Addington Race 1

SELWYN RAKAIA VETS LTD STAKES FEATURE

Stake: $7,900

OPAWA POSTMAN (8) has an excellent record over this course and distance having never missed the placings in five starts, including three wins and two placings. In the money last time at this track (30.99) in a Class 1 FIN, finishing a 4.5 lengths second. Looks suited here and rates on top. TWISTED TRUTH (7) looks close to another win after finishing second last time (30.82) at this track. Has never been out of the money in four starts this course. Will give a great sight again. MASTER GRYLLS (3) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fifth (17.76) in a Class 2 H at this track. Has a good record at this journey. Leading chance. BROADWAY JAZZ (4) placed last start in slick time and is in the mix again.

Distance: 525m
Class: C2
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 8. Opawa Postman, 3. Master Grylls, 5. Yuki, 7. Twisted Truth, 6. Paw Striker

Blake Stothart Selects: 5. Yuki, 8. Opawa Postman, 6. Paw Striker, 3. Master Grylls, 7. Twisted Truth

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 8. Opawa Postman, 7. Twisted Truth, 4. Broadway Jazz, 5. Yuki, 3. Master Grylls

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Party Bus (1) 43113
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $22,330
Win / Place: 9.80% / 54%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Hasten Slowly

Dam: Fond Of You

Owners: A Bradshaw & P Seque

100

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 5-10-13

Track

34: 4-9-8

Trk/Dst

9: 0-2-1

Distance

9: 0-2-1

Season

46: 5-10-12

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Could only manage third last time out over 390m at Ascot Park, breaking a winning sequence. Hard to tip with any confidence.

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
3rd of 6	9/7/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.93	61.2 km/h	0.90L	$2.50	0:22.87	22.55	C1/2	$3,000	$450	7	1. Only Nugget 2. Homebush Richie 3. Party Bus
1st of 8	2/7/25	Invercargill	457m	8	0:26.51	62.1 km/h	3.30L	$2.10	0:26.51	26.27	C1	$4,100	$2,460	5	1. Party Bus 2. Homebush Venom 3. Mayfield Turbo
1st of 7	27/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	4.30L	$6.40	0:17.41	17.13	C1	$2,900	$1,740	11	1. Party Bus 2. Homebush Chloe 3. Opawa Chester
3rd of 7	16/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.32	61.3 km/h	3.80L	$35	0:17.05	17	C1	$2,900	$435	12	1. Homebush Alfie 2. She's Gorgeous 3. Party Bus
4th of 8	4/6/25	Invercargill	457m	1	0:26.79	61.4 km/h	2.90L	$8.50	0:26.59	26.28	C2/3	$4,800	$250	5	1. Strawberry Girl 2. Sideline Sam 3. Homebush Josh
5th of 6	30/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.45	60.9 km/h	6.10L	$17	0:17.02	17.02	C2	$3,000	$100	7	1. Homebush Fox 2. Hilton Cookie 3. Madam Phaedra

Diamond Nicki (2) 75543
Trainer: M M Grant (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $18,590
Win / Place: 20% / 45%

2 yo White B

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Diamond Dazzled

Owners: Crevyargon Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 7-6-3

Track

25: 4-5-2

Trk/Dst

12: 0-1-1

Distance

12: 0-1-1

Season

35: 7-6-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished third last start (31.03) at big odds over 525m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. 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
3rd of 6	4/7/25	Addington	525m	3	0:31.03	60.9 km/h	6.00L	$16	0:30.61	30.61	C1/2	$4,400	$660	7	1. Magic Jonty 2. Master Grylls 3. Diamond Nicki
4th of 5	27/6/25	Addington	525m	3	0:31.18	60.6 km/h	5.70L	$11	0:30.78	30.78	C1/2	$4,400	$250	8	1. Baker Dan 2. Twisted Truth 3. Broadway Jazz
5th of 6	19/6/25	Addington	525m	4	0:31.01	60.9 km/h	7.90L	$15	0:30.46	30.08	C2/3	$4,800	$100	14	1. Taieri Gout 2. Gothams Queen 3. Strawberry Girl
5th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.33	61.3 km/h	4.00L	$10	0:17.05	16.73	C3	$3,200	$100	7	1. April Jewel 2. Opawa Bambry 3. Yatri Bale
7th of 8	29/5/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.99	61.0 km/h	9.30L	$30	0:30.34	29.99	C3	$4,800	-	6	1. Opawa Schofer 2. Valderrama 3. Know Match
1st of 7	23/5/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.31	61.4 km/h	2.30L	$2.10	0:17.31	16.97	C2	$3,000	$1,800	9	1. Diamond Nicki 2. Mellon Collie 3. Homebush Harper

Master Grylls (3) 75245
Trainer: D Voyce (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $13,920
Win / Place: 18% / 37%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Charlotte Lu

Owners: J Arthur

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 5-2-3

Track

17: 4-2-3

Trk/Dst

9: 2-2-2

Distance

9: 2-2-2

Season

27: 5-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 5th on July 11 over 295m at this track behind Homebush Postie beaten 5.5 lengths (17.76) in a Class 2 H. Key chance on best form.

