Manukau Race 6

GIVE US A GO SPRINT PBD

Stake: $3,500

MADAM PHAEDRA (3) sprung the lids and led but ran over and filled the minor money when second (21.60) at Cambridge Raceway in Class 3. Yet to fire here from two runs. Deserves a win and gets her chance. UNDONE (4) two starts back finished 2nd at this track over 318m. Form is hard to fault from this box, with a win and three minor placings from four starts. Last start went a good race at a track foreign to her. Overdue and is among the main hopes. THRILLING NASH (5) was well fancied last time on the strength of his recent form but could only manage third (19.26) at this track. Can measure up. PORTLAND AVATAR (6) was strongly supported last start but missed the frame when sixth (19.30), beaten 6 lengths. Predicted to show early box speed.

Distance: 318m
Class: C3
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White Selects: 2. Epic Wildman, 7. Dark Smoke, 3. Madam Phaedra, 6. Portland Avatar, 4. Undone

Epic Wildman (2) 66337
Trainer: P M Heterick (Clevedon)
Prize Money: $15,570
Win / Place: 20% / 46%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Canya Star

Owners: J D May

100

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-2-6

Track

13: 2-2-4

Trk/Dst

13: 2-2-4

Distance

13: 2-2-4

Season

23: 4-2-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (17.70) at Wanganui Straight in a Class 3/4, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and eight places from 18 starts. Will need the right run.

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 8	2/3/26	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:17.70	63.7 km/h	6.20L	$31	0:17.27	17.04	C3/4	$4,100	$150	8	1. Opawa Keith 2. Grasscutter Moe 3. Big Time Vanilla
3rd of 8	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.96	60.4 km/h	2.90L	$5.50	0:18.76	18.51	C3f	$4,000	$600	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Waerenga Josay 3. Epic Wildman
3rd of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	4.30L	$3.40	0:18.79	18.75	C3q	$3,500	$525	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Highs And Lows 3. Epic Wildman
6th of 6	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.20	59.6 km/h	8.20L	$5.50	0:18.63	18.44	C4	$3,800	$150	14	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Portland Jessie
6th of 7	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.29	59.3 km/h	13.00L	$19	0:18.38	18.04	C4	$5,800	$150	7	1. That's That 2. Jilliby Eaton 3. Portland Magic
6th of 7	18/1/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.13	59.8 km/h	10.00L	$18	0:18.43	18.33	C5q	$4,700	$150	7	1. Sugar Fix 2. Kiwi Sea 3. Honcho

Madam Phaedra (3) 22432
Trainer: R K Roper (Auckland)
Prize Money: $26,670
Win / Place: 16% / 55%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: La Rochelle

Owners: R K Roper

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 7-12-5

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

22: 1-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	0	1	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	2	10	12	7	5	4
1st	0	0	2	2	1	2	0
2nd	1	1	2	3	1	2	2
3rd	1	0	0	2	1	0	1

Comments

Last start finished 2nd in a Class 3 on March 12 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway behind Boss On Top beaten 4.5 lengths (21.60). Right in this.

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	12/3/26	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.60	62.5 km/h	4.60L	$15	0:21.28	20.86	C3	$5,500	$1,375	7	1. Boss On Top 2. Madam Phaedra 3. Has Potential
3rd of 7	5/3/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.76	62.0 km/h	6.50L	$6.00	0:21.30	20.99	C3	$3,500	$525	11	1. Opawa Trevor 2. Rovaniemi 3. Madam Phaedra
4th of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.11	59.9 km/h	2.70L	$2.00	0:18.92	18.51	C3	$3,500	$250	3	1. Opawa Raisin 2. Big Time Central 3. Undone
2nd of 7	19/2/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.99	61.4 km/h	2.20L	$2.80	0:21.84	21.04	C3	$3,500	$875	7	1. Torque In Torque 2. Madam Phaedra 3. Nineteen Red
2nd of 7	12/2/26	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.69	62.2 km/h	0.20L	$6.50	0:21.68	21.32	C3	$3,500	$875	7	1. Iris Haze 2. Madam Phaedra 3. Thrilling Lad
6th of 7	5/2/26	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.99	61.4 km/h	4.60L	$17	0:21.67	21.4	C4	$3,800	$150	11	1. Portland Magic 2. Opawa Danny 3. Tin Tin Bust

