Addington Race 3

STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS PH.0272719588 SPRINT FEATURE PBD

Stake: $6,700

COOL FRIENDS (2) is a talented type with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Has been on speed to score at her last couple of runs. Latest win recorded a handy 22.71 at Ascot Park. Looks the one to beat. BUBBLES TONIGHT (3) had won three in a row before finishing fifth (17.36) last time at this track. Strike rate this course strong having won five of 10 tries. Has won five of six starts from this draw. Can measure up this time. GOTCHA CHESTER (8) had been in great form but was out of the placings last run, finishing sixth (17.62) in a Class 3 at this track. Generally fast to begin but always back from the wide draw last time. Form here at the trip sound including five wins. One of the better chances. HOMEBUSH ALFIE (5) has a good strike-rate and a bold showing is expected here.

Distance: 295m
Class: C3
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 2. Cool Friends, 3. Bubbles Tonight, 4. Beast Arising, 5. Homebush Alfie, 6. Sneaky Lu

Blake Stothart Selects: 2. Cool Friends, 3. Bubbles Tonight, 6. Sneaky Lu, 4. Beast Arising, 7. Manhattan

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 2. Cool Friends, 3. Bubbles Tonight, 4. Beast Arising, 6. Sneaky Lu, 7. Manhattan

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Cool Friends (2) 2211X
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Amberley)
Prize Money: $11,980
Win / Place: 66% / 88%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo Dark Brindle B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Pretty Busy

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 6-2-0

Track

8: 5-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 3-2-0

Distance

6: 3-2-0

Season

9: 6-2-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	2	0	0

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

Comments

Resuming from a four months spell and worth noting was a fresh up winner last time in, scoring in 16.98 over 295m at this track. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.

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 6	19/3/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	3.00L	$1.40	0:22.71	22.51	C1/2	$2,600	$1,560	5	1. Cool Friends 2. Diamond Knight 3. Homebush Lennon
1st of 7	14/3/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.80	63.2 km/h	10.00L	$1.10	0:16.80	16.8	C2	$2,600	$1,560	7	1. Cool Friends 2. Goldstar Lennon 3. Know Chatter
2nd of 7	7/3/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	0.10L	$1.30	0:17.27	16.93	C2q	$2,600	$650	18	1. Opawa Putin 2. Cool Friends 3. Yatri Bale
2nd of 8	17/2/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.03	62.4 km/h	0.70L	$1.80	0:16.98	16.78	C1f	$2,500	$625	7	1. Toxic Venom 2. Cool Friends 3. Goldstar Aslyn
1st of 7	10/2/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	0.70L	$1.20	0:16.98	16.88	C1q	$2,500	$1,500	14	1. Cool Friends 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Alpha Whitey
1st of 8	27/1/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	7.50L	$1.20	0:16.98	16.79	C1	$2,500	$1,500	7	1. Cool Friends 2. Homebush Billie 3. Wow Wow

Bubbles Tonight (3) 21115
Trainer: J Johnson (Amberley)
Prize Money: $15,580
Win / Place: 60% / 73%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

Owners: Mark Lin & Dion Walker Partnership

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 9-2-0

Track

10: 5-1-0

Trk/Dst

7: 5-1-0

Distance

7: 5-1-0

Season

15: 9-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 295m. Last start finished 5th over 295m at this track beaten 9 lengths (17.36) behind Opawa Marsh in a R/A H on July 10. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Go close on her 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	10/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.36	61.2 km/h	9.20L	$15	0:16.72	16.72	R/Aq	$4,400	$100	27	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Georgie Pie
1st of 7	13/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.07	62.2 km/h	1.50L	$1.40	0:17.07	17.07	C2f	$3,000	$1,800	2	1. Bubbles Tonight 2. Homebush Greedy 3. Bolt
1st of 7	11/6/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.54	62.3 km/h	3.00L	$1.10	0:22.54	22.54	C2	$3,000	$1,800	5	1. Bubbles Tonight 2. Cloud Of Dust 3. Whitney Baxter
1st of 7	6/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.00	62.5 km/h	8.00L	$1.50	0:17.00	16.99	C2q	$3,000	$1,800	11	1. Bubbles Tonight 2. Big Time Cher 3. Mitcham Julian
2nd of 8	26/5/25	Addington	295m	1	0:17.06	62.3 km/h	0.70L	$1.50	0:17.01	17.01	C1f	$2,900	$725	7	1. Welly Wally 2. Bubbles Tonight 3. Hard Frost
1st of 6	19/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	4.70L	$1.20	0:17.17	17	C1q	$2,900	$1,740	5	1. Bubbles Tonight 2. Miss Maudie 3. Know Brakes

