Cambridge (G) Race 12

MAY HOUNDS GREYHOUND REHOMING GROUP STAKES

Stake: $6,300

BIG TIME ASHTON (7) was a little disappointing last start at Wanganui when 5th (30.61) over 520m. Has never missed the frame here at the trip including one win. Key runner on his best form. NEED A FAVOUR (1) turned in a plain run last time when seventh at Manawatu over 457m behind True Ability (26.57) in a Class 5. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Can do much better this time. OPAWA THUNDER (8) missed the frame latest when sixth at this track (26.34) but was a winner three back in the best time of the program. Key player if finds best. AIN'T IT FUN (2) looks an each-way chance.

Distance: 457m
Class: C4/5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Need A Favour (1) 66377
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $32,924
Win / Place: 30% / 63%

3 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Bigtime Lilah

Owners: Brendon Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 10-3-8

Track

4: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-2

Distance

14: 3-1-4

Season

32: 10-3-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	3	3	0	0

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at Manawatu over 457m. Has the fence but others are preferred.

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	19/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	1	0:26.57	61.9 km/h	9.30L	$14	0:25.92	25.92	C5	$6,300	-	3	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Big Time Maestro
7th of 8	16/5/25	Whanganui	520m	6	0:30.64	61.1 km/h	9.70L	$11	0:29.96	29.96	C5	$6,300	-	10	1. Big Time Brave 2. Boom Dynamite 3. Blazin' Master
3rd of 6	6/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	4	0:26.40	62.3 km/h	3.80L	$11	0:26.13	26.05	C5	$6,300	$945	7	1. Big Time Ashton 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Need A Favour
6th of 8	29/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	3	0:26.86	61.3 km/h	15.70L	$7.60	0:25.76	25.76	C5	$6,300	$100	7	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Moose 3. Fool Me Once
6th of 8	22/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:26.36	62.4 km/h	9.50L	$3.60	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$6,300	$100	5	1. True Ability 2. Zestful 3. Big Time Moose
3rd of 8	17/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:26.21	62.8 km/h	6.20L	$6.60	0:25.78	25.63	C5	$5,900	$885	3	1. True Ability 2. Fool Me Once 3. Need A Favour

Ain't It Fun (2) 15475
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $43,150
Win / Place: 28% / 42%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Benali

Dam: Deception Diva

Owners: T F Steele

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 14-3-4

Track

24: 6-3-2

Trk/Dst

15: 3-1-1

Distance

15: 3-1-1

Season

29: 10-0-3

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	3	7	1	0

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 457m at this track. Prepared to overlook.

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	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.24	62.7 km/h	6.10L	$8.00	0:25.81	25.81	C4/5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Opawa Danny 3. Go Cooper
7th of 8	15/5/25	Cambridge	650m	4	0:38.84	60.2 km/h	14.70L	$11	0:37.81	37.81	C1/2d	$6,300	-	14	1. Johnny Football 2. Big Time Special 3. Go Sky
4th of 6	1/5/25	Cambridge	650m	8	0:38.47	60.8 km/h	6.60L	$1.90	0:38.01	38.01	C1/2d	$6,300	$350	7	1. Trenzalore 2. Go Purple 3. Unique Sunrise
5th of 8	24/4/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.17	62.9 km/h	6.00L	$8.70	0:25.75	25.66	C4/5	$6,300	$100	8	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Big Time Lauren 3. Opawa Danny
1st of 8	16/4/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:25.82	63.7 km/h	3.70L	$10	0:25.82	25.82	C4/5	$5,900	$3,540	6	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Opawa Thunder
1st of 7	10/4/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.86	63.6 km/h	2.70L	$5.80	0:25.86	25.86	C3/4	$5,100	$3,060	4	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Spin Black 3. Wondering Why

Old School (3) 1112X
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $55,930
Win / Place: 40% / 68%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Isavana

Owners: Tippy Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 18-8-4

Track

25: 10-7-2

Trk/Dst

16: 7-6-1

Distance

17: 7-6-1

Season

13: 6-4-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	7	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was in the placings when second (26.41) at this track at last run before a spell time and returns here after seven months. Shapes well here fresh and bold showing expected.

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 5	31/10/24	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.41	62.3 km/h	5.80L	$1.60	0:26.00	26	C4/5	$5,900	$1,475	7	1. Opawa Danny 2. Old School 3. Ivory Girl
1st of 5	24/10/24	Cambridge	457m	7	0:25.55	64.4 km/h	0.40L	$2.10	0:25.55	25.55	C4/5	$5,900	$3,540	7	1. Old School 2. Ivory Girl 3. Brockie's Luck
1st of 5	17/10/24	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.42	64.7 km/h	5.10L	$1.80	0:25.42	25.42	C4/5	$5,900	$3,540	7	1. Old School 2. Ivory Girl 3. Ebony Wolf
1st of 6	10/10/24	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.54	64.4 km/h	2.10L	$5.50	0:25.54	25.54	C5	$5,900	$3,540	7	1. Old School 2. Brockie's Luck 3. Russian Ahead
4th of 7	3/10/24	Cambridge	457m	6	0:25.97	63.4 km/h	6.30L	$2.90	0:25.53	25.53	C4/5	$5,900	$300	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Ivory Girl 3. Our Erin
2nd of 5	26/9/24	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.03	63.2 km/h	5.00L	$1.50	0:25.68	25.68	C4/5	$5,900	$1,475	7	1. Ivory Girl 2. Old School 3. Orson Blonde