Undone (4) X6324
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $13,400
Win / Place: 18% / 51%

3 yo Blue B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Jelly Fish

Owners: E Potts

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 5-4-5

Track

7: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

7: 0-1-1

Distance

6: 0-1-1

Season

12: 1-1-3

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-2

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

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

Comments

Placed two starts back (18.94) at this track in a Class 3, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths. Has a win and three places from four starts from this draw. Looks a key 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
4th of 7	13/3/26	Hatrick	305m	7	0:17.97	61.1 km/h	2.30L	$12	0:17.81	17.51	C3	$3,500	-	5	1. That's Contact 2. Don't Ask Charly 3. Cliff Top Banger
2nd of 7	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.94	60.4 km/h	1.30L	$5.50	0:18.85	18.43	C3	$3,500	$875	14	1. Waerenga Josay 2. Undone 3. Thrilling Nash
3rd of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	2.40L	$7.00	0:18.92	18.51	C3	$3,500	$525	7	1. Opawa Raisin 2. Big Time Central 3. Undone
6th of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.29	59.3 km/h	5.00L	$7.50	0:18.94	18.75	C3q	$3,500	$150	7	1. Epic In Trouble 2. Waerenga Josay 3. Dark Smoke
1st of 1	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	0	0:19.07	60.0 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:19.07		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 7	23/10/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:22.36	60.4 km/h	11.20L	$13	0:21.58	21.33	C3	$3,200	$100	7	1. Big Time Tractor 2. Mocha To Go 3. Highview Spot

Thrilling Nash (5) X6133
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $61,805
Win / Place: 11% / 49%

5 yo Black D

Sire: Bekim Bale

Dam: My Girl Chloe

Owners: J R Udy

100

Rating

Stats

Career

134: 15-21-30

Track

63: 9-9-14

Trk/Dst

31: 6-4-10

Distance

31: 6-4-10

Season

4: 1-0-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	3	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	7	3	4	10	22	45	40
1st	1	0	0	0	3	3	3	5
2nd	0	1	0	1	1	6	6	6
3rd	2	1	2	0	0	2	13	10

Comments

Last start finished 3rd in a Class 3 on March 8 over 318m at this track behind Waerenga Josay beaten 6 lengths (19.26). Rates highly on best form. Sure to play a major role.

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
3rd of 7	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.26	59.4 km/h	5.90L	$9.50	0:18.85	18.43	C3	$3,500	$525	10	1. Waerenga Josay 2. Undone 3. Thrilling Nash
3rd of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.93	61.6 km/h	2.80L	$5.50	0:21.73	21.21	C2	$3,300	$495	4	1. Chance To Shine 2. Nordic Delight 3. Thrilling Nash
1st of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.81	60.9 km/h	5.20L	$9.00	0:18.81	18.51	C2	$3,300	$1,980	7	1. Thrilling Nash 2. Chance To Shine 3. Gold Card
6th of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.52	58.6 km/h	10.40L	$34	0:18.79	18.75	C3q	$3,500	$150	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Highs And Lows 3. Epic Wildman
1st of 1	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.79	60.9 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.79		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:23.39	57.7 km/h	23.00L	$10	0:21.78	21.43	C3	$3,200	$100	3	1. Hillbilly Heist 2. Highview Spot 3. Cut And Paste

Portland Avatar (6) 14836
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $14,920
Win / Place: 18% / 62%

2 yo White and Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 5-5-7

Track

17: 5-3-4

Trk/Dst

17: 5-3-4

Distance

17: 5-3-4

Season

27: 5-5-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when third (21.87) over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Not out of it.

