Cambridge (G) Race 11

VETORA CAMBRIDGE SPRINT SERIES FINAL PBD

Stake: $4,800

LION'S DEN (6) goes very well here starting 38 times for 19 wins and 13 minors. Comes off a (21.44) win last time, scoring by 2.5 lengths in a Class 5 H over 375m at this track. Appeals as a leading chance in this. OPAWA TREVOR (3) settled down midfield and held his position to the line when finishing 4th (21.71) at this track. Form here at the trip sound including five wins. Bold showing expected. JANE'S PANAMA (5) racing well without winning, placing at her last four runs. Last start finished 3rd on July 10 over 375m at this track behind LION'S DEN beaten 4 lengths (21.71) in a Class 5 H. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and four minor placings to her credit. Well-placed to take this out. BIG TIME LONDON (1) won as expected last time and is sure to feature again.

Distance: 375m
Class: C5f
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White. Selects: 1. Big Time London, 6. Lion's Den, 2. Go Reuben, 5. Jane's Panama, 7. Kiwi Sea

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Big Time London (1) 61151
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $40,130
Win / Place: 34% / 59%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo White and Black B

Sire: Aston Kimetto

Dam: Big Time Vegas

Owners: L Cole & C Rendle

100

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 16-6-6

Track

14: 10-1-1

Trk/Dst

12: 10-1-0

Distance

26: 13-4-2

Season

38: 14-5-5

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	0	1	0	0

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 1.1 lengths over 375m at this track in a handy (21.43), beating Big Time Walter. In form and expected to run well 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
1st of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	1	21.38	64.2 km/h	3.70L	$0.00	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$0	-	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
1st of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.43	63.0 km/h	1.10L	$2.10	0:21.43	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$2,640	16	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Walter 3. Kiwi Sea
5th of 6	24/6/25	Palmerston North	375m	2	0:21.71	62.2 km/h	5.00L	$1.70	0:21.36	21.36	C5	$4,400	$100	5	1. Big Time Lime 2. Jane's Panama 3. Big Time Kenzie
1st of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.21	63.6 km/h	1.30L	$2.80	0:21.21	21.21	C5	$4,400	$2,640	6	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Opawa Linny
1st of 6	13/6/25	Whanganui	305m	2	0:17.53	62.6 km/h	1.20L	$3.90	0:17.53	17.53	C5	$4,400	$2,640	3	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Lime 3. Big Time Rua
6th of 6	10/6/25	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:21.96	61.5 km/h	14.00L	$2.60	0:20.98	20.98	C5	$4,400	$100	5	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Jane's Panama 3. Big Time Bullet

Go Reuben (2) 41462
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $18,400
Win / Place: 22% / 41%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Racer

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 8-4-3

Track

11: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

11: 2-1-1

Distance

12: 2-1-1

Season

35: 8-4-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (21.62) over 375m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Will need plenty of luck.

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
4th of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	21.9	64.3 km/h	8.70L	$0.00	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$0	-	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
2nd of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.62	62.4 km/h	2.50L	$26	0:21.44	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$1,100	14	1. Lion's Den 2. Go Reuben 3. Jane's Panama
6th of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.09	61.1 km/h	10.00L	$42	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,400	$100	4	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
4th of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	8.20L	$4.20	0:18.52	18.38	C4	$3,500	$200	3	1. Big Time Walter 2. Foxtrot Mila 3. Opawa Vanessa
1st of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.42	63.0 km/h	0.50L	$5.80	0:21.42	21.21	C4	$3,500	$2,100	4	1. Go Reuben 2. Aces 3. Love It
4th of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.21	59.6 km/h	6.20L	$2.90	0:18.78	18.31	C4	$3,500	$200	5	1. Dark Smoke 2. Foxtrot Mila 3. Hunter George

Opawa Trevor (3) 35574
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $25,990
Win / Place: 16% / 55%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Cutie

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 8-10-9

Track

34: 5-8-8

Trk/Dst

31: 5-7-6

Distance

32: 6-7-7

Season

29: 5-5-5

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	0	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	7
STARTS	18	14	9	5	1	2
1st	2	4	1	1	0	0
2nd	5	4	1	0	0	0
3rd	3	3	1	2	0	0

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. At the last start finished 4th on July 10 over 375m at this track behind Big Time London beaten 4 lengths (21.71) in a Class 5 H. Looks a solid contender.

