Addington Race 11

2025 RAY ADCOCK MEMORIAL DISTANCE

Stake: $20,000

CHIEF DRIBBLE (2) missed the frame last time when fifth (31.59) at Manukau but prior to that had two placings in a row. Has never been out of the money in nine starts this course and distance. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Looks the one to beat on his best form. CHARLEY HORSE (4) was strongly fancied last time on the back of a win two back but could only manage second (39.37) at Manawatu. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Must be included in calculations. TESS (3) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing eighth (31.29) last time in a Class 2/3 at this track. Expected to run well. ADOBE VIDEL (6) did the right thing for favourite backers last time and another big run is on the cards.

Distance: 732m
Class: C2df
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 2. Chief Dribble, 6. Adobe Videl, 5. Little Dodo, 8. Grande Vue Ace, 4. Charley Horse

Blake Stothart Selects: 5. Little Dodo, 2. Chief Dribble, 6. Adobe Videl, 4. Charley Horse, 8. Grande Vue Ace

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 5. Little Dodo, 2. Chief Dribble, 8. Grande Vue Ace, 6. Adobe Videl, 4. Charley Horse

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Chief Dribble (2) 31225
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $199,822
Win / Place: 40% / 69%

Track Specialist

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4 yo Black D

Sire: Shima Shine

Dam: Slinky Inky

Owners: M Haines

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 27-13-6

Track

17: 13-3-0

Trk/Dst

9: 8-1-0

Distance

10: 8-1-0

Season

22: 11-4-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	5	5	14

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Manukau (31.59) in a Class 4/5, finishing a 11 length fifth. Has three wins and four placings from nine starts from the draw. Looks suited here and rates a leading 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
5th of 8	29/6/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:31.59	60.1 km/h	11.00L	$5.80	0:30.82	30.65	C4/5	$6,300	$100	10	1. Opawa Stacy 2. Bay Flyer 3. Opawa Linny
2nd of 4	19/6/25	Cambridge	650m	5	0:38.06	61.5 km/h	0.40L	$1.90	0:38.03	38.03	C2d	$6,300	$1,575	11	1. Johnny Football 2. Chief Dribble 3. Unique Sunrise
2nd of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	779m	6	0:47.57	59.0 km/h	4.90L	$1.90	0:47.23	47.17	C2df	$80,000	$20,000	7	1. Opawa Corban 2. Chief Dribble 3. Little Dodo
1st of 8	1/6/25	Manukau	779m	8	0:47.10	59.5 km/h	2.80L	$1.60	0:47.10	47.1	C2dq	$6,300	$3,780	5	1. Chief Dribble 2. Sweet And Sassy 3. Boom Lateral
3rd of 6	27/5/25	Palmerston North	660m	8	0:38.27	62.1 km/h	3.80L	$2.60	0:38.00	38	C2d	$6,300	$945	27	1. Johnny Football 2. Charley Horse 3. Chief Dribble
2nd of 7	30/4/25	Invercargill	457m	2	0:26.41	62.3 km/h	2.50L	$3.70	0:26.23	26.23	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Chief Dribble 3. Homebush Gomez

Tess (3) 33678
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $57,971
Win / Place: 12% / 50%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Classy Witch

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 8-16-9

Track

49: 6-16-5

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Distance

2: 1-1-0

Season

28: 4-3-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but she does have good record over this track and distance. Can bounce back. One of the main chances.

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	11/7/25	Addington	525m	8	0:31.29	60.4 km/h	11.00L	$16	0:30.52	30.52	C2/3	$4,800	-	7	1. Opawa Schofer 2. Mister Efficient 3. Broadway Jazz
7th of 7	4/7/25	Palmerston North	660m	7	0:39.85	59.6 km/h	15.90L	$10	0:38.74	38.74	C2d	$6,300	-	10	1. Little Dodo 2. Charley Horse 3. Big Time Poppy
6th of 6	24/6/25	Palmerston North	660m	5	0:39.60	60.0 km/h	14.20L	$17	0:38.61	38.61	C2d	$6,300	$100	16	1. Charley Horse 2. Johnny Football 3. Know Expense
3rd of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	779m	8	0:47.86	58.6 km/h	9.80L	$2.60	0:47.17	47.17	C2d	$9,800	$1,470	7	1. Opawa Dallas 2. Opawa Louise 3. Tess
3rd of 6	1/6/25	Manukau	779m	3	0:47.86	58.6 km/h	6.70L	$6.20	0:47.39	47.1	C2dq	$6,300	$945	45	1. Grande Vue Ace 2. Opawa Corban 3. Tess
45 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	17/4/25	Palmerston North	720m	7	0:42.96	60.3 km/h	9.10L	$6.40	0:42.32	42.32	INVdf	$20,000	$200	9	1. Johnny Football 2. Charley Horse 3. Grande Vue Ace

Charley Horse (4) 42712
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $108,387
Win / Place: 24% / 56%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Classy Witch

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 19-16-10

Track

42: 11-5-4

Season

38: 4-11-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	11	5	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	11	10	10	10	13	5	13
1st	2	6	3	2	0	2	0	4
2nd	1	1	2	2	4	2	3	1
3rd	1	2	1	2	0	1	0	3

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Manawatu over 660m. Last start finished 2nd in a Class 2/3 on July 4 over 660m at Manawatu behind Little Dodo beaten 9 lengths (39.37). Although unsuccessful last time still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.

