Addington Race 9

SELWYN RAKAIA VETS LTD STAKES

Stake: $6,700

DIAMOND FELON (5) finished sixth last time at this track but could not have been more impressive a few runs back in his convincing 30.05 win at this track over 525m. Has a tricky box but does have the early speed to avoid trouble. Has the ability and looks a key chance again. OPAWA HASS (3) comes off a speedy 30.19 placing at this track over 525m. Has the ability and can measure up. PERFECT HARRY (8) looks overdue for a win having finished in the minors at his last three runs, the latest when third (26.20) at Ascot Park. Has a good record here at this journey. Rates a winning chance on best. HAPPY NICE DAY (2) is a last-start placegetter in good time - worth considering.

Distance: 525m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Happy Nice Day (2) 15712
Trainer: D Voyce (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $21,370
Win / Place: 36% / 68%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Oakmont

Owners: J Arthur

100

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 7-4-2

Track

11: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

10: 1-2-2

Distance

10: 1-2-2

Season

19: 7-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	4	1	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Ascot Park over 457m in 25.83. Followed that up with a minor placing over 390m at Ascot Park at Class 4/5 eight days ago. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Suited here and gets chance to bounce back.

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	7/1/26	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.37	62.8 km/h	6.00L	$7.00	0:21.95	21.95	C4/5	$4,700	$1,175	7	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Happy Nice Day 3. Homebush Alfie
1st of 8	31/12/25	Invercargill	457m	5	0:25.83	63.7 km/h	1.00L	$6.20	0:25.83	25.83	C4	$5,900	$3,540	13	1. Happy Nice Day 2. Diamond Felon 3. Homebush Simba
7th of 8	18/12/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.96	61.0 km/h	8.20L	$5.20	0:30.39	30.34	R/Af	$10,000	$100	7	1. Kamehameha 2. Mouth Of Mosgiel 3. Radio Ramsay
5th of 7	11/12/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.57	61.8 km/h	3.20L	$10	0:30.35	30.24	C4	$5,900	$150	7	1. Taieri Gout 2. Opawa Hass 3. Paw Zachary
1st of 7	4/12/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.24	62.5 km/h	0.70L	$2.00	0:30.24	29.9	C3	$4,800	$2,880	7	1. Happy Nice Day 2. Mouth Of Mosgiel 3. Paw Striker
2nd of 6	27/11/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.59	61.8 km/h	0.70L	$2.00	0:30.54	29.73	C3	$4,800	$1,200	7	1. Paw Zachary 2. Happy Nice Day 3. Zara Jem

Opawa Hass (3) 21223
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $51,480
Win / Place: 31% / 71%

2 yo White and Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Our Anna

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 10-11-2

Track

31: 10-11-2

Trk/Dst

31: 10-11-2

Distance

31: 10-11-2

Season

23: 8-7-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	10	0	0

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

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 2 length third but did clock a slick 30.19 over the 525m trip. More than capable and has to be included.

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	8/1/26	Addington	525m	1	0:30.19	62.6 km/h	1.90L	$4.80	0:30.06	30.06	C5	$6,700	$1,005	7	1. Original Warrior 2. Paw Bradley 3. Opawa Hass
2nd of 4	1/1/26	Addington	525m	3	0:30.29	62.4 km/h	2.50L	$4.20	0:30.11	30.11	C5	$6,700	$1,675	9	1. Original Warrior 2. Opawa Hass 3. Fireman Fred
2nd of 7	23/12/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.22	62.5 km/h	0.70L	$16	0:30.17	30.05	C4	$5,900	$1,475	5	1. Kamehameha 2. Opawa Hass 3. Paw Zachary
1st of 8	18/12/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.34	62.3 km/h	0.50L	$1.80	0:30.34	30.34	C4/5	$6,700	$4,020	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Fireman Fred 3. Diamond Felon
2nd of 7	11/12/25	Addington	525m	1	0:30.39	62.2 km/h	0.50L	$2.10	0:30.35	30.24	C4	$5,900	$1,475	3	1. Taieri Gout 2. Opawa Hass 3. Paw Zachary
5th of 6	8/12/25	Invercargill	457m	3	0:26.19	62.8 km/h	7.80L	$1.00	0:25.64	25.64	C5q	$6,700	$150	4	1. Jerry Cola 2. Paw Xian 3. Paw Gunner

Taieri Gout (4) 55144
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $48,030
Win / Place: 32% / 54%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Pretty Busy

Owners: Pride Of South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 12-5-3

Track

34: 12-5-3

Trk/Dst

34: 12-5-3

Distance

34: 12-5-3

Season

18: 4-1-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 525m. Can't recommend him in this.

