Addington Race 5

THURSDAY PLACE PICK STAKES

Stake: $5,200

OPAWA JOSEPH (1) broke well and quickly mustered speed to win over the 525m at this track two runs back then raced on speed again when finishing second at this track last start. Won at his only start from this box. Can find winning form from the ace. SOMETHING BOLD (4) last start finished 2nd in a Class 3 on January 8 over 525m at this track behind Bandit Dan beaten 3.5 lengths (30.53). Is speedy from the lids and can measure up. ANGLERS ARMS (3) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (30.64) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning six races. Form from his last run is proving strong. Bold showing expected. RADIO RAMSAY (2) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out. Predicted to get a nice run in transit.

Distance: 525m
Class: C3
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Opawa Joseph (1) 42312
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $16,910
Win / Place: 19% / 57%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Above All

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

100

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 4-5-3

Track

20: 4-4-3

Trk/Dst

20: 4-4-3

Distance

20: 4-4-3

Season

21: 4-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back over 525m at this track. Last start he finished 2nd on January 9 over 525m at this track behind Minnie Angel beaten 3 lengths (30.42) in a Class 2 FIN. Draw likely to suit. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last time. Top chance today.

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
2nd of 7	9/1/26	Addington	525m	5	0:30.42	62.1 km/h	3.00L	$5.50	0:30.21	30.21	C2f	$4,800	$1,200	7	1. Minnie Angel 2. Opawa Joseph 3. Tuahiwi
1st of 4	2/1/26	Addington	525m	5	0:30.29	62.4 km/h	1.50L	$2.50	0:30.29	30.21	C2q	$4,800	$2,880	9	1. Opawa Joseph 2. Diamond Nicki 3. Jay Walker
3rd of 8	24/12/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.63	61.7 km/h	5.20L	$16	0:30.27	30.27	C2/3	$5,200	$780	5	1. Mouth Of Mosgiel 2. Opawa Postman 3. Opawa Joseph
2nd of 6	19/12/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.42	62.1 km/h	6.70L	$8.70	0:29.95	29.95	C2	$4,800	$1,200	7	1. Opawa Scooter 2. Opawa Joseph 3. Jay Walker
4th of 6	12/12/25	Addington	525m	5	0:31.01	60.9 km/h	7.50L	$3.60	0:30.48	30.48	C1/2	$4,800	$250	7	1. Explorer Boots 2. All Done 3. Glasses
6th of 6	5/12/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.92	61.1 km/h	4.20L	$9.70	0:30.63	30.63	C2f	$4,400	$100	7	1. Something Bold 2. It's Okay 3. Twisted Truth

Radio Ramsay (2) 35114
Trainer: D Voyce (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $28,290
Win / Place: 18% / 71%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Oakmont

Owners: J Arthur

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 6-9-8

Track

23: 3-4-7

Trk/Dst

19: 2-4-5

Distance

19: 2-4-5

Season

24: 5-7-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (30.62) at this track in a Class 2 FIN, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Has never missed the frame from four starts from the draw, including a win. Is a danger.

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
4th of 7	9/1/26	Addington	525m	8	0:30.62	61.7 km/h	5.90L	$2.60	0:30.21	30.21	C2f	$4,800	$250	7	1. Minnie Angel 2. Opawa Joseph 3. Tuahiwi
1st of 5	2/1/26	Addington	525m	3	0:30.21	62.6 km/h	2.50L	$1.90	0:30.21	30.21	C2q	$4,800	$2,880	2	1. Radio Ramsay 2. Minnie Angel 3. Only Nugget
1st of 8	31/12/25	Invercargill	457m	4	0:25.95	63.4 km/h	0.80L	$3.60	0:25.95	25.83	C2/3	$5,200	$3,120	8	1. Radio Ramsay 2. Mouth Of Mosgiel 3. Homebush Gomez
5th of 8	23/12/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.63	61.7 km/h	6.60L	$5.20	0:30.17	30.05	C3	$5,200	$150	5	1. It's Okay 2. Something Bold 3. Explorer Boots
3rd of 8	18/12/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.43	62.1 km/h	0.50L	$14	0:30.39	30.34	R/Af	$10,000	$1,500	7	1. Kamehameha 2. Mouth Of Mosgiel 3. Radio Ramsay
4th of 6	11/12/25	Addington	525m	3	0:31.30	60.4 km/h	8.00L	$3.10	0:30.74	30.24	C3	$5,200	$250	14	1. Twisted Truth 2. Master Grylls 3. It's Okay

Anglers Arms (3) 54462
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $42,110
Win / Place: 34% / 65%

Box Specialist

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Pretty Busy

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 11-8-2

Track

24: 6-7-2

Trk/Dst

24: 6-7-2

Distance

24: 6-7-2

Season

20: 3-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	7	0	0

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

Comments

Showed good improvement when second behind Paw Striker at this track last start over 525m (30.64). Worth following up.

