Addington Extra Race 4

RACING AGAIN MONDAY 21ST JULY SPRINT PBD

Stake: $3,500

MITCHAM BEN (2) is a talented dog who is a winner of 23 races and filled a minor placing latest when second at Ascot Park (22.86). Has a good record here at this journey. Boasts a strong record from this draw with nine wins and four minor placings from 15 starts. Top prospect. HOMEBUSH SUZIE (3) had been racing in honest fashion recording four placings in a row before finishing fifth (17.30) at this track latest. Key runner on best form. OPAWA SNOWDROP (8) settled midfield in the run and boxed on to finish there when 4th (17.21) at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Has ability and can measure up. ONE MORE ROADIE (6) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.

Distance: 295m
Class: C4
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 2. Mitcham Ben, 5. Homebush Ardie, 3. Homebush Suzie, 4. Sun Strike, 6. One More Roadie

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Mitcham Ben (2) 45422
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $61,199
Win / Place: 34% / 58%

Box Specialist

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Black D

Sire: Blue Moon Rising

Dam: Flower Bomb

Owners: Cq Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 23-9-7

Track

39: 11-6-4

Trk/Dst

39: 11-6-4

Distance

39: 11-6-4

Season

25: 4-5-5

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-3-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
23	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	12	15	16	9	5	6	4
1st	5	9	5	2	1	1	0
2nd	0	2	1	1	1	3	1
3rd	0	2	1	3	0	0	1

Comments

In the money last time at Ascot Park (22.86) in a Class 3/4, finishing a head second. Box stats strong with nine wins and four placings from 15 starts. Looks a leading chance.

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	9/7/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.86	61.4 km/h	0.20L	$1.20	0:22.85	22.55	C3/4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Sideline Sam 2. Mitcham Ben 3. Mitcham Arlica
2nd of 7	2/7/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.58	62.2 km/h	0.50L	$2.00	0:22.54	22.5	C4	$3,500	$875	6	1. Homebush Khan 2. Mitcham Ben 3. Sideline Sam
4th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	2.60L	$14	0:17.08	16.58	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Opawa Busy 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Evans
5th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	5.50L	$5.10	0:16.91	16.63	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Gotcha Homer 3. Opawa Ryder
4th of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.09	62.1 km/h	6.10L	$11	0:16.66	16.66	C5	$4,400	$250	8	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Gotcha Homer
3rd of 6	4/6/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:22.84	61.5 km/h	1.70L	$2.00	0:22.72	22.72	C5	$4,400	$660	6	1. No Guidance 2. Homebush Patch 3. Mitcham Ben

Homebush Suzie (3) 32225
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $27,090
Win / Place: 16% / 55%

3 yo Black and White B

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 9-10-11

Track

47: 7-9-10

Trk/Dst

47: 7-9-10

Distance

47: 7-9-10

Season

39: 4-8-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	5	9	26	8	4	1	1
1st	1	1	4	2	1	0	0
2nd	1	3	5	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	2	5	3	0	1	0

Comments

Was out of placings last time (17.30) at this track in a Class 4, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths. Has four wins and 10 placings from 26 starts from the draw. Looks well placed and should feature.

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 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	4.90L	$3.80	0:16.96	16.72	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Gothams King 3. Zippy Ziggy
2nd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	1.30L	$3.70	0:17.48	17.03	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Homebush Chip 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Sun Strike
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	1.30L	$2.50	0:17.05	16.58	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Amanda Obdam 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Mitcham Eric
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	0.30L	$3.20	0:17.17	16.63	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Taz 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Diamond Chloe
3rd of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	0.60L	$5.60	0:17.26	16.66	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Toxic Venom 2. Karen Jewel 3. Homebush Suzie
4th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	3.70L	$2.40	0:17.15	16.73	C4	$3,500	$200	14	1. Opawa Susan 2. I'm An Ace 3. Diamond Chloe

Sun Strike (4) 66553
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $31,615
Win / Place: 21% / 52%

3 yo Light Fawn B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

Owners: M Lin

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 11-10-6

Track

38: 6-5-4

Trk/Dst

37: 6-5-4

Distance

37: 6-5-4

Season

40: 6-7-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Finished third last time (17.62) over 295m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Has to do a bit more.

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	3/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.62	60.3 km/h	2.00L	$4.50	0:17.48	17.03	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Homebush Chip 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Sun Strike
5th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.54	60.5 km/h	6.90L	$4.20	0:17.06	16.58	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Opawa Hazel 2. Sideline Sam 3. Homebush Khan
5th of 5	19/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	3.70L	$8.50	0:16.88	16.63	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Broadway Gem 3. Wave Dancer
6th of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.44	60.9 km/h	11.10L	$27	0:16.66	16.66	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Gotcha Homer
6th of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	9.40L	$32	0:16.85	16.73	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Georgie Pie
3rd of 6	29/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	1.40L	$7.70	0:17.09	16.74	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Georgie Pie 3. Sun Strike

Homebush Ardie (5) 37765
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $25,385
Win / Place: 16% / 44%

3 yo Black and White D

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 10-8-8

Track

44: 7-6-6

Trk/Dst

44: 7-6-6

Distance

44: 7-6-6

Season

24: 4-2-2

1st Up

3: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	10	14	13	9	5	4	4
1st	1	3	4	1	1	0	0
2nd	2	0	3	2	0	1	0
3rd	3	1	1	2	0	0	1

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 295m at this track. Tested under these conditions.