Beast Arising (4) 11222
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $11,750
Win / Place: 31% / 68%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: Beast Unleashed

Dam: Minter Rise

Owners: It'S Not Cricket Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 5-6-0

Track

10: 3-4-0

Trk/Dst

10: 3-4-0

Distance

10: 3-4-0

Season

16: 5-6-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 1.5 lengths second but did clock a strong 17.28 over the 295m journey. Place prospects appear best again.

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	9/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	1.50L	$3.10	0:17.17	17.11	C3	$3,200	$800	4	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Beast Arising 3. Opawa Snowdrop
2nd of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.03	62.4 km/h	0.50L	$2.20	0:16.99	16.73	C3	$3,200	$800	6	1. Karis 2. Beast Arising 3. Opawa Snowdrop
2nd of 7	30/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	1.50L	$2.30	0:17.03	17.02	C3	$3,200	$800	11	1. Mac Come Right 2. Beast Arising 3. Homebush Sydney
1st of 7	19/5/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.01	62.4 km/h	4.00L	$1.90	0:17.01	17	C2	$3,000	$1,800	5	1. Beast Arising 2. Nighthawk Zeus 3. Bolt
1st of 6	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	4.00L	$2.50	0:22.68	22.21	C2	$3,000	$1,800	5	1. Beast Arising 2. Nighthawk Zeus 3. Diamond Nicki
4th of 7	9/5/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	3.80L	$1.90	0:17.24	16.83	C2	$3,000	$200	9	1. Go Prickles 2. Bolt 3. Silvano Jewel

Homebush Alfie (5) 1F111
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $6,930
Win / Place: 50% / 75%

Unbeaten from the Box

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black D

Sire: Moreira

Dam: Lady Sobers

Owners: Wild South Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 4-0-2

Track

4: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-2

Distance

4: 1-0-2

Season

8: 4-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been in a purple patch of form, putting three wins together. Last start won by a long neck at Ascot Park (22.82) beating Paw Maven in a Class 2 on June 23. In a purple patch of form and likely to run well again.

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
1st of 7	23/6/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	0.40L	$2.60	0:22.82	22.69	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Homebush Alfie 2. Paw Maven 3. Opawa Enya
1st of 7	16/6/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.05	62.3 km/h	3.30L	$2.00	0:17.05	17	C1	$2,900	$1,740	5	1. Homebush Alfie 2. She's Gorgeous 3. Party Bus
1st of 7	11/6/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	4.30L	$4.30	0:22.77	22.54	C1	$2,900	$1,740	5	1. Homebush Alfie 2. Claws In Brick 3. Mitcham Mandy
- of 8	6/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:20.65	51.4 km/h	52.30L	$7.00	0:16.99	16.99	C0f	$2,800	-	2	1. Homebush Sunny 2. Bumrah's Jadeja 3. Claws In Brick
1st of 7	4/6/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:23.04	60.9 km/h	5.30L	$1.60	0:23.04	22.72	C0	$2,800	$1,680	5	1. Homebush Alfie 2. Homebush Venom 3. Mayfield Yang
3rd of 7	30/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.40	61.0 km/h	2.30L	$15	0:17.24	17.02	C0q	$2,800	$420	2	1. Claws In Brick 2. Homebush Sunny 3. Homebush Alfie

Sneaky Lu (6) 46111
Trainer: D Voyce (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $9,870
Win / Place: 35% / 41%

Picket Fence

2 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Charlotte Lu

Owners: J Arthur

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 6-0-1

Track

13: 5-0-0

Trk/Dst

11: 5-0-0

Distance

11: 5-0-0

Season

17: 6-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Strong performance leading throughout to score by 2.5 lengths in a Class 2 last start at this track, recording a dominant 17.08 over the 295m journey. In form and must include in calculations at odds.

