Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc
Thursday, 12 March
Meeting: Manawatu First March Two Day Meeting (Night 2) at Manawatu Raceway, Palmerston North
Last updated 13/03/2026 at 16:58 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
SPONSOR A RACE MOBILE PACE
$10,530, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 2500m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Ha'penny | 3 | fr | 6,600.00 | 3/3 | 3-08.4 | 3-08.4 | E R Johnson (J) | Allan Shutkowski | |
| 2 | 5 | Jahi | 5 | fr | 1,860.00 | 4/4 | 3-08.5 | 0.30 | 0.30 | A P T Poutama | Stephen Doody |
| 3 | 1 | Call Security | 1 | fr | 1,140.00 | 2/2 | 3-08.6 | 1.20 | 1.20 | P C Ferguson | Doug Gale |
| 4 | 2 | Easy Does It | 2 | fr | 720.00 | 5/5 | 3-08.7 | 1.40 | 1.40 | M R Hay | Tracy Cadwallader |
| 5 | 6 | Super Fund | 6 | fr | 210.00 | 1/1 | 3-20.3 | 59.70 | 59.70 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| Total Stakes: | $10,530.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 4 | Becker | 4 |
- Dividends
- $4.20. $2.20. $2.90. Quinella $7.10. Trifecta $46.70. First4 $143.20.
- Margins
- neck, 3/4 length, head
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-01.2 Last 800m: 57.6 Last 400m: 28.6
Placed Horses:
2018 7 B g He's Watching - Edernay
Doug Gale, Bulls
Mrs W M Gale, Miss E C Gale, J J Jones, Mrs J M Devenport, Mrs K Kelly, R M Kelly, T L Rodewald
K N Spicer,Mrs A M Spicer
- Race Number:
- Race 2
LIFE MEMBER HANDICAP TROT
$11,370, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS & UP TO R40 DISCRHCP, 2500m
For Horses with no wins for lifetime. Also R35 to R40.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Valentina Shevchenko | 1 | fr | 6,600.00 | 7/6 | 3-19.3 | 3-19.3 | J H Abernethy | Jay Abernethy | |
| 2 | 2 | Tiki | 2 | fr | 1,860.00 | 6/4 | 3-19.7 | 1.70 | 1.70 | A J Pyers | Allen Pyers |
| 3 | 6 | Brother Johnson | U1 | 30m | 1,140.00 | 8/8 | 3-17.3 | 1.90 | 1.90 | A P T Poutama | David Butcher |
| 4 | 4 | Kiss My Pixel | 1 | 30m | 720.00 | 9/9 | 3-17.4 | 2.40 | 2.40 | G A Martin | Geoff Martin |
| 5 | 5 | Mass Disruption | 2 | 30m | 210.00 | 2/1 | 3-17.5 | 2.80 | 2.80 | H J Orange (J) | Jason Teaz |
| 6 | 7 | Rubble On The Double | U2 | 30m | 210.00 | 1/2 | 3-17.5 | 2.90 | 2.90 | P C Ferguson | Dylan & Jo Ferguson |
| 7 | 3 | Mechanica | U1 | fr | 210.00 | 5/7 | 3-20.8 | 7.20 | 7.20 | S W Abernethy | Jay Abernethy |
| 8 | 9 | So Mystifying | U2 | 40m | 210.00 | 4/3 | 3-19.7 | 17.90 | 17.90 | E R Johnson (J) | Sean McCaffrey |
| Pup | 8 | Pat Benatar | U1 | 40m | 210.00 | 3/5 | W J House (J) | Michael House | |||
| Total Stakes: | $11,370.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $10.60. $2.90. $2.60. $3.80. Quinella $32.00. Trifecta $906.50. First4 $2058.90.
