Manukau Race 2

KAREN WALSH PBD

Prize Money: $6,091

SUNRISE MICHELLE (5) has a strong winning strike-rate this journey having won three of five starts. Was out of placings last time (20.05) at this track in a Class 3, finishing sixth and beaten 15 lengths. Appeals as a leading chance in this. FRITILLARY (7) did a good job to finish third last time out over 318m at this track (19.07) in a Class 3, the second top-three finish on the trot. Can turn it around this time. WAITERIMU GEM (8) bolted in last time, scoring by 2.25 lengths in slick time (18.83) to take a Class 2 in a new PB this course and distance. Expected to feature again despite stepping up in class. MITCHAM RENAE (3) cannot be left out despite racing here for the first time.

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

Has Potential (2) 67741
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $26,082
Win / Place: 27% / 58%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: She's For Us

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 10-2-9

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

31: 7-2-8

Country

35: 9-2-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 3.5 lengths over 295m at Addington in a handy (17.11), beating Goodwyn. Can't recommend her in this.

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
1st of 7	4/6/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	3.50L	$6.50	0:17.11	16.52	C3	$3,920	$2,350	14	1. Has Potential 2. Goodwyn 3. Diamond Hazel
4th of 7	21/5/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.70	60.0 km/h	7.20L	$3.70	0:17.20	16.85	C3	$3,850	$364	7	1. Spot The Angel 2. Ripslinger Nesta 3. Homebush Nelly
7th of 7	14/5/26	Addington	525m	2	0:31.40	60.2 km/h	15.80L	$11	0:30.29	30.08	R/A	$12,300	$273	7	1. Classy Hunter 2. Bartlett 3. Sugar Fix
7th of 7	7/5/26	Addington	525m	6	0:31.12	60.7 km/h	8.50L	$20	0:30.52	30.09	R/Aq	$5,490	$136	7	1. Tapu Girl 2. Opawa Emily 3. Glasses
6th of 7	30/4/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	8.10L	$17	0:16.89	16.53	C4	$3,170	$136	8	1. From Now On 2. Salted Caramel 3. Hilton Hardcase
5th of 5	22/4/26	Ascot Park Nz	390m	7	0:22.94	61.2 km/h	8.70L	$5.50	0:22.33	22.33	C4	$4,040	$273	7	1. Tuahiwi 2. Homebush Gena 3. Homebush Diva

Mitcham Renae (3) 32157
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $19,600
Win / Place: 13% / 47%

2 yo Blue B

Sire: Thrilling Boris

Dam: Mitcham Pru

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 6-8-7

Season

43: 6-8-7

Country

43: 6-8-7

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5
STARTS	10	19	10	5
1st	2	2	2	0
2nd	4	2	1	1
3rd	3	2	0	2

Comments

Most recently finished last in a Class 3 on June 4 over 295m at Addington behind Opawa Connor beaten 10 lengths (17.94). Ignore last start. Has ability and can feature in the finish.

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	4/6/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.94	59.2 km/h	10.50L	$14	0:17.20	16.52	C3	$3,920	$273	13	1. Opawa Connor 2. Homebush Tink 3. Selena Jewel
5th of 7	22/5/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.74	59.9 km/h	6.80L	$9.50	0:17.26	16.85	C2q	$3,690	$273	2	1. Marjie's Magic 2. Will Watch 3. Know Daisy
1st of 7	20/5/26	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.80	61.6 km/h	1.30L	$3.70	0:22.80	22.26	C2	$3,690	$2,213	5	1. Mitcham Renae 2. Diamond Archie 3. Pumpkin Spice
2nd of 7	15/5/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.36	61.2 km/h	0.70L	$12	0:17.31	16.82	C2	$3,690	$922	2	1. Seventeen Red 2. Mitcham Renae 3. Curly Junior
3rd of 7	13/5/26	Ascot Park Nz	390m	5	0:23.11	60.8 km/h	3.10L	$6.00	0:22.89	22.55	C2	$3,690	$553	5	1. Zara Jem 2. Foxy Thomas 3. Mitcham Renae
6th of 7	8/5/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.49	60.7 km/h	4.10L	$18	0:17.20	16.89	C2q	$3,690	$273	9	1. Lady Poppy 2. Opawa Ridge 3. Mad Madge

Opawa Selena (4) 65316
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $30,718
Win / Place: 9.68% / 31%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Hilary

Rating

Stats

Career

93: 9-8-12

Track

38: 3-2-7

Trk/Dst

10: 1-0-4

Distance

10: 1-0-4

Season

34: 5-4-3

Country

90: 9-8-12

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	1	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	24	32	18	6	2	1	2
1st	1	5	1	1	1	0	0	0
2nd	0	3	2	3	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	3	6	1	1	0	0	0

Comments

Surprised two starts back at Cambridge Raceway to win by half a length in 26.64, beating Opawa Raisin. Last start finished 6th on June 4 over 375m at Cambridge Raceway behind Netherton Flyer beaten 10 lengths (22.04) in a Class 3. Will not find this easy. Prefer to watch.

