Manukau Race 4

MPS FENCING SPRINT PBD

Stake: $3,300

PORTLAND FLEET (5) was an effortless winner two back when racing on speed but drifted back latest and safely held when 7th and beaten 10 lengths at this track (19.46). Can atone. NORDIC DELIGHT (6) comes off an average run last start when fifth at this track over 318m behind Wow She's Slow (19.34) in a Class 2. Placed at her previous run. Should be about the money. STOP WORKING (3) latest effort finished 4th in a Class 2 on March 8 over 318m at this track behind Wow She's Slow beaten 6 lengths (19.21). Faces a slightly easier field today and is among the main chances. MY CRUSADER (7) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out. Odds will be appealing.

Distance: 318m
Class: C1/2
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White Selects: 5. Portland Fleet, 3. Stop Working, 6. Nordic Delight, 4. Big Time Funk, 8. Gold Card

Miss Minty (2) 67777
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $6,250
Win / Place: 2.94% / 8.82%

3 yo White and Black B

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Thrilling Amelia

Owners: Green & Smiths Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 1-1-1

Track

21: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

21: 0-1-1

Distance

20: 0-1-1

Season

24: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	6
STARTS	1	9	19	4	1
1st	1	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	0	1	0	0

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 318m at this track. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.

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	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.90	57.5 km/h	12.90L	$15	0:19.00	18.43	C1	$3,200	$150	7	1. Dynamite Boy 2. Sweet 3. Wondering Why
7th of 7	1/3/26	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.53	59.9 km/h	12.30L	$35	0:21.67	21.23	C1	$3,200	$150	3	1. Main Character 2. Thrilling Maisey 3. Order For Brax
7th of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	375m	3	0:22.52	59.9 km/h	12.90L	$71	0:21.62	21.21	C1	$3,200	$150	11	1. Portland Fleet 2. Hooked On Jazz 3. Kind Of Magic
7th of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:20.05	57.1 km/h	13.30L	$51	0:19.12	18.75	C1q	$3,200	$150	3	1. Au Fait 2. Netherton Flyer 3. Boom Kiwi
6th of 7	12/2/26	Cambridge	375m	2	0:22.53	59.9 km/h	11.80L	$41	0:21.70	21.32	C1	$3,200	$150	7	1. Brindle Boo 2. Churn It Up 3. Order For Brax
7th of 7	5/2/26	Cambridge	375m	3	0:22.77	59.3 km/h	13.40L	$46	0:21.83	21.4	C1	$3,200	$150	7	1. Wow She's Slow 2. Portland Fleet 3. Brindle Boo

Stop Working (3) 43244
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $23,870
Win / Place: 11% / 40%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: No Time Toulouse

Owners: C S Rendle

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 7-9-9

Track

53: 6-8-9

Trk/Dst

53: 6-8-9

Distance

53: 6-8-9

Season

23: 2-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	31	13	4	6	1	1	1
1st	1	3	2	1	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	5	1	1	1	0	0	0
3rd	1	3	4	1	0	0	0	0

Comments

Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 6 lengths behind Wow She's Slow over 318m. Among the chances on best.

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	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	6.10L	$7.00	0:18.78	18.43	C2	$3,300	$250	14	1. Wow She's Slow 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Helena Jet
4th of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.24	59.5 km/h	6.10L	$3.30	0:18.81	18.51	C2	$3,300	$250	7	1. Thrilling Nash 2. Chance To Shine 3. Gold Card
2nd of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.22	59.6 km/h	4.30L	$4.80	0:18.92	18.75	C2	$3,300	$825	7	1. Running On Empty 2. Stop Working 3. Nordic Delight
3rd of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.17	59.7 km/h	6.90L	$7.50	0:18.69	18.44	C1/2	$3,300	$495	7	1. Highs And Lows 2. Nordic Delight 3. Dashing Blazer
4th of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.28	59.4 km/h	3.50L	$4.80	0:19.03	18.62	C1/2	$3,300	$250	21	1. Dynamic Kiwi 2. Opawa Bait 3. Hunter Pearl
5th of 7	11/1/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.25	59.5 km/h	10.40L	$21	0:18.52	18.52	C3	$3,500	$150	21	1. Hunter Lou 2. Epic In Trouble 3. Wide Boy

Big Time Funk (4) 75647
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $31,640
Win / Place: 11% / 36%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Bigtime Talker

Owners: N K O'Regan

Rating

Stats

Career

94: 11-11-12

Track

37: 1-3-3

Trk/Dst

37: 1-3-3

Distance

37: 1-3-3

Season

13: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	7
STARTS	47	36	6	3	1	1
1st	7	3	1	0	0	0
2nd	9	2	0	0	0	0
3rd	6	5	0	1	0	0

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 318m at this track. Others have better credentials.

