Cambridge Race 5

NIGHTRAVE REHOMING AGENCY FOR GREYHOUNDS SPRINT PBD

Stake: $3,100

PORTLAND NICKY (2) had won two in a row before finishing second (21.52) last time at this track. Has a good record here including two wins. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Expected to feature in the finish again. BAY FLYER (4) turned spotting a big start finishing sixth (21.74) last time in a Class 5 at this track. Has a good record here including four wins. Can figure in the finish. CUT AND PASTE (7) had a tricky draw last time and although midfield in 4th wasn't far away finishing 1.1 lengths from the winner (17.40). Expected to feature in the finish. GO TILLY (6) is in the mix after placing here at this trip last time out.

Distance: 375m
Class: C4
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White. Selects: 4. Bay Flyer, 3. Panda Express, 5. Love It, 2. Portland Nicky, 6. Go Tilly

Blake Stothart Selects: 6. Go Tilly, 2. Portland Nicky, 4. Bay Flyer, 5. Love It, 7. Cut And Paste

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Portland Nicky (2) 6X112
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $12,640
Win / Place: 33% / 72%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Portland Dream

Owners: Sparkle And Fade Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 6-5-2

Track

7: 2-3-1

Trk/Dst

7: 2-3-1

Distance

7: 2-3-1

Season

17: 5-5-2

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (21.52) when second at this track in a Class 3. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from five starts. Key chance and should go close.

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	3/4/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.52	62.7 km/h	1.70L	$2.00	0:21.40	21.11	C3	$2,800	$700	4	1. Kiwi Sea 2. Portland Nicky 3. Sassy Lassie
1st of 7	30/3/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.70	61.2 km/h	1.10L	$2.60	0:18.70	18.17	C3	$2,800	$1,680	7	1. Portland Nicky 2. Miss Rowdy 3. You Pick One
1st of 6	23/3/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.62	61.5 km/h	4.10L	$2.10	0:18.62	18.35	C1/2	$2,600	$1,560	7	1. Portland Nicky 2. Youtan Poluo 3. Opawa Bait
6th of 7	5/12/24	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.66	62.3 km/h	6.10L	$4.60	0:21.23	20.97	C3	$2,800	$50	4	1. Cut And Paste 2. Hunter Karen 3. Motion Fire
6th of 8	1/12/24	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	5.80L	$3.70	0:18.68	18.18	C2/3	$2,800	$50	14	1. Waerenga Nova 2. Sweet 3. Hunter Pearl
4th of 6	17/11/24	Manukau	318m	1	0:18.84	60.8 km/h	6.4L	$3.70	0:18.39	0:18.36	CL 3	$2,800	-	3	1. Big Time Lena 2. Schmeichel 3. Short Squeeze

Panda Express (3) 33661
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $13,720
Win / Place: 17% / 65%

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo Black B

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 5-5-9

Track

10: 1-3-5

Trk/Dst

10: 1-3-5

Distance

10: 1-3-5

Season

27: 5-5-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Comes off a (21.30) win last time, scoring by 1.3 lengths in a Class 2/3 over 375m at this track. Has two successes and five minors from nine starts from box 3. Others rate better this time.

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 7	3/4/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.30	63.4 km/h	1.30L	$3.40	0:21.30	21.11	C2/3	$2,800	$1,680	4	1. Panda Express 2. Big Time Hinda 3. Wide Boy
6th of 6	30/3/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:18.99	60.3 km/h	9.70L	$14	0:18.31	18.17	C3/4	$3,100	$50	49	1. Portland Mark 2. Suppose 3. Stop Working
49 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	9/2/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.33	59.2 km/h	8.30L	$5.60	0:18.75	18.36	C3	$2,800	$50	7	1. Go Cohen 2. You Pick One 3. Suffice
3rd of 7	2/2/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.02	60.2 km/h	1.40L	$5.70	0:18.92	18.52	C3	$2,800	$420	3	1. Opawa Ryan 2. Miss Rowdy 3. Panda Express
3rd of 7	30/1/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.36	63.2 km/h	1.00L	$4.50	0:21.29	20.94	C3	$2,800	$420	7	1. Go Jill 2. Highview Spot 3. Panda Express
2nd of 6	23/1/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.32	63.3 km/h	0.90L	$11	0:21.26	21.17	C3/4	$3,100	$775	4	1. Love It 2. Panda Express 3. Go Finesse

Bay Flyer (4) 63766
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $23,870
Win / Place: 29% / 70%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Owners: D D D S Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 9-9-4

Track

22: 4-8-4

Trk/Dst

16: 4-5-2

Distance

16: 4-5-2

Season

31: 9-9-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 6th over 375m at this track beaten 9 lengths (21.74) behind Quintessential in a Class 5 on April 3. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.