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
1st of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	2.50L	$1.50	0:17.08	16.42	C2	$3,000	$1,800	15	1. Sneaky Lu 2. Big Time Doncic 3. Party Bus
1st of 7	9/4/25	Invercargill	457m	3	0:26.73	61.5 km/h	2.50L	$4.40	0:26.73	26.06	C1	$3,700	$2,220	5	1. Sneaky Lu 2. Bubbles Tonight 3. Wanderer Diego
1st of 6	4/4/25	Addington	295m	7	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	2.70L	$1.70	0:16.99	16.75	C2	$2,600	$1,560	14	1. Sneaky Lu 2. Side Eye 3. Maisey
6th of 7	21/3/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.77	59.8 km/h	11.00L	$5.80	0:17.00	16.89	C2q	$2,600	$50	28	1. Goldstar Herb 2. Opawa Justin 3. Side Eye
4th of 7	21/2/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	2.90L	$5.80	0:17.31	16.85	C2q	$2,600	$150	7	1. Heart Beats Rico 2. Homebush Dottie 3. Know Gloating
7th of 8	14/2/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.98	61.0 km/h	3.80L	$13	0:30.71	30.71	C2	$4,000	-	11	1. Pryor Bale 2. Diamond Nicki 3. Little Dodo

Manhattan (7) 34233
Trainer: J Johnson (Amberley)
Prize Money: $23,950
Win / Place: 22% / 52%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Isavana

Owners: K Johnston

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 10-9-4

Track

28: 7-5-2

Trk/Dst

28: 7-5-2

Distance

28: 7-5-2

Season

30: 4-6-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

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

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

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 318m at Manukau beaten 5.5 lengths (19.28) behind Dapper Jabber in a Class 3 on June 29. Not up to this.

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 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.28	59.4 km/h	5.70L	$3.90	0:18.88	18.39	C3	$3,200	$480	3	1. Dapper Jabber 2. Not Another 3. Manhattan
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.78	62.0 km/h	1.70L	$3.80	0:21.66	21.39	C3	$3,200	$480	4	1. Thrilling Amalie 2. Highview Spot 3. Manhattan
2nd of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.74	61.1 km/h	0.20L	$2.10	0:18.73	18.38	C2/3	$3,200	$800	32	1. Cartoon 2. Manhattan 3. Helena Jet
32 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	21/5/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:23.13	60.7 km/h	2.80L	$1.50	0:22.93	22.48	C2/3	$3,200	$200	5	1. Homebush Rocket 2. Homebush Sydney 3. Marty Baxter
3rd of 7	16/5/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	1.20L	$1.40	0:17.14	16.81	C3	$3,200	$480	7	1. Smash Ready 2. Opawa Story 3. Manhattan
2nd of 7	9/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	0.70L	$3.70	0:17.21	16.83	C3	$3,200	$800	15	1. Quintis Bale 2. Manhattan 3. Rose Petal

Gotcha Chester (8) 43216
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $11,010
Win / Place: 21% / 47%

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Thrilling Izzy

Owners: C J Weir

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 5-3-3

Track

23: 5-3-3

Trk/Dst

23: 5-3-3

Distance

23: 5-3-3

Season

23: 5-3-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (17.62) in a Class 3, finishing a 7 length sixth. Has two successes and five minors from 11 starts from box 8. Key chance and should go close.

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 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.62	60.3 km/h	7.50L	$5.30	0:17.09	16.72	C3	$3,200	$100	6	1. Master Leo 2. Little Bean 3. Opawa Story
1st of 7	4/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	5.30L	$3.20	0:17.22	17.22	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Gotcha Chester 2. Big Time Cher 3. Know Daisy
2nd of 7	27/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	0.50L	$5.10	0:17.37	17.13	C2	$3,000	$750	7	1. Mercedes Jewel 2. Gotcha Chester 3. Know Daisy
3rd of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.58	60.4 km/h	5.60L	$5.10	0:17.19	17.01	C2q	$3,000	$450	7	1. Homebush Teddy 2. Homebush Nepo 3. Gotcha Chester
4th of 7	13/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.70	60.0 km/h	9.00L	$18	0:17.07	17.07	C2f	$3,000	$150	7	1. Bubbles Tonight 2. Homebush Greedy 3. Bolt
2nd of 7	6/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	2.30L	$5.00	0:17.27	16.99	C2q	$3,000	$750	7	1. Homebush Latte 2. Gotcha Chester 3. Loco Loki