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	1/1/26	Addington	525m	6	0:30.64	61.7 km/h	0.70L	$10	0:30.59	30.11	C3	$5,200	$1,300	9	1. Paw Striker 2. Anglers Arms 3. Opawa Postman
6th of 8	23/12/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.77	61.4 km/h	8.60L	$1.70	0:30.17	30.05	C3	$5,200	$150	5	1. It's Okay 2. Something Bold 3. Explorer Boots
4th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.74	61.5 km/h	0.80L	$3.10	0:30.68	30.34	C3	$5,200	$250	6	1. Opawa Sugar 2. Paw Striker 3. Nail It
4th of 8	12/12/25	Whanganui	520m	2	0:30.56	61.3 km/h	5.60L	$10	0:30.17	30.02	C5q	$6,700	$350	8	1. My Mini Me 2. Wingatui Wizard 3. Opawa Stacy
5th of 7	4/12/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.70	61.6 km/h	7.80L	$17	0:30.15	29.9	C4	$5,500	$100	7	1. Paw Gunner 2. Opawa Hass 3. Heart Felt
5th of 6	27/11/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.65	61.7 km/h	10.70L	$3.90	0:29.90	29.73	C4	$5,500	$100	7	1. Fireman Fred 2. Mister Efficient 3. Wingatui Wizard

Something Bold (4) 16242
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $17,450
Win / Place: 21% / 63%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Fairly Able

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-5-3

Track

17: 3-5-3

Trk/Dst

17: 3-5-3

Distance

17: 3-5-3

Season

18: 4-5-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	3	0	0

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

Comments

Placed last time (30.53) at this track in a Class 3, finishing second and beaten 3.5 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Looks well placed and should feature.

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
2nd of 8	8/1/26	Addington	525m	8	0:30.53	61.9 km/h	3.70L	$10	0:30.27	30.06	C3	$5,200	$1,300	7	1. Bandit Dan 2. Something Bold 3. Adobe Ego
4th of 8	1/1/26	Addington	525m	2	0:30.89	61.2 km/h	4.30L	$4.60	0:30.59	30.11	C3	$5,200	$250	9	1. Paw Striker 2. Anglers Arms 3. Opawa Postman
2nd of 8	23/12/25	Addington	525m	1	0:30.33	62.3 km/h	2.30L	$18	0:30.17	30.05	C3	$5,200	$1,300	5	1. It's Okay 2. Something Bold 3. Explorer Boots
6th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.98	61.0 km/h	4.30L	$4.00	0:30.68	30.34	C3	$5,200	$150	13	1. Opawa Sugar 2. Paw Striker 3. Nail It
1st of 6	5/12/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.63	61.7 km/h	0.50L	$6.10	0:30.63	30.63	C2f	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Something Bold 2. It's Okay 3. Twisted Truth
2nd of 5	28/11/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.57	61.8 km/h	4.00L	$6.10	0:30.29	30.29	C2/3	$4,800	$1,200	15	1. It's Okay 2. Something Bold 3. Opawa Joseph

Nail It (5) 66737
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $79,360
Win / Place: 15% / 44%

5 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Little Bit Funny

Owners: J & D Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

113: 18-15-17

Track

109: 17-15-17

Trk/Dst

48: 4-5-6

Distance

48: 4-5-6

Season

14: 1-1-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	17	1	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	12	21	17	8	14	15	12
1st	3	0	4	2	1	3	3	2
2nd	3	3	2	0	2	1	1	3
3rd	2	2	4	2	1	3	1	2

Comments

Was out of placings last time (31.19) at this track in a Class 3, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from eight starts. 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
7th of 8	1/1/26	Addington	525m	7	0:31.19	60.6 km/h	8.60L	$18	0:30.59	30.11	C3	$5,200	$150	14	1. Paw Striker 2. Anglers Arms 3. Opawa Postman
3rd of 7	18/12/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.72	61.5 km/h	0.60L	$12	0:30.68	30.34	C3	$5,200	$780	7	1. Opawa Sugar 2. Paw Striker 3. Nail It
7th of 7	11/12/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.99	61.0 km/h	9.20L	$33	0:30.35	30.24	C4	$5,900	$150	14	1. Taieri Gout 2. Opawa Hass 3. Paw Zachary
6th of 6	27/11/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.84	61.3 km/h	13.40L	$13	0:29.90	29.73	C4	$5,500	$100	7	1. Fireman Fred 2. Mister Efficient 3. Wingatui Wizard
6th of 7	20/11/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.96	61.0 km/h	10.80L	$21	0:30.20	30.2	C4	$5,500	$100	7	1. Stuck Throttle 2. Wingatui Wizard 3. Mister Efficient
1st of 7	13/11/25	Addington	525m	6	0:31.90	59.2 km/h	2.30L	$10	0:31.90	31.26	C3	$8,800	$5,280	41	1. Nail It 2. Paw Striker 3. Verstappen Jewel
41 Day Freshen-Up

Opawa Fannin (6) 21224
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $17,230
Win / Place: 41% / 83%

Box Specialist

2 yo White D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: Go Hazel

Owners: Shaun And Hazel Fannin And Robin Wales

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 5-5-0

Track

8: 3-3-0

Trk/Dst

8: 3-3-0

Distance

8: 3-3-0

Season

12: 5-5-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	3	0	0

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

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. At the last start finished 4th over 525m at this track beaten 14 lengths (31.29) behind Bandit Dan in a Class 3 on January 8. Looks one of the chances.

