Cambridge Race 11

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND SPRINT PBD

Stake: $3,200

OPAWA PHILIPA (2) is rarely far away but tends to find one better, placing 38 from 70 starts. Finished in the minors latest when third (31.45) at Manukau and may be close to breaking through. Has a good record at this journey. Deserves serious consideration. WOLFMAN JACK (6) jumps from box 6 again after placing (19.09) last time at Manukau over 318m. Is a young progressive dog who should be in this for a long way. THRILLING TOMMY (3) was game in defeat off a low draw at the latest outing, finishing second and beaten 0.9 lengths (21.54) behind Sweet Bonanza at this track. Must be included in calculations. GO LUNA (7) warrants respect following a recent placing over this course and distance.

Distance: 375m
Class: C3
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White. Selects: 3. Thrilling Tommy, 6. Wolfman Jack, 2. Opawa Philipa, 4. Highview Spot, 7. Go Luna

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Opawa Philipa (2) 62243
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $43,905
Win / Place: 10% / 64%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Cutie

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 7-23-15

Track

26: 3-11-5

Trk/Dst

14: 3-3-3

Distance

14: 3-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	11	10	9	15	11	12	2
1st	0	3	0	3	1	0	0
2nd	4	2	5	4	2	6	0
3rd	3	2	0	1	4	4	1

Comments

In the money last time at Manukau (31.45) in a Class 2/3, finishing a 3 length third. Has three wins and four placings from 10 starts from the draw. Racing well enough to fully test this line-up.

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
3rd of 5	3/8/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:31.45	60.3 km/h	3.00L	$6.30	0:31.24	30.97	C2/3	$4,800	$720	3	1. Best Bet Benny 2. Wondering Why 3. Opawa Philipa
4th of 7	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.82	61.9 km/h	4.90L	$3.10	0:21.48	21.44	C3	$3,200	$200	4	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Thrilling Tommy 3. Highview Spot
2nd of 7	27/7/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:31.15	60.9 km/h	0.30L	$20	0:31.13	30.63	C2/3	$4,800	$1,200	3	1. Best Bet Benny 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Wine
2nd of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.58	62.6 km/h	1.30L	$4.40	0:21.49	21.47	C3	$3,200	$800	4	1. Black Lion 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Satan's Song
1st of 1	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.88	60.6 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.88		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	527m	2	0:31.65	59.9 km/h	10.70L	$21	0:30.90	30.9	C3/4	$5,500	$100	7	1. Turtle Watch 2. Spin Black 3. Schmeichel

Thrilling Tommy (3) 7X442
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $49,659
Win / Place: 15% / 50%

5 yo Black D

Sire: Thrilling Boris

Dam: Thrilling Rosa

Owners: Wedgewood Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 12-18-9

Track

44: 7-12-5

Trk/Dst

13: 3-3-0

Distance

14: 3-4-0

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	40	12	7	1	2	2	4	9
1st	7	1	1	0	0	1	0	2
2nd	10	2	3	1	0	1	0	1
3rd	6	1	0	0	1	0	0	1

Comments

Placed last time (21.54) at this track in a Class 3, finishing second and beaten 0.9 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Heading the right way looks well placed to score.

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 7	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.54	62.7 km/h	0.90L	$4.70	0:21.48	21.44	C3	$3,200	$800	7	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Thrilling Tommy 3. Highview Spot
4th of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.89	61.7 km/h	5.20L	$10	0:21.53	21.47	C4	$3,500	$200	7	1. Opawa Trevor 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Waerenga Josay
4th of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:22.22	60.8 km/h	7.40L	$7.20	0:21.70	21.38	C4	$3,800	$200	7	1. Our Erin 2. Opawa Tails 3. Love It
1st of 1	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	0	0:21.66	62.3 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:21.66		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	20/3/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:22.52	59.9 km/h	18.20L	$2.90	0:21.25	21.15	C4	$3,100	-	11	1. Big Time London 2. Opawa Tails 3. Cliff Top Winnie
1st of 1	9/3/25	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.69	61.3 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.69		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.

Highview Spot (4) 22543
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $38,260
Win / Place: 12% / 43%

4 yo White and Blue Brindle B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Miss Potential

Owners: Green & Smiths Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

99: 12-16-15

Track

59: 7-13-8

Trk/Dst

43: 7-11-5

Distance

43: 7-11-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	12	20	22	24	12	6	3
1st	2	3	1	3	2	1	0
2nd	3	1	6	3	1	1	1
3rd	0	3	4	4	3	0	1

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (21.76) over 375m at this track. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Faces a tough assignment this time.