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	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.30	59.3 km/h	6.40L	$3.50	0:18.85	18.43	C3	$3,500	$150	10	1. Waerenga Josay 2. Undone 3. Thrilling Nash
3rd of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.87	61.7 km/h	3.70L	$10	0:21.61	21.21	C3	$3,500	$525	4	1. Ferrari Jewel 2. Star Boys Shout 3. Portland Avatar
8th of 8	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.28	59.4 km/h	7.40L	$7.00	0:18.76	18.51	C3f	$4,000	$150	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Waerenga Josay 3. Epic Wildman
4th of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.10	59.9 km/h	2.30L	$4.00	0:18.94	18.75	C3q	$3,500	$250	7	1. Epic In Trouble 2. Waerenga Josay 3. Dark Smoke
1st of 6	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.75	61.1 km/h	3.30L	$2.00	0:18.75	18.44	C2	$3,300	$1,980	7	1. Portland Avatar 2. Chance To Shine 3. Opawa Freya
3rd of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	1.50L	$8.00	0:18.92	18.62	C3	$3,500	$525	3	1. Leonardo Jewel 2. Thrilling Lad 3. Portland Avatar

Dark Smoke (7) 44535
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $55,450
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

5 yo Black B

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: On Demand

Owners: A Bear

Rating

Stats

Career

139: 20-20-19

Track

127: 19-19-19

Trk/Dst

127: 19-19-19

Distance

127: 19-19-19

Season

26: 2-6-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
20	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	2	8	11	34	53	30
1st	1	0	1	2	6	4	6
2nd	0	0	1	2	5	5	7
3rd	0	1	0	1	5	8	4

Comments

Missed the frame last time but was narrowly beaten two back when third (18.98) over 318m at this track. Well placed and among the chances here.

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 2	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	0	0:19.02	60.2 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:19.02		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
5th of 8	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.08	60.0 km/h	4.50L	$13	0:18.76	18.51	C3f	$4,000	$150	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Waerenga Josay 3. Epic Wildman
3rd of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.98	60.3 km/h	0.50L	$6.50	0:18.94	18.75	C3q	$3,500	$525	7	1. Epic In Trouble 2. Waerenga Josay 3. Dark Smoke
5th of 6	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.11	59.9 km/h	6.90L	$15	0:18.63	18.44	C4	$3,800	$150	7	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Portland Jessie
4th of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.88	60.6 km/h	3.70L	$20	0:18.62	18.62	C3/4	$3,800	$250	7	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Not Another
4th of 7	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.96	60.4 km/h	8.30L	$27	0:18.38	18.04	C4	$5,800	$250	7	1. That's That 2. Jilliby Eaton 3. Portland Magic

Running On Empty (8) 26167
Trainer: R & N O'Regan (Paeroa)
Prize Money: $26,590
Win / Place: 13% / 50%

3 yo Fawn D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Seductive Kiwi

Owners: M Zahra & M Synnott

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 8-9-13

Track

21: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

21: 3-2-3

Distance

21: 3-2-3

Season

21: 3-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	0	0	0	0

Box History	6	7	8
STARTS	1	12	46
1st	0	2	6
2nd	1	1	7
3rd	0	3	10

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (19.33) in a Class 3, finishing a 6 length seventh. Has six wins and 17 placings from 46 starts from the draw. Can hit the frame with the right run.

