Manukau Race 12

SPRING VALLEY FARM SPRINT PBD

Stake: $3,200

WOLFMAN JACK (5) hit the frame two on end before being rewarded with a deserved win last time, scoring at Cambridge Raceway over 375m (21.43). Boasts two wins from two starts out of this box. Can measure up again. HONCHO (7) has a terrific record this track and trip with three wins and three placings from six starts. In the money last time at Cambridge Raceway (22.06) in a Class 3, finishing a 9 length third. Looks well placed here and among the chances. DYNAMITE BOY (4) stalked the lead after a clean break from the tricky draw then burst clear to score (21.73) at Cambridge Raceway in Class 1/2 over 375m. Expecting another bold showing. HELENA JET (8) is a course and distance winner who cannot be left out of calculations.

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

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Opawa Philipa (2) 24356
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $44,105
Win / Place: 9.72% / 62%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Cutie

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 7-23-15

Track

37: 4-9-9

Trk/Dst

10: 1-2-1

Distance

10: 1-2-1

Season

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	11	12	9	15	11	12	2
1st	0	3	0	3	1	0	0
2nd	4	2	5	4	2	6	0
3rd	3	2	0	1	4	4	1

Comments

Missed the frame latest (31.71) when sixth over 527m at this track in a Class 2/3. Has three successes and four minors from 12 starts from box 2. Looks suited here and can measure up 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
6th of 7	10/8/25	Manukau	527m	2	0:31.71	59.8 km/h	9.40L	$3.90	0:31.05	31.05	C2/3	$4,800	$100	3	1. Papa Kiwi 2. Big Time Tractor 3. Go Purple
5th of 7	7/8/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:22.04	61.3 km/h	5.10L	$4.90	0:21.68	21.35	C3	$3,200	$100	4	1. Undone 2. Wolfman Jack 3. Indecisive
3rd of 5	3/8/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:31.45	60.3 km/h	3.00L	$6.30	0:31.24	30.97	C2/3	$4,800	$720	3	1. Best Bet Benny 2. Wondering Why 3. Opawa Philipa
4th of 7	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.82	61.9 km/h	4.90L	$3.10	0:21.48	21.44	C3	$3,200	$200	4	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Thrilling Tommy 3. Highview Spot
2nd of 7	27/7/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:31.15	60.9 km/h	0.30L	$20	0:31.13	30.63	C2/3	$4,800	$1,200	3	1. Best Bet Benny 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Wine
2nd of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.58	62.6 km/h	1.30L	$4.40	0:21.49	21.47	C3	$3,200	$800	4	1. Black Lion 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Satan's Song

Suppose (3) 73467
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $24,340
Win / Place: 22% / 47%

3 yo Blue B

Sire: Wow

Dam: Sashay

Owners: Green, Smith, Mcleod Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 10-8-3

Track

12: 0-3-1

Trk/Dst

12: 0-3-1

Distance

12: 0-3-1

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

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

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

Comments

At the last start finished last over 375m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 12 lengths (22.31) behind Wolfman Jack in a Class 3 on August 14. Can bounce back. One of the main chances.

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	14/8/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:22.31	60.5 km/h	12.50L	$18	0:21.43	21.33	C3	$3,200	-	4	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Go Luna 3. Honcho
6th of 7	10/8/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.42	58.9 km/h	8.90L	$8.40	0:18.80	18.47	C3	$3,200	$100	7	1. Cappiello 2. Hunter George 3. Thrilling Lad
4th of 7	3/8/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.16	59.7 km/h	4.60L	$14	0:18.84	18.59	C2/3	$3,200	$200	3	1. Opawa Go Girl 2. Hunter George 3. Wolfman Jack
3rd of 7	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.93	61.6 km/h	2.50L	$10	0:21.75	21.44	C3	$3,200	$480	4	1. Satan's Song 2. Go Luna 3. Suppose
7th of 7	27/7/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.61	58.4 km/h	13.70L	$3.80	0:18.65	18.31	C2/3	$3,200	-	42	1. You Pick One 2. Big Time Central 3. Opawa Go Girl
42 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.54	58.6 km/h	10.80L	$8.00	0:18.78	18.31	C4	$3,500	-	3	1. Dark Smoke 2. Foxtrot Mila 3. Hunter George

Dynamite Boy (4) 74661
Trainer: K T Herbert (Takanini)
Prize Money: $44,650
Win / Place: 24% / 39%

Last Start Winner from Box

5 yo Brindle D

Sire: Spring Gun

Dam: Sheza Rippa

Owners: Young Guns Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

91: 22-10-4

Track

39: 3-5-2

Trk/Dst

39: 3-5-2

Distance

39: 3-5-2

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
21	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	23	17	20	8	9	3	6
1st	4	4	3	5	4	1	0	1
2nd	1	3	2	3	1	0	0	0
3rd	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0

Comments

Good performance after tracking the speed to win by a head at Cambridge Raceway over 375m (21.73) beating Ineptitude in Class 1/2 on August 7. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.

