Manawatu Race 8

STEPHEN MARSH ON COURSE 17TH FEB PBD

Prize Money: $4,273

MOJITO DREAMS (3) won again in another strong performance recording back to back wins, scoring at Wanganui Straight over 313m (17.36). Well placed and will be tough to beat. FIRE WARNING (2) jumps from box 2 again after placing (18.76) last time at Manukau over 318m. Racing in much stronger fields up north and will notice the drop in class today. Leading player again. HAWKES BAY HALF (8) carved over from wide out and boxed on strongly to finish 1.75 lengths away in third (17.80) behind Fergie's Girl at Wanganui. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Will strip fitter today. Bound to give a great sight again. I'VE GOT SWAGGER (6) has strong claims after a top-three finish last time out. Seems to have taken no ill effects from fall two starts back.

Distance: 375m
Class: C4/5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Fire Warning (2) 15163
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $30,227
Win / Place: 44% / 82%

Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Lantao

100

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 13-5-6

Track

8: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

6: 3-1-0

Distance

11: 5-2-1

Season

25: 12-5-3

Country

29: 13-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Placed last time (18.76) at Manukau in a Invitations, finishing third and beaten 1.5 lengths. Goes very well off the draw boasting three wins and three places from seven starts. 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
3rd of 7	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.76	61.0 km/h	1.50L	$11	0:18.65	17.95	INV	$6,900	$1,034	7	1. Everest Sky 2. Blitz Attack 3. Fire Warning
6th of 6	18/1/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.52	58.6 km/h	16.10L	$12	0:18.39	18.33	C5q	$4,050	$136	9	1. Simek 2. Romantic Intent 3. Portland Chica
1st of 6	9/1/26	Hatrick	305m	7	0:17.53	62.6 km/h	0.10L	$3.70	0:17.53	17.48	C4/5	$4,050	$2,431	3	1. Fire Warning 2. Fergie's Girl 3. Shim
5th of 7	6/1/26	Manawatu	375m	4	0:21.74	62.1 km/h	8.90L	$8.50	0:21.12	21.11	C4/5	$4,050	$136	4	1. Max Effort 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Shim
1st of 6	2/1/26	Hatrick	305m	4	0:17.59	62.4 km/h	0.70L	$2.30	0:17.59	17.56	C5	$4,050	$2,431	9	1. Fire Warning 2. Big Time Lime 3. Hurry Higgins
3rd of 6	24/12/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.48	62.8 km/h	5.70L	$8.60	0:21.08	21.08	C5	$4,120	$618	5	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Ray The Doyen 3. Fire Warning

Mojito Dreams (3) 45611
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $26,145
Win / Place: 52% / 73%

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Fawn D

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Lantao

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 12-5-0

Track

5: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-1-0

Distance

4: 2-1-0

Season

17: 11-2-0

Country

23: 12-5-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

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

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

Comments

Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 313m at Wanganui Straight (17.36), beating We Ride. Well placed and should feature.

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	27/1/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	1	0:17.36	64.9 km/h	2.70L	$1.30	0:17.36	17	C3/4	$3,530	$2,120	4	1. Mojito Dreams 2. We Ride 3. Adobe Don
1st of 7	23/1/26	Hatrick	305m	4	0:17.72	62.0 km/h	2.10L	$1.60	0:17.72	17.53	C4	$3,280	$1,965	5	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Opawa Jordan 3. Big Time Chur
6th of 7	18/1/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.79	60.9 km/h	6.10L	$4.40	0:18.36	18.33	C5q	$4,050	$136	7	1. Max Effort 2. Paw Maven 3. Quintessential
5th of 7	11/1/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.90	60.6 km/h	4.10L	$4.60	0:18.61	18.52	C5	$4,050	$136	5	1. Blitz Attack 2. You Turn 3. Honcho
4th of 7	6/1/26	Manawatu	375m	5	0:21.55	62.6 km/h	6.10L	$3.80	0:21.12	21.11	C4/5	$4,050	$273	14	1. Max Effort 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Shim
4th of 8	23/12/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	3	0:18.04	62.5 km/h	6.70L	$35	0:17.57	17.57	C4/5	$4,390	$227	4	1. Blitz Attack 2. Star Boy Express 3. Alpha Rambo

