Thursday, 28 March 2024 Manawatu Race Results
| Race No | Race Name | Winner | Driver | Trainer | Win Time | PM NZD $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | HANNAM / DOODY HANDICAP TROT | LOVE IS EVERYWHERE | WILSON HOUSE | M J HOUSE | 3:19.10 | 14,213 |
| R2 | OUTBACK TRADING MOBILE PACE | BARBAROSSA | B D BUTCHER | M G BERGER | 3:09.60 | 14,738 |
| R3 | T MARKET FRESH MOBILE PACE | MORERE | WILSON HOUSE | M J HOUSE | 2:32.00 | 13,950 |
| R4 | CARTOWN COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP TROT | OUR PEGASUS PEARL | A P T POUTAMA | D C MORRISON | 3:19.10 | 20,000 |
| R5 | ITM PALMERSTON NORTH MOBILE PACE | INVISIBLE | B D BUTCHER | M G BERGER | 3:11.90 | 15,000 |
| R6 | HAPPY RETIREMENT MIKE BERGER MOBILE PACE | COTE DAZUR | A P T POUTAMA | D B GALE | 2:31.10 | 14,213 |
| R7 | "C A PENNY - PICK IT UP AND WIN" F&M MOBILE PACE | MAHIA DREAMIN | N A CHILCOTT | MISS N A CHILCOTT | 2:28.40 | 16,425 |
| R8 | PALMERSTON NORTH FESTIVAL CUP HCP PACE | HESASHORETHING | J H ABERNETHY | MISS A M MATTHEWS | 3:11.70 | 22,813 |
| R9 | HAPPY RETIREMENT PETER SIMONSEN MOBILE PACE | MAPUA MISSIE | D J BUTCHER | S G DICKSON | 2:31.80 | 13,950 |
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