Big Time Lauren (4) 74612
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $47,075
Win / Place: 41% / 65%

Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aston Dee Bee

Dam: Big Time Izzy

Owners: White Horse Pink Speedo'S Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 12-4-3

Track

7: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

5: 3-2-0

Distance

16: 8-3-2

Season

15: 2-4-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Quickly away at this track two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at Manawatu last start over 457m. Has clocked a superb 25.52 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

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 6	19/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:26.43	62.2 km/h	1.10L	$1.90	0:26.35	25.92	C4	$5,500	$1,375	4	1. Lockwood Loop 2. Big Time Lauren 3. Chilly Pepper
1st of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.91	63.5 km/h	1.00L	$4.40	0:25.91	25.82	C5	$6,300	$3,780	6	1. Big Time Lauren 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Gone Walkabout
6th of 6	9/5/25	Whanganui	520m	6	0:31.03	60.3 km/h	11.40L	$6.70	0:30.23	30.23	C5	$6,300	$100	3	1. Big Time Brave 2. Fear To Tread 3. Big Time Ashton
4th of 6	6/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:26.47	62.2 km/h	4.80L	$8.30	0:26.13	26.05	C5	$6,300	$350	7	1. Big Time Ashton 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Need A Favour
7th of 8	29/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	2	0:26.89	61.2 km/h	16.20L	$7.70	0:25.76	25.76	C5	$6,300	-	5	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Moose 3. Fool Me Once
2nd of 8	24/4/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:25.80	63.8 km/h	0.70L	$8.00	0:25.75	25.66	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	16	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Big Time Lauren 3. Opawa Danny

Opawa Danny (5) 55262
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $51,200
Win / Place: 17% / 52%

3 yo White and Brindle D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Tab

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 12-16-9

Track

33: 7-7-2

Trk/Dst

16: 4-4-1

Distance

17: 4-4-1

Season

45: 8-11-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	4	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	16	8	12	12	6	6	4
1st	1	3	3	2	3	0	0	0
2nd	1	4	4	2	3	1	1	0
3rd	0	3	1	3	1	0	0	1

Comments

Finished second last start (26.08) over 457m at this track. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Looks tested in this line-up.

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	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.08	63.1 km/h	3.80L	$3.60	0:25.81	25.81	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Opawa Danny 3. Go Cooper
6th of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.51	62.1 km/h	8.50L	$9.60	0:25.91	25.82	C5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Big Time Lauren 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Gone Walkabout
2nd of 6	8/5/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:25.91	63.5 km/h	0.20L	$8.00	0:25.90	25.9	C5	$6,300	$1,575	4	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Opawa Danny 3.
5th of 6	4/5/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.38	62.4 km/h	8.30L	$5.40	0:25.80	25.66	C4/5	$6,300	$100	5	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Schmeichel
5th of 8	29/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:26.62	61.8 km/h	12.30L	$29	0:25.76	25.76	C5	$6,300	$100	5	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Moose 3. Fool Me Once
3rd of 8	24/4/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:25.88	63.6 km/h	1.80L	$12	0:25.75	25.66	C4/5	$6,300	$945	8	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Big Time Lauren 3. Opawa Danny

Gone Walkabout (6) 61223
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $56,755
Win / Place: 24% / 57%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: SH Avatar

Dam: She's Some Gal

Owners: Green, Smith, Mcleod Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 12-10-7

Track

10: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

7: 2-1-1

Distance

7: 2-1-1

Season

23: 9-3-4

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	8	2	0

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

Comments

Has finished in the money at his last three runs, the latest when third (26.09) at this track. Others preferred.

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	15/5/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.09	63.1 km/h	2.50L	$4.40	0:25.91	25.82	C5	$6,300	$945	4	1. Big Time Lauren 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Gone Walkabout
2nd of 7	11/5/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.56	61.7 km/h	3.10L	$10	0:18.34	18.34	C5	$4,400	$1,100	3	1. Big Time Lena 2. Gone Walkabout 3. Waerenga Tails
2nd of 6	8/5/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:25.91	63.5 km/h	0.20L	$2.70	0:25.90	25.9	C5	$6,300	$1,575	4	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Opawa Danny 3.
1st of 6	4/5/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.80	63.8 km/h	1.00L	$2.50	0:25.80	25.66	C4/5	$6,300	$3,780	10	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Schmeichel
6th of 8	24/4/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.21	62.8 km/h	6.60L	$9.20	0:25.75	25.66	C4/5	$6,300	$100	5	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Big Time Lauren 3. Opawa Danny
1st of 6	19/4/25	Manukau	527m	5	0:30.79	61.6 km/h	3.70L	$5.00	0:30.79	30.79	C4/5	$5,900	$3,540	6	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Unique Sunrise 3. Schmeichel