Tira Miss You (4) 43376
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $34,282
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Fool's Russian

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 12-11-13

Track

43: 11-7-8

Trk/Dst

43: 11-7-8

Distance

49: 11-8-9

Season

19: 2-3-2

Country

77: 12-11-13

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	13	5	15	19	14	5	1
1st	2	6	0	1	2	1	0	0
2nd	1	1	0	5	1	2	1	0
3rd	2	2	0	3	3	1	2	0

Comments

Missed the frame latest (18.08) when sixth over 305m at Wanganui in a Class 4. Goes well out of this box with a win and eight minors. Will need the right run.

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	23/1/26	Hatrick	305m	6	0:18.08	60.7 km/h	5.20L	$23	0:17.72	17.53	C4	$3,280	$136	7	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Opawa Jordan 3. Big Time Chur
2nd of 2	16/1/26	Hatrick	305m	0	N/A	-	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.71		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	18/11/25	Manawatu	375m	6	0:21.89	61.7 km/h	9.50L	$8.50	0:21.22	21.1	C4	$3,070	-	11	1. Big Time Axel 2. Big Time Redeem 3. Big Time London
3rd of 5	7/11/25	Manawatu	375m	4	0:21.46	62.9 km/h	1.80L	$3.80	0:21.33	21.3	C4	$3,070	$460	10	1. Big Time Aly 2. Big Time Axel 3. Tira Miss You
3rd of 7	28/10/25	Manawatu	375m	5	0:21.48	62.8 km/h	1.70L	$14	0:21.36	21.31	C4	$3,070	$460	4	1. Max Effort 2. Big Time London 3. Tira Miss You
4th of 7	24/10/25	Hatrick	305m	3	0:17.90	61.3 km/h	6.00L	$6.10	0:17.48	17.48	C3/4	$3,070	$182	7	1. Shades Of Space 2. Hurry Higgins 3. Cliff Top Winnie

To Be Wild (5) 16146
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $12,600
Win / Place: 33% / 38%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Pluto

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 7-1-0

Track

7: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

7: 2-0-0

Distance

7: 2-0-0

Season

20: 7-1-0

Country

20: 7-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished sixth in a Class 5 on January 25 over 318m at Manukau behind Hunter Karen, beaten 7 lengths (18.95). Racing well and has to be included.

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	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	7.80L	$10	0:18.40	17.95	C5	$6,470	$182	5	1. Hunter Karen 2. Wild Pansy 3. Unhinged Rhino
4th of 7	20/1/26	Manawatu	375m	2	0:21.55	62.6 km/h	4.40L	$3.50	0:21.24	21.14	C4	$3,280	$227	4	1. Double Please 2. Jilliby Eaton 3. Barry Bowler
1st of 7	16/1/26	Hatrick	305m	2	0:17.62	62.3 km/h	2.20L	$4.00	0:17.62	17.51	C4	$3,280	$1,965	3	1. To Be Wild 2. Opawa Jordan 3. Laddu Rose
6th of 8	13/1/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	2	0:17.84	63.2 km/h	7.10L	$5.00	0:17.34	17.1	C3	$3,280	$136	4	1. Diamond Frankie 2. Sunbird Striker 3. Benny's Best Bet
1st of 7	9/1/26	Hatrick	305m	2	0:17.83	61.6 km/h	0.20L	$4.20	0:17.83	17.48	C4	$3,280	$1,965	3	1. To Be Wild 2. Big Time Chur 3. I've Got Swagger
- of 7	6/1/26	Manawatu	375m	2	N/A	-	0.00L	$0.00		21.11	C4	$0	-	13	1. 2. 3.

I've Got Swagger (6) 035F3
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $14,445
Win / Place: 33% / 61%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Pluto

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 7-4-2

Track

6: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 3-1-0

Distance

5: 3-1-0

Season

20: 7-4-2

Country

20: 7-4-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished third last start (17.47) over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Will appreciate a return to this track. Must include.

