Tuesday, 19 August 2025 Manawatu Race Results
| Race No | Race Name | Winner | Trainer | Win Time | PM $ NZD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | OUTBACK TRADING COMPANY | JOHNNY FOOTBALL | LISA COLE | 0:38.22 | 6,300 |
| R2 | ACCELL THERAPY NZ | KNOW EXPENSE | G A CLEEVE | 0:38.61 | 4,700 |
| R3 | RED SNAPPER SEAFOODS, CHRISTCHURCH PBD | FIRE WARNING | LISA COLE | 0:21.34 | 3,000 |
| R4 | THE TAB DOG BOX 3 R/O SPRINT PBD | SWIFT SHADOW | W F MORRIS | 0:21.71 | 2,900 |
| R5 | MOORE LAW PALMERSTON NORTH PBD | THRILLING CARLOS | J T PRUDEN | 0:21.29 | 3,500 |
| R6 | TAB RACING MEGA MULTI BUSTER | GRASSCUTTER MOE | W T HODGSON | 0:26.28 | 4,300 |
| R7 | PROFESSIONAL CONCRETE SERVICES LTD PBD | KING HARVEST | W F MORRIS | 0:21.30 | 4,400 |
| R8 | SPORTZ BAR WANGANUI | THRILLING ZANE | W T HODGSON | 0:25.97 | 4,800 |
| R9 | ALL THE NEWS AT TRACKSIDE PBD | TIRA MISS YOU | LISA COLE | 0:21.45 | 3,200 |
| R10 | THE PAVEMASTER'S LTD | STUCK THROTTLE | G A CLEEVE | 0:25.91 | 6,300 |
| R11 | PAUL CLARIDGE ELECTRICAL PBD | PRIORITY | G A CLEEVE | 0:21.19 | 4,400 |
| R12 | GREATMATES GREYHOUND REHOMING | HARRY BOND | L D MARTIN | 0:25.86 | 5,500 |
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