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
7th of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	22.22	61.3 km/h	14.10L	$0.00	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$0	-	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
4th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.71	62.2 km/h	4.00L	$30	0:21.43	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$250	3	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Walter 3. Kiwi Sea
7th of 8	7/7/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	1	0:17.53	64.3 km/h	7.40L	$58	0:17.01	17.01	C4/5	$4,800	$100	11	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Tawny
5th of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:22.01	61.3 km/h	8.90L	$47	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,400	$100	14	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
5th of 7	12/6/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.64	62.4 km/h	4.30L	$6.50	0:21.34	21.29	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Opawa Tails
3rd of 7	5/6/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.59	62.5 km/h	7.10L	$21	0:21.09	21.09	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Indie 3. Opawa Trevor

Big Time Walter (4) 71652
Trainer: R K Roper (Auckland)
Prize Money: $48,155
Win / Place: 17% / 44%

4 yo Brindle D

Sire: Worm Burner

Dam: Bigtime Wendle

Owners: R K Roper

Rating

Stats

Career

98: 17-12-15

Track

17: 2-2-4

Trk/Dst

17: 2-2-4

Distance

38: 5-5-7

Season

25: 3-4-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	24	10	11	13	13	16	7
1st	2	6	1	2	3	2	1	0
2nd	0	5	1	1	0	1	4	0
3rd	0	1	1	4	3	4	2	0

Comments

Placed last time (21.51) at this track in a Class 5 H, finishing second and beaten 1.1 lengths. Has two wins and four placings from 10 starts from the draw. Others rate better 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
3rd of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	21.75	64.1 km/h	6.20L	$0.00	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$0	-	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
2nd of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.51	62.8 km/h	1.10L	$33	0:21.43	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$1,100	4	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Walter 3. Kiwi Sea
5th of 7	6/7/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.05	60.1 km/h	9.40L	$33	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Portland Mark 2. Quintessential 3. Aldebaran
6th of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.99	60.3 km/h	8.50L	$18	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Portland Jessie 2. Big Time Lena 3. Aldebaran
1st of 7	22/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.52	61.8 km/h	4.70L	$5.10	0:18.52	18.38	C4	$3,500	$2,100	3	1. Big Time Walter 2. Foxtrot Mila 3. Opawa Vanessa
7th of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.97	61.4 km/h	7.90L	$5.40	0:21.42	21.21	C4	$3,500	-	7	1. Go Reuben 2. Aces 3. Love It

Jane's Panama (5) 12223
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $65,435
Win / Place: 28% / 60%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Fawn B

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Bigtime Jane

Owners: L Cole & C Rendle

Rating

Stats

Career

82: 23-14-13

Track

14: 3-3-3

Trk/Dst

13: 3-3-3

Distance

39: 12-8-6

Season

25: 6-6-3

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-2

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
20	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	29	18	15	9	8	3
1st	9	6	1	6	1	0
2nd	4	4	2	1	2	1
3rd	5	4	1	1	2	0

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at her last four starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 375m at this track beaten 4 lengths (21.71) behind Lion's Den in a Class 5 H on July 10. Has ability and worth including.

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	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	5	22.33	61.3 km/h	15.80L	$0.00	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$0	-	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
3rd of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.71	62.2 km/h	3.90L	$6.60	0:21.44	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$660	16	1. Lion's Den 2. Go Reuben 3. Jane's Panama
2nd of 6	24/6/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:21.58	62.6 km/h	3.20L	$4.30	0:21.36	21.36	C5	$4,400	$1,100	5	1. Big Time Lime 2. Jane's Panama 3. Big Time Kenzie
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.47	62.9 km/h	1.00L	$15	0:21.40	21.21	C5	$4,400	$1,100	9	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Jane's Panama 3. Kiwi Sea
2nd of 6	10/6/25	Palmerston North	375m	5	0:21.34	63.3 km/h	5.20L	$5.70	0:20.98	20.98	C5	$4,400	$1,100	4	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Jane's Panama 3. Big Time Bullet
1st of 7	6/6/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:21.37	63.2 km/h	2.20L	$4.80	0:21.37	21.37	C4/5	$4,400	$2,640	10	1. Jane's Panama 2. Big Time Proof 3. Bow Anna

Lion's Den (6) 15141
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $76,640
Win / Place: 42% / 80%

Box Specialist

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 24-15-7

Track

39: 19-7-6

Trk/Dst

39: 19-7-6

Distance

38: 19-7-6

Season

38: 16-10-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
24	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	11	20	12	3	4	6	1
1st	3	11	6	1	0	3	0
2nd	6	5	2	0	0	2	0
3rd	1	1	2	1	1	0	1

Comments

Good performance after tracking the speed to win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 375m (21.44) beating Go Reuben in Class 5 H on July 10. Excellent record from this box, including three wins. Go well.