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 6	11/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.76	59.8 km/h	5.60L	$2.60	0:17.37	17.13	C2q	$3,000	$100	3	1. Homebush Postie 2. Jingles Do Well 3. Lovers Meeting
4th of 7	8/7/25	Palmerston North	457m	5	0:26.47	62.2 km/h	7.50L	$4.50	0:25.94	25.77	C2	$4,400	$250	4	1. Remove All Doubt 2. Kookaburra Bob 3. Honky Tonk High
2nd of 6	4/7/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.89	61.2 km/h	4.00L	$4.70	0:30.61	30.61	C1/2	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Magic Jonty 2. Master Grylls 3. Diamond Nicki
5th of 7	27/6/25	Whanganui	520m	7	0:30.97	60.4 km/h	5.50L	$7.70	0:30.58	29.97	C2	$4,400	$100	7	1. Big Time Theo 2. Mow Cow 3. Honky Tonk High
7th of 7	20/6/25	Whanganui	305m	7	0:18.45	59.5 km/h	8.90L	$2.30	0:17.83	17.71	C1	$2,900	-	4	1. Sugar Sugar 2. Cliff Top Cutie 3. Goldstar Minty
1st of 7	16/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.23	61.6 km/h	4.00L	$1.20	0:17.23	17	C1	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. Master Grylls 2. Homebush Ari 3. Sweet Morgan

Broadway Jazz (4) 42363
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $21,490
Win / Place: 24% / 60%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Harper

Owners: L J Waretini

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 6-6-3

Track

24: 6-5-3

Trk/Dst

23: 6-5-3

Distance

23: 6-5-3

Season

25: 6-6-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished third last start (30.77) at big odds over 525m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Solid top-three prospects.

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 8	11/7/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.77	61.4 km/h	3.60L	$17	0:30.52	30.52	C2/3	$4,800	$720	7	1. Opawa Schofer 2. Mister Efficient 3. Broadway Jazz
6th of 6	4/7/25	Addington	525m	4	0:31.45	60.1 km/h	12.00L	$6.10	0:30.61	30.61	C1/2	$4,400	$100	7	1. Magic Jonty 2. Master Grylls 3. Diamond Nicki
3rd of 5	27/6/25	Addington	525m	7	0:31.00	61.0 km/h	3.20L	$9.80	0:30.78	30.78	C1/2	$4,400	$660	7	1. Baker Dan 2. Twisted Truth 3. Broadway Jazz
2nd of 5	20/6/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.89	61.2 km/h	8.30L	$7.70	0:30.31	30.31	C2f	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Fireman Fred 2. Broadway Jazz 3. Wanderer Diego
4th of 7	13/6/25	Addington	525m	3	0:31.11	60.8 km/h	9.30L	$3.30	0:30.46	30.46	C1/2	$4,400	$250	15	1. Fireman Fred 2. Welly Wally 3. Master Grylls
4th of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	1.70L	$2.90	0:17.15	16.74	C3	$3,200	$200	7	1. Homebush Megan 2. Opawa Snowdrop 3. Yatri Bale

Yuki (5) 44113
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $9,580
Win / Place: 33% / 55%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Pearls Are Us

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 3-1-1

Track

7: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

7: 1-1-1

Distance

7: 1-1-1

Season

9: 3-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Form has been strong with wins two and three starts back. Last time out finished 3rd on June 27 over 525m at this track behind Paw Striker beaten 0.8 lengths (31.07) in a Class 1. Last run is a strong form reference. Worth following up.

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
3rd of 8	27/6/25	Addington	525m	4	0:31.07	60.8 km/h	0.80L	$3.80	0:31.01	30.78	C1	$4,100	$615	3	1. Paw Striker 2. Know Valour 3. Yuki
1st of 8	24/6/25	Palmerston North	457m	4	0:25.88	63.6 km/h	1.80L	$12	0:25.88	25.81	C1/2	$4,400	$2,640	8	1. Yuki 2. Twisted Truth 3. Honky Tonk High
1st of 5	16/6/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.25	62.5 km/h	2.70L	$16	0:30.25	30.25	C1	$4,100	$2,460	14	1. Yuki 2. Opawa Hass 3. Glasses
4th of 6	2/6/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.72	61.5 km/h	3.50L	$10	0:30.47	30.28	C1	$4,100	$250	3	1. Opawa Postman 2. Opawa April 3. Glasses
4th of 7	30/5/25	Addington	525m	1	0:31.18	60.6 km/h	8.70L	$4.80	0:30.57	30.57	C0f	$4,300	$200	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Paw Xian 3. Paw Striker
2nd of 5	23/5/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.99	61.0 km/h	5.50L	$5.60	0:30.60	30.29	C0q	$4,300	$1,075	2	1. Paw Xian 2. Yuki 3. Tears Flowing

Paw Striker (6) 51115
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $7,900
Win / Place: 42% / 57%

2 yo Red Brindle D

Sire: Jackslittlething

Dam: Jaclyn Bale

Owners: B Wheeler

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 3-0-1

Track

7: 3-0-1

Trk/Dst

7: 3-0-1

Distance

7: 3-0-1

Season

7: 3-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by one length in 30.76, beating Magic Jonty. Last start finished 5th on July 14 over 525m at this track behind Glasses beaten 1.5 lengths (30.76) in a Class 1 FIN. Has claims on best form.

