Manukau Race 9

AGRC BOARD CUP PBD

Stake: $7,000

TURTLE WATCH (4) has been in sparkling form scoring back to back wins, the latest by 1.5 lengths (30.59) over 527m at this track. Ran the fastest time on the program in his latest win. The hardest to beat again. SCHMEICHEL (3) placed in a Class 4/5 when a 1.5 lengths second this course and distance last time in a personal Best Time (30.70) and also clocked one of the quickest times on the card. Rates a leading chance if runs up to latest. OPAWA STACY (5) jumps from box 5 again after placing (30.84) last time at this track over 527m. Leading player again. GONE WALKABOUT (7) is always a threat when he races at this journey. Enjoys a wide box draw.

Distance: 527m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White. Selects: 4. Turtle Watch, 3. Schmeichel, 5. Opawa Stacy, 7. Gone Walkabout, 2. Bay Flyer

Phillipa Morris Selects: 5. Opawa Stacy, 4. Turtle Watch, 7. Gone Walkabout, 3. Schmeichel, 8. Go Cooper

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Bay Flyer (2) 62652
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $33,660
Win / Place: 23% / 61%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Owners: D D D S Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 11-13-5

Track

13: 6-2-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

46: 11-12-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	4	11	5	6	10	6	3
1st	1	0	3	1	3	2	0	1
2nd	1	3	3	1	1	1	3	0
3rd	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	0

Comments

Hit the frame latest (26.16) when second at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5. Has three placings from four starts from the draw. Would need to lift.

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	24/7/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.16	62.9 km/h	6.10L	$34	0:25.73	25.73	C5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. More Magic 2. Bay Flyer 3. Boom Dynamite
5th of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.73	62.1 km/h	1.70L	$11	0:21.61	21.38	C4/5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Portland Nicky
6th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.94	61.5 km/h	7.10L	$8.50	0:21.44	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$100	11	1. Lion's Den 2. Go Reuben 3. Jane's Panama
2nd of 8	29/6/25	Manukau	527m	1	0:31.45	60.3 km/h	9.00L	$17	0:30.82	30.65	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	17	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Bay Flyer 3. Opawa Linny
6th of 7	12/6/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.73	62.1 km/h	5.60L	$29	0:21.34	21.29	C5	$4,400	$100	11	1. Lion's Den 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Opawa Tails
7th of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	7.90L	$28	0:18.48	18.36	SPECq	$4,400	-	3	1. Portland Andy 2. Lion's Den 3. Smoking Ivan

Schmeichel (3) 45132
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $47,030
Win / Place: 11% / 51%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 9-14-17

Track

35: 4-9-6

Trk/Dst

30: 4-8-6

Distance

30: 4-8-6

Season

58: 7-9-14

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	9	11	18	10	13	8	2
1st	2	1	1	1	3	1	0	0
2nd	0	2	5	4	2	1	0	0
3rd	1	0	2	6	2	4	1	1

Comments

In the money last time at this track (30.70) in a Class 4/5, finishing a 1.5 lengths second. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and seven minors. Key chance 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
2nd of 8	20/7/25	Manukau	527m	2	0:30.70	61.8 km/h	1.50L	$7.00	0:30.59	30.59	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. Turtle Watch 2. Schmeichel 3. Opawa Stacy
3rd of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.20	60.8 km/h	4.30L	$3.80	0:30.90	30.9	C3/4	$5,500	$825	3	1. Turtle Watch 2. Spin Black 3. Schmeichel
1st of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.58	62.6 km/h	1.60L	$7.80	0:21.58	21.43	C4	$3,500	$2,100	11	1. Schmeichel 2. Love It 3. Hunter Karen
5th of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.77	61.0 km/h	4.90L	$30	0:18.43	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Quintessential 3. Waerenga Tails
4th of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.81	60.9 km/h	6.20L	$30	0:18.38	18.38	C5	$4,400	$250	38	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Nicky
38 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	15/5/25	Cambridge	650m	8	0:38.90	60.2 km/h	9.70L	$10	0:38.22	37.81	C0d	$4,700	$100	7	1. Carat Smuggler 2. Fear To Tread 3. Thrilling Amalie