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
3rd of 7	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.76	62.0 km/h	4.00L	$19	0:21.48	21.44	C3	$3,200	$480	7	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Thrilling Tommy 3. Highview Spot
4th of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.87	61.7 km/h	5.40L	$14	0:21.49	21.47	C3	$3,200	$200	7	1. Black Lion 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Satan's Song
5th of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:22.52	59.9 km/h	11.50L	$4.90	0:21.71	21.38	C3	$3,500	$100	7	1. Hanzo River 2. Black Lion 3. Brindle Boo
2nd of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:22.18	60.9 km/h	5.70L	$7.60	0:21.78	21.43	C3	$3,200	$800	14	1. Hillbilly Heist 2. Highview Spot 3. Cut And Paste
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.71	62.2 km/h	0.70L	$15	0:21.66	21.39	C3	$3,200	$800	14	1. Thrilling Amalie 2. Highview Spot 3. Manhattan
5th of 7	12/6/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.92	61.6 km/h	6.40L	$7.60	0:21.47	21.29	C3	$3,200	$100	7	1. Indecisive 2. Big Time Central 3. Cut And Paste

Undone (5) 16104
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $9,160
Win / Place: 28% / 64%

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Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

2 yo Blue B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Jelly Fish

Owners: E Potts

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 4-3-2

Track

5: 4-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 4-0-0

Distance

5: 4-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Resumes from a 11 weeks spell and was a fresh up winner last time in, scoring over 375m at this track. Yet to win but has placed from one first-up up runs.

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 1	27/7/25	Manukau	318m	0	0:18.9	60.6 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:18.9		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
4th of 8	25/5/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	4.40L	$3.10	0:18.64	18.28	C2f	$3,200	$200	7	1. Big Time Central 2. Shadowed 3. You Turn
- of 6	18/5/25	Manukau	318m	7	N/A	-	0.00L	$3.20		18.3	C2q	$0	-	3	1. 2. 3.
1st of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.61	62.5 km/h	2.40L	$2.40	0:21.61	21.13	C2	$3,000	$1,800	4	1. Undone 2. Zipping Bestow 3. Shadowed
6th of 6	11/5/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.55	58.6 km/h	10.70L	$1.50	0:18.80	18.34	C1/2	$3,000	$100	7	1. Not Like Us 2. Shadowed 3. Bear O'Clock
1st of 7	4/5/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.42	63.0 km/h	2.40L	$1.20	0:21.42	21.14	C1	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. Undone 2. Omaticaya 3. Helena Jet

Wolfman Jack (6) 11513
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $9,150
Win / Place: 50% / 70%

2 yo Brindle D

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 5-1-1

Track

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Distance

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Manukau over 318m. Last start finished 3rd on August 3 over 318m at Manukau behind Opawa Go Girl beaten 3.5 lengths (19.09) in a Class 2/3. Expected to be in the finish.

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
3rd of 7	3/8/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	3.50L	$1.50	0:18.84	18.59	C2/3	$3,200	$480	7	1. Opawa Go Girl 2. Hunter George 3. Wolfman Jack
1st of 7	27/7/25	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.75	61.1 km/h	2.90L	$1.30	0:18.75	18.31	C2f	$3,200	$1,920	10	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Dynamic Kiwi 3. Jean Genie
5th of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:22.13	61.0 km/h	7.60L	$2.70	0:21.60	21.38	C1f	$3,200	$100	4	1. Simek 2. Best Bet Benny 3. Blondes Have Fun
1st of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:18.58	61.6 km/h	5.60L	$1.10	0:18.58	18.37	C1	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Dashing Blazer 3. Hunter Honey
1st of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.76	62.0 km/h	6.40L	$2.60	0:21.76	21.43	C1q	$2,900	$1,740	4	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Gold Card 3. Waerenga Tribe
1st of 7	6/7/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.79	60.9 km/h	3.40L	$1.10	0:18.79	18.39	C1	$2,900	$1,740	7	1. Wolfman Jack 2. Jean Genie 3. Bear O'Clock

Go Luna (7) 16672
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $23,830
Win / Place: 15% / 40%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Opawa Sophie

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 9-8-6

Track

40: 5-5-3

Trk/Dst

37: 4-5-3

Distance

42: 4-6-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

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

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

Comments

Showed good improvement when second behind Satan's Song at this track last start over 375m (21.79). Cannot be taken lightly based on that sound recent effort.

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 7	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.79	62.0 km/h	0.50L	$10	0:21.75	21.44	C3	$3,200	$800	7	1. Satan's Song 2. Go Luna 3. Suppose
7th of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.13	61.0 km/h	8.60L	$19	0:21.53	21.47	C4	$3,500	-	14	1. Opawa Trevor 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Waerenga Josay
6th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.98	61.4 km/h	5.70L	$25	0:21.58	21.43	C4	$3,500	$100	3	1. Schmeichel 2. Love It 3. Hunter Karen
6th of 8	7/7/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	4	0:17.55	64.2 km/h	5.20L	$17	0:17.19	17.01	C4	$3,900	$100	11	1. Opawa Keith 2. You Sassy Minx 3. Dapper Jabber
1st of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.62	62.4 km/h	3.40L	$39	0:21.62	21.39	C3/4	$3,500	$2,100	2	1. Go Luna 2. Kiwi Moments 3. Hillbilly Heist
7th of 7	24/6/25	Palmerston North	375m	8	0:22.09	61.1 km/h	7.50L	$36	0:21.56	21.36	C3	$3,200	-	5	1. We Ride 2. Paperback 3. Opawa Jordan

Indecisive (8) 64456
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $33,480
Win / Place: 11% / 45%

4 yo White D

Sire: Pinny Mack

Dam: Ramblin' On

Owners: T F Steele

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 10-14-15

Track

62: 6-12-8

Trk/Dst

49: 6-10-7

Distance

50: 6-11-7

1st Up

3: 0-1-2

2nd Up

3: 0-1-2

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

Box History	2	3	4	6	7	8
STARTS	3	2	4	1	15	61
1st	0	1	0	1	2	6
2nd	1	0	0	0	2	11
3rd	0	1	2	0	3	9

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 375m at this track. Has failed to show enough to come into contention.