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	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.61	58.4 km/h	8.30L	$46	0:19.03	18.62	C1/2	$3,300	$150	21	1. Dynamic Kiwi 2. Opawa Bait 3. Hunter Pearl
4th of 6	11/1/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.32	59.3 km/h	6.10L	$27	0:18.89	18.52	C1/2	$3,300	$250	14	1. Alpine Jewel 2. Running On Empty 3. Zephyr Moon
6th of 7	28/12/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.58	58.5 km/h	7.50L	$23	0:19.05	18.36	C1	$3,200	$150	14	1. Miss Fergus 2. Hunter Pearl 3. Side Eye Sally
5th of 7	14/12/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.34	59.2 km/h	3.80L	$144	0:19.07	18.34	C1	$3,200	$150	35	1. Go Amber 2. Bear O'Clock 3. Idol Hit
35 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	9/11/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.71	58.1 km/h	9.80L	$17	0:19.02	18.47	C1	$2,900	-	7	1. Sweet 2. Hunter Pearl 3. Sober Driver
5th of 7	2/11/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.39	59.0 km/h	7.90L	$126	0:18.84	18.47	C1	$2,900	$100	14	1. Highs And Lows 2. Portland Magic 3. Fritillary

Portland Fleet (5) 51117
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $12,160
Win / Place: 19% / 61%

2 yo White and Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 4-6-3

Track

11: 2-3-1

Trk/Dst

11: 2-3-1

Distance

11: 2-3-1

Season

21: 4-6-3

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Cambridge Raceway over 375m. Last start finished last on March 8 over 318m at this track behind Apricot Slice beaten 10 lengths (19.46) in a Class 2. Broke a three-start winning streak when seventh last time. Expected to bounce back.

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	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.46	58.8 km/h	10.90L	$2.50	0:18.70	18.43	C2	$3,300	$150	10	1. Apricot Slice 2. Fritillary 3. Hunter Pearl
1st of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.62	62.4 km/h	4.90L	$1.90	0:21.62	21.21	C1	$3,200	$1,920	4	1. Portland Fleet 2. Hooked On Jazz 3. Kind Of Magic
1st of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.99	60.3 km/h	3.20L	$1.50	0:18.99	18.51	C1	$3,200	$1,920	3	1. Portland Fleet 2. On Stripe 3. Affectionately
1st of 6	19/2/26	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.92	61.6 km/h	4.20L	$3.40	0:21.92	21.04	C1	$3,200	$1,920	4	1. Portland Fleet 2. Go Concord 3. Order For Brax
5th of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.51	58.7 km/h	5.60L	$2.20	0:19.12	18.75	C1q	$3,200	$150	7	1. Au Fait 2. Netherton Flyer 3. Boom Kiwi
2nd of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.08	60.0 km/h	0.80L	$3.40	0:19.02	18.44	C1	$3,200	$800	3	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Portland Fleet 3. Boom Kiwi

Nordic Delight (6) 23325
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $12,120
Win / Place: 18% / 63%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 4-3-7