Turtle Watch (4) 36411
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $64,080
Win / Place: 28% / 64%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 15-11-8

Track

27: 8-8-4

Trk/Dst

26: 7-8-4

Distance

26: 7-8-4

Season

38: 8-8-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	7	7	0	0

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

Comments

Turned in another winning performance after running them ragged to make it two on end at this track over 527m (30.59). Top 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
1st of 8	20/7/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:30.59	62.0 km/h	1.50L	$3.50	0:30.59	30.59	C4/5	$6,300	$3,780	7	1. Turtle Watch 2. Schmeichel 3. Opawa Stacy
1st of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	527m	5	0:30.90	61.4 km/h	3.20L	$1.70	0:30.90	30.9	C3/4	$5,500	$3,300	3	1. Turtle Watch 2. Spin Black 3. Schmeichel
4th of 8	10/7/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.53	62.0 km/h	6.80L	$3.80	0:26.05	26.05	C3/4	$5,500	$300	11	1. Ivory Girl 2. Thrilling Amalie 3. Ain't It Fun
6th of 8	29/6/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.68	59.9 km/h	12.30L	$3.90	0:30.82	30.65	C4/5	$6,300	$100	3	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Bay Flyer 3. Opawa Linny
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.73	62.1 km/h	4.00L	$1.50	0:21.45	21.39	C4	$3,500	$525	4	1. Aces 2. Cartoon 3. Turtle Watch
2nd of 5	22/6/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:30.59	62.0 km/h	0.20L	$2.50	0:30.58	30.57	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. Juice Master 2. Turtle Watch 3. Big Time Tractor

Opawa Stacy (5) 11413
Trainer: Sam Lozell (Putaruru)
Prize Money: $64,081
Win / Place: 30% / 65%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Cutie

Owners: Opawa Racing & S Lozell

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 15-6-11

Track

19: 6-4-2

Trk/Dst

19: 6-4-2

Distance

19: 6-4-2

Season

28: 10-4-5

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	7	3	0

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

Comments

Placed last time (30.84) at this track in a Class 4/5, finishing third and beaten 3.5 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. More than capable and ready to find best form.

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
3rd of 8	20/7/25	Manukau	527m	5	0:30.84	61.5 km/h	3.60L	$2.50	0:30.59	30.59	C4/5	$6,300	$945	3	1. Turtle Watch 2. Schmeichel 3. Opawa Stacy
1st of 6	17/7/25	Cambridge	650m	3	0:38.52	60.7 km/h	0.80L	$5.40	0:38.52	38.52	C2d	$7,000	$4,200	7	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Johnny Football 3. Big Time Bam
4th of 6	10/7/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.66	61.6 km/h	6.50L	$12	0:30.20	30.15	R/Aq	$6,300	$350	11	1. Boldly Go 2. Valderrama 3. True Ability
1st of 8	29/6/25	Manukau	527m	8	0:30.82	61.6 km/h	9.00L	$6.40	0:30.82	30.65	C4/5	$6,300	$3,780	10	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Bay Flyer 3. Opawa Linny
1st of 6	19/6/25	Cambridge	650m	8	0:38.37	61.0 km/h	2.90L	$1.30	0:38.37	38.03	C1d	$5,300	$3,180	11	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Boom Lateral 3. Go Sky
6th of 7	8/6/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:31.99	59.3 km/h	23.50L	$10	0:30.34	30.34	C5f	$30,000	$400	17	1. Xisco Bale 2. Stuck Throttle 3. Opawa Danny

Aces (6) 18776
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $23,085
Win / Place: 23% / 46%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Benali

Dam: Burning Rain

Owners: D H Cottam

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 9-4-5

Track

12: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Season

38: 9-4-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	1	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	6	9	12	4	3	2
1st	0	1	4	2	1	1	0
2nd	0	0	0	4	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	2	1	0	1