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	14/7/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.76	61.4 km/h	1.60L	$5.70	0:30.65	30.65	C1f	$7,600	$150	7	1. Glasses 2. Opawa Hass 3. Wingatui Wizard
1st of 5	7/7/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.76	61.4 km/h	1.00L	$3.90	0:30.76	30.66	C1q	$4,100	$2,460	10	1. Paw Striker 2. Magic Jonty 3. Go Eye
1st of 8	27/6/25	Addington	525m	2	0:31.01	60.9 km/h	0.70L	$5.00	0:31.01	30.78	C1	$4,100	$2,460	14	1. Paw Striker 2. Know Valour 3. Yuki
1st of 5	13/6/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.57	61.8 km/h	4.50L	$4.30	0:30.57	30.46	C0f	$4,300	$2,580	7	1. Paw Striker 2. Max Effort 3. Wingatui Wizard
5th of 5	6/6/25	Addington	525m	4	0:31.51	60.0 km/h	10.40L	$2.80	0:30.78	30.66	C0	$4,300	$100	7	1. Wingatui Wizard 2. Opawa Scooter 3. Max Effort
3rd of 7	30/5/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.83	61.3 km/h	3.70L	$31	0:30.57	30.57	C0f	$4,300	$645	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Paw Xian 3. Paw Striker

Twisted Truth (7) 11122
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $14,230
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Pearls Are Us

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 4-4-0

Track

4: 1-3-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-3-0

Distance

4: 1-3-0

Season

8: 4-4-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 2nd in a Class 1/2 on June 27 over 525m at this track behind Baker Dan beaten half a length (30.82). Won at his only start from this box. Top chance to make it two from two.

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	27/6/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.82	61.3 km/h	0.50L	$1.30	0:30.78	30.78	C1/2	$4,400	$1,100	3	1. Baker Dan 2. Twisted Truth 3. Broadway Jazz
2nd of 8	24/6/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:26.01	63.3 km/h	1.80L	$1.60	0:25.88	25.81	C1/2	$4,400	$1,100	14	1. Yuki 2. Twisted Truth 3. Honky Tonk High
1st of 6	10/6/25	Palmerston North	457m	1	0:25.81	63.7 km/h	5.50L	$1.20	0:25.81	25.7	C1	$4,100	$2,460	14	1. Twisted Truth 2. Honky Tonk High 3. Big Time Theo
1st of 6	27/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	7	0:26.00	63.3 km/h	2.00L	$2.00	0:26.00	25.83	C1	$4,100	$2,460	8	1. Twisted Truth 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Opawa Louise
1st of 5	19/5/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:26.54	62.0 km/h	1.00L	$1.20	0:26.54	25.92	C0	$4,300	$2,580	3	1. Twisted Truth 2. Max Effort 3. Wingatui Wizard
1st of 6	16/5/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.57	61.8 km/h	3.00L	$3.00	0:30.57	30.18	C0	$4,300	$2,580	7	1. Twisted Truth 2. Opawa Opie 3. Magic Jonty

Opawa Postman (8) 13112
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $11,770
Win / Place: 66% / 100%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Blue D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Our Anna

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 4-1-1

Track

5: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 3-1-1

Distance

5: 3-1-1

Season

6: 4-1-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 525m. Last start finished 2nd in a Class 1 FIN on June 16 over 525m at this track behind Where's Wally beaten 4.5 lengths (30.99). Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.

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 8	16/6/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.99	61.0 km/h	4.30L	$2.10	0:30.69	30.25	C1f	$4,100	$1,025	7	1. Where's Wally 2. Opawa Postman 3. Impressive Shock
1st of 6	9/6/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.73	61.5 km/h	3.30L	$1.90	0:30.73	30.73	C1	$4,100	$2,460	7	1. Opawa Postman 2. Paw Xian 3. Glasses
1st of 6	2/6/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.47	62.0 km/h	0.10L	$2.40	0:30.47	30.28	C1	$4,100	$2,460	24	1. Opawa Postman 2. Opawa April 3. Glasses
3rd of 8	9/5/25	Addington	525m	8	0:31.18	60.6 km/h	8.80L	$2.00	0:30.56	30.56	C0f	$7,400	$1,110	2	1. Opawa April 2. Twisted Truth 3. Opawa Postman
1st of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	457m	5	0:26.38	62.4 km/h	1.50L	$1.50	0:26.38	26.35	C0	$4,300	$2,580	5	1. Opawa Postman 2. Opawa April 3. Busy Work
1st of 6	2/5/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.64	61.7 km/h	2.30L	$1.50	0:30.64	30.63	C0q	$4,300	$2,580	21	1. Opawa Postman 2. Twisted Truth 3. Max Effort