Addington Extra Race 5

$159.2M CONTRIBUTED TO THE ECONOMY PBD

Stake: $3,800

HEART BEATS RICO (2) is an honest type in the money at eight of 12 starts including last time when third (17.21) over 295m at this track. Form at the trip sound including four wins. Expected to feature in the finish. BUSTED HANDLE (3) has a fair record and proved too strong last time to win by 0.7 lengths at this track in a handy 16.98 beating Molly Rose. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that last-start win. DIAL ME IN (6) goes very well this course and distance starting nine times for four wins and two minors. Placed last time (17.31) at this track in a Class 4, finishing third and beaten 6 lengths. Looks well placed here and among the chances. GO LARRY (5) must be among the chances on the last run here. Not always the quickest beginner but does maintain a solid gallop to the line.

Distance: 295m
Class: C4
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Heart Beats Rico (2) 7X123
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $10,000
Win / Place: 41% / 66%

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

5 yo Black D

Sire: Hard Style Rico

Dam: Flying Hareeba

Owners: Mrs V Karabitsakos

100

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 5-1-2

Track

11: 4-1-2

Trk/Dst

7: 4-1-1

Distance

7: 4-1-1

Season

3: 1-1-1

1st Up

4: 4-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

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

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (17.21) when third at this track in a Class 4. Strong record off the draw with four wins and two minors from seven starts. Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.

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 7	8/1/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	2.00L	$3.00	0:17.07	16.57	C4	$3,800	$570	21	1. Gothams King 2. Diamond Emma 3. Heart Beats Rico
2nd of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	2.30L	$2.40	0:16.82	16.41	C4	$3,800	$950	7	1. Opawa Opie 2. Heart Beats Rico 3. Diamond Harriot
1st of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	2.50L	$1.60	0:16.98	16.53	C3	$3,500	$2,100	20	1. Heart Beats Rico 2. Hilton Hustler 3. All Potential
1st of 1	21/11/25	Addington	295m	0	0:17.24	61.6 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.24		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 8	28/3/25	Addington	525m	4	0:31.68	59.7 km/h	20.80L	$6.00	0:30.22	30.19	C2/3	$4,400	-	8	1. Eagle Eye 2. Perfect Harry 3. Know Speed
3rd of 6	20/3/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.49	62.0 km/h	2.00L	$5.60	0:30.35	29.94	C2/3	$4,400	$660	7	1. Therapy Tex 2. Eagle Eye 3. Heart Beats Rico

Busted Handle (3) 18761
Trainer: D A Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $13,220
Win / Place: 27% / 50%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Red Fawn B

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Ophelia Allen

Owners: D A Roberts

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 6-3-2

Track

17: 5-2-2

Trk/Dst

16: 5-2-2

Distance

16: 5-2-2

Season

15: 5-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good performance to win by 0.7 lengths at this track over 295m (16.98) beating Molly Rose in Class 3 on December 18. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.

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
1st of 1	8/1/26	Addington	295m	0	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.18		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 6	18/12/25	Addington	295m	3	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	0.70L	$5.50	0:16.98	16.41	C3	$3,500	$2,100	22	1. Busted Handle 2. Molly Rose 3. Little Bean
6th of 7	26/11/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:23.03	61.0 km/h	9.50L	$28	0:22.36	22.36	C3	$3,500	$100	6	1. Kamehameha 2. Pickle Switch 3. Zanab Bale
7th of 7	20/11/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.79	59.7 km/h	11.50L	$6.90	0:16.98	16.47	C3	$3,200	-	20	1. Broadway Gem 2. Not Dark Yet 3. Go Swede
8th of 8	31/10/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.96	59.1 km/h	13.80L	$12	0:16.99	16.97	C2f	$3,000	-	7	1. One Up 2. Know Kora 3. Opawa Opie
1st of 6	24/10/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	3.70L	$1.70	0:17.11	16.77	C2q	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Busted Handle 2. Adobe Peach 3. Curly Junior

Homebush Nala (4) 16717
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $17,400
Win / Place: 20% / 62%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Moreira

Dam: Lady Sobers

Owners: Wild South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 6-9-3

Track

21: 5-6-1

Trk/Dst

21: 5-6-1

Distance

21: 5-6-1

Season

20: 3-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 1.75 lengths in 17.20, beating Hilton Cookie. Last start finished last in a Class 4 on January 1 over 295m at this track behind One Up beaten 11 lengths (17.81). Others rate better 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
7th of 7	1/1/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.81	59.6 km/h	11.50L	$17	0:17.00	16.7	C4	$3,800	$150	14	1. One Up 2. Paw Maven 3. Opawa Barns
1st of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.20	61.7 km/h	1.70L	$14	0:17.20	16.41	C3	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Homebush Nala 2. Hilton Cookie 3. Homebush Elle
7th of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.63	60.2 km/h	9.30L	$13	0:16.98	16.53	C3	$3,500	$150	7	1. Heart Beats Rico 2. Hilton Hustler 3. All Potential
6th of 7	4/12/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.32	61.3 km/h	6.40L	$12	0:16.87	16.61	C3	$3,200	$100	6	1. Opawa Opie 2. No Show Sam 3. Sun Strike
1st of 7	28/11/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	1.30L	$5.90	0:17.26	16.95	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Homebush Nala 2. I'm An Ace 3. Wave Dancer
3rd of 7	21/11/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	1.90L	$8.90	0:17.30	16.88	C2	$3,000	$450	9	1. Own Class 2. Go Flyer 3. Homebush Nala