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
6th of 7	4/6/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:22.04	61.3 km/h	10.60L	$46	0:21.30	20.97	C3	$3,920	$273	7	1. Netherton Flyer 2. Love It 3. Portland Fleet
1st of 4	28/5/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.64	61.8 km/h	0.50L	$13	0:26.64	25.64	C2/3	$5,250	$3,147	4	1. Opawa Selena 2. Opawa Raisin 3. Opawa Kelsey
3rd of 6	24/5/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.33	59.2 km/h	4.20L	$13	0:19.04	18.47	C1/2	$3,690	$553	10	1. Waerenga Ritchie 2. Sober Driver 3. Opawa Selena
5th of 7	14/5/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:22.05	61.2 km/h	4.25L	$10	0:21.75	20.94	C2	$3,690	$273	14	1. Who's A Saint 2. Val Jewel 3. Tiny Kiwi
6th of 7	30/4/26	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.38	60.3 km/h	11.70L	$23	0:21.56	21.08	C2/3	$2,920	$136	7	1. Nineteen Red 2. Sunrise Michelle 3. Portland Fleet
5th of 6	23/4/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:22.21	60.8 km/h	9.60L	$35	0:21.54	21.26	C3	$2,920	$136	4	1. Leonardo Jewel 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Love It

Sunrise Michelle (5) 11126
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $7,145
Win / Place: 40% / 60%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Red Brindle B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Georgia's Girl

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 4-1-1

Track

5: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 3-0-0

Distance

5: 3-0-0

Season

10: 4-1-1

Country

10: 4-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when sixth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning three on end before placing two back. Follow up.

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	3/5/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:20.05	57.1 km/h	15.70L	$2.70	0:18.95	18.43	C3	$3,110	$136	3	1. Portland Avatar 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Apricot Slice
2nd of 7	30/4/26	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.74	62.1 km/h	2.50L	$2.50	0:21.56	21.08	C2/3	$2,920	$729	4	1. Nineteen Red 2. Sunrise Michelle 3. Portland Fleet
1st of 7	26/4/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.83	60.8 km/h	2.80L	$3.10	0:18.83	18.67	C2	$2,750	$1,650	10	1. Sunrise Michelle 2. Cappiello 3. Dynamite Boy
1st of 7	16/4/26	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.71	62.2 km/h	1.30L	$1.60	0:21.71	21.12	C1	$2,670	$1,600	12	1. Sunrise Michelle 2. Opawa Kelsey 3. Go Concord
1st of 6	4/4/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.86	60.7 km/h	7.00L	$1.60	0:18.86	18.58	C1q	$2,670	$1,600	6	1. Sunrise Michelle 2. Supreme Ruler 3. Miss Fergus
5th of 7	29/3/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.64	58.3 km/h	9.00L	$1.90	0:19.01	18.5	C1	$2,690	$136	10	1. Tiny Kiwi 2. Val Jewel 3. Bear O'Clock

Waerenga Ritchie (6) 54416
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $26,973
Win / Place: 16% / 39%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Waerenga Star

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 11-6-9

Track

45: 9-6-6

Trk/Dst

45: 9-6-6

Distance

45: 9-6-6

Season

17: 3-1-1

Country

66: 11-6-9

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	8
STARTS	6	9	10	9	11	9	8	4
1st	3	2	0	2	1	1	1	1
2nd	1	2	1	0	1	0	1	0
3rd	0	1	4	3	0	1	0	0