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	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.14	61.0 km/h	8.60L	$6.90	0:21.54	21.47	C3/4	$3,500	$100	14	1. Go Bella 2. Hunter George 3. Romantic Intent
5th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.97	61.4 km/h	5.60L	$33	0:21.58	21.43	C4	$3,500	$100	3	1. Schmeichel 2. Love It 3. Hunter Karen
4th of 8	7/7/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	8	0:17.48	64.5 km/h	4.10L	$17	0:17.19	17.01	C4	$3,900	$200	12	1. Opawa Keith 2. You Sassy Minx 3. Dapper Jabber
4th of 7	25/6/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	8	0:17.65	63.8 km/h	4.20L	$22	0:17.36	17.22	C4	$3,900	$200	6	1. Big Time Martin 2. Opawa Keith 3. Cliff Top Vinnie
6th of 7	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.78	62.0 km/h	5.10L	$15	0:21.42	21.21	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Go Reuben 2. Aces 3. Love It
1st of 7	12/6/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.47	62.9 km/h	4.40L	$7.70	0:21.47	21.29	C3	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Indecisive 2. Big Time Central 3. Cut And Paste

Hillbilly Heist (9) 31754
Trainer: A J Christiansen (Horsham Downs)
Prize Money: $30,350
Win / Place: 19% / 47%

5 yo Blue D

Sire: Cosmic Rumble

Dam: Carrano

Owners: A J Christiansen

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 11-7-9

Track

45: 8-7-9

Trk/Dst

37: 4-7-9

Distance

38: 5-7-9

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Looks close to another win after his success on July 10 at this track over 375m. Last start was fourth over 375m in 21.70, behind Hanzo River. Looks a solid contender.

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 6	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.70	62.2 km/h	3.70L	$16	0:21.44	21.44	C4	$3,500	$200	7	1. Hanzo River 2. Hunter Lou 3. Black Lion
5th of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.09	61.1 km/h	8.00L	$42	0:21.53	21.47	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Opawa Trevor 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Waerenga Josay
7th of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:22.35	60.4 km/h	9.30L	$14	0:21.70	21.38	C4	$3,800	-	7	1. Our Erin 2. Opawa Tails 3. Love It
1st of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.78	62.0 km/h	5.70L	$15	0:21.78	21.43	C3	$3,200	$1,920	14	1. Hillbilly Heist 2. Highview Spot 3. Cut And Paste
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:22.15	60.9 km/h	7.50L	$13	0:21.62	21.39	C3/4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Go Luna 2. Kiwi Moments 3. Hillbilly Heist
6th of 6	19/6/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:22.11	61.1 km/h	5.30L	$8.20	0:21.74	21.21	C3	$3,200	$100	7	1. Go Bella 2. Cartoon 3. Flying Moa

Cartoon (10) 77445
Trainer: T M Patton (Ohaupo)
Prize Money: $12,950
Win / Place: 26% / 47%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Blue Moon Rising

Dam: Tres Vite

Owners: K One W One Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 6-3-2

Track

15: 2-3-1

Trk/Dst

15: 2-3-1

Distance

15: 2-3-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 375m at this track. This looks too tough.

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 7	31/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.95	61.5 km/h	2.90L	$4.90	0:21.75	21.44	C3	$3,200	$100	7	1. Satan's Song 2. Go Luna 3. Suppose
4th of 6	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.91	61.6 km/h	5.30L	$3.50	0:21.54	21.47	C3/4	$3,500	$200	11	1. Go Bella 2. Hunter George 3. Romantic Intent
4th of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.02	60.2 km/h	6.20L	$34	0:18.59	18.37	C4	$3,500	$200	3	1. Waerenga Ritchie 2. Apache Blyde 3. Hunter Lou
7th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:22.09	61.1 km/h	7.30L	$17	0:21.58	21.43	C4	$3,500	-	11	1. Schmeichel 2. Love It 3. Hunter Karen
7th of 7	29/6/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.12	59.9 km/h	4.60L	$6.60	0:18.80	18.39	C4	$3,500	-	3	1. Foxtrot Mila 2. Apache Blyde 3. Opawa Vanessa
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.67	62.3 km/h	3.10L	$21	0:21.45	21.39	C4	$3,500	$875	4	1. Aces 2. Cartoon 3. Turtle Watch