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Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: Early April Two Day Meeting (Twilight 1)
Last updated 05/04/2026 at 09:44 am
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

MEMBERS THANK YOU HANDICAP TROT

$11,000, R35 TO R62 DISCRETIONARY, 2000m

For R35 to R62 trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.

Participants for Race 1: MEMBERS THANK YOU HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Scoots656924Scoots1FtAllen PyersAdequate attempt 7-days ago after a brave 2nd 9-days. Quinella's-First4's.
2Rubble On The Double505632Rubble On The DoubleU1FtPeter FergusonSure to meet with solid support after last week's consecutive placings.
3Ordained323565Ordained110Andre PoutamaLeft exposed in his last start and faded. Unlucky 29Mar. For longer odds.
4Tiki243321Tiki210Michael HayFound a rich vein of form leading to 29Mar maiden victory. Can double-up.
5Manchester In Time787966Manchester In Time140Sailesh AbernethyClearly has the best statistics on this track. Can return to winning form here.
Best Bets: Tiki (4),   Rubble On The Double (2),   Manchester In Time (5),   Scoots (1)
Best Mile Rates: Manchester In Time (2-05.2),   Tiki (2-06.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

SUPERSONIC SYNDICATE MOBILE PACE

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER, R39 TO R40 WITH COND., 2000m

For R39 to R40 pacers with winning stakes up to and including $18700 for lifetime.

Participants for Race 2: SUPERSONIC SYNDICATE MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Who's Your Dragon745317Who's Your Dragon1FtPeter FergusonWorn down in last Tuesday's outing. Scored well 29Mar. Knockout chance.
2Iamthecaptainnow612423Iamthecaptainnow2FtWilson House(J)Strong placed performances through last week's meetings. Major player.
3Dream On Lou576162Dream On Lou3FtAndre PoutamaTried hard when runner-up 7-days ago. Drawn well. Each way prospect.
4Jahi552145Jahi4FtStephen DoodyFinished boldly once clear in last start. Needed for Quinella-First4 bets.
5Clap For The Wolfman606018Clap For The Wolfman5FtKate Coppins(J)Safely held off a similar draw last Tuesday. Clinical maiden win 29Mar. Roughie.
6The Elite Athlete342254The Elite Athlete6FtEmily Johnson(J)He's been racing well enough to consider for combos bets despite wide draw.
7Im All In77771PIm All In7FtSailesh AbernethyChanged trainers. Dealt a tough draw for Palmy debut. Odds will reflect that.
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8Genuine Imitation152223Genuine Imitation8FtMichael HayProduced another solid placing 9-days ago. One of the main chances.
Best Bets: Iamthecaptainnow (2),   Genuine Imitation (8),   Dream On Lou (3),   Jahi (4)
Best Mile Rates: Dream On Lou (1-58.9),   Jahi (1-59.3),   The Elite Athlete (1-59.5)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

BILL MARWICK MOBILE PACE

$11,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 3: BILL MARWICK MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Eastwood Admiral285468Eastwood Admiral1FtBryan TaylorDrawing barrier 1 only increases chance of running a dividend bearing place.
2Upton42Upton2FtKate Coppins(J)Plenty of merit in both starts to open career. Best draw. Well in commission.
3Viscount Banner686656Viscount Banner3FtBrooke Wilkins(J)Received every opportunity 7-days ago. Fair attempt 29Mar. Rough prospect.
4Magie Do444697Magie Do4FtSailesh AbernethyHard to recommend against some of these on latest form credentials. An outsider.
5Cee Whatabet279626Cee Whatabet5FtScott DicksonNow trained locally. Form on the mainland good. Threat in Palmy debut.
6Tact Franco083Tact Franco6FtWilson House(J)Gutsy placing 7-days ago after sitting parked. Sure to attract good support.
7Manavue7X4Manavue7FtAndre PoutamaShould've derived benefit from last Tuesday's resumption. Quinella-First4 show.
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8Major Nightmare663500Major Nightmare8FtBrendan TowersHard to recommend on current form credentials. She's an outside chance.
9Rutherford563635Rutherford9FtEmily Johnson(J)Did an alright job from this draw in last week's assignments. Place/SRM options.
10Canned Heat9X588Canned Heat10FtPeter FergusonHasn't threatened so far this campaign and dealt a tough draw. Rough claims.
11Shezabonnielass79Shezabonnielass11FtMichael HayComfortably contained in both starts to date. Odds will be lucrative.
Best Bets: Upton (2),   Tact Franco (6),   Eastwood Admiral (1),   Manavue (7)
Gear Changes: Major Nightmare (8): SL-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Shezabonnielass to Veronica Bennellick at Manawatu Raceway
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