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 7	3/4/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.74	62.1 km/h	9.00L	$19	0:21.11	21.11	C5	$4,000	$50	4	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Portland Indie
6th of 7	30/3/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.77	61.0 km/h	8.60L	$28	0:18.17	18.17	C5	$4,000	$50	7	1. Just One Grin 2. Wild Pansy 3. Hunter Karen
7th of 7	23/3/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:19.02	60.2 km/h	9.60L	$9.00	0:18.35	18.35	C4/5	$4,000	-	10	1. Wild Pansy 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Hunter Karen
3rd of 7	13/3/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.70	62.2 km/h	4.40L	$8.90	0:21.39	21.06	C5	$7,500	$1,125	7	1. Just One Grin 2. Big Time Hank 3. Bay Flyer
6th of 7	6/3/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.96	61.5 km/h	13.30L	$20	0:21.03	21.03	C5q	$4,000	$50	14	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Homebush Alana 3. Lion's Den
5th of 7	20/2/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.37	63.2 km/h	9.60L	$25	0:20.70	20.7	C5	$4,000	$50	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Lion's Den 3. Aldebaran

Love It (5) 14773
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $38,410
Win / Place: 26% / 49%

3 yo Brindle B

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Sheza Rippa

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 17-8-7

Track

30: 6-5-5

Trk/Dst

30: 6-5-5

Distance

30: 6-5-5

Season

28: 4-1-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

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

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	15	19	15	9	1
1st	3	3	5	5	1	0
2nd	0	2	3	1	2	0
3rd	1	3	2	0	1	0

Comments

In the money last time at this track (21.53) in a Class 4/5, finishing a 2.75 lengths third. Goes very well from the draw boasting five victories and five places from 19 starts. Looks a place chance at best.

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 7	16/2/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.53	62.7 km/h	2.80L	$4.40	0:21.33	21.17	C4/5	$4,000	$600	3	1. Waerenga Ritchie 2. Opawa Tails 3. Love It
7th of 7	13/2/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.70	62.2 km/h	9.10L	$34	0:21.06	21.06	C5	$4,000	-	7	1. Kiwi Moments 2. Rustic Kiwi 3. Lion's Den
7th of 7	6/2/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.66	62.3 km/h	10.90L	$16	0:20.90	20.9	C5	$4,000	-	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Big Time Tactics 3. Rustic Kiwi
4th of 7	30/1/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.77	62.0 km/h	10.40L	$12	0:21.04	20.94	C5	$4,000	$200	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Rustic Kiwi 3. Tira Miss You
1st of 6	23/1/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.26	63.5 km/h	0.90L	$5.20	0:21.26	21.17	C3/4	$3,100	$1,860	14	1. Love It 2. Panda Express 3. Go Finesse
7th of 8	9/1/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.00	61.4 km/h	11.40L	$23	0:21.20	20.98	C5f	$6,000	$100	7	1. Midnight Brockie 2. Big Time Kenzie 3. Big Time Messi

Go Tilly (6) 22433
Trainer: Sam Lozell (Putaruru)
Prize Money: $24,100
Win / Place: 22% / 61%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Opawa Hope