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	4/7/25	Palmerston North	660m	8	0:39.37	60.4 km/h	9.00L	$2.30	0:38.74	38.74	C2d	$6,300	$1,575	10	1. Little Dodo 2. Charley Horse 3. Big Time Poppy
1st of 6	24/6/25	Palmerston North	660m	3	0:38.61	61.5 km/h	1.30L	$3.20	0:38.61	38.61	C2d	$6,300	$3,780	14	1. Charley Horse 2. Johnny Football 3. Know Expense
7th of 8	10/6/25	Palmerston North	457m	2	0:26.25	62.7 km/h	7.90L	$11	0:25.70	25.7	C5	$6,300	-	14	1. Big Time Moose 2. True Ability 3. Big Time Maestro
2nd of 6	27/5/25	Palmerston North	660m	4	0:38.19	62.2 km/h	2.70L	$13	0:38.00	38	C2d	$6,300	$1,575	8	1. Johnny Football 2. Charley Horse 3. Chief Dribble
4th of 6	19/5/25	Palmerston North	660m	5	0:39.16	60.7 km/h	4.20L	$5.00	0:38.87	38.87	C2d	$6,300	$350	4	1. Johnny Football 2. Long Non White 3. Big Time Special
4th of 8	15/5/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.74	61.5 km/h	12.90L	$30	0:29.84	29.84	C5	$6,300	$350	7	1. Paw Bradley 2. Zestful 3. Stuck Throttle

Little Dodo (5) 13414
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $53,770
Win / Place: 24% / 59%

3 yo Black and White D

Sire: Mepunga Cruzer

Dam: Know Potential

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 9-5-8

Track

29: 6-4-6

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

37: 9-5-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	5	2	2

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

Comments

Won two starts back at Manawatu over 660m in 38.74. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 525m at this track at Class 2/3 level. Likely to struggle 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 8	11/7/25	Addington	525m	1	0:31.05	60.9 km/h	7.60L	$2.90	0:30.52	30.52	C2/3	$4,800	$250	7	1. Opawa Schofer 2. Mister Efficient 3. Broadway Jazz
1st of 7	4/7/25	Palmerston North	660m	3	0:38.74	61.3 km/h	9.00L	$3.20	0:38.74	38.74	C2d	$6,300	$3,780	10	1. Little Dodo 2. Charley Horse 3. Big Time Poppy
4th of 6	24/6/25	Palmerston North	660m	4	0:38.72	61.4 km/h	1.50L	$4.20	0:38.61	38.61	C2d	$6,300	$350	16	1. Charley Horse 2. Johnny Football 3. Know Expense
3rd of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	779m	5	0:47.65	58.9 km/h	6.00L	$5.40	0:47.23	47.17	C2df	$80,000	$12,000	7	1. Opawa Corban 2. Chief Dribble 3. Little Dodo
1st of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	779m	8	0:47.36	59.2 km/h	1.50L	$3.60	0:47.36	47.1	C2dq	$6,300	$3,780	24	1. Little Dodo 2. Johnny Football 3. Adobe Videl
1st of 7	8/5/25	Addington	732m	1	0:43.26	60.9 km/h	1.00L	$2.90	0:43.26	43.26	C2df	$20,000	$12,000	16	1. Little Dodo 2. Grande Vue Ace 3. Opawa Ingrid

Adobe Videl (6) 34151
Trainer: J Johnson (Amberley)
Prize Money: $31,855
Win / Place: 10% / 46%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Hasten Slowly

Dam: She's For Us

Owners: Matt Roberts

100

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 5-5-12

Track

36: 3-4-9

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-2

Distance

5: 0-0-2

Season

47: 5-5-12

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Eye-catching performance to score by 5 lengths in a Class 2/3 last start at Manukau, clocking a fast 30.65 over the 527m trip. Should be in this for a long way.