CARTOWN MOBILE PACE

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R38, 2000m

For R35 to R38 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 4: CARTOWN MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Indisposed727522Indisposed1FtMichael HayRunner-up in 3 of his past 5 appearances. Hard to contain from barrier 1.
2Bugalugs423427Bugalugs2FtBrooke Wilkins(J)Possesses decent stats at Palmy. Drawn to be a combos/SRM prospect.
3Ester Lucy915564Ester Lucy3FtEmily Johnson(J)Did well off a bad draw 7-days ago. Consider for a place/Trifecta's/First4's.
4Cosmic Star866889Cosmic Star4FtScott DicksonForm credentials make him hard to recommend. His odds will reflect that.
5Franco MikiX76277Franco Miki5FtAndre PoutamaBrings mixed Cambridge form to his Palmy debut. An each way basis.
6Doctor Tim869587Doctor Tim6FtWilson House(J)No chance after being caught wide last time. Simalar draw. Upset prospect.
7Call Security034385Call Security7FtPeter FergusonDidn't fire last Tuesday. Meets a moderate field here. Quinella-First4 claims.
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8Mr Miki243958Mr Miki8FtKate Coppins(J)Safely held in slickly run Cambridge race last Thursday. Rates in Palmy debut.
9Gwendoline Mary219733Gwendoline Mary9FtSailesh AbernethyProduced two sound placing through last week's meetings. Definite danger.
10Fear The Diva913788Fear The Diva10FtStephen DoodyBeaten by sticky draws in latest assignments. Could bolster combo dividends.
Best Bets: Mr Miki (8),   Indisposed (1),   Franco Miki (5),   Call Security (7)
Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-54.9),   Call Security (1-58.0),   Ester Lucy (1-59.5)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

RACING AGAIN THURSDAY 9TH MOBILE PACE

$11,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R51, 2000m

For R39 to R51 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.

Participants for Race 5: RACING AGAIN THURSDAY 9TH MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Brookies Player942252Brookies Player1FtWilson House(J)Racing well and is ideally drawn this evening. Sure to meet with strong support.
2He's Tough753014He's Tough2FtAndre PoutamaDoing his best work late in the piece in Palmy debut 9-days ago. Big threat.
3Stealers Wheel144576Stealers Wheel3FtPeter FergusonSafely held off comparable draws in last couple of outings. Rough claims.
4Bell Fire531646Bell Fire4FtBrooke Wilkins(J)Returns to his happy hunting ground tonight. Cover in combination bets.
5Baltic Star359131Baltic Star5FtKate Coppins(J)Scored handsomely 7-days ago. Can cope with grade rise. Quinella's-First4's.
6I Can Too431321I Can Too6FtEmily Johnson(J)Determined Success last Tuesday. In a rich vein of form. Place/SRM options.
7Two Jules421146Two Jules7FtSailesh AbernethyLeft exposed and faded 12Mar. Ease in company this evening. Each way show.
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8Gotta Elect Bill295962Gotta Elect Bill8FtMichael HayProduced a bold run in last Tuesday's defeat. Big chance to go one better.
Best Bets: Gotta Elect Bill (8),   Brookies Player (1),   Two Jules (7),   Baltic Star (5)
Best Mile Rates: He's Tough (1-55.9),   Gotta Elect Bill (1-56.3),   Stealers Wheel (1-57.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Runner Index
 
Baltic Star -  Race 5
Bell Fire -  Race 5
Brookies Player -  Race 5
Bugalugs -  Race 4
Call Security -  Race 4
Canned Heat -  Race 3
Cee Whatabet -  Race 3
Clap For The Wolfman -  Race 2
Cosmic Star -  Race 4
Doctor Tim -  Race 4
Dream On Lou -  Race 2
Eastwood Admiral -  Race 3
Ester Lucy -  Race 4
Fear The Diva -  Race 4
Franco Miki -  Race 4
Genuine Imitation -  Race 2
Gotta Elect Bill -  Race 5
Gwendoline Mary -  Race 4
He's Tough -  Race 5
Iamthecaptainnow -  Race 2
I Can Too -  Race 5
Im All In -  Race 2
Indisposed -  Race 4
Jahi -  Race 2
Magie Do -  Race 3
Major Nightmare -  Race 3
Manavue -  Race 3
Manchester In Time -  Race 1
Mr Miki -  Race 4
Ordained -  Race 1
Rubble On The Double -  Race 1
Rutherford -  Race 3
Scoots -  Race 1
Shezabonnielass -  Race 3
Stealers Wheel -  Race 5
Tact Franco -  Race 3
The Elite Athlete -  Race 2
Tiki -  Race 1
Two Jules -  Race 5
Upton -  Race 3
Viscount Banner -  Race 3
Who's Your Dragon -  Race 2