- Margins
- 1 3/4 lengths, neck, neck
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-08.3 Last 800m: 63.4 Last 400m: 32.1
Placed Horses:
2020 5 B m What The Hill - Brooks Belle
Jay Abernethy, Papakura
J H Abernethy, W S Abernethy
J H Abernethy,W S Abernethy
2nd
2021 4 Br m Waterloo Sunset - Tehoro Hazel
Allen Pyers, Woodville
Katch22 Harness Racing Stables Limited
Katch22 Harness Racing Stables Limited
2020 5 B g Father Patrick - Magic Johnson
David Butcher, Cambridge
Racer Trotter Today Syndicate
R C Johnson,Miss J H Cole
- Race Number:
- Race 3
DON HAYDOCK MOBILE PACE
$11,370, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Major Moonshine | 6 | fr | 6,600.00 | 1/1 | 2-30.0 | 2-30.0 | E R Johnson (J) | Allan Shutkowski | |
| 2 | 7 | Run Blaze Run | 7 | fr | 1,860.00 | 2/2 | 2-30.3 | 1.80 | 1.80 | J H Abernethy | Willie Fleming |
| 3 | 9 | Rutherford | 9 | fr | 1,140.00 | 3/3 | 2-30.5 | 2.60 | 2.60 | W J House (J) | Jason Cossey |
| 4 | 2 | Eastwood Admiral | 2 | fr | 720.00 | 6/5 | 2-31.3 | 6.70 | 6.70 | H J Orange (J) | Brodie Ellis |
| 5 | 4 | Major Nightmare | 4 | fr | 210.00 | 7/8 | 2-31.4 | 7.30 | 7.30 | B J Towers | Brendan Towers |
| 6 | 1 | Magie Do | 1 | fr | 210.00 | 8/6 | 2-31.8 | 9.20 | 9.20 | S W Abernethy | Fred Mitchell |
| 7 | 5 | Vera Grace | 5 | fr | 210.00 | 4/4 | 2-32.8 | 14.40 | 14.40 | A P T Poutama | Stephen Doody |
| 8 | 10 | Canned Heat | 10 | fr | 210.00 | 5/7 | 2-33.2 | 16.00 | 16.00 | P C Ferguson | Doug Gale |
| 9 | 3 | Get Set Party | 3 | fr | 210.00 | 9/9 | 2-33.6 | 18.20 | 18.20 | B M Wilkins (J) | Fred Mitchell |
| Total Stakes: | $11,370.00 | ||||||||||
Scratchings
| Place | Book | Horse | Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | 8 | American Tos | 8 |
- Dividends
- $1.60. $1.10. $1.20. $2.10. Quinella $2.50. Trifecta $19.90. First4 $147.70. TAB Double[races-2,3]:(1,6) $28.50. TAB Conc.:(1,7) $12.60.
- Margins
- 1 3/4 lengths, 3/4 length, 4 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-00.6 Last 800m: 58.6 Last 400m: 29.1
Placed Horses:
2020 5 B g Betterthancheddar - American Cha Cha
Willie Fleming, Hawera
W P Fleming, Mrs B K Fleming, K J More
W P Fleming,Mrs B K Fleming,K J More
3rd
2019 6 B g Buy Kiwi Made - Armainapocket
Jason Cossey, Stratford
J J Cossey, S A Cossey
Loburn Limited,Wibble Holdings Limited
- Race Number:
- Race 4
GOOD LUCK DAVE RENNIE MOBILE PACE
$11,370, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 2000m
For R40 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Rack'em Up | 6 | fr | 6,600.00 | 2/4 | 2-25.7 | 2-25.7 | P C Ferguson | Andrew Drake | |
| 2 | 1 | The Elite Athlete | 1 | fr | 1,860.00 | 6/5 | 2-26.1 | 1.70 | 1.70 | M R Hay | Wendy Devenport |
| 3 | 2 | I Can Too | 2 | fr | 1,140.00 | 1/1 | 2-26.1 | 1.90 | 1.90 | A P T Poutama | Stephen Doody |
| 4 | 7 | Fredastaire | 7 | fr | 720.00 | 3/2 | 2-26.6 | 4.10 | 4.10 | S W Abernethy | Allan Shutkowski |
| 5 | 8 | Skys Legacy | 8 | fr | 210.00 | 4/3 | 2-26.6 | 4.20 | 4.20 | K A Coppins (J) | Arna Donnelly |
| 6 | 5 | Always B Sweet | 5 | fr | 210.00 | 9/9 | 2-28.0 | 11.20 | 11.20 | B M Wilkins (J) | Scott Dickson |
| 7 | 4 | Fear The Diva | 4 | fr | 210.00 | 8/7 | 2-28.5 | 14.00 | 14.00 | H J Orange (J) | Stephen Doody |
| 8 | 3 | Matariki | 3 | fr | 210.00 | 5/6 | 2-28.8 | 15.10 | 15.10 | J H Abernethy | Kenny Tarrant |
| 9 | 9 | The Mandalorian | 9 | fr | 210.00 | 7/8 | 2-31.0 | 26.50 | 26.50 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| Total Stakes: | $11,370.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $3.60. $2.20. $2.30. $1.40. Quinella $28.70. Trifecta $94.80. First4 $271.50. TAB Treble[races-2,3,4]:(1,6,6) $223.60. Quaddie[races-1,2,3,4]:(3,1,6,6) $1225.20.
