Addington Race 7

VALLEY INN TAVERN STAKES FEATURE PBD

Stake: $7,900

JERRY COLA (7) ran below best last time finishing sixth (19.25) over 318m at Manukau in a Class 5. Has a strong record here at this journey including 16 wins. Form from his last run is proving strong. Looks the one to beat on his best form. OPAWA RYDER (8) was out of placings last time (17.21) at this track in a Class 5, finishing fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths. Looks one of the chances. GOTCHA SANTANA (4) comes here after rocketing around this track over 295m in 16.88, claiming a Class 5 by 1.5 lengths. Harder here but expected to feature again. PICK AND GO (6) has a solid strike rate at this distance and is worth considering.

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

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 7. Jerry Cola, 4. Gotcha Santana, 6. Pick And Go, 8. Opawa Ryder, 2. Homebush Caleb

Blake Stothart Selects: 7. Jerry Cola, 4. Gotcha Santana, 8. Opawa Ryder, 6. Pick And Go, 2. Homebush Caleb

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 7. Jerry Cola, 4. Gotcha Santana, 6. Pick And Go, 2. Homebush Caleb, 8. Opawa Ryder

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Homebush Caleb (2) 56124
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $22,370
Win / Place: 20% / 46%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 9-9-3

Track

43: 9-9-3

Trk/Dst

43: 9-9-3

Distance

43: 9-9-3

Season

17: 4-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	5
STARTS	13	19	11	2
1st	4	3	2	0
2nd	3	4	2	0
3rd	1	2	0	0

Comments

Missed the frame last start when a 4 length fourth (17.44) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Has ability but this tough and will need some luck to feature.

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 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.44	60.9 km/h	4.00L	$13	0:17.16	16.72	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Pick And Go 2. Lady Daisy 3. Opawa Justin
2nd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.58	60.4 km/h	2.70L	$10	0:17.39	17.03	C5q	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Wave Dancer 2. Homebush Caleb 3. Opawa Gordon
1st of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	1.30L	$11	0:17.11	16.58	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Homebush Caleb 2. Gotcha Hide 3. Bethany Jewel
6th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	11.80L	$28	0:16.63	16.63	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Diamond Ranger
5th of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.23	61.6 km/h	8.10L	$27	0:16.66	16.66	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Gotcha Homer
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

Go Milton (3) 21416
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $19,610
Win / Place: 18% / 54%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Spring Gun

Dam: Opawa Nat

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 7-10-3

Track

37: 7-10-3

Trk/Dst

29: 7-9-2

Distance

29: 7-9-2

Season

37: 7-10-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.33) when sixth over 295m at this track in a Class 5. Has three wins and three placings from nine starts from the draw. Will need the right run.

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	10/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.33	61.3 km/h	6.40L	$35	0:16.88	16.72	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Mitcham Blake
1st of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.36	61.2 km/h	1.50L	$8.30	0:17.36	17.03	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Go Milton 2. Homebush Elle 3. Gotcha Hide
4th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	3.30L	$4.60	0:17.05	16.58	C4	$3,500	$200	6	1. Amanda Obdam 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Mitcham Eric
1st of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.06	62.3 km/h	0.70L	$6.10	0:17.06	17.01	C3	$3,200	$1,920	8	1. Go Milton 2. Bethany Jewel 3. Mitcham Julian
2nd of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.47	60.8 km/h	2.50L	$7.30	0:17.29	16.66	C3	$3,200	$800	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Go Milton 3. Yatri Bale
4th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.31	61.4 km/h	3.70L	$3.60	0:17.05	16.73	C3	$3,200	$200	7	1. April Jewel 2. Opawa Bambry 3. Yatri Bale

Gotcha Santana (4) 25241
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $28,200
Win / Place: 25% / 68%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: Thrilling Carly

Owners: C J Weir

100

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 9-11-4

Track

35: 9-11-4

Trk/Dst

35: 9-11-4

Distance

35: 9-11-4

Season

35: 9-11-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 295m in 16.88 last start, beating Smoking Ivan. Has clocked a scorching 16.63 here at this trip. Can give a great sight.

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	10/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:16.88	62.9 km/h	1.50L	$2.70	0:16.88	16.72	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Mitcham Blake
4th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	4.90L	$7.60	0:17.03	17.03	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Gotcha Homer
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.81	63.2 km/h	3.30L	$5.70	0:16.58	16.58	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Boldly Go 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Go Larry
5th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	7.80L	$5.20	0:16.63	16.63	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Diamond Ranger
2nd of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.92	62.8 km/h	0.30L	$6.00	0:16.90	16.66	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Opawa Busy
3rd of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.06	62.3 km/h	4.70L	$4.30	0:16.73	16.73	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Gotcha Santana

Mac Come Right (5) 61114
Trainer: B J Middlewood (Amberley)
Prize Money: $24,460
Win / Place: 25% / 54%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Kai Nan