Go Larry (5) 35463
Trainer: C Mitchell & W D Smith (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $24,930
Win / Place: 11% / 40%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Racer

Owners: C Mitchell & W D Smith

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 7-6-12

Track

61: 7-6-12

Trk/Dst

55: 7-6-12

Distance

55: 7-6-12

Season

19: 1-0-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

In the money last time at this track (17.13) in a Class 4, finishing a 2.5 lengths third. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and four places from 12 starts. Thereabouts of late and can feature with the right run.

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
3rd of 7	1/1/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	2.50L	$4.40	0:16.95	16.7	C4	$3,800	$570	14	1. Skeletor 2. Opawa Snowdrop 3. Go Larry
6th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	8.00L	$24	0:16.69	16.41	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Decision Time
4th of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.97	62.6 km/h	6.30L	$46	0:16.53	16.53	C5	$4,700	$300	7	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Gotcha Kane
5th of 7	4/12/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.02	62.4 km/h	5.80L	$14	0:16.61	16.61	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Opawa Bubbles 3. Smoking Ivan
3rd of 5	27/11/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.05	62.3 km/h	2.90L	$11	0:16.85	16.56	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Getting Closer 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Go Larry
3rd of 7	20/11/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	5.00L	$16	0:16.73	16.47	C5	$4,400	$660	15	1. Opawa Evans 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Go Larry

Dial Me In (6) 15563
Trainer: J E Dunn (Harwarden)
Prize Money: $14,890
Win / Place: 47% / 58%

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: Above All

Dam: Mysterious Lady

Owners: A H Lee

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 8-1-1

Track

9: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

9: 4-1-1

Distance

9: 4-1-1

Season

10: 4-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Ran a better race when third behind Jeddy Spaghetti at this track last start over 295m (17.31). Solid contender.

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
3rd of 6	23/12/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.31	61.4 km/h	6.70L	$64	0:16.84	16.56	C4	$3,800	$570	12	1. Jeddy Spaghetti 2. Diamond Emma 3. Dial Me In
6th of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.44	60.9 km/h	12.50L	$19	0:16.56	16.53	C5	$4,700	$150	15	1. Everest Sky 2. Priority 3. Opawa Weatherley
5th of 7	26/11/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:22.67	61.9 km/h	4.20L	$27	0:22.38	22.36	C5	$4,500	$100	7	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Paw Maven
5th of 7	19/11/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:23.14	60.7 km/h	12.10L	$5.90	0:22.29	22.29	C5	$4,500	$100	7	1. Mitcham Blake 2. Max Effort 3. Mitcham Arlica
1st of 7	12/11/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.34	62.8 km/h	1.00L	$2.60	0:22.34	22.05	C4	$3,500	$2,100	5	1. Dial Me In 2. Diamond Harriot 3. Decision Time
1st of 7	7/11/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.38	62.7 km/h	1.50L	$3.00	0:22.38	22.38	C4	$3,500	$2,100	9	1. Dial Me In 2. Decision Time 3. Diamond Emma

Opawa Marcelle (7) 36577
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $23,810
Win / Place: 21% / 52%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 8-6-6

Track

36: 8-6-6

Trk/Dst

22: 6-2-4

Distance

22: 6-2-4

Season

5: 0-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-3

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 295m. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.

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 7	20/11/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	8.10L	$12	0:16.85	16.47	C4	$3,500	-	49	1. Two Down 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Raphael Jewel
49 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	2/10/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.59	60.4 km/h	10.80L	$27	0:16.83	16.67	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Diamond Hazel 2. Gotcha Winnie 3. Diamond Grace
5th of 7	25/9/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.69	60.0 km/h	10.60L	$33	0:16.95	16.71	C5q	$4,400	$100	42	1. Opawa April 2. Karen Jewel 3. Bubbles Tonight
42 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	14/8/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.32	61.3 km/h	5.70L	$60	0:16.92	16.79	C5f	$10,000	$150	7	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Opawa Mocha 3. Dewy News
3rd of 7	7/8/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	3.00L	$16	0:16.90	16.77	C5q	$4,400	$660	28	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Opawa Marcelle
1st of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	0.10L	$4.70	0:17.18	16.72	C4	$3,500	$2,100	14	1. Opawa Marcelle 2. Opawa Barns 3. Homebush Swindle

Opawa Brick (8) 73774
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $26,705
Win / Place: 24% / 29%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Our Anna

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 14-1-2

Track

57: 14-1-2

Trk/Dst

44: 14-1-2

Distance

44: 14-1-2

Season

13: 2-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	2	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	3	6	7	10	26
1st	0	0	2	2	4	6
2nd	0	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	1

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 295m at this track. Prefer in something easier.

