Addington Race 4

ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH SPRINT FEATURE PBD

Stake: $7,900

OPAWA EVANS (6) has a strong record this trip with eight wins and three placings from 12 starts. Comes off a (16.78) win last time, scoring by 1.3 lengths in a Class 5 over 295m at this track. Rates a leading player. HADWIN BALE (7) goes very well here starting 25 times for 11 wins and six minors. In the money last time at this track (16.91) in a Class 5, finishing a 2.75 lengths second. Makes strong appeal on best. GOTCHA HIDE (4) was rewarded for his honesty after three minors on end with a deserved win last time, scoring at this track over 295m (16.96). Can go close again if runs up to latest figure. CLAWS IN ZORRO (3) should be thereabouts after filling a top-three at this track and distance most recently.

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

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 6. Opawa Evans, 3. Claws In Zorro, 7. Hadwin Bale, 2. Homebush Khan, 4. Gotcha Hide

Blake Stothart Selects: 7. Hadwin Bale, 6. Opawa Evans, 3. Claws In Zorro, 4. Gotcha Hide, 2. Homebush Khan

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 7. Hadwin Bale, 6. Opawa Evans, 3. Claws In Zorro, 2. Homebush Khan, 5. Shane Baxter

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Homebush Khan (2) 72311
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $28,550
Win / Place: 18% / 50%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Fawn B

Sire: Ando's Mac

Dam: Jealous Much

Owners: Wild South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 10-8-9

Track

24: 4-3-5

Trk/Dst

22: 4-3-5

Distance

22: 4-3-5

Season

45: 9-7-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	13	10	6	4	3	2	3
1st	5	4	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	3	2	2	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	3	3	1	0	0	1	1	0

Comments

Strong performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by a half a length in a Class 5 last start at Ascot Park, clocking a slick 22.55 over the 390m trip. Harder here but will 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
1st of 6	9/7/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.55	62.3 km/h	0.50L	$2.60	0:22.55	22.55	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Homebush Khan 2. Impressive Show 3. Ripslinger Rory
1st of 7	2/7/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.54	62.3 km/h	0.50L	$3.20	0:22.54	22.5	C4	$3,500	$2,100	6	1. Homebush Khan 2. Mitcham Ben 3. Sideline Sam
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	3.40L	$4.70	0:17.06	16.58	C4	$3,500	$525	3	1. Opawa Hazel 2. Sideline Sam 3. Homebush Khan
2nd of 7	23/6/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:23.17	60.6 km/h	1.00L	$3.10	0:23.10	22.69	C4	$3,500	$875	4	1. Opawa Hazel 2. Homebush Khan 3. Mitcham Arlica
7th of 7	3/5/25	Addington	525m	8	0:31.79	59.5 km/h	15.20L	$7.20	0:30.73	29.84	SPECAq	$6,300	-	18	1. Ferrari Jewel 2. Party Bus 3. Big Time Zip
5th of 7	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.63	62.0 km/h	6.80L	$10	0:22.15	22.15	C5	$4,100	$50	6	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Impressive Roar

Claws In Zorro (3) 44223
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $161,540
Win / Place: 37% / 67%

Box Specialist

Nearing Another Win

4 yo White and Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Quistis Bale

Owners: P Clausen

Rating

Stats

Career

82: 31-14-10

Track

34: 11-3-7

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-2

Distance

6: 0-0-2

Season

39: 12-3-9

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	17	14	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	10	11	11	11	12	7	9
1st	5	4	6	6	0	3	2	5
2nd	3	2	1	0	4	2	2	0
3rd	2	2	1	1	0	2	1	1

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 2.5 lengths third but did clock a superb 16.96 over the 295m journey. Can measure up with a repeat of latest.

