Manukau Race 8

TROJAN HOARSE SPRINT PBD

Stake: $5,000

PORTLAND MARK (7) is a fast dog well performed over the sprint races. Was in the money last time (18.99) over 318m at this track in a Class 5. Has a good record here at this journey including 12 wins. Can find winning form. LION'S DEN (3) Beaten last start when well in the market. Has class on his side and cannot be left out today. ALDEBARAN (8) produced an impressive win last time in quickest of the meeting when scoring by 2.25 lengths (18.57) at this track. This tougher but looks a leading chance again. BIG TIME WALTER (4) scored last time and can measure up again.

Distance: 318m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White. Selects: 7. Portland Mark, 3. Lion's Den, 8. Aldebaran, 5. Go Reuben, 4. Big Time Walter

Phillipa Morris Selects: 7. Portland Mark, 8. Aldebaran, 4. Big Time Walter, 5. Go Reuben, 6. Waerenga Ritchie

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Lion's Den (3) 51416
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $76,740
Win / Place: 42% / 80%

Box Specialist

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 24-15-7

Track

18: 5-8-1

Trk/Dst

18: 5-8-1

Distance

18: 5-8-1

Season

39: 16-10-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
24	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	11	20	12	3	4	6	1
1st	3	11	6	1	0	3	0
2nd	6	5	2	0	0	2	0
3rd	1	1	2	1	1	0	1

Comments

Missed the frame latest (22.34) when sixth over 375m at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5 FIN. Strong record off the draw with six wins and four minors from 12 starts. Expected to go close.

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 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.34	60.4 km/h	13.70L	$2.50	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$4,800	$100	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
1st of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.44	63.0 km/h	2.50L	$2.30	0:21.44	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$2,640	11	1. Lion's Den 2. Go Reuben 3. Jane's Panama
4th of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.64	61.4 km/h	3.60L	$2.60	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$250	3	1. Portland Jessie 2. Big Time Lena 3. Aldebaran
1st of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.39	63.1 km/h	0.70L	$1.30	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
5th of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.74	62.1 km/h	7.50L	$2.00	0:21.21	21.21	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Opawa Linny
1st of 7	12/6/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.34	63.3 km/h	0.50L	$2.90	0:21.34	21.29	C5	$4,400	$2,640	4	1. Lion's Den 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Opawa Tails

Big Time Walter (4) 65231
Trainer: R K Roper (Auckland)
Prize Money: $51,175
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

4 yo Brindle D

Sire: Worm Burner

Dam: Bigtime Wendle

Owners: R K Roper

Rating

Stats

Career

99: 18-12-15

Track

34: 9-4-1

Trk/Dst

34: 9-4-1

Distance

34: 9-4-1

Season

27: 4-4-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
16	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	25	10	11	13	13	16	7
1st	2	7	1	2	3	2	1	0
2nd	0	5	1	1	0	1	4	0
3rd	0	1	1	4	3	4	2	0

Comments

Strong performance to win by 0.7 lengths at this track over 318m (18.65) beating Go Reuben in Class 5 on July 20. Suited here and expected to run well.

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	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.65	61.4 km/h	0.70L	$14	0:18.65	18.57	C5	$4,400	$2,640	3	1. Big Time Walter 2. Go Reuben 3. Portland Mark
3rd of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.81	61.9 km/h	6.20L	$24	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$4,800	$720	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
2nd of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.51	62.8 km/h	1.10L	$33	0:21.43	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$1,100	4	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Walter 3. Kiwi Sea
5th of 7	6/7/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.05	60.1 km/h	9.40L	$33	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Quintessential 3. Aldebaran
6th of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.99	60.3 km/h	8.50L	$18	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Portland Jessie 2. Big Time Lena 3. Aldebaran
1st of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.52	61.8 km/h	4.70L	$5.10	0:18.52	18.38	C4	$3,500	$2,100	3	1. Big Time Walter 2. Foxtrot Mila 3. Opawa Vanessa

Go Reuben (5) 62422
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $20,630
Win / Place: 21% / 44%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Racer