Track

15: 4-1-7

Trk/Dst

15: 4-1-7

Distance

15: 4-1-7

Season

22: 4-3-7

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Was in commission but ran below her best last start when fifth (19.34) over 318m at this track. More than capable and well placed to find 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
5th of 7	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.34	59.2 km/h	8.00L	$2.80	0:18.78	18.43	C2	$3,300	$150	10	1. Wow She's Slow 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Helena Jet
2nd of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.80	61.9 km/h	1.00L	$8.50	0:21.73	21.21	C2	$3,300	$825	4	1. Chance To Shine 2. Nordic Delight 3. Thrilling Nash
3rd of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	1.20L	$2.10	0:18.87	18.51	C2	$3,300	$495	7	1. Cappiello 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Nordic Delight
3rd of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.33	59.2 km/h	5.80L	$2.30	0:18.92	18.75	C2	$3,300	$495	7	1. Running On Empty 2. Stop Working 3. Nordic Delight
2nd of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.01	60.2 km/h	4.60L	$2.70	0:18.69	18.44	C1/2	$3,300	$825	31	1. Highs And Lows 2. Nordic Delight 3. Dashing Blazer
31 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	8/1/26	Cambridge	375m	7	0:22.33	60.5 km/h	12.50L	$5.00	0:21.45	21.19	C2	$3,300	$150	7	1. Aces 2. Thrilling Lad 3. Opawa Raisin

My Crusader (7) 17647
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $30,030
Win / Place: 10% / 39%

5 yo Black D

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Martha Magic

Owners: N K O'Regan

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 8-10-13

Track

44: 4-5-6

Trk/Dst

43: 4-5-6

Distance

43: 4-5-6

Season

23: 1-1-4

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	13	20	25	4
1st	1	0	1	1	1	2	1	1
2nd	0	0	2	1	3	2	2	0
3rd	0	0	1	4	0	3	4	1

Comments

Last start finished last in a Class 1 on March 8 over 318m at this track behind Boom Kiwi beaten 8 lengths (19.45). Has claims 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
7th of 7	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.45	58.9 km/h	8.20L	$23	0:18.88	18.43	C1	$3,200	$150	14	1. Boom Kiwi 2. Go Amber 3. Scout Jack
4th of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.14	59.8 km/h	3.90L	$27	0:18.87	18.51	C2	$3,300	$250	7	1. Cappiello 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Nordic Delight
6th of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.66	58.2 km/h	10.50L	$31	0:18.92	18.75	C2	$3,300	$150	14	1. Running On Empty 2. Stop Working 3. Nordic Delight
7th of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.49	58.7 km/h	9.00L	$11	0:18.86	18.62	C2	$3,300	$150	21	1. Opawa Raisin 2. Running On Empty 3. Sober Driver
1st of 7	11/1/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.04	60.1 km/h	2.00L	$4.00	0:19.04	18.52	C1	$3,200	$1,920	14	1. My Crusader 2. On Stripe 3. Bear O'Clock
4th of 7	28/12/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.08	60.0 km/h	1.80L	$10	0:18.95	18.36	C1	$3,200	$200	14	1. Epic Pearl 2. Tiny Teeny 3. Portland Avatar

Gold Card (8) 15356
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $23,470
Win / Place: 5.22% / 22%

5 yo Fawn D

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Ramblin' On

Owners: R & L Udy

Rating

Stats

Career

115: 6-6-14

Track

34: 2-2-6

Trk/Dst

27: 2-1-6

Distance

27: 2-1-6

Season

27: 2-1-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	2	1	7	33	69
1st	0	0	0	0	1	3	2
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	1	4
3rd	0	0	0	0	3	2	9

Comments

Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a sixth over 318m at this track. Looks tested in this company.

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	8	0:19.32	59.3 km/h	8.90L	$41	0:18.70	18.43	C2	$3,300	$150	7	1. Apricot Slice 2. Fritillary 3. Hunter Pearl
5th of 7	1/3/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.26	60.6 km/h	9.10L	$51	0:21.62	21.23	SPECA	$3,200	$150	7	1. Hillbilly Heist 2. Chance To Shine 3. Opawa Kelsey
3rd of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.18	59.7 km/h	5.30L	$21	0:18.81	18.51	C2	$3,300	$495	7	1. Thrilling Nash 2. Chance To Shine 3. Gold Card
5th of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.56	58.5 km/h	9.20L	$26	0:18.92	18.75	C2	$3,300	$150	7	1. Running On Empty 2. Stop Working 3. Nordic Delight
1st of 7	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.15	59.8 km/h	0.10L	$16	0:19.15	18.44	C1	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Gold Card 2. Miami Tan 3.
3rd of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.07	60.0 km/h	1.00L	$18	0:19.00	18.62	SPECA	$3,200	$480	14	1. Opawa Ryan 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Gold Card