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 4	1/1/26	Addington	525m	4	0:30.33	62.3 km/h	3.10L	$12	0:30.11	30.11	C5	$6,700	$350	13	1. Original Warrior 2. Opawa Hass 3. Fireman Fred
4th of 7	19/12/25	Whanganui	520m	3	0:30.78	60.8 km/h	6.20L	$8.20	0:30.35	30.22	C5	$6,700	$350	8	1. Pure Precision 2. Let Him Cook 3. Perfect Harry
1st of 7	11/12/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.35	62.3 km/h	0.50L	$2.40	0:30.35	30.24	C4	$5,900	$3,540	8	1. Taieri Gout 2. Opawa Hass 3. Paw Zachary
5th of 8	3/12/25	Invercargill	457m	3	0:26.05	63.2 km/h	4.80L	$18	0:25.71	25.71	C5	$6,400	$100	6	1. Original Warrior 2. Paw Xian 3. Paw Earnest
5th of 7	27/11/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.26	62.5 km/h	7.60L	$25	0:29.73	29.73	C5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Original Warrior 2. Paw Bradley 3. Perfect Harry
8th of 8	20/11/25	Addington	525m	3	0:31.43	60.1 km/h	15.90L	$11	0:30.32	30.2	C5	$6,300	-	7	1. Paw Earnest 2. Let Him Cook 3. Paw Bradley

Diamond Felon (5) 53126
Trainer: M M Grant (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $82,340
Win / Place: 15% / 57%

3 yo White and Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Diamond Dazzled

Owners: Crevyargon Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 12-21-12

Track

52: 8-14-9

Trk/Dst

44: 6-13-8

Distance

44: 6-13-8

Season

19: 3-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	8	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	11	5	10	19	12	9	7
1st	3	3	1	0	3	2	0	0
2nd	1	4	2	2	8	2	1	1
3rd	1	3	0	2	2	1	0	3

Comments

Going well prior to missing the frame last start when well-fancied, finishing sixth in 30.98 over 525m at this track. More than capable and well placed to find his 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
6th of 8	8/1/26	Addington	525m	4	0:30.98	61.0 km/h	13.10L	$10	0:30.06	30.06	C5	$6,700	$150	8	1. Original Warrior 2. Paw Bradley 3. Opawa Hass
2nd of 8	31/12/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:25.90	63.5 km/h	1.00L	$4.10	0:25.83	25.83	C4	$5,900	$1,475	8	1. Happy Nice Day 2. Diamond Felon 3. Homebush Simba
1st of 7	23/12/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.05	62.9 km/h	3.70L	$43	0:30.05	30.05	C4/5	$6,700	$4,020	5	1. Diamond Felon 2. Therapy Tex 3. Paw Earnest
3rd of 8	18/12/25	Addington	525m	1	0:30.54	61.9 km/h	2.80L	$6.70	0:30.34	30.34	C4/5	$6,700	$1,005	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Fireman Fred 3. Diamond Felon
5th of 5	11/12/25	Addington	525m	6	0:31.02	60.9 km/h	11.20L	$5.20	0:30.24	30.24	C5	$6,700	$150	15	1. Yuki 2. Chief Dribble 3. Fireman Fred
8th of 8	26/11/25	Invercargill	457m	4	0:26.61	61.8 km/h	10.80L	$18	0:25.85	25.85	C5	$6,400	-	6	1. Paw Xian 2. Homebush Simba 3. Let Him Cook

Fireman Fred (6) 32537
Trainer: A L Hart (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $54,435
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

Box Specialist

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Sonja

Owners: Al Hart & Km Taylor

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 15-6-8

Track

56: 14-6-7

Trk/Dst

56: 14-6-7

Distance

56: 14-6-7

Season

20: 2-1-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	14	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	5	7	15	7	7	10	5
1st	0	2	1	4	0	4	4	0
2nd	0	0	1	3	0	0	2	0
3rd	0	1	0	3	1	1	2	0

Comments

Last start finished seventh on January 8 over 525m at this track behind Original Warrior, beaten 14 lengths (31.05) in a Class 5. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.

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	8/1/26	Addington	525m	5	0:31.05	60.9 km/h	14.10L	$51	0:30.06	30.06	C5	$6,700	$150	7	1. Original Warrior 2. Paw Bradley 3. Opawa Hass
3rd of 4	1/1/26	Addington	525m	5	0:30.29	62.4 km/h	2.60L	$20	0:30.11	30.11	C5	$6,700	$1,005	9	1. Original Warrior 2. Opawa Hass 3. Fireman Fred
5th of 7	23/12/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.89	61.2 km/h	12.00L	$1.00	0:30.05	30.05	C4/5	$6,700	$150	5	1. Diamond Felon 2. Therapy Tex 3. Paw Earnest
2nd of 8	18/12/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.38	62.2 km/h	0.50L	$13	0:30.34	30.34	C4/5	$6,700	$1,675	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Fireman Fred 3. Diamond Felon
3rd of 5	11/12/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.87	61.2 km/h	9.00L	$4.70	0:30.24	30.24	C5	$6,700	$1,005	7	1. Yuki 2. Chief Dribble 3. Fireman Fred
4th of 6	4/12/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.55	61.9 km/h	9.30L	$12	0:29.90	29.9	C5	$6,300	$350	7	1. Perfect Harry 2. Let Him Cook 3. Wingatui Wizard