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 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	6	22.2	61.4 km/h	13.70L	$0.00	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$0	-	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
1st of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.44	63.0 km/h	2.50L	$2.30	0:21.44	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$2,640	11	1. Lion's Den 2. Go Reuben 3. Jane's Panama
4th of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.64	61.4 km/h	3.60L	$2.60	0:18.39	18.39	C4/5	$4,400	$250	3	1. Portland Jessie 2. Big Time Lena 3. Aldebaran
1st of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.39	63.1 km/h	0.70L	$1.30	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
5th of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.74	62.1 km/h	7.50L	$2.00	0:21.21	21.21	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Opawa Linny
1st of 7	12/6/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.34	63.3 km/h	0.50L	$2.90	0:21.34	21.29	C5	$4,400	$2,640	4	1. Lion's Den 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Opawa Tails

Kiwi Sea (7) 33553
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $27,450
Win / Place: 15% / 52%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Thrilling Boris

Dam: Kiwi Gal

Owners: Dinny Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 8-10-10

Track

27: 6-7-3

Trk/Dst

24: 5-7-3

Distance

23: 5-7-3

Season

52: 8-10-10

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished third last start (21.69) at big odds over 375m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Will need plenty of luck.

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	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	22.06	61.3 km/h	11.30L	$0.00	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$0	-	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
3rd of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.69	62.2 km/h	3.70L	$16	0:21.43	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$660	3	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Walter 3. Kiwi Sea
5th of 8	7/7/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:17.47	64.5 km/h	6.50L	$43	0:17.01	17.01	C4/5	$4,800	$100	12	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Tawny
5th of 6	25/6/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	4	0:17.77	63.4 km/h	7.80L	$21	0:17.22	17.22	R/A	$4,800	$100	6	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Star Boy Express 3. Big Time Tawny
3rd of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.53	62.7 km/h	1.90L	$44	0:21.40	21.21	C5	$4,400	$660	4	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Jane's Panama 3. Kiwi Sea
3rd of 7	15/6/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.82	60.8 km/h	7.30L	$36	0:18.31	18.31	C5	$4,400	$660	3	1. Quintessential 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Kiwi Sea

Big Time Hank (8) 43324
Trainer: H V Mullane (Ngaruawahia)
Prize Money: $51,770
Win / Place: 17% / 54%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Lightning Frank

Dam: Bigtime Lily

Owners: Akward Christmas Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 12-14-12

Track

39: 4-10-6

Trk/Dst

30: 3-9-5

Distance

28: 3-8-5

Season

31: 3-7-5

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	7	5	5	6	15	31
1st	0	2	1	2	2	2	3
2nd	0	1	1	0	0	2	10
3rd	0	2	0	1	0	2	7

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (21.81) in a Class 5 H, finishing a 5.5 lengths fourth. Has three wins and 16 placings from 29 starts from the draw. Will need the right run.

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
2nd of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	8	21.6	64.3 km/h	3.70L	$0.00	0:21.38	21.38	C5f	$0	-	7	1. Big Time London 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Walter
4th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.81	61.9 km/h	5.30L	$8.90	0:21.44	21.43	C5q	$4,400	$250	3	1. Lion's Den 2. Go Reuben 3. Jane's Panama
2nd of 8	7/7/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	8	0:17.36	64.9 km/h	5.00L	$16	0:17.01	17.01	C4/5	$4,800	$1,200	6	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Big Time Hank 3. Big Time Tawny
3rd of 7	1/7/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.40	64.8 km/h	2.90L	$17	0:17.20	17.2	C5	$4,800	$720	5	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Big Time Martin 3. Big Time Hank
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.79	62.0 km/h	5.70L	$27	0:21.39	21.39	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Waerenga Tails 3. Big Time Hank
4th of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.59	62.5 km/h	5.40L	$17	0:21.21	21.21	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Ding Us 3. Opawa Linny