Invercargill Race 9

TOP CLASS DASH PBD

Stake: $4,500

DIAMOND RANGER (7) is a sprinter who thrives over these shorter races. Last start placegetter over 295m at Addington in a Class 5 (17.19). Strike rate this distance strong having won eight of 16 tries. Sure to be about the mark. NO GUIDANCE (8) was below best last time at this track (23.17) in a Class 5, finishing a 9 length seventh. Has already won three times from this draw. Can hit the frame with the right run. HOMEBUSH PATCH (5) was prominent throughout when winning in one of the fastest times of the card two back but could manage only midfield last time when finished 5th and beaten 6 lengths at this track (22.96). Bold showing expected. HOMEBUSH DIVA (6) is a last-start placegetter who is in the mix again.

Distance: 390m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: All Weather

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Homebush Bentley (2) 15655
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $73,310
Win / Place: 13% / 48%

4 yo Brindle D

Sire: Regal Thyme

Dam: Star Bucking

Owners: North South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

171: 23-27-33

Track

68: 9-12-15

Trk/Dst

68: 9-12-15

Distance

68: 9-12-15

Season

43: 4-4-8

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
23	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	30	33	40	20	14	9	14	11
1st	4	6	5	2	2	2	2	0
2nd	7	8	4	5	1	0	2	0
3rd	7	5	10	3	1	2	3	2

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.24) when fifth over 295m at Addington in a Class 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting six victories and 13 places from 33 starts. Will need some luck to feature.

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
5th of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.24	61.6 km/h	4.40L	$28	0:16.93	16.78	C5	$4,400	$100	8	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Trixie Jewel
5th of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.76	61.7 km/h	7.90L	$25	0:22.21	22.21	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
6th of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:23.05	60.9 km/h	8.30L	$13	0:22.47	22.47	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Kyle 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Homebush Diva
5th of 7	30/4/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:23.19	60.5 km/h	5.80L	$11	0:22.78	22.78	C4	$3,500	$100	6	1. Homebush Diva 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Portia
1st of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.06	62.3 km/h	0.70L	$19	0:17.06	16.42	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Homebush Bentley 2. Dom Baxter 3. Homebush Henry
3rd of 7	17/4/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	6.60L	$22	0:16.82	16.68	C4	$3,100	$465	7	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Dom Baxter 3. Homebush Bentley

Opawa Portia (3) 67314
Trainer: R P Breen (Heddon Bush)
Prize Money: $27,030
Win / Place: 24% / 56%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Winsome Opawa

Dam: Opawa Hop

Owners: R Breen & Opawa Racing Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 10-10-3

Track

30: 8-8-1

Trk/Dst

27: 8-7-1

Distance

27: 8-7-1

Season

20: 3-4-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 4 lengths in 22.89, beating Mitcham Arlica. Last start finished 4th in a Class 5 on May 21 over 390m at this track behind Smoking Ivan beaten 6 lengths (22.94). Not likely to feature 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
4th of 7	21/5/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.94	61.2 km/h	6.50L	$8.70	0:22.48	22.48	C5	$5,500	$300	14	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Homebush Diva 3. Everest Sky
1st of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.89	61.3 km/h	3.80L	$3.10	0:22.89	22.47	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Opawa Portia 2. Mitcham Arlica 3. No Guidance
3rd of 7	30/4/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:22.91	61.3 km/h	1.80L	$3.20	0:22.78	22.78	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Homebush Diva 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Portia
7th of 7	23/4/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:23.05	60.9 km/h	7.40L	$14	0:22.53	22.42	C5	$4,500	-	8	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Let Him Cook 3. Diamond Ranger
6th of 7	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	8.60L	$12	0:22.15	22.15	C5	$4,100	$50	6	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Impressive Roar
5th of 7	9/4/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.93	61.2 km/h	9.30L	$13	0:22.28	22.28	C5	$4,100	$50	7	1. Let Him Cook 2. Jerry Cola 3. Smoking Ivan

Impressive Roar (4) 35528
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $27,690
Win / Place: 23% / 60%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: American Warrior

Dam: Homebush Fued

Owners: Jonathan Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 9-8-6

Track

10: 3-2-2

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-1

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Season

31: 3-8-6

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (28.17) when eighth over 457m at this track in a Invitations. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Tough field and 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
8th of 8	21/5/25	Invercargill	457m	2	0:28.17	58.4 km/h	30.90L	$48	0:26.01	26.01	INVf	$20,000	$200	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Romantic Rebel 3. Jerry Cola
2nd of 8	14/5/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.15	62.9 km/h	0.20L	$22	0:26.14	26.14	C5	$6,300	$1,575	11	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Impressive Roar 3. Romantic Rebel
5th of 6	3/5/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.68	61.6 km/h	10.40L	$17	0:29.95	29.84	SPECAq	$6,300	$100	10	1. Paw Bradley 2. Stuck Throttle 3. Boom Dynamite
5th of 6	23/4/25	Invercargill	457m	5	0:26.09	63.1 km/h	4.60L	$11	0:25.77	25.77	C4/5	$6,300	$100	8	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Diamond Felon 3. Homebush Rock
3rd of 7	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.35	62.8 km/h	2.80L	$4.70	0:22.15	22.15	C5	$4,100	$615	6	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Impressive Roar
3rd of 5	9/4/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.21	62.8 km/h	2.20L	$11	0:26.06	26.06	C5	$6,000	$900	7	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Impressive Roar

Homebush Patch (5) 74415
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $34,887
Win / Place: 26% / 48%

3 yo White and Black B

Sire: Vanderworp

Dam: Sergess

Owners: North South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 16-8-5

Track

32: 11-6-1

Trk/Dst

31: 10-6-1

Distance

31: 10-6-1

Season

33: 6-0-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	11	11	14	12	6	4	1
1st	0	4	2	5	2	0	2	1
2nd	0	2	2	2	1	1	0	0
3rd	0	1	2	0	2	0	0	0