- Margins
- 1 3/4 lengths, head, 2 1/4 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-57.2 Last 800m: 58.6 Last 400m: 28.9
Placed Horses:
1st
2021 4 Bl g Betting Line - Encryption
Andrew Drake, West Melton
Miss B Thomas, A C Drake
McKerrow Bloodstock Limited
2018 7 B g Betting Line - Twice As Great
Wendy Devenport, Otaki
P J Burleigh, C W Burleigh, G J Carrington, Ms W A Devenport
B Hughes,Mrs M E Green,Mrs P G Hughes,Mrs P C Green
- Race Number:
- Race 5
KEN FRASER MEMORIAL COUNTRY CUP HCP TROT
$19,300, R42 TO R71 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2500m
For R42 to R71 trotters.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Kink | 1 | 20m | 11,000.00 | 7/6 | 3-10.2 | 3-10.2 | M R Hay | Rodney Dickson | |
| 2 | 7 | Very Majestic | U1 | 20m | 3,100.00 | 1/1 | 3-11.3 | 5.50 | 5.50 | P C Ferguson | Robert & Jenna Dunn |
| 3 | 1 | Eagle Hanover | 1 | fr | 1,900.00 | 5/5 | 3-00.0 | 5.90 | 5.90 | J H Abernethy | Jay Abernethy |
| 4 | 10 | Johnny Who | U1 | 40m | 1,200.00 | 2/3 | 3-10.4 | 9.40 | 9.40 | A P T Poutama | Stephen Doody |
| 5 | 2 | Ordained | 2 | fr | 350.00 | 10/8 | 3-13.9 | 10.50 | 10.50 | K A Coppins (J) | Brodie Ellis |
| 6 | 8 | Manchester In Time | 1 | 30m | 350.00 | 8/10 | 3-11.9 | 12.60 | 12.60 | S W Abernethy | Fred Mitchell |
| 7 | 3 | Highview Rockn Roll | 1 | 10m | 350.00 | 9/9 | 3-13.5 | 12.70 | 12.70 | E R Johnson (J) | Donald Cossey |
| 8 | 9 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 40m | 350.00 | 3/2 | 3-11.5 | 14.40 | 14.40 | H J Orange (J) | Susan Branch |
| 9 | 5 | Son Of Patrick | U1 | 10m | 350.00 | 4/4 | 3-21.7 | 53.60 | 53.60 | B M Wilkins (J) | Derek & Neita Balle |
| 10 | 4 | Koko Kaboom | 2 | 10m | 350.00 | 6/7 | 3-26.7 | 78.60 | 78.60 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| Total Stakes: | $19,300.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $15.60. $3.20. $1.30. $3.20. Quinella $24.20. Trifecta $614.90. First4 $1711.40. TAB Double[races-4,5]:(6,6) $40.90.