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	10/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.96	62.6 km/h	2.60L	$2.60	0:16.78	16.72	C5	$4,400	$660	14	1. Opawa Evans 2. Ava 3. Claws In Zorro
2nd of 6	26/6/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.85	63.6 km/h	3.20L	$3.00	0:25.63	25.63	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	6	1. Romantic Rebel 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Opawa Blake
2nd of 6	20/6/25	Whanganui	520m	6	0:30.31	61.8 km/h	1.60L	$4.90	0:30.20	29.83	C5	$6,300	$1,575	9	1. Big Time Brave 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Big Time Bam
4th of 6	11/6/25	Invercargill	457m	5	0:26.25	62.7 km/h	3.40L	$4.00	0:26.01	26.01	C5	$6,300	$350	6	1. Impressive Roar 2. Homebush Gomez 3. Romantic Rebel
4th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	6.40L	$4.40	0:16.85	16.73	C5	$4,400	$250	15	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Georgie Pie
7th of 8	21/5/25	Invercargill	457m	7	0:27.10	60.7 km/h	15.60L	$14	0:26.01	26.01	INVf	$20,000	$200	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Romantic Rebel 3. Jerry Cola

Gotcha Hide (4) 12231
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $19,300
Win / Place: 32% / 84%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: Thrilling Carly

Owners: C J Weir

100

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 8-6-7

Track

25: 8-6-7

Trk/Dst

25: 8-6-7

Distance

25: 8-6-7

Season

25: 8-6-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Good performance to win by 2.75 lengths at this track over 295m (16.96) beating Gothams King in Class 4 on July 10. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Go close on his 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
1st of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.96	62.6 km/h	2.70L	$3.20	0:16.96	16.72	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Gothams King 3. Zippy Ziggy
3rd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.65	60.2 km/h	4.20L	$2.00	0:17.36	17.03	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Go Milton 2. Homebush Elle 3. Gotcha Hide
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.20	61.7 km/h	1.30L	$2.10	0:17.11	16.58	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Homebush Caleb 2. Gotcha Hide 3. Bethany Jewel
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.07	62.2 km/h	3.30L	$2.10	0:16.84	16.63	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Brick 2. Gotcha Hide 3. Shane Baxter
1st of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	2.50L	$1.70	0:17.29	16.66	C3	$3,200	$1,920	3	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Go Milton 3. Yatri Bale
1st of 6	9/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	1.50L	$2.10	0:17.17	17.11	C3	$3,200	$1,920	4	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Beast Arising 3. Opawa Snowdrop

Shane Baxter (5) 23146
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $90,671
Win / Place: 19% / 55%

5 yo Black D

Sire: Elite State

Dam: Debbie Baxter

Owners: T B Provost

Rating

Stats

Career

146: 29-24-28

Track

130: 25-24-26

Trk/Dst

130: 25-24-26

Distance

130: 25-24-26

Season

32: 4-4-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
29	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	38	28	28	13	11	11	11	6
1st	9	7	4	1	2	2	3	1
2nd	11	4	3	2	2	0	1	1
3rd	6	7	7	3	0	2	2	1

Comments

Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 295m at this track. Hard to envisage a win.

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 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	12.20L	$18	0:16.72	16.72	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Everest Sky 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Claws In Sparky
4th of 6	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.70	60.0 km/h	9.10L	$23	0:17.06	17.03	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Ryder 3. Opawa Busy
1st of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	1.00L	$3.90	0:17.11	16.58	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Shane Baxter 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Opawa Barns
3rd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	4.30L	$4.00	0:16.84	16.63	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Opawa Brick 2. Gotcha Hide 3. Shane Baxter
2nd of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.39	61.1 km/h	2.50L	$3.00	0:17.21	16.66	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Mac Come Right 2. Shane Baxter 3. Amanda Obdam
6th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	8.30L	$8.60	0:16.88	16.73	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Who's Jealous 2. Raphael Jewel 3. Gothams King

Opawa Evans (6) 31351
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $23,970
Win / Place: 63% / 78%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 12-0-3