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
4th of 8	8/1/26	Addington	525m	3	0:31.29	60.4 km/h	14.50L	$1.60	0:30.27	30.06	C3	$5,200	$250	20	1. Bandit Dan 2. Something Bold 3. Adobe Ego
1st of 1	19/12/25	Addington	295m	0	0:16.95	62.7 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:16.95		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
2nd of 5	24/10/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.93	61.1 km/h	4.00L	$1.10	0:30.65	30.14	C2f	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Heart Felt 2. Opawa Fannin 3. Caterpie Bale
2nd of 5	17/10/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.65	61.7 km/h	0.50L	$1.00	0:30.61	30.61	C2	$4,400	$1,100	3	1. Caterpie Bale 2. Opawa Fannin 3. Broadway Jazz
1st of 5	14/10/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:25.68	64.1 km/h	5.40L	$1.10	0:25.68	25.68	C2	$4,400	$2,640	12	1. Opawa Fannin 2. Double Please 3. Goldstar Hogan
2nd of 7	2/10/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.74	63.9 km/h	1.10L	$1.10	0:25.66	25.53	C2/3	$4,800	$1,200	10	1. Go Cooper 2. Opawa Fannin 3. Mocha To Go

Verstappen Jewel (7) 16777
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $32,630
Win / Place: 17% / 47%

3 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Tokyo Bird

Owners: Craig Roberts

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 8-8-6

Track

40: 7-6-5

Trk/Dst

40: 7-6-5

Distance

40: 7-6-5

Season

11: 1-1-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	7	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	4	4	7	6	6	5	10
1st	1	2	0	2	2	0	0	1
2nd	2	0	1	2	0	1	0	2
3rd	1	0	1	0	1	0	2	1

Comments

Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 525m. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.

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
7th of 8	8/1/26	Addington	525m	6	0:31.58	59.8 km/h	18.70L	$35	0:30.27	30.06	C3	$5,200	$150	16	1. Bandit Dan 2. Something Bold 3. Adobe Ego
7th of 7	23/12/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.96	61.0 km/h	11.30L	$4.10	0:30.17	30.05	C4	$5,900	$150	5	1. Kamehameha 2. Opawa Hass 3. Paw Zachary
7th of 8	18/12/25	Addington	525m	8	0:31.10	60.8 km/h	10.80L	$15	0:30.34	30.34	C4/5	$6,700	$150	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Fireman Fred 3. Diamond Felon
6th of 7	11/12/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.88	61.2 km/h	7.50L	$24	0:30.35	30.24	C4	$5,900	$150	8	1. Taieri Gout 2. Opawa Hass 3. Paw Zachary
1st of 8	3/12/25	Invercargill	457m	5	0:26.00	63.3 km/h	1.80L	$2.40	0:26.00	25.71	C2/3	$4,800	$2,880	7	1. Verstappen Jewel 2. Mini Bull 3. Homebush Gomez
2nd of 7	26/11/25	Invercargill	457m	4	0:26.19	62.8 km/h	0.50L	$10	0:26.15	25.85	C3	$4,800	$1,200	6	1. Dream Ahead 2. Verstappen Jewel 3. Mini Bull

Explorer Boots (8) 15356
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $18,690
Win / Place: 13% / 44%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Opawa Harper

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 4-6-3

Track

27: 4-6-3

Trk/Dst

26: 4-6-3

Distance

26: 4-6-3

Season

21: 4-4-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Should get a clear run from the wide draw. This appears within his reach.

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
6th of 8	8/1/26	Addington	525m	5	0:31.40	60.2 km/h	16.20L	$21	0:30.27	30.06	C3	$5,200	$150	7	1. Bandit Dan 2. Something Bold 3. Adobe Ego
5th of 8	1/1/26	Addington	525m	3	0:30.96	61.0 km/h	5.30L	$7.10	0:30.59	30.11	C3	$5,200	$150	9	1. Paw Striker 2. Anglers Arms 3. Opawa Postman
3rd of 8	23/12/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.35	62.3 km/h	2.60L	$9.80	0:30.17	30.05	C3	$5,200	$780	5	1. It's Okay 2. Something Bold 3. Explorer Boots
5th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.77	61.4 km/h	1.30L	$5.60	0:30.68	30.34	C3	$5,200	$150	6	1. Opawa Sugar 2. Paw Striker 3. Nail It
1st of 6	12/12/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.48	62.0 km/h	4.70L	$2.80	0:30.48	30.48	C1/2	$4,800	$2,880	11	1. Explorer Boots 2. All Done 3. Glasses
1st of 7	1/12/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.67	61.6 km/h	5.50L	$4.70	0:30.67	30.67	C1	$4,100	$2,460	7	1. Explorer Boots 2. Tears Flowing 3. Broadway Jazz