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	8/1/26	Addington	295m	8	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	7.00L	$51	0:16.76	16.57	C5	$4,700	$300	21	1. Gotcha Kane 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Opawa Gordon
7th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.39	61.1 km/h	10.00L	$36	0:16.69	16.41	C5	$4,700	$150	28	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Decision Time
7th of 7	20/11/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.35	61.2 km/h	12.60L	$43	0:16.47	16.47	C5	$4,400	-	15	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa Weatherley 3. Claws In Zorro
3rd of 7	5/11/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	6.30L	$14	0:16.70	16.53	C5	$4,400	$660	6	1. Opawa Evans 2. Homebush Alfie 3. Opawa Brick
7th of 7	30/10/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.60	60.3 km/h	12.40L	$14	0:16.73	16.5	C5q	$4,400	-	14	1. Everest Sky 2. Gotcha Winnie 3. Homebush Suzie
1st of 7	16/10/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.01	62.4 km/h	0.50L	$2.80	0:17.01	16.56	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Opawa Brick 2. Broadway Gem 3. Gothams King

Gotcha Winnie (9) 58644
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $18,530
Win / Place: 31% / 72%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: Thrilling Carly

Owners: C J Weir

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 7-7-2

Track

22: 7-7-2

Trk/Dst

22: 7-7-2

Distance

22: 7-7-2

Season

19: 5-6-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5.5 lengths behind Skeletor over 295m. Comes through a solid form race. Has ability and looks a winning hope.

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	1/1/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.34	61.2 km/h	5.50L	$2.60	0:16.95	16.7	C4	$3,800	$250	21	1. Skeletor 2. Opawa Snowdrop 3. Go Larry
4th of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.24	61.6 km/h	5.90L	$4.20	0:16.83	16.53	C4	$3,800	$250	7	1. Mitcham Jesse 2. One Up 3. Jupiter Blue
6th of 7	4/12/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	7.60L	$8.00	0:16.77	16.61	C5	$4,400	$100	21	1. Opawa April 2. Unhinged Rhino 3. Claws In Zorro
8th of 8	13/11/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.80	59.7 km/h	7.30L	$32	0:17.29	17.2	C5	$10,000	$100	8	1. From Now On 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Jerry Cola
5th of 8	5/11/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	6.40L	$28	0:16.53	16.53	C5q	$6,500	$100	6	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Priority 3. Smoking Ivan
2nd of 7	30/10/25	Addington	295m	3	0:16.82	63.1 km/h	1.30L	$4.70	0:16.73	16.5	C5q	$4,400	$1,100	14	1. Everest Sky 2. Gotcha Winnie 3. Homebush Suzie

Homebush Postie (10) 16674
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $26,950
Win / Place: 21% / 41%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Fast Times

Dam: Homebush Yuri

Owners: Cave Man Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 12-7-4

Track

46: 10-6-1

Trk/Dst

46: 10-6-1

Distance

46: 10-6-1

Season

19: 4-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	13	19	10	6	2	4	1
1st	0	3	5	1	2	1	0	0
2nd	0	1	3	1	2	0	0	0
3rd	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 295m at this track. Looking to others 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
4th of 7	8/1/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	6.50L	$10	0:17.07	16.57	C4	$3,800	$250	7	1. Gothams King 2. Diamond Emma 3. Heart Beats Rico
7th of 7	1/1/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.83	59.6 km/h	15.10L	$29	0:16.77	16.7	C5	$4,700	$150	9	1. Mitcham Jesse 2. Jeddy Spaghetti 3. Opawa Gordon
6th of 7	23/12/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.63	60.2 km/h	12.70L	$1.00	0:16.74	16.56	C5	$4,700	$150	5	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Paw Xian
6th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.33	61.3 km/h	13.10L	$23	0:16.41	16.41	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Dewy News 3. Max Effort
1st of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.96	62.6 km/h	3.70L	$11	0:16.96	16.53	C4	$3,800	$2,280	14	1. Homebush Postie 2. Diamond Emma 3. Mitcham Julian
1st of 6	27/11/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	3.30L	$1.00	0:16.98	16.56	C3	$3,200	$1,920	6	1. Homebush Postie 2. Hilton Cookie 3. Jeddy Spaghetti