Track

14: 9-0-3

Trk/Dst

12: 8-0-3

Distance

12: 8-0-3

Season

19: 12-0-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	1	1	0	0

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

Comments

Strong performance to win by 1.3 lengths at this track over 295m (16.78) beating Ava in Class 5 on July 10. Has run hot time here with a 16.75 PB at the distance. Key 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
1st of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.78	63.3 km/h	1.30L	$3.50	0:16.78	16.72	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Ava 3. Claws In Zorro
5th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.49	60.7 km/h	6.60L	$10	0:17.03	17.03	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Gotcha Homer
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	0.90L	$1.60	0:17.08	16.58	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Opawa Busy 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Evans
1st of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.91	62.8 km/h	0.30L	$2.00	0:16.91	16.63	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Gotcha Homer 3. Opawa Ryder
3rd of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.32	61.3 km/h	3.80L	$2.30	0:17.05	16.66	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Gotcha Pennies 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Evans
1st of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.94	62.7 km/h	3.00L	$1.70	0:16.94	16.73	C4	$3,500	$2,100	17	1. Opawa Evans 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Opawa Izzy

Hadwin Bale (7) 74172
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $55,734
Win / Place: 35% / 64%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Droopys Sydney

Dam: Dyna Uni

Owners: B Wheeler

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 19-7-8

Track

25: 11-3-3

Trk/Dst

25: 11-3-3

Distance

25: 11-3-3

Season

36: 15-4-4

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	3	4	1	3	5	21	13
1st	1	1	3	0	1	2	5	6
2nd	0	1	0	0	1	1	3	1
3rd	0	1	0	1	1	1	3	1

Comments

Hit the frame latest (16.91) when second at this track in a Class 5. Has five wins and six placings from 21 starts from the draw. Expected to be in the finish.

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 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:16.91	62.8 km/h	2.70L	$3.80	0:16.72	16.72	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Everest Sky 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Claws In Sparky
7th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.85	59.5 km/h	7.30L	$1.90	0:17.34	17.03	C5q	$4,400	-	7	1. Opawa Brick 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Mitcham Blake
1st of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:16.94	62.7 km/h	5.30L	$1.60	0:16.94	16.58	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Homebush Bentley 3. Great Potential
4th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	3.30L	$4.90	0:16.75	16.63	C5	$4,400	$250	11	1. Dingo Night 2. Priority 3. Mitcham Blake
7th of 8	8/6/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.01	60.2 km/h	7.40L	$4.70	0:18.49	18.49	SPECf	$10,000	$100	3	1. Quintessential 2. Lion's Den 3. Claws In Sparky
6th of 7	5/6/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.77	62.0 km/h	9.70L	$2.20	0:21.09	21.09	C5	$4,400	$100	4	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Indie 3. Opawa Trevor

Evening Out (8) 43114
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $17,400
Win / Place: 29% / 59%

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Seductive Kiwi

Owners: M Zahra & M Synnott

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 8-4-4

Track

27: 8-4-4

Trk/Dst

27: 8-4-4

Distance

27: 8-4-4

Season

27: 8-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.38) when fourth over 295m at this track in a Class 5. Box stats strong with five wins and two placings from 10 starts. Tough line-up and may struggle.

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
4th of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.38	61.1 km/h	9.40L	$15	0:16.72	16.72	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Everest Sky 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Claws In Sparky
1st of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	3.70L	$2.50	0:17.27	17.03	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Evening Out 2. Opawa Barns 3. Great Potential
1st of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:16.95	62.7 km/h	4.00L	$3.90	0:16.95	16.58	C3	$3,200	$1,920	6	1. Evening Out 2. Homebush Swindle 3. Not Dark Yet
3rd of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.31	61.4 km/h	4.30L	$3.00	0:17.01	17.01	C3	$3,200	$480	15	1. Homebush Henry 2. Opawa Snowdrop 3. Evening Out
4th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	3.80L	$6.20	0:16.99	16.73	C3	$3,200	$200	7	1. Karis 2. Beast Arising 3. Opawa Snowdrop
6th of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	4.50L	$13	0:17.10	16.74	C4	$3,500	$100	26	1. Broadway Gem 2. Raphael Jewel 3. Opawa Weatherley