Addington Race 8

VALLEY INN TAVERN SPRINT PBD

Stake: $4,400

GOTCHA HOMER (3) is in hot form after clocking a brilliant 16.94 victory two back, then followed up with a 16.85 win at this track over 295m last time. In form and looks, the one to beat again. OPAWA MARSH (6) has a strong record this track and trip with 15 wins and nine placings from 26 starts. Placed last time (17.04) at this track in a Class 5, finishing second and beaten 2.75 lengths. Looks well placed here and among the chances. OPAWA JUSTIN (5) boasts a strong record this journey with nine wins and four minors from 15 tries. Missed the frame latest (17.23) when sixth over 295m at this track in a Class 5. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts. Something for the Multiples: MITCHAM BEN (4)

Distance: 295m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Blake Stothart Selects: 6. Opawa Marsh, 3. Gotcha Homer, 5. Opawa Justin, 4. Mitcham Ben

Daniel Fogarty Selects: 6. Opawa Marsh, 5. Opawa Justin, 4. Mitcham Ben, 3. Gotcha Homer

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Homebush Caleb (2) 35715
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $19,070
Win / Place: 20% / 47%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 8-8-3

Track

38: 8-8-3

Trk/Dst

38: 8-8-3

Distance

38: 8-8-3

Season

12: 3-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	5
STARTS	13	15	10	2
1st	4	3	1	0
2nd	3	3	2	0
3rd	1	2	0	0

Comments

Could manage only fifth last time but caught the eye the start prior when he was an impressive winner after tracking the speed, scoring by a nose in a Class 4 at this track and recording a fast 17.21 over the 295m journey. Should be in this for a long way.

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	5/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	8.00L	$22	0:16.73	16.73	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Gotcha Santana
1st of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	0.10L	$4.70	0:17.21	16.74	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Homebush Caleb 2. I'm An Ace 3. Opawa Susan
7th of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	8.60L	$15	0:16.97	16.78	C4	$3,500	-	56	1. Opawa Busy 2. Impressive Show 3. Who's Jealous
56 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	27/3/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	4.30L	$3.50	0:16.98	16.62	C4	$3,100	$50	7	1. Opawa Vanessa 2. Homebush Greedy 3. Amanda Obdam
3rd of 7	20/3/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	1.20L	$4.20	0:17.09	16.82	C4	$3,100	$465	7	1. Karen Jewel 2. Hilton Pink One 3. Homebush Caleb
1st of 6	13/3/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.04	62.3 km/h	3.00L	$1.70	0:17.04	16.73	C3	$2,800	$1,680	7	1. Homebush Caleb 2. Sylvia 3. Diamond Luigi

Gotcha Homer (3) 65311
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $19,740
Win / Place: 36% / 72%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Red Brindle D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: Thrilling Carly

Owners: C J Weir

100

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 9-0-9

Track

25: 9-0-9

Trk/Dst

24: 9-0-9

Distance

24: 9-0-9

Season

25: 9-0-9

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	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	7	12	3	2	1
1st	3	4	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	3	4	2	0	0

Comments

Won his last two including a strong win last start over 295m at this track by 2.75 lengths in a Class 5. Boasts a course and distance PB in a scintillating 16.83. Top chance.

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
1st of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.85	63.0 km/h	2.70L	$19	0:16.85	16.73	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Georgie Pie
1st of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:16.94	62.7 km/h	3.30L	$2.90	0:16.94	16.74	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Impressive Show 3. All Potential
3rd of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	1.00L	$2.40	0:17.11	16.78	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Opawa Barns 2. Zanab Bale 3. Gotcha Homer
5th of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.20	61.7 km/h	4.40L	$11	0:16.89	16.57	C5	$4,400	$100	12	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Dingo Night 3. Hadwin Bale
6th of 6	3/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	12.60L	$21	0:16.53	16.53	SPECq	$4,400	$100	9	1. Jerry Cola 2. Mitcham Tim 3. Smoking Ivan
5th of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	6.00L	$8.40	0:16.71	16.42	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Georgie Pie 3. Everest Sky

Mitcham Ben (4) 51243
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $59,059
Win / Place: 37% / 59%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Blue Moon Rising

Dam: Flower Bomb

Owners: Cq Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 23-7-7

Track

36: 11-6-4

Trk/Dst

36: 11-6-4

Distance

36: 11-6-4

Season

20: 4-3-5

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-3-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	12	15	15	8	5	3	4
1st	5	9	5	2	1	1	0
2nd	0	2	0	1	1	2	1
3rd	0	2	1	3	0	0	1

