.51	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
3rd of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.16	59.7 km/h	5.80L	$9.00	0:18.75	18.75	C5	$4,700	$705	7	1. Hunter Lou 2. You Turn 3. Wolfman Jack
4th of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.87	60.7 km/h	6.10L	$8.00	0:18.44	18.44	C5	$4,700	$300	7	1. Portland Chica 2. You Turn 3. Hunter Lou
1st of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.62	61.5 km/h	2.20L	$1.80	0:18.62	18.62	C3/4	$3,800	$2,280	3	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Not Another
1st of 7	29/1/26	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.63	62.4 km/h	0.70L	$8.50	0:21.63	21.25	C4	$3,800	$2,280	4	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Portland Magic 3. Love It

Portland Nicky (10) 15746
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $31,220
Win / Place: 20% / 55%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 10-10-7

Track

30: 7-3-5

Trk/Dst

30: 7-3-5

Distance

30: 7-3-5

Season

19: 3-4-1

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	14	13	9	6	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

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 318m at this track. Looks tested.

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	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.39	59.0 km/h	12.20L	$2.90	0:18.54	18.43	C4	$3,800	$150	49	1. Evening Out 2. Waerenga Ritchie 3. Big Time Tractor
49 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	18/1/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	4.40L	$23	0:18.43	18.33	C5q	$4,700	$300	56	1. Sugar Fix 2. Kiwi Sea 3. Honcho
56 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	23/11/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.92	60.5 km/h	5.20L	$12	0:18.56	18.56	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Hunter Karen 2. Portland Andy 3. Apache Blyde
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	$4,400	$100	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	$3,500	$2,100	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	$3,500	$2,100	3	1. Portland Nicky 2. Hunter Lou 3. Stop Working