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
1st of 7	7/8/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.73	62.1 km/h	0.20L	$5.50	0:21.73	21.35	C1/2	$3,000	$1,800	4	1. Dynamite Boy 2. Ineptitude 3. Big Time Vitara
6th of 7	3/8/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.45	58.9 km/h	8.70L	$13	0:18.84	18.59	C2/3	$3,200	$100	3	1. Opawa Go Girl 2. Hunter George 3. Wolfman Jack
6th of 7	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.92	61.6 km/h	6.30L	$14	0:21.48	21.44	C3	$3,200	$100	11	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Thrilling Tommy 3. Highview Spot
4th of 7	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.31	59.3 km/h	9.10L	$18	0:18.67	18.57	C3	$3,200	$200	14	1. Waerenga Sonic 2. Big Time Tractor 3. Opawa Go Girl
7th of 7	6/7/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.31	59.3 km/h	9.50L	$14	0:18.64	18.39	C3	$3,200	-	10	1. Waerenga Josay 2. Waerenga Sonic 3. Stop Working
7th of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:22.52	59.9 km/h	12.90L	$11	0:21.62	21.39	C3/4	$3,500	-	4	1. Go Luna 2. Kiwi Moments 3. Hillbilly Heist

Wolfman Jack (5) 51321
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $11,530
Win / Place: 50% / 75%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Brindle D

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 6-2-1

Track

6: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 4-1-1

Distance

6: 4-1-1

Season

2: 0-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 7 lengths over 375m at Cambridge Raceway in a handy 21.43, beating Go Luna. Yet to be beaten in two starts out of this draw. Sure to go well.

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
1st of 7	14/8/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.43	63.0 km/h	7.40L	$1.90	0:21.43	21.33	C3	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Go Luna 3. Honcho
2nd of 7	7/8/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.76	62.0 km/h	1.10L	$3.40	0:21.68	21.35	C3	$3,200	$800	4	1. Undone 2. Wolfman Jack 3. Indecisive
3rd of 7	3/8/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	3.50L	$1.50	0:18.84	18.59	C2/3	$3,200	$480	7	1. Opawa Go Girl 2. Hunter George 3. Wolfman Jack
1st of 7	27/7/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.75	61.1 km/h	2.90L	$1.30	0:18.75	18.31	C2f	$3,200	$1,920	10	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Dynamic Kiwi 3. Jean Genie
5th of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:22.13	61.0 km/h	7.60L	$2.70	0:21.60	21.38	C1f	$3,200	$100	4	1. Simek 2. Best Bet Benny 3. Blondes Have Fun
1st of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.58	61.6 km/h	5.60L	$1.10	0:18.58	18.37	C1	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Dashing Blazer 3. Hunter Honey

Thrilling Lad (6) 367X3
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $35,990
Win / Place: 21% / 40%

4 yo Blue D

Sire: Thrilling Boris

Dam: Looking Sassy

Owners: Green, Smith, Mcleod Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 14-11-2

Track

24: 4-4-1

Trk/Dst

23: 4-4-1

Distance

23: 4-4-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	8	9	12	9	13	9	5
1st	0	2	4	4	1	0	2	1
2nd	0	2	2	3	0	3	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0

Comments

Produced a good effort last start to finish third over 318m at this track, beaten 1.2 lengths (18.88) behind Cappiello in a Class 3 on August 10. Tested under these conditions.

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
3rd of 7	10/8/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.88	60.6 km/h	1.20L	$7.20	0:18.80	18.47	C3	$3,200	$480	7	1. Cappiello 2. Hunter George 3. Thrilling Lad
1st of 1	3/8/25	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.64	61.4 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.64		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 1	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	0	0:21.15	63.8 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:21.15		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	27/2/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.14	61.0 km/h	12.50L	$3.60	0:21.26	21.07	C3	$2,800	-	11	1. Big Time Tractor 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Highview Spot
6th of 7	16/2/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.80	61.9 km/h	8.60L	$3.70	0:21.20	21.17	C2/3	$2,800	$50	3	1. Opawa Sandy 2. Rags To Riches 3. Thrilling Nash
3rd of 7	13/2/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.55	62.6 km/h	4.60L	$2.70	0:21.23	21.06	C3	$2,800	$420	4	1. Opawa Sandy 2. Rags To Riches 3. Thrilling Lad

Honcho (7) 13123
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $8,900
Win / Place: 40% / 90%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

2 yo Brindle D

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 4-3-2

Track

6: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 3-2-1

Distance

6: 3-2-1

Season

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Placed last time (22.06) at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 3, finishing third and beaten 9 lengths. Goes very well off the draw boasting three wins and two places from five starts. Has ability and should feature.