Comments

In the money last time at Ascot Park (22.84) in a Class 5, finishing a 1.75 lengths third. Has two successes and four minors from eight starts from box 4. Makes appeal on 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 6	4/6/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:22.84	61.5 km/h	1.70L	$2.00	0:22.72	22.72	C5	$4,400	$660	6	1. No Guidance 2. Homebush Patch 3. Mitcham Ben
4th of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	7.80L	$3.80	0:16.74	16.74	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Opawa Justin 3. Go Larry
2nd of 6	22/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.97	62.6 km/h	2.70L	$6.60	0:16.78	16.78	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Mitcham Ben 3. Homebush Ardie
1st of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.89	62.9 km/h	1.30L	$3.80	0:16.89	16.57	C5	$4,400	$2,640	12	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Dingo Night 3. Hadwin Bale
5th of 6	3/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	8.70L	$13	0:16.60	16.53	SPECq	$4,400	$100	9	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Priority
3rd of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.10	62.1 km/h	3.00L	$3.00	0:16.89	16.42	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Homebush Elle 3. Mitcham Ben

Opawa Justin (5) 35526
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $19,250
Win / Place: 58% / 82%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Red Fawn D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 10-3-1

Track

15: 9-3-1

Trk/Dst

15: 9-3-1

Distance

15: 9-3-1

Season

17: 10-3-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Out of the placings last time but the run prior he recorded a lightning 17.23 over 295m finishing second at this track. Looks the one to beat with a repeat of that effort.

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
6th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.23	61.6 km/h	6.20L	$5.70	0:16.80	16.73	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Boldly Go 2. Gotcha Pennies 3. Ava
2nd of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.92	62.8 km/h	2.50L	$4.40	0:16.74	16.74	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Opawa Justin 3. Go Larry
5th of 6	22/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	9.00L	$2.00	0:16.78	16.78	C5	$4,400	$100	3	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Mitcham Ben 3. Homebush Ardie
5th of 7	19/5/25	Palmerston North	375m	6	0:21.99	61.4 km/h	9.70L	$8.70	0:21.31	21.31	C5	$4,400	$100	4	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Shades Of Space 3. Big Time London
3rd of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.97	62.6 km/h	0.60L	$4.50	0:16.93	16.57	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. True Ability 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Opawa Justin
1st of 7	8/5/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.76	63.4 km/h	3.70L	$1.50	0:16.76	16.46	C4	$7,000	$4,200	14	1. Opawa Justin 2. Opawa Marcelle 3. Gotcha Tane

Opawa Marsh (6) 22132
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $103,958
Win / Place: 48% / 80%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Hilary

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

100

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 25-15-2

Track

27: 15-8-1

Trk/Dst

26: 15-8-1

Distance

26: 15-8-1

Season

37: 15-14-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
19	6	0	0	0

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

Comments

Hit the frame at this track last time when a 2.75 lengths second but did record a brilliant 17.04 for the 295m trip. Has the ability and expected to go close again.

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
2nd of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.04	62.3 km/h	2.70L	$1.50	0:16.85	16.73	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Georgie Pie
3rd of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.10	62.1 km/h	2.20L	$1.70	0:16.95	16.74	C5	$4,400	$660	8	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Marsh
1st of 8	21/5/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.01	63.3 km/h	2.80L	$5.70	0:26.01	26.01	INVf	$20,000	$12,000	6	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Romantic Rebel 3. Jerry Cola
2nd of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.94	62.7 km/h	0.10L	$1.50	0:16.93	16.57	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. True Ability 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Opawa Justin
2nd of 7	8/5/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.62	63.9 km/h	2.30L	$8.30	0:16.46	16.46	SPECf	$10,000	$2,500	5	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Opawa Mocha
2nd of 6	3/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	0.20L	$1.90	0:16.97	16.53	SPECq	$4,400	$1,100	16	1. Mitcham Jesse 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Hadwin Bale

Sun Strike (7) 61436
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $30,845
Win / Place: 23% / 55%

3 yo Light Fawn B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

Owners: M Lin

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 11-10-5

Track

34: 6-5-3

Trk/Dst

33: 6-5-3

Distance

33: 6-5-3

Season

36: 6-7-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Out of the placings last time but the run prior she clocked a slick 17.19 over 295m finishing third at this track. Can sneak a place again.

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
6th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	9.40L	$32	0:16.85	16.73	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Georgie Pie
3rd of 6	29/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	1.40L	$7.70	0:17.09	16.74	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Georgie Pie 3. Sun Strike
4th of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	4.20L	$11	0:16.93	16.78	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Trixie Jewel
1st of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.00	62.5 km/h	1.00L	$2.60	0:17.00	16.57	C4	$3,500	$2,100	12	1. Sun Strike 2. Broadway Gem 3. Homebush Henry
6th of 6	3/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	4.00L	$5.60	0:17.29	16.53	SPECq	$4,400	$100	9	1. Rakaia Fire 2. Homebush Elle 3. Wave Dancer
6th of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	11.40L	$76	0:16.42	16.42	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Mitcham Tim