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	27/1/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	2	0:17.47	64.5 km/h	4.80L	$3.60	0:17.13	17	C3/4	$3,530	$530	11	1. Diamond Frankie 2. Ivory Girl 3. I've Got Swagger
- of 7	16/1/26	Hatrick	305m	5	0:24.55	44.7 km/h	0.00L	$2.80	0:17.62	17.51	C4	$3,280	-	3	1. To Be Wild 2. Opawa Jordan 3. Laddu Rose
5th of 8	13/1/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	2	0:17.83	63.2 km/h	6.50L	$4.40	0:17.37	17.1	C4	$3,530	$136	4	1. Need A Favour 2. My Anxiety 3. Opawa Keith
3rd of 7	9/1/26	Hatrick	305m	5	0:17.85	61.5 km/h	0.30L	$2.00	0:17.83	17.48	C4	$3,280	$491	3	1. To Be Wild 2. Big Time Chur 3. I've Got Swagger
- of 7	6/1/26	Manawatu	375m	6	N/A	-	0.00L	$0.00		21.11	C4	$0	-	4	1. 2. 3.
2nd of 7	2/1/26	Hatrick	305m	5	0:17.91	61.3 km/h	1.10L	$2.70	0:17.83	17.56	C4	$3,280	$818	10	1. Last Surprise 2. I've Got Swagger 3. Big Time Chur

Blazing Maeve (7) 56185
Trainer: J T Pruden (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $26,391
Win / Place: 34% / 65%

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo Black B

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Corinth Bale

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 10-4-5

Track

16: 6-3-1

Trk/Dst

8: 6-0-0

Distance

10: 7-0-1

Season

10: 5-0-0

Country

29: 10-4-5

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Hasn't been that impressive recently but she does have a good record at the track and trip, including six wins. Not far away last start. Leading 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
5th of 6	20/1/26	Manawatu	375m	5	0:21.64	62.4 km/h	6.40L	$8.50	0:21.19	21.14	C5	$4,050	$136	14	1. Shim 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Need A Favour
8th of 8	6/1/26	Manawatu	457m	2	0:26.20	62.8 km/h	9.90L	$17	0:25.51	25.51	C5	$5,780	$136	28	1. Yuki 2. Criminal Minds 3. Stuck Throttle
1st of 4	9/12/25	Manawatu	375m	8	0:21.32	63.3 km/h	4.90L	$4.00	0:21.32	21.14	C4	$3,330	$2,000	32	1. Blazing Maeve 2. Big Time Phil 3. Not Okay
32 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	7/11/25	Manawatu	375m	8	0:21.57	62.6 km/h	3.70L	$6.50	0:21.31	21.3	C5	$3,860	$91	10	1. King Harvest 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Need A Favour
5th of 7	28/10/25	Manawatu	457m	6	0:26.40	62.3 km/h	8.30L	$12	0:25.82	25.82	C5	$5,530	$91	14	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Boom Dynamite 3. True Ability
5th of 8	14/10/25	Manawatu	457m	3	0:26.17	62.9 km/h	6.20L	$8.30	0:25.74	25.68	C5	$5,530	$91	4	1. Everest Sky 2. True Ability 3. Beautiful Baloo

Hawkes Bay Half (8) 216X3
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $16,155
Win / Place: 52% / 64%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Lantao

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 9-1-1

Track

4: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

8: 4-1-1

Country

17: 9-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Placed last time (17.80) at Wanganui in a Class 4/5, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Hard to beat.

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	23/1/26	Hatrick	305m	8	0:17.80	61.7 km/h	1.70L	$4.80	0:17.68	17.53	C4/5	$4,050	$607	7	1. Fergie's Girl 2. Hurry Higgins 3. Hawkes Bay Half
2nd of 2	16/1/26	Hatrick	305m	0	N/A	-	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.52		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 7	29/8/25	Hatrick	305m	5	0:18.20	60.3 km/h	7.80L	$3.40	0:17.65	17.44	C5q	$4,040	$91	7	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Jordan
1st of 7	22/8/25	Hatrick	305m	6	0:17.69	62.1 km/h	3.00L	$2.80	0:17.69	17.6	C3/4	$3,210	$1,926	3	1. Hawkes Bay Half 2. Big Time Tricky 3. Hurry Higgins
2nd of 7	19/8/25	Manawatu	375m	8	0:21.42	63.0 km/h	1.90L	$4.10	0:21.29	21.19	C4	$3,210	$802	4	1. Thrilling Carlos 2. Hawkes Bay Half 3. Big Time Clarke
7th of 7	15/8/25	Manawatu	375m	6	0:22.02	61.3 km/h	9.00L	$3.40	0:21.39	21.12	C4	$3,210	-	3	1. Big Time Clarke 2. Big Time Tricky 3. Homebush Fox