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	8	0:19.33	59.2 km/h	6.80L	$12	0:18.85	18.43	C3	$3,500	$150	14	1. Waerenga Josay 2. Undone 3. Thrilling Nash
6th of 7	22/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.28	59.4 km/h	5.20L	$8.00	0:18.92	18.51	C3	$3,500	$150	7	1. Opawa Raisin 2. Big Time Central 3. Undone
1st of 7	15/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.92	60.5 km/h	4.30L	$6.50	0:18.92	18.75	C2	$3,300	$1,980	7	1. Running On Empty 2. Stop Working 3. Nordic Delight
6th of 6	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.63	58.3 km/h	12.50L	$4.40	0:18.75	18.44	C2	$3,300	$150	7	1. Portland Avatar 2. Chance To Shine 3. Opawa Freya
2nd of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.92	60.5 km/h	0.90L	$3.60	0:18.86	18.62	C2	$3,300	$825	7	1. Opawa Raisin 2. Running On Empty 3. Sober Driver
3rd of 8	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.13	59.8 km/h	3.00L	$15	0:18.92	18.04	C2f	$5,300	$795	10	1. Cappiello 2. Opawa Raisin 3. Running On Empty

Leonardo Jewel (9) 31467
Trainer: R K Roper (Auckland)
Prize Money: $16,530
Win / Place: 23% / 43%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Tokyo Bird

Owners: A L Washington

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 7-2-4

Track

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Season

14: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 318m at this track. 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
7th of 7	8/3/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.25	59.5 km/h	10.40L	$23	0:18.52	18.43	C4/5	$4,700	$150	24	1. Go Reuben 2. Big Time Lena 3. Opawa Vanessa
6th of 7	12/2/26	Cambridge	375m	2	0:22.03	61.3 km/h	9.90L	$14	0:21.34	21.32	C4	$3,800	$150	4	1. Portland Jessie 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Tin Tin Bust
4th of 6	8/2/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	5.70L	$7.50	0:18.63	18.44	C4	$3,800	$250	7	1. Portland Ding Us 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Portland Jessie
1st of 7	1/2/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.92	60.5 km/h	0.80L	$4.80	0:18.92	18.62	C3	$3,500	$2,100	17	1. Leonardo Jewel 2. Thrilling Lad 3. Portland Avatar
3rd of 7	15/1/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	3.00L	$9.50	0:17.22	16.79	C3	$3,500	$525	28	1. No Show Sam 2. Homebush Elle 3. Leonardo Jewel
4th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.39	61.1 km/h	4.90L	$14	0:17.05	16.41	C3	$3,500	$250	28	1. Diamond Alice 2. Our Sara 3. Pickle Switch

Hanzo River (10) 56466
Trainer: K T Herbert (Takanini)
Prize Money: $27,870
Win / Place: 31% / 57%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Spring Queen

Owners: Andre & Nana'S Partnership

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 11-4-5

Track

17: 6-0-3

Trk/Dst

17: 6-0-3

Distance

17: 6-0-3

Season

22: 3-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Not one of the leading chances 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
6th of 8	24/2/26	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:17.66	63.8 km/h	2.30L	$10	0:17.50	17.18	C2/3	$3,800	$150	28	1. Torque In Torque 2. Highbury Heights 3. That's Contact
6th of 8	27/1/26	Whanganui Straight	313m	4	0:17.89	63.0 km/h	7.60L	$20	0:17.36	17	C3/4	$4,100	$150	5	1. Mojito Dreams 2. We Ride 3. Adobe Don
4th of 6	22/1/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.88	61.7 km/h	9.80L	$4.40	0:21.19	21.19	C4	$3,800	$250	7	1. Opawa Blake 2. Go Bella 3. Diamond Frankie
6th of 6	15/1/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.97	60.3 km/h	7.70L	$3.80	0:18.43	18.43	C3/4	$3,800	$150	7	1. Hunter Lou 2. Dark Smoke 3. Portland Magic
5th of 7	8/1/26	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.95	61.5 km/h	10.90L	$20	0:21.19	21.19	C5	$5,000	$150	4	1. Simek 2. Ray The Doyen 3. Opawa Jimmy
6th of 7	4/1/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.79	60.9 km/h	4.20L	$6.00	0:18.50	18.5	C4/5	$4,700	$150	24	1. Hunter Karen 2. Kiwi Sea 3. Honcho