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	29/6/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:30.65	61.9 km/h	5.00L	$2.40	0:30.65	30.65	C2/3	$4,800	$2,880	3	1. Adobe Videl 2. Unique Sunrise 3. Spin Black
5th of 5	26/6/25	Cambridge	650m	7	0:38.46	60.8 km/h	1.80L	$1.50	0:38.33	38.33	C1d	$5,300	$100	4	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Boom Lateral 3.
1st of 8	22/6/25	Manukau	527m	8	0:30.57	62.1 km/h	4.90L	$2.70	0:30.57	30.57	C1/2	$4,400	$2,640	14	1. Adobe Videl 2. Go Purple 3. Opawa Toby
4th of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	779m	3	0:47.69	58.8 km/h	6.60L	$35	0:47.23	47.17	C2df	$80,000	$4,490	7	1. Opawa Corban 2. Chief Dribble 3. Little Dodo
3rd of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	779m	4	0:47.51	59.0 km/h	2.10L	$16	0:47.36	47.1	C2dq	$6,300	$945	5	1. Little Dodo 2. Johnny Football 3. Adobe Videl
3rd of 6	27/5/25	Palmerston North	660m	2	0:38.91	61.1 km/h	4.90L	$5.70	0:38.57	38	C1d	$5,300	$795	4	1. So Strict 2. Time To Race 3. Adobe Videl

Know Valour (7) X6525
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $41,812
Win / Place: 7.14% / 41%

5 yo Black D

Sire: My Bro Fabio

Dam: Classy Witch

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

84: 6-13-16

Track

70: 6-13-14

Trk/Dst

9: 0-2-0

Distance

9: 0-2-0

Season

11: 0-2-0

1st Up

4: 0-2-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	7	18	13	8	10	7	10
1st	0	0	2	2	0	2	0	0
2nd	3	0	3	1	0	3	0	3
3rd	1	0	6	2	2	3	1	1

Comments

Last start finished fifth over 660m at Manawatu, beaten 11 lengths (39.52) behind Little Dodo in a Class 2/3 on July 4. Happy enough to avoid.

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 7	4/7/25	Palmerston North	660m	6	0:39.52	60.1 km/h	11.10L	$54	0:38.74	38.74	C2d	$6,300	$100	7	1. Little Dodo 2. Charley Horse 3. Big Time Poppy
2nd of 8	27/6/25	Addington	525m	6	0:31.06	60.8 km/h	0.70L	$36	0:31.01	30.78	C1	$4,100	$1,025	11	1. Paw Striker 2. Know Valour 3. Yuki
5th of 5	16/6/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.84	61.3 km/h	8.40L	$27	0:30.25	30.25	C1	$4,100	$100	14	1. Yuki 2. Opawa Hass 3. Glasses
6th of 6	2/6/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.89	61.2 km/h	6.00L	$27	0:30.47	30.28	C1	$4,100	$100	10	1. Opawa Postman 2. Opawa April 3. Glasses
8th of 8	25/11/24	Addington	525m	4	0:30.87	61.2 km/h	6.10L	$1.00	0:30.44	30.36	C1	$3,700	-	11	1. Opawa Sugar 2. Bit of Bacardi 3. One More Roadie
4th of 8	14/11/24	Addington	732m	1	0:44.11	59.7 km/h	9.70L	$10	0:43.43	42.74	C2d	$9,400	$500	8	1. Goldstar Ginny 2. Opawa Tails 3. Sleep Tight

Grande Vue Ace (8) 21545
Trainer: Bob Pringle (Geraldine)
Prize Money: $208,369
Win / Place: 20% / 64%

5 yo Black B

Sire: Dyna Dave

Dam: Replica Casino

Owners: Bob Pringle

Rating

Stats

Career

117: 24-30-22

Track

75: 12-18-14

Trk/Dst

19: 4-4-7

Distance

21: 5-5-8

Season

35: 10-10-7

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	3	3	17

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	13	18	13	16	11	16	14	16
1st	2	3	0	3	3	7	0	6
2nd	3	6	5	2	4	2	6	2
3rd	2	2	6	3	0	3	5	1

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 525m at this track. This looks too tough.

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 8	11/7/25	Addington	525m	2	0:31.09	60.8 km/h	8.10L	$7.40	0:30.52	30.52	C2/3	$4,800	$100	7	1. Opawa Schofer 2. Mister Efficient 3. Broadway Jazz
4th of 6	4/7/25	Addington	525m	8	0:31.17	60.6 km/h	8.00L	$3.40	0:30.61	30.61	C1/2	$4,400	$250	26	1. Magic Jonty 2. Master Grylls 3. Diamond Nicki
5th of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	779m	8	0:47.71	58.8 km/h	6.80L	$8.10	0:47.23	47.17	C2df	$80,000	$1,000	7	1. Opawa Corban 2. Chief Dribble 3. Little Dodo
1st of 6	1/6/25	Manukau	779m	6	0:47.39	59.2 km/h	0.30L	$1.50	0:47.39	47.1	C2dq	$6,300	$3,780	7	1. Grande Vue Ace 2. Opawa Corban 3. Tess
2nd of 6	25/5/25	Manukau	527m	2	0:31.06	61.1 km/h	0.90L	$1.60	0:31.00	30.83	C2/3	$4,800	$1,200	2	1. Opawa Philipa 2. Grande Vue Ace 3. Aces
2nd of 7	23/5/25	Whanganui	520m	7	0:31.00	60.4 km/h	5.80L	$2.60	0:30.59	30.11	C2	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Double Please 2. Grande Vue Ace 3. Mow Cow