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 318m in 19.04. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 375m at Cambridge Raceway at Class 2 level. Looks up against it 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	28/5/26	Cambridge	375m	7	0:22.08	61.1 km/h	9.10L	$3.70	0:21.44	21.09	C2	$3,690	$273	4	1. Portland Fleet 2. Alpine Jewel 3. How Dairy
1st of 6	24/5/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.04	60.1 km/h	1.50L	$1.80	0:19.04	18.47	C1/2	$3,690	$2,213	21	1. Waerenga Ritchie 2. Sober Driver 3. Opawa Selena
4th of 7	3/5/26	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.16	59.7 km/h	3.00L	$4.20	0:18.95	18.43	C3	$3,110	$227	3	1. Portland Avatar 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Apricot Slice
4th of 7	30/4/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.88	61.7 km/h	2.60L	$13	0:21.70	21.08	C3	$2,920	$227	4	1. Opawa Vanessa 2. Love It 3. Nordic Delight
5th of 7	26/4/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.26	59.4 km/h	6.10L	$2.90	0:18.83	18.67	C3	$2,920	$136	7	1. Nordic Delight 2. Wide Boy 3. Fritillary
3rd of 7	19/4/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.93	60.5 km/h	1.90L	$4.40	0:18.80	18.47	C3	$2,920	$437	3	1. Madam Phaedra 2. Portland Avatar 3. Waerenga Ritchie

Fritillary (7) 25533
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $23,300
Win / Place: 15% / 49%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Danish Delight

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 8-9-9

Track

40: 8-8-7

Trk/Dst

40: 8-8-7

Distance

40: 8-8-7

Season

46: 7-8-9

Country

53: 8-9-9

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	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	2	5	15	15	14
1st	0	0	2	3	3	0
2nd	1	1	1	1	2	3
3rd	0	0	0	5	3	1

Comments

Hit the frame latest (19.07) when third at this track in a Class 3. Has three successes and five minors from 15 starts from box 7. Looks 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
3rd of 5	31/5/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.07	60.0 km/h	5.30L	$4.40	0:18.70	18.4	C3	$3,850	$577	7	1. Portland Abigail 2. Epic In Trouble 3. Fritillary
3rd of 7	24/5/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	2.80L	$7.50	0:18.83	18.47	C3	$3,850	$577	3	1. Wide Boy 2. Madam Phaedra 3. Fritillary
5th of 7	21/5/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.91	61.6 km/h	7.20L	$35	0:21.41	20.79	C3	$3,850	$273	4	1. Opawa Danny 2. Love It 3. Heart Felt
5th of 6	17/5/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.12	59.9 km/h	4.00L	$5.50	0:18.84	18.48	C3	$3,850	$273	7	1. Leonardo Jewel 2. Apricot Slice 3. Wild Pansy
2nd of 6	10/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	1.10L	$5.00	0:18.95	18.47	C2/3	$3,850	$963	7	1. Epic Wildman 2. Fritillary 3. Epic In Trouble
5th of 7	3/5/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.17	59.7 km/h	3.20L	$15	0:18.95	18.43	C3	$3,110	$136	7	1. Portland Avatar 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Apricot Slice

Waiterimu Gem (8) 32251
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $61,091
Win / Place: 18% / 52%

Last Start Winner from Box

5 yo Black B

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Britney Star

100

Rating

Stats

Career

140: 26-30-18

Track

139: 26-30-18

Trk/Dst

139: 26-30-18

Distance

138: 26-30-18

Season

35: 13-12-3

Country

139: 26-30-18

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
26	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	4	10	13	34	44	33
1st	0	0	0	1	3	4	7	11
2nd	1	0	0	1	0	8	14	6
3rd	0	0	2	2	2	3	6	3

Comments

Recorded a 2.25 lengths win (18.83) in a Class 2 last time at this track. Has 11 successes and nine minors from 32 starts from box 8. Can make it two on the bounce.

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	31/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:18.83	60.8 km/h	2.20L	$5.50	0:18.83	18.4	C2	$3,690	$2,213	7	1. Waiterimu Gem 2. Sober Driver 3. Wow She's Slow
5th of 7	24/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.43	58.9 km/h	8.10L	$3.60	0:18.86	18.47	C2	$3,690	$273	7	1. Portland Fleet 2. Val Jewel 3. Running On Empty
2nd of 7	17/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.01	60.2 km/h	4.00L	$9.00	0:18.73	18.48	C2	$3,690	$922	7	1. Indigo Shade 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Miami Tan
2nd of 6	10/5/26	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.08	60.0 km/h	2.60L	$4.50	0:18.90	18.47	C2	$3,690	$922	7	1. Cappiello 2. Waiterimu Gem 3. Sober Driver
3rd of 7	3/5/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.12	59.9 km/h	0.60L	$5.50	0:19.08	18.43	C2	$3,030	$454	14	1. Cartoon 2. Big Time Central 3. Waiterimu Gem
4th of 7	19/4/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.24	59.5 km/h	4.90L	$4.40	0:18.90	18.47	C1/2	$2,750	$227	15	1. Paradise Point 2. Tiny Kiwi 3. Portland Fleet