Owners: Mark Lin & Belinda Middlewood

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 11-6-7

Track

40: 11-6-7

Trk/Dst

40: 11-6-7

Distance

40: 11-6-7

Season

18: 4-0-3

1st Up

4: 2-0-1

2nd Up

4: 3-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 2.5 lengths in 17.21, beating Shane Baxter. Last start finished 4th in a Class 5 on June 19 over 295m at this track behind Opawa Evans beaten 5 lengths (17.26). Happy to risk 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
4th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	5.00L	$17	0:16.91	16.63	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Gotcha Homer 3. Opawa Ryder
1st of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	2.50L	$4.30	0:17.21	16.66	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Mac Come Right 2. Shane Baxter 3. Amanda Obdam
1st of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.07	62.2 km/h	2.50L	$2.90	0:17.07	16.73	C3	$3,200	$1,920	6	1. Mac Come Right 2. Diamond Clay 3. Homebush Mitch
1st of 7	30/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.03	62.4 km/h	1.50L	$11	0:17.03	17.02	C3	$3,200	$1,920	21	1. Mac Come Right 2. Beast Arising 3. Homebush Sydney
6th of 6	13/3/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.59	60.4 km/h	7.80L	$6.70	0:17.04	16.73	C3	$2,800	$50	7	1. Homebush Caleb 2. Sylvia 3. Diamond Luigi
6th of 7	6/3/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.56	60.5 km/h	9.30L	$10	0:16.91	16.63	C3	$2,800	$50	7	1. Gothams King 2. Opawa Elegant 3. Alpha Sheldon

Pick And Go (6) 63561
Trainer: D Voyce (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $89,920
Win / Place: 35% / 63%

Last Start Winner from Box

5 yo Black B

Sire: Belfast Johnny

Dam: Flora Dora

Owners: Rockdale Greyhounds Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 33-13-12

Track

63: 27-8-7

Trk/Dst

63: 27-8-7

Distance

63: 27-8-7

Season

23: 5-3-2

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 3-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
33	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	7	4	11	13	19	20	7
1st	5	2	3	5	3	5	8	2
2nd	3	2	0	1	4	2	0	1
3rd	2	0	0	0	0	4	5	1

Comments

Strong performance to win by one length at this track over 295m (17.16) beating Lady Daisy in Class 5 on July 10. Has run hot time here with a 16.86 PB at the distance. Must include.

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	10/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.16	61.9 km/h	1.00L	$20	0:17.16	16.72	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Pick And Go 2. Lady Daisy 3. Opawa Justin
6th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.76	59.8 km/h	6.00L	$7.00	0:17.34	17.03	C5q	$4,400	$100	10	1. Opawa Brick 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Mitcham Blake
5th of 7	23/6/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:23.24	60.4 km/h	7.90L	$16	0:22.69	22.69	C5	$4,400	$100	4	1. Opawa Justin 2. Homebush Patch 3. Opawa Gordon
3rd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	6.50L	$10	0:16.84	16.63	C5	$4,400	$660	21	1. Gotcha Pennies 2. Georgie Pie 3. Pick And Go
6th of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	4.90L	$3.20	0:17.07	16.74	C5	$4,400	$100	10	1. Homebush Elle 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Wave Dancer
6th of 7	19/5/25	Palmerston North	375m	5	0:22.18	60.9 km/h	11.90L	$8.60	0:21.35	21.31	C4	$3,500	$100	4	1. Jane's Panama 2. Priority 3. We Ride

Jerry Cola (7) 11136
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $96,730
Win / Place: 72% / 83%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 27-2-2

Track

20: 16-0-0

Trk/Dst

19: 16-0-0

Distance

19: 16-0-0

Season

31: 22-1-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
21	6	0	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when sixth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning five on end before placing two back. Expected to feature 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
6th of 7	8/6/25	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.25	59.5 km/h	8.50L	$1.50	0:18.65	18.49	C5	$7,900	$150	18	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Aldebaran 3. Portland Ding Us
3rd of 8	21/5/25	Invercargill	457m	5	0:26.21	62.8 km/h	2.90L	$2.10	0:26.01	26.01	INVf	$20,000	$3,000	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Romantic Rebel 3. Jerry Cola
1st of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:22.21	63.2 km/h	1.50L	$1.10	0:22.21	22.21	C5	$4,400	$2,640	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
1st of 7	8/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.46	64.5 km/h	2.30L	$1.40	0:16.46	16.46	SPECf	$10,000	$6,000	5	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Opawa Mocha
1st of 6	3/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:16.53	64.2 km/h	6.30L	$1.10	0:16.53	16.53	SPECq	$4,400	$2,640	9	1. Jerry Cola 2. Mitcham Tim 3. Smoking Ivan
1st of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	7	0:16.42	64.7 km/h	3.00L	$1.30	0:16.42	16.42	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Mitcham Tim

Opawa Ryder (8) 14324
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $122,424
Win / Place: 34% / 63%

5 yo Brindle D

Sire: American Warrior

Dam: Opawa Shackley

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

111: 38-18-14

Track

86: 30-13-11

Trk/Dst

74: 25-10-11

Distance

74: 25-10-11

Season

41: 11-7-5

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
33	0	5	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	9	1	10	8	12	15	46
1st	5	4	0	4	3	2	6	14
2nd	0	2	0	1	2	4	2	7
3rd	3	1	0	1	0	2	1	6

Comments

Was out of placings last time (17.21) at this track in a Class 5, finishing fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting 14 victories and 13 places from 46 starts. Looks suited and should go close.

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
4th of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	4.70L	$4.40	0:16.88	16.72	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Mitcham Blake
2nd of 6	3/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	3.30L	$15	0:17.06	17.03	C5	$4,400	$1,100	14	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Ryder 3. Opawa Busy
3rd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.05	62.3 km/h	2.00L	$5.50	0:16.91	16.63	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Gotcha Homer 3. Opawa Ryder
4th of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	7.20L	$5.70	0:16.78	16.66	C5	$4,400	$250	14	1. Boldly Go 2. Georgie Pie 3. Go Larry
1st of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	8	0:16.95	62.7 km/h	1.70L	$30	0:16.95	16.74	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Marsh
6th of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.15	61.9 km/h	2.60L	$7.70	0:16.97	16.78	C5	$4,400	$100	28	1. Dingo Night 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Know Expense