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 390m. Last start finished 5th in a Class 5 on May 21 over 390m at this track behind Smoking Ivan beaten 6 lengths (22.96). Racing well 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
5th of 7	21/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.96	61.1 km/h	6.80L	$11	0:22.48	22.48	C5	$5,500	$100	7	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Homebush Diva 3. Everest Sky
1st of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.67	61.9 km/h	0.80L	$2.30	0:22.67	22.21	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Homebush Patch 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Diamond Luigi
4th of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:23.00	61.0 km/h	7.60L	$5.40	0:22.47	22.47	C5	$4,400	$250	14	1. Opawa Kyle 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Homebush Diva
4th of 7	23/4/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:22.69	61.9 km/h	2.30L	$27	0:22.53	22.42	C5	$4,500	$250	8	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Let Him Cook 3. Diamond Ranger
7th of 7	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.98	61.1 km/h	11.90L	$31	0:22.15	22.15	C5	$4,100	-	6	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Impressive Roar
7th of 7	9/4/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:23.14	60.7 km/h	12.30L	$27	0:22.28	22.28	C5	$4,100	-	7	1. Let Him Cook 2. Jerry Cola 3. Smoking Ivan

Homebush Diva (6) 61342
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $42,420
Win / Place: 16% / 56%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 13-15-16

Track

46: 9-9-10

Trk/Dst

44: 9-9-10

Distance

44: 9-9-10

Season

34: 4-7-8

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	20	9	7	11	13	14	3	1
1st	7	1	1	0	2	1	1	0
2nd	7	0	2	1	2	3	0	0
3rd	2	2	1	4	5	2	0	0

Comments

Finished second last start (22.80) at big odds over 390m at this track. Must be included.

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	21/5/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.80	61.6 km/h	4.50L	$42	0:22.48	22.48	C5	$5,500	$1,375	7	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Homebush Diva 3. Everest Sky
4th of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	7.60L	$42	0:22.21	22.21	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
3rd of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.88	61.4 km/h	5.80L	$11	0:22.47	22.47	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Opawa Kyle 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Homebush Diva
1st of 7	30/4/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.78	61.6 km/h	1.00L	$7.40	0:22.78	22.78	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Homebush Diva 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Portia
6th of 7	23/4/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:23.07	60.9 km/h	5.50L	$2.70	0:22.68	22.42	C4	$3,500	$100	8	1. Diamond Chloe 2. Mitcham Arlica 3. Claws In Sparky
2nd of 6	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	2.00L	$4.00	0:22.52	22.15	C4	$3,100	$775	13	1. Diamond Outlaw 2. Homebush Diva 3. Impressive Show

Diamond Ranger (7) 13222
Trainer: M M Grant (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $56,075
Win / Place: 47% / 88%

Track / Distance Specialist

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Diamond Dazzled

Owners: Crevyargon Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 20-10-7

Track

24: 10-6-5

Trk/Dst

16: 8-6-2

Distance

16: 8-6-2

Season

29: 13-7-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
18	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Finished in the minors last time in a Class 5 at Addington when a 3.5 lengths second but did run a fast 17.19 over the 295m journey. Has the ability and looks hard to top.

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	22/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	3.70L	$2.90	0:16.93	16.78	C5	$4,400	$1,100	8	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Trixie Jewel
2nd of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.32	62.9 km/h	1.50L	$9.70	0:22.21	22.21	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
2nd of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.58	62.2 km/h	1.50L	$1.90	0:22.47	22.47	C5	$4,400	$1,100	14	1. Opawa Kyle 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Homebush Diva
3rd of 7	23/4/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	2.10L	$3.10	0:22.53	22.42	C5	$4,500	$675	8	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Let Him Cook 3. Diamond Ranger
1st of 7	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:22.15	63.4 km/h	2.50L	$2.10	0:22.15	22.15	C5	$4,100	$2,460	12	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Impressive Roar
1st of 7	3/4/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.88	62.9 km/h	2.70L	$4.10	0:16.88	16.82	C5	$4,000	$2,400	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Gotcha Homer

No Guidance (8) 41377
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $17,600
Win / Place: 39% / 60%

2 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Homebush Hero

Owners: Cave Man Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 9-3-2

Track

11: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

11: 3-1-2

Distance

11: 3-1-2

Season

23: 9-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Last start finished last on May 21 over 390m at this track behind Smoking Ivan beaten 9 lengths (23.17) in a Class 5. Has a solid record from this draw, including three wins. Expected to go well.

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	21/5/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:23.17	60.6 km/h	9.90L	$19	0:22.48	22.48	C5	$5,500	-	7	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Homebush Diva 3. Everest Sky
7th of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:22.91	61.3 km/h	10.00L	$23	0:22.21	22.21	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
3rd of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:23.16	60.6 km/h	3.90L	$2.00	0:22.89	22.47	C4	$3,500	$525	4	1. Opawa Portia 2. Mitcham Arlica 3. No Guidance
1st of 7	3/5/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.87	63.0 km/h	8.00L	$3.30	0:16.87	16.53	C4	$3,500	$2,100	24	1. No Guidance 2. Money Bags 3. Gothams King
4th of 7	9/4/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	7.50L	$21	0:22.28	22.28	C5	$4,100	$200	7	1. Let Him Cook 2. Jerry Cola 3. Smoking Ivan
2nd of 7	2/4/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.45	62.5 km/h	1.30L	$5.70	0:22.36	22.36	C4/5	$4,000	$1,000	5	1. Opawa Portia 2. No Guidance 3. Homebush Diva