- Margins
- 5 1/2 lengths, neck, 3 1/2 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-02.4 Last 800m: 58.8 Last 400m: 30.1
Placed Horses:
2020 5 B m Majestic Son - Very Persuasive
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Pukekohe
J A MacKinnon, Mrs B M Armstrong, Unhinged Racing Syndicate
Olympic Swiss Watches Limited
2019 6 Br m Aldebaran Eagle - Hanover's Pride
Jay Abernethy, Hunua
J H Abernethy, W J Archer
Phil Sherley,J H Abernethy,Nev Smith
- Race Number:
- Race 6
RURAL GAMES THIS WEEKEND COUNTRY CUP HCP PACE
$18,250, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R65 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2500m
For R45 to R65 3yo-&-older pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Melton Mogul | 1 | 20m | 11,000.00 | 5/3 | 3-08.1 | 3-08.1 | A P T Poutama | Scott Dickson | |
| 2 | 5 | Blue Chip Lou | U2 | 10m | 3,100.00 | 4/4 | 3-09.1 | 1.30 | 1.30 | S P Doody | Stephen Doody |
| 3 | 7 | Rough And Ready | U1 | 35m | 1,900.00 | 1/1 | 3-07.3 | 2.20 | 2.20 | K A Coppins (J) | Arna Donnelly |
| 4 | 3 | Captain Kobe | 1 | 10m | 1,200.00 | 2/2 | 3-09.6 | 3.50 | 3.50 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| 5 | 1 | Stealers Wheel | 1 | fr | 350.00 | 6/6 | 3-10.6 | 4.50 | 4.50 | P C Ferguson | Doug Gale |
| 6 | 4 | Two Jules | U1 | 10m | 350.00 | 3/5 | 3-10.0 | 5.80 | 5.80 | S W Abernethy | Chris Garlick |
| 7 | 2 | Midfrew Lucre | 2 | fr | 350.00 | 7/7 | 3-10.9 | 6.30 | 6.30 | J H Abernethy | Jay Abernethy |
| Total Stakes: | $18,250.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $10.60. $3.00. $3.20. Quinella $27.80. Trifecta $103.60. First4 $1159.60.
- Margins
- 1 1/4 lengths, 3/4 length, 1 1/4 lengths
- Times
- Mile Rate: 2-01.0 Last 800m: 57.7 Last 400m: 28.5
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 5 B g He's Watching - Bettor Impression
Scott Dickson, Hunterville
S G Dickson, Miss L M Pickford
M I Shinn
2020 5 B m Sweet Lou - Kamwood Blue Chip
Stephen Doody, Palmerston North
J P Gommans, M J Gommans, Captain Kirk Syndicate
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
2016 9 B g Somebeachsomewhere - Fullofjoy
Arna Donnelly, Cambridge
R S Symon, Mrs S F Symon
Miracle Lodge Syndicate
- Race Number:
- Race 7
FESTIVAL CUP 29TH MARCH MOBILE PACE
$11,580, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 2000m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers.Weather: Fine Track: Fast
| PlacePl | BookBk | Horse | Barrier | Hcap | Stakes | Fav | Time | Margin | Time/ Margin | Driver | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Dream On Lou | 5 | fr | 6,600.00 | 3/1 | 2-27.9 | 2-27.9 | A P T Poutama | John Gommans | |
| 2 | 4 | Rhaegal | 4 | fr | 1,860.00 | 1/3 | 2-28.0 | 0.90 | 0.90 | H J Orange (J) | John Gommans |
| 3 | 1 | Who's Your Dragon | 1 | fr | 1,140.00 | 4/5 | 2-28.1 | 1.00 | 1.00 | K A Coppins (J) | Wendy Devenport |