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
5th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:18.05	58.8 km/h	11.20L	$13	0:17.27	17.03	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Evening Out 2. Opawa Barns 3. Great Potential
6th of 6	26/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.47	60.8 km/h	6.60L	$13	0:17.01	16.58	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Diamond Ranger
7th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	9.40L	$33	0:16.91	16.63	C5	$4,400	-	21	1. Opawa Evans 2. Gotcha Homer 3. Opawa Ryder
7th of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.93	59.2 km/h	17.00L	$25	0:16.74	16.74	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Opawa Justin 3. Go Larry
3rd of 6	22/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.07	62.2 km/h	4.20L	$13	0:16.78	16.78	C5	$4,400	$660	13	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Mitcham Ben 3. Homebush Ardie
1st of 7	9/5/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.97	62.6 km/h	1.00L	$27	0:16.97	16.83	C4	$3,500	$2,100	22	1. Homebush Ardie 2. Amanda Obdam 3. Mitcham Arlica

One More Roadie (6) 72176
Trainer: A L Hart (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $22,740
Win / Place: 15% / 47%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Sonja

Owners: Guthrie'S Students Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 6-9-3

Track

31: 6-7-2

Trk/Dst

6: 2-2-0

Distance

6: 2-2-0

Season

35: 6-9-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (31.26) in a Class 5 H, finishing a 14 length sixth. Box stats strong with two wins and two placings from five starts. Among the main chances.

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
6th of 7	10/7/25	Addington	525m	7	0:31.26	60.5 km/h	14.90L	$102	0:30.22	30.15	C5q	$6,300	$100	7	1. Sinead Bale 2. Paw Bradley 3. Let Him Cook
7th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	525m	8	0:31.45	60.1 km/h	11.50L	$9.10	0:30.64	30.62	C3	$4,800	-	3	1. Fireman Fred 2. Mister Efficient 3. Opawa Schofer
1st of 7	30/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	1.50L	$4.90	0:17.25	17.07	C3	$3,200	$1,920	4	1. One More Roadie 2. Madam Phaedra 3. Gotcha Tane
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.35	61.2 km/h	4.70L	$2.60	0:17.02	16.58	C3	$3,200	$800	6	1. Kaitoa 2. One More Roadie 3. Sugar Rose
7th of 8	20/6/25	Whanganui	520m	7	0:30.97	60.4 km/h	8.50L	$37	0:30.37	29.83	R/Aq	$6,300	-	8	1. Big Time Maestro 2. Big Time Toby 3. Perfect Harry
5th of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.59	60.4 km/h	3.00L	$4.20	0:17.38	16.66	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Opawa Gordon 2. Homebush Chip 3. April Jewel

Ripslinger Ruby (7) 15235
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $28,440
Win / Place: 16% / 56%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Ripslinger Roxy

Owners: A Bradshaw & P Seque

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 6-7-8

Track

24: 3-3-8

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

31: 4-6-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Could only manage fifth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when third (30.53) over 525m at this track. Has to overcome a wide draw and looks safely held.

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	4/6/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.60	61.8 km/h	4.60L	$6.20	0:26.28	26.28	C4/5	$6,300	$100	5	1. Impressive Roar 2. Homebush Gomez 3. Homebush Rock
3rd of 7	3/5/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.53	61.9 km/h	5.60L	$4.80	0:30.14	29.84	SPECAq	$6,300	$945	9	1. So Strict 2. Valderrama 3. Ripslinger Ruby
2nd of 8	24/4/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.13	62.7 km/h	7.30L	$40	0:29.62	29.62	C4	$5,500	$1,375	7	1. Paw Bradley 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Opawa Archer
5th of 7	17/4/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.88	61.2 km/h	5.80L	$6.50	0:30.47	30.04	C4/5	$5,900	$50	6	1. Opawa Archer 2. Therapy Tex 3. Opawa Schofer
1st of 5	11/4/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.26	62.5 km/h	2.30L	$4.70	0:30.26	30.1	C3/4	$5,100	$3,060	8	1. Ripslinger Ruby 2. Bit of Bacardi 3. Perfect Harry
7th of 8	3/4/25	Addington	525m	3	0:31.27	60.4 km/h	8.10L	$14	0:30.70	30.5	C3/4	$5,100	-	7	1. Know Expense 2. Baker Dan 3. Opawa Archer

Opawa Snowdrop (8) 42154
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $42,928
Win / Place: 19% / 41%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Hope

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

89: 17-10-10

Track

50: 8-8-5

Trk/Dst

39: 7-8-4

Distance

39: 7-8-4

Season

24: 6-2-3

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
16	0	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	3	7	3	8	20	21	24
1st	0	0	0	1	2	4	7	3
2nd	0	0	1	0	1	3	3	2
3rd	1	0	1	0	1	3	1	3

Comments

Most recent effort finished 4th on July 10 over 295m at this track behind Gotcha Hide beaten 3.5 lengths (17.21) in a Class 4. This appears within her reach.

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	7	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	3.60L	$11	0:16.96	16.72	C4	$3,500	$200	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Gothams King 3. Zippy Ziggy
5th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.84	59.5 km/h	5.20L	$10	0:17.48	17.03	C4	$3,500	$100	10	1. Homebush Chip 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Sun Strike
1st of 6	23/6/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:23.30	60.3 km/h	3.00L	$2.30	0:23.30	22.69	C2/3	$3,200	$1,920	3	1. Opawa Snowdrop 2. Madam Phaedra 3. Alpha Riley
2nd of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	1.00L	$6.00	0:17.01	17.01	C3	$3,200	$800	8	1. Homebush Henry 2. Opawa Snowdrop 3. Evening Out
4th of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	4.20L	$4.90	0:17.22	16.66	C3	$3,200	$200	3	1. Opawa Taz 2. Keyara 3. Strawberry Girl
3rd of 6	9/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	2.80L	$7.80	0:17.17	17.11	C3	$3,200	$480	4	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Beast Arising 3. Opawa Snowdrop