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 375m at Cambridge Raceway. Looks up against it 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
6th of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.77	62.0 km/h	4.30L	$18	0:21.47	21.47	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Big Time Hank 2. Go Reuben 3. Space Conspiracy
7th of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.91	61.6 km/h	4.30L	$30	0:21.61	21.38	C4/5	$4,400	-	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Portland Nicky
7th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.97	61.4 km/h	7.50L	$18	0:21.44	21.43	C5q	$4,400	-	11	1. Lion's Den 2. Go Reuben 3. Jane's Panama
8th of 8	29/6/25	Manukau	527m	2	0:31.95	59.4 km/h	16.20L	$29	0:30.82	30.65	C4/5	$6,300	-	3	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Bay Flyer 3. Opawa Linny
1st of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.45	62.9 km/h	3.10L	$5.80	0:21.45	21.39	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Aces 2. Cartoon 3. Turtle Watch
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.46	62.9 km/h	0.50L	$5.90	0:21.42	21.21	C4	$3,500	$875	2	1. Go Reuben 2. Aces 3. Love It

Gone Walkabout (7) 23366
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $57,815
Win / Place: 22% / 56%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: SH Avatar

Dam: She's Some Gal

Owners: Green, Smith, Mcleod Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 12-10-8

Track

8: 5-2-1

Trk/Dst

7: 5-1-1

Distance

7: 5-1-1

Season

25: 9-3-5

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	8	2	0

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

Comments

Has finished sixth at the last two runs, both at Cambridge Raceway, the latest when beaten 10 lengths behind More Magic over 457m. Ignore last start. Capable of taking this out.

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 6	24/7/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.49	62.1 km/h	10.80L	$61	0:25.73	25.73	C5	$6,300	$100	7	1. More Magic 2. Bay Flyer 3. Boom Dynamite
6th of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.63	61.8 km/h	8.70L	$24	0:26.02	26.02	C5	$7,000	$100	49	1. More Magic 2. Thrilling Muse 3. Boom Dynamite
49 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	29/5/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.07	63.1 km/h	5.00L	$7.30	0:25.72	25.72	C4/5	$6,300	$945	14	1. Old School 2. Need A Favour 3. Gone Walkabout
3rd of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.09	63.1 km/h	2.50L	$4.40	0:25.91	25.82	C5	$6,300	$945	4	1. Big Time Lauren 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Gone Walkabout
2nd of 7	11/5/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.56	61.7 km/h	3.10L	$10	0:18.34	18.34	C5	$4,400	$1,100	3	1. Big Time Lena 2. Gone Walkabout 3. Waerenga Tails
2nd of 6	8/5/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:25.91	63.5 km/h	0.20L	$2.70	0:25.90	25.9	C5	$6,300	$1,575	4	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Opawa Danny 3.

Go Cooper (8) 38654
Trainer: Sam Lozell (Putaruru)
Prize Money: $22,530
Win / Place: 28% / 52%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Racer

Owners: Opawa Racing & S Lozell

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 7-3-3

Track

8: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-1-0

Distance

6: 1-1-0

Season

25: 7-3-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	5	1	0	0

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 527m at this track. Likely to struggle 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 8	20/7/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:30.86	61.5 km/h	3.80L	$11	0:30.59	30.59	C4/5	$6,300	$350	3	1. Turtle Watch 2. Schmeichel 3. Opawa Stacy
5th of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.41	62.3 km/h	5.60L	$62	0:26.02	26.02	C5	$7,000	$100	7	1. More Magic 2. Thrilling Muse 3. Boom Dynamite
1st of 1	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	0	0:21.45	62.9 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:21.45		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 8	19/6/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.48	62.1 km/h	7.20L	$11	0:25.98	25.98	C4/5	$6,300	$100	11	1. Big Time Moose 2. Opawa Blake 3. Opawa Thunder
8th of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:31.49	60.2 km/h	12.50L	$41	0:30.61	30.34	C5	$10,000	$100	17	1. Sinead Bale 2. Boom Dynamite 3. Zestful
3rd of 7	22/5/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.13	63.0 km/h	4.50L	$7.00	0:25.81	25.81	C4/5	$6,300	$945	4	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Opawa Danny 3. Go Cooper