Owners: Opawa Racing & S Lozell

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 8-6-8

Track

10: 2-0-4

Trk/Dst

9: 2-0-4

Distance

12: 2-3-4

Season

27: 6-4-6

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (21.45) over 375m at this track. Must 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 6	3/4/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.45	62.9 km/h	1.80L	$8.50	0:21.32	21.11	C4/5	$4,000	$600	4	1. Papa Kiwi 2. Kiwi Moments 3. Go Tilly
3rd of 5	30/3/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:31.19	60.8 km/h	3.40L	$4.30	0:30.95	30.72	C3/4	$5,100	$765	3	1. Ingratiate 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Go Tilly
4th of 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.83	61.8 km/h	7.10L	$3.20	0:21.33	21.01	C4	$3,100	$150	10	1. Big Time Tractor 2. Spin Black 3. Portland Mark
2nd of 7	17/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	7	0:21.28	63.4 km/h	2.20L	$5.80	0:21.13	21.13	C4	$5,100	$1,275	6	1. Jane's Panama 2. Go Tilly 3. Goldstar Bruiser
2nd of 7	11/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	8	0:21.43	63.0 km/h	2.10L	$4.60	0:21.28	21.28	C4	$3,100	$775	2	1. Thrilling Carlos 2. Go Tilly 3. Big Time Vitara
5th of 7	9/3/25	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.11	59.9 km/h	5.10L	$3.00	0:18.75	18.4	C3/4	$3,100	$50	5	1. Waerenga Josay 2. Highview Spot 3. Go Cohen

Cut And Paste (7) 65544
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $32,410
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

4 yo Fawn D

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Ramblin' On

Owners: T F Steele

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 11-7-10

Track

42: 5-4-5

Trk/Dst

26: 3-3-4

Distance

29: 3-4-4

Season

31: 5-3-5

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	2	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	4	2	4	5	5	17	30
1st	0	1	1	0	1	1	5	2
2nd	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	2
3rd	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	5

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Wanganui Straight (17.40) in a Class 4, finishing a 1.1 lengths fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting five victories and six places from 16 starts. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.

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
4th of 8	6/4/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:17.40	64.8 km/h	1.10L	$16	0:17.32	17.16	C4	$3,100	$150	17	1. Blackcurrant 2. Run Away Blue 3. Big Time Proof
4th of 7	20/3/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.51	62.8 km/h	5.20L	$44	0:21.15	21.15	C4/5	$4,000	$200	3	1. Midnight Brockie 2. Lion's Den 3. Big Time Lauren
5th of 7	17/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	8	0:21.56	62.6 km/h	5.20L	$35	0:21.20	21.13	C5	$6,000	$100	4	1. King Harvest 2. Opawa Danny 3. Hadwin Bale
5th of 7	13/3/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.80	61.9 km/h	5.90L	$41	0:21.39	21.06	C5	$7,500	$100	7	1. Just One Grin 2. Big Time Hank 3. Bay Flyer
6th of 7	6/3/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.82	61.9 km/h	9.00L	$57	0:21.19	21.03	C5q	$4,000	$50	8	1. Quintessential 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Rustic Kiwi
3rd of 8	26/2/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.60	64.0 km/h	4.20L	$10	0:17.31	17.31	C4/5	$4,000	$600	10	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Big Time Corey 3. Cut And Paste

Go Luna (8) 31451
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $20,820
Win / Place: 17% / 44%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Opawa Sophie

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 8-7-6

Track

33: 4-4-3

Trk/Dst

30: 3-4-3

Distance

34: 3-5-4

Season

37: 7-6-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

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

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	3	5	5	11	22
1st	0	1	1	0	4	2
2nd	0	2	1	0	1	3
3rd	1	0	1	0	1	3

Comments

Backs up after winning by a neck at Wanganui Straight (17.44) beating Big Time Tawny in a Class 3 on April 6 four days ago. Likely to find this a lot tougher and she needs to find another gear.

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 7	6/4/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.44	64.6 km/h	0.30L	$7.50	0:17.44	17.16	C3	$2,800	$1,680	3	1. Go Luna 2. Big Time Tawny 3. Adobe Don
5th of 7	3/4/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.98	61.4 km/h	8.30L	$14	0:21.40	21.11	C3	$2,800	$50	7	1. Kiwi Sea 2. Portland Nicky 3. Sassy Lassie
4th of 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.68	62.3 km/h	8.40L	$13	0:21.09	21.01	C3	$2,800	$150	7	1. Ingratiate 2. Kiwi Sea 3. Shadowed
1st of 7	20/3/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.53	62.7 km/h	1.40L	$10	0:21.53	21.15	C2	$2,600	$1,560	3	1. Go Luna 2. Big Time Super 3. Helena Jet
3rd of 8	17/3/25	Palmerston North	457m	5	0:26.26	62.7 km/h	6.30L	$30	0:25.82	25.71	C2	$6,000	$900	6	1. Big Time Ashton 2. Big Time Special 3. Go Luna
4th of 7	11/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	8	0:21.71	62.2 km/h	1.50L	$15	0:21.60	21.28	C2	$2,600	$150	5	1. Goldstar Rodney 2. Hey Mr. Starter 3. Kookaburra Bob