Big Time Dixie (9) 77476
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $34,190
Win / Place: 21% / 43%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Bigtime Paddy

Dam: Bigtime Lucy

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 14-7-7

Track

15: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

15: 3-0-2

Distance

17: 3-0-3

Season

13: 2-1-0

Country

64: 14-7-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 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	2	3	10	13	18	11	6
1st	1	1	0	2	3	2	4	1
2nd	0	0	0	3	1	0	2	1
3rd	0	1	2	2	0	1	1	0

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 305m at Wanganui. Looking elsewhere 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	16/1/26	Hatrick	305m	7	0:18.48	59.4 km/h	10.10L	$31	0:17.77	17.51	C4/5	$4,050	$136	14	1. Hurry Higgins 2. Fergie's Girl 3. Need A Favour
7th of 7	2/1/26	Hatrick	305m	8	0:18.27	60.1 km/h	6.30L	$6.50	0:17.83	17.56	C4	$3,280	$136	14	1. Last Surprise 2. I've Got Swagger 3. Big Time Chur
4th of 7	19/12/25	Hatrick	305m	6	0:18.11	60.6 km/h	9.70L	$23	0:17.43	17.43	C4/5	$4,120	$273	7	1. Homebush Henry 2. Big Time Lime 3. Claws In Brick
7th of 7	12/12/25	Hatrick	305m	8	0:18.28	60.1 km/h	11.80L	$20	0:17.45	17.36	C5q	$4,120	$136	7	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Fire Warning 3. Rosapenna
1st of 1	5/12/25	Manawatu	375m	0	0:21.62	62.4 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:21.62		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	19/9/25	Hatrick	305m	6	0:18.47	59.4 km/h	12.60L	$10	0:17.59	17.59	C5	$3,960	-	7	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Big Time Phil 3. Space Conspiracy

We Ride (10) 55762
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $31,764
Win / Place: 15% / 42%

3 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Allegro Lass

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 11-14-5

Track

30: 7-5-2

Trk/Dst

29: 7-5-2

Distance

31: 8-5-2

Season

15: 1-4-1

Country

70: 11-14-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	4	12	18	18	9	7	2
1st	1	3	2	2	3	0	0
2nd	0	1	4	6	3	0	0
3rd	0	2	1	1	0	1	0

Comments

Finished second last start (17.55) over 313m at Wanganui Straight. Hard to recommend 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
2nd of 8	27/1/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	3	0:17.55	64.2 km/h	2.70L	$11	0:17.36	17	C3/4	$3,530	$883	4	1. Mojito Dreams 2. We Ride 3. Adobe Don
6th of 7	23/1/26	Hatrick	305m	3	0:18.09	60.7 km/h	5.90L	$14	0:17.68	17.53	C4/5	$4,050	$136	31	1. Fergie's Girl 2. Hurry Higgins 3. Hawkes Bay Half
31 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	23/12/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	4	0:18.17	62.0 km/h	8.60L	$33	0:17.57	17.57	C4/5	$4,390	$136	11	1. Blitz Attack 2. Star Boy Express 3. Alpha Rambo
5th of 7	12/12/25	Hatrick	305m	5	0:17.99	61.0 km/h	9.00L	$11	0:17.36	17.36	C5q	$4,120	$136	14	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Big Time Tactics 3. Laddu Rose
1st of 1	28/11/25	Hatrick	305m	0	0:17.85	61.5 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.85		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
5th of 5	19/9/25	Hatrick	305m	4	0:18.30	60.0 km/h	10.10L	$9.70	0:17.59	17.59	C4/5	$3,960	$91	3	1. Big Time Lime 2. Big Time Tactics 3. Laddu Rose