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 8-6-3

Track

6: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-1

Distance

6: 0-1-1

Season

37: 8-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished in the minors at big odds last time when second (21.60) at Cambridge Raceway, making it two placings on end. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Tough field and appears 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
2nd of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.60	62.5 km/h	1.80L	$20	0:21.47	21.47	C5	$4,400	$1,100	4	1. Big Time Hank 2. Go Reuben 3. Space Conspiracy
2nd of 7	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.70	61.2 km/h	0.70L	$23	0:18.65	18.57	C5	$4,400	$1,100	3	1. Big Time Walter 2. Go Reuben 3. Portland Mark
4th of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.99	61.4 km/h	8.70L	$13	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$4,800	$250	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
2nd of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.62	62.4 km/h	2.50L	$26	0:21.44	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$1,100	14	1. Lion's Den 2. Go Reuben 3. Jane's Panama
6th of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.09	61.1 km/h	10.00L	$42	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,400	$100	4	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
4th of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	8.20L	$4.20	0:18.52	18.38	C4	$3,500	$200	3	1. Big Time Walter 2. Foxtrot Mila 3. Opawa Vanessa

Waerenga Ritchie (6) 64167
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $21,600
Win / Place: 16% / 43%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Waerenga Star

Owners: J Udy & D Cottam

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 8-5-8

Track

32: 6-5-5

Trk/Dst

32: 6-5-5

Distance

32: 6-5-5

Season

38: 5-3-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Backs up after finishing 7th on July 24 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 5. 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
7th of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.02	61.3 km/h	7.90L	$43	0:21.47	21.47	C5	$4,400	-	4	1. Big Time Hank 2. Go Reuben 3. Space Conspiracy
6th of 7	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.29	59.3 km/h	9.10L	$11	0:18.65	18.57	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Big Time Walter 2. Go Reuben 3. Portland Mark
1st of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.59	61.6 km/h	0.80L	$4.50	0:18.59	18.37	C4	$3,500	$2,100	26	1. Waerenga Ritchie 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Lou
4th of 7	17/6/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.58	64.1 km/h	2.10L	$10	0:17.43	16.96	C4	$3,900	$200	16	1. Thrilling Rush 2. Cliff Top Vinnie 3. Opawa Keith
6th of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	9.50L	$39	0:18.36	18.36	SPECq	$4,400	$100	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Quintessential 3. Portland Mark
6th of 7	25/5/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	6.60L	$18	0:18.28	18.28	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Lou

Portland Mark (7) 21113
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $46,660
Win / Place: 26% / 55%

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 18-10-9

Track

30: 12-6-4

Trk/Dst

30: 12-6-4

Distance

30: 12-6-4

Season

40: 8-8-5

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	2	11	7	15	19	12
1st	0	1	4	4	4	2	3
2nd	0	0	2	1	2	3	2
3rd	1	0	2	0	1	3	2

Comments

Jumped well at this track two runs back then again settled forward and finished third at this track last start over 318m. Appeals greatly.

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 7	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.99	60.3 km/h	4.80L	$1.30	0:18.65	18.57	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Big Time Walter 2. Go Reuben 3. Portland Mark
1st of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.37	62.3 km/h	5.30L	$5.50	0:18.37	18.37	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Portland Jessie 3. Quintessential
1st of 7	6/7/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.39	62.3 km/h	1.50L	$5.10	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Quintessential 3. Aldebaran
1st of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.43	62.1 km/h	0.30L	$6.70	0:18.43	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Quintessential 3. Waerenga Tails
2nd of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.39	62.3 km/h	0.20L	$6.90	0:18.38	18.38	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Nicky
2nd of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.61	61.5 km/h	4.10L	$2.40	0:18.32	18.31	C4/5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Hunter Lou 2. Portland Mark 3. Waerenga Tails

Aldebaran (8) 33611
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $38,020
Win / Place: 25% / 58%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Just One Smile

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 14-10-8

Track

35: 10-6-5

Trk/Dst

35: 10-6-5

Distance

35: 10-6-5

Season

46: 9-7-7

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has been racing well and scored a good win last start at this track on July 20 over 318m in 18.57. In top form and can make it three straight.

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	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.57	61.6 km/h	2.20L	$5.50	0:18.57	18.57	C4/5	$4,400	$2,640	3	1. Aldebaran 2. Wild Pansy 3. Opawa Elliot
1st of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.61	62.5 km/h	0.80L	$11	0:21.61	21.38	C4/5	$4,400	$2,640	4	1. Aldebaran 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Portland Nicky
6th of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	9.40L	$44	0:18.37	18.37	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Portland Jessie 3. Quintessential
3rd of 7	6/7/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.64	61.4 km/h	3.50L	$12	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Quintessential 3. Aldebaran
3rd of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.54	61.7 km/h	2.20L	$8.60	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Portland Jessie 2. Big Time Lena 3. Aldebaran
1st of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.50	61.9 km/h	2.30L	$9.40	0:18.50	18.38	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Aldebaran 2. Portland Jessie 3. Claws In Sparky