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	14/8/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.06	61.2 km/h	9.00L	$5.90	0:21.43	21.33	C3	$3,200	$480	7	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Go Luna 3. Honcho
2nd of 7	7/8/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:22.03	61.3 km/h	6.30L	$3.40	0:21.59	21.35	C2	$3,000	$750	4	1. Queen Of Nile 2. Honcho 3. Chef's Mate
1st of 7	3/8/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	1.00L	$2.80	0:18.74	18.59	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Honcho 2. Simek 3. Helena Jet
3rd of 8	27/7/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	3.10L	$3.10	0:18.87	18.31	C1f	$3,000	$450	3	1. Helena Jet 2. Tilly Wormwood 3. Honcho
1st of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.76	62.0 km/h	3.80L	$4.20	0:21.76	21.47	C1	$2,900	$1,740	4	1. Honcho 2. Nineteen Red 3. Opawa Randy
2nd of 6	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.08	60.0 km/h	1.70L	$1.20	0:18.96	18.57	C1q	$2,900	$725	7	1. Affectionately 2. Honcho 3. Sober Driver

Helena Jet (8) 31131
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $37,405
Win / Place: 12% / 51%

Last Start Winner from Box

4 yo Black B

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Translation

Owners: Mark Lin & Josh Lane

100

Rating

Stats

Career

94: 12-17-19

Track

51: 11-10-9

Trk/Dst

51: 11-10-9

Distance

51: 11-10-9

Season

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	7	12	28	45
1st	0	0	1	1	2	8
2nd	0	0	2	2	6	7
3rd	0	0	0	1	6	12

Comments

Good effort to win last start by a neck over 318m at this track in a handy (18.84), beating Thrilling Wilma. Looks a solid hope.

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	10/8/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.84	60.8 km/h	0.30L	$2.60	0:18.84	18.47	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Helena Jet 2. Thrilling Wilma 3. Dynamic Kiwi
3rd of 7	3/8/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	3.00L	$8.10	0:18.74	18.59	C2	$3,000	$450	7	1. Honcho 2. Simek 3. Helena Jet
1st of 8	27/7/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.87	60.7 km/h	0.40L	$22	0:18.87	18.31	C1f	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Helena Jet 2. Tilly Wormwood 3. Honcho
1st of 7	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.93	60.5 km/h	0.50L	$2.90	0:18.93	18.57	C1q	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. Helena Jet 2. Dashing Blazer 3. Waerenga Tribe
3rd of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.05	61.2 km/h	5.10L	$48	0:21.69	21.38	C2	$3,300	$495	4	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Queen Of Nile 3. Helena Jet
4th of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.12	59.9 km/h	5.20L	$13	0:18.76	18.37	C2	$3,000	$200	3	1. Big Time Central 2. My Crusader 3. Wondering Why

Dark Smoke (9) 77665
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $44,120
Win / Place: 15% / 41%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: On Demand

Owners: A Bear

Rating

Stats

Career

114: 18-14-15

Track

102: 17-13-15

Trk/Dst

102: 17-13-15

Distance

102: 17-13-15

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	2	7	10	25	42	27
1st	1	0	1	2	5	3	6
2nd	0	0	1	2	1	4	6
3rd	0	1	0	1	4	6	3

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 318m at this track. Hard to recommend 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
5th of 6	10/8/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.16	59.7 km/h	6.60L	$78	0:18.70	18.47	C4	$3,500	$100	14	1. Hunter Lou 2. Foxtrot Mila 3. Apache Blyde
6th of 6	27/7/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.07	60.0 km/h	7.30L	$25	0:18.56	18.31	C4	$3,500	$100	14	1. Hanzo River 2. Apache Blyde 3. Waerenga Sonic
6th of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.33	59.2 km/h	10.60L	$25	0:18.59	18.37	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Waerenga Ritchie 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Lou
7th of 7	6/7/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.50	58.7 km/h	15.80L	$30	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	-	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Quintessential 3. Aldebaran
7th of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.33	59.2 km/h	13.40L	$36	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	-	7	1. Portland Jessie 2. Big Time Lena 3. Aldebaran
7th of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	11.80L	$45	0:18.38	18.38	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Mark 3. Portland Nicky