| 4 | 8 | Run Mason Run | 8 | fr | 720.00 | 5/4 | 2-28.3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | J H Abernethy | Willie Fleming |
| 5 | 2 | Indisposed | 2 | fr | 210.00 | 7/7 | 2-28.3 | 2.20 | 2.20 | M R Hay | Tracy Cadwallader |
| 6 | 7 | Tres Bonne Fille | 7 | fr | 210.00 | 10/10 | 2-28.7 | 4.20 | 4.20 | E R Johnson (J) | Rodney Dickson |
| 7 | 6 | Gwendoline Mary | 6 | fr | 210.00 | 6/6 | 2-30.1 | 11.00 | 11.00 | B M Wilkins (J) | Fred Mitchell |
| 8 | 3 | Cosmic Star | 3 | fr | 210.00 | 9/8 | 2-30.2 | 11.70 | 11.70 | P C Ferguson | Kelvin Goss |
| 9 | 9 | Benjamin Button | 9 | fr | 210.00 | 8/9 | 2-31.4 | 17.70 | 17.70 | S P Doody | Sailesh Abernethy |
| 10 | 10 | Courage Reactor | 10 | fr | 210.00 | 2/2 | 2-34.1 | 31.00 | 31.00 | W J House (J) | Michael House |
| Total Stakes: | $11,580.00 | ||||||||||
- Dividends
- $6.30. $1.70. $1.80. $2.30. Quinella $10.90. Trifecta $166.00. First4 $596.80. TAB Double[races-6,7]:(6,5) $25.80. TAB Treble[races-5,6,7]:(6,6,5) $609.70. Quaddie[races-4,5,6,7]:(6,6,6,5) $4914.10.
- Margins
- 1 length, 1/2 head, 1 length
- Times
- Mile Rate: 1-58.9 Last 800m: 58.4 Last 400m: 29.0
Placed Horses:
1st
2020 5 B g Sweet Lou - Dream Holiday
John Gommans, Manawatu Raceway
J P Gommans, M J Gommans
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
2nd
2022 3 B g Fear The Dragon - Secret Status
John Gommans, Manawatu Raceway
J P Gommans, M J Gommans
Macca Lodge Limited
2020 5 B g Fear The Dragon - To Ri Dette
Wendy Devenport, Otaki
Ms W A Devenport, P J Burleigh, R I Bartlett
S J Adlam,Miss C E Adlam,O J Adlam,W J Adlam
Runner Index
Always B Sweet - Race 4
American Tos - Race 3
Becker - Race 1
Benjamin Button - Race 7
Blue Chip Lou - Race 6
Brother Johnson - Race 2
Call Security - Race 1
Canned Heat - Race 3
Captain Kobe - Race 6
Cosmic Star - Race 7
Courage Reactor - Race 7
Dream On Lou - Race 7
Eagle Hanover - Race 5
Eastwood Admiral - Race 3
Easy Does It - Race 1
Fear The Diva - Race 4
Fredastaire - Race 4
Get Set Party - Race 3
Gwendoline Mary - Race 7
Ha'penny - Race 1
Highview Rockn Roll - Race 5
I Can Too - Race 4
Indisposed - Race 7
Jahi - Race 1
Johnny Who - Race 5
Kink - Race 5
Kiss My Pixel - Race 2
Koko Kaboom - Race 5
Magie Do - Race 3
Major Moonshine - Race 3
Major Nightmare - Race 3
Manchester In Time - Race 5
Mass Disruption - Race 2
Matariki - Race 4
Mechanica - Race 2
Melton Mogul - Race 6
Midfrew Lucre - Race 6
Ordained - Race 5
Pat Benatar - Race 2
Rack'em Up - Race 4
Rhaegal - Race 7
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 5
Rough And Ready - Race 6
Rubble On The Double - Race 2
Run Blaze Run - Race 3
Run Mason Run - Race 7
Rutherford - Race 3
Skys Legacy - Race 4
So Mystifying - Race 2
Son Of Patrick - Race 5
Stealers Wheel - Race 6
Super Fund - Race 1
The Elite Athlete - Race 4
The Mandalorian - Race 4
Tiki - Race 2
Tres Bonne Fille - Race 7
Two Jules - Race 6
Valentina Shevchenko - Race 2
Vera Grace - Race 3
Very Majestic - Race 5
Who's Your Dragon - Race 7