Big Time Ashton (7) 13225
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $29,650
Win / Place: 45% / 75%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aston Kimetto

Dam: Bigtime Vanessa

Owners: Brendon Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 9-5-1

Track

2: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Distance

11: 6-4-0

Season

20: 9-5-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	6	1	0	0

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

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th in a Class 5 on May 23 over 520m at Wanganui behind Fear To Tread beaten 7 lengths (30.61). Placed two back at Manawatu. Recorded three placings in a row prior to the latest effort. Worth 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
5th of 7	23/5/25	Whanganui	520m	7	0:30.61	61.2 km/h	7.20L	$8.50	0:30.11	30.11	C5	$6,300	$100	4	1. Fear To Tread 2. Big Time Brave 3. Rock It Rapper
2nd of 7	19/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	4	0:26.17	62.9 km/h	3.60L	$10	0:25.92	25.92	C5	$6,300	$1,575	4	1. True Ability 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Big Time Maestro
2nd of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:25.98	63.3 km/h	1.00L	$6.00	0:25.91	25.82	C5	$6,300	$1,575	6	1. Big Time Lauren 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Gone Walkabout
3rd of 6	9/5/25	Whanganui	520m	2	0:30.69	61.0 km/h	6.50L	$6.30	0:30.23	30.23	C5	$6,300	$945	3	1. Big Time Brave 2. Fear To Tread 3. Big Time Ashton
1st of 6	6/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	2	0:26.13	63.0 km/h	0.30L	$7.20	0:26.13	26.05	C5	$6,300	$3,780	4	1. Big Time Ashton 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Need A Favour
2nd of 4	2/5/25	Whanganui	520m	5	0:30.48	61.4 km/h	4.60L	$10	0:30.16	30.16	C5	$6,300	$1,575	3	1. Big Time Brave 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Fear To Tread

Opawa Thunder (8) 12176
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $39,110
Win / Place: 21% / 52%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Hilary

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 9-9-4

Track

31: 8-6-4

Trk/Dst

31: 8-6-4

Distance

32: 8-6-4

Season

42: 9-9-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	8	1	0	0

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

Comments

Drawn the outside box and could be suited with some luck. Goes ok at this track and distance but recent form not good enough, prepared to just watch 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
6th of 7	22/5/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.34	62.5 km/h	7.60L	$7.90	0:25.81	25.81	C4/5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Opawa Danny 3. Go Cooper
7th of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.53	62.0 km/h	8.90L	$3.10	0:25.91	25.82	C5	$6,300	-	7	1. Big Time Lauren 2. Big Time Ashton 3. Gone Walkabout
1st of 6	8/5/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.90	63.5 km/h	0.20L	$3.20	0:25.90	25.9	C5	$6,300	$3,780	4	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Opawa Danny 3.
2nd of 6	4/5/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.87	63.6 km/h	1.00L	$4.80	0:25.80	25.66	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	10	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Schmeichel
1st of 8	24/4/25	Cambridge	457m	1	0:25.75	63.9 km/h	0.70L	$10	0:25.75	25.66	C4/5	$6,300	$3,780	5	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Big Time Lauren 3. Opawa Danny
5th of 6	19/4/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:31.70	59.8 km/h	13.00L	$8.50	0:30.79	30.79	C4/5	$5,900	$50	3	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Unique Sunrise 3. Schmeichel

Opawa Blake (9) 71177
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $27,200
Win / Place: 32% / 41%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Tab

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 10-1-2

Track

26: 10-0-1

Trk/Dst

25: 10-0-1

Distance

25: 10-0-1

Season

31: 10-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished last in his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 457m. Can't recommend in this field.

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	22/5/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.36	62.4 km/h	7.80L	$4.70	0:25.81	25.81	C4/5	$6,300	-	18	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Opawa Danny 3. Go Cooper
7th of 7	4/5/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.75	61.5 km/h	15.60L	$1.70	0:25.66	25.66	C2/3	$4,800	-	3	1. Thrilling Muse 2. Ingratiate 3. Opawa Philipa
1st of 6	1/5/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.04	63.2 km/h	1.90L	$1.20	0:26.04	26.04	C2/3	$4,800	$2,880	7	1. Opawa Blake 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Big Time Enzo
1st of 7	24/4/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.66	64.1 km/h	1.70L	$1.80	0:25.66	25.66	R/A	$4,100	$2,460	8	1. Opawa Blake 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Selena
7th of 7	16/4/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.27	60.6 km/h	11.50L	$5.20	0:21.46	21.42	C4	$3,100	-	34	1. Aldebaran 2. Kiwi Sea 3. Love It
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8th of 8	13/3/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.85	61.3 km/h	20.20L	$31	0:25.44	25.42	R/Af	$50,000	$600	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Stuck Throttle 3. Paw Bradley