Charley Horse (7) 51335
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $124,197
Win / Place: 21% / 53%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Classy Witch

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 21-18-13

Track

50: 12-6-6

Trk/Dst

25: 3-3-4

Distance

25: 3-3-4

Season

16: 2-2-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	12	5	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	13	15	15	12	13	6	14
1st	2	6	4	2	0	2	1	4
2nd	1	1	4	2	4	2	3	1
3rd	1	2	1	4	1	1	0	3

Comments

Was out of placings last time (37.97) at Ascot Park in a Class 2/3 FIN, finishing fifth and beaten 13 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Would need to lift.

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
5th of 6	17/12/25	Invercargill	630m	4	0:37.97	59.7 km/h	13.30L	$7.30	0:37.04	37.04	C2df	$20,000	$200	13	1. Chief Dribble 2. Opawa Shirley 3. Fox On Fire
3rd of 4	4/12/25	Addington	681m	4	0:41.23	59.5 km/h	16.70L	$18	0:40.06	40.06	C2d	$6,300	$945	7	1. Chief Dribble 2. Opawa Shirley 3. Charley Horse
3rd of 5	27/11/25	Addington	681m	5	0:41.09	59.7 km/h	10.70L	$9.20	0:40.34	40.34	C2d	$6,300	$945	14	1. Opawa Shirley 2. Chief Dribble 3. Charley Horse
1st of 7	13/11/25	Addington	525m	3	0:31.70	59.6 km/h	0.50L	$5.30	0:31.70	31.26	C4	$9,500	$5,700	8	1. Charley Horse 2. Mister Efficient 3. Sinead Bale
5th of 7	5/11/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.83	61.3 km/h	7.00L	$14	0:30.34	30.28	C5q	$8,500	$100	8	1. Therapy Tex 2. Let Him Cook 3. Homebush Simba
5th of 7	28/10/25	Palmerston North	660m	2	0:38.83	61.2 km/h	7.40L	$9.10	0:38.31	38.31	C1/2d	$6,300	$100	14	1. Johnny Football 2. Opawa Shirley 3. Know Expense

Perfect Harry (8) 31333
Trainer: D Voyce (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $54,215
Win / Place: 28% / 74%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Charlotte Lu

Owners: J Arthur

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 11-8-10

Track

27: 8-8-4

Trk/Dst

27: 8-8-4

Distance

27: 8-8-4

Season

9: 1-1-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	9	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	2	11	5	7	5	3	3
1st	1	1	6	1	0	2	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	3	3	1	0	0
3rd	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	2

Comments

In the money last time at Ascot Park (26.20) in a Class 5, finishing a 4 length third. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. In the mix again.

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 6	7/1/26	Invercargill	457m	3	0:26.20	62.8 km/h	3.80L	$3.70	0:25.93	25.89	C5	$6,700	$1,005	19	1. Everest Sky 2. Impressive Roar 3. Perfect Harry
3rd of 7	19/12/25	Whanganui	520m	7	0:30.57	61.2 km/h	3.10L	$7.40	0:30.35	30.22	C5	$6,700	$1,005	7	1. Pure Precision 2. Let Him Cook 3. Perfect Harry
3rd of 7	12/12/25	Whanganui	520m	5	0:30.54	61.3 km/h	1.60L	$4.40	0:30.43	30.02	C5q	$6,700	$1,005	8	1. Johnny Football 2. Criminal Minds 3. Perfect Harry
1st of 6	4/12/25	Addington	525m	3	0:29.90	63.2 km/h	3.30L	$3.20	0:29.90	29.9	C5	$6,300	$3,780	7	1. Perfect Harry 2. Let Him Cook 3. Wingatui Wizard
3rd of 7	27/11/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.20	62.6 km/h	6.70L	$25	0:29.73	29.73	C5	$6,300	$945	14	1. Original Warrior 2. Paw Bradley 3. Perfect Harry
6th of 8	13/11/25	Addington	525m	5	0:31.58	59.8 km/h	4.50L	$16	0:31.26	31.26	C5f	$100,000	$1,000	8	1. Original Warrior 2. Paw Earnest 3. Let Him Cook