Addington Race 4

CONGRATS CHCH SPRINTER OF THE YEAR OPAWA MARSH PBD

Stake: $4,400

GOTCHA HIDE (4) had the drop on the lead early on but could only manage second, beaten 1.5 lengths (17.17) at this track in a Class 5 over 295m. Meets an easier field today and deserves serious consideration. MITCHAM BEN (2) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (17.17) at this track behind Opawa Justin in a Class 5. Settled off speed and worked to the line nicely. Hard to beat again. OPAWA EVANS (3) was out of the placings last time when fifth at this track (17.50) but scored three back at this track (16.89). Returns to a course where he has performed well. Worth another chance. MADAM PHAEDRA (5) is a last start winner who steps up in grade today but can measure up again.

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

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Mitcham Ben (2) 22163
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $63,749
Win / Place: 34% / 58%

Box Specialist

4 yo Black D

Sire: Blue Moon Rising

Dam: Flower Bomb

Owners: Cq Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 24-9-8

Track

42: 12-6-5

Trk/Dst

42: 12-6-5

Distance

42: 12-6-5

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-3-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	12	16	16	9	6	7	4
1st	5	10	5	2	1	1	0
2nd	0	2	1	1	1	3	1
3rd	0	2	1	3	0	1	1

Comments

In the money last time at this track (17.17) in a Class 5, finishing a 5 length third. Box stats strong with 10 wins and four placings from 16 starts. Go close on his 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
3rd of 7	31/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	4.80L	$7.30	0:16.83	16.83	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Opawa Justin 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Mitcham Ben
6th of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	12.60L	$9.00	0:16.54	16.54	C5	$4,400	$100	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Georgie Pie 3. Opawa Justin
1st of 7	18/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.09	62.1 km/h	2.50L	$1.90	0:17.09	16.89	C4	$3,500	$2,100	9	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Sun Strike
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

Opawa Evans (3) 51165
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $28,310
Win / Place: 59% / 72%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 13-0-3

Track

17: 10-0-3

Trk/Dst

15: 9-0-3

Distance

15: 9-0-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	1	1	0	0

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

Comments

Hasn't been that impressive recently but he goes well over this track and distance with nine wins from 15 starts. Boasts a course and distance PB in a lightning 16.75. Leading 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
5th of 7	31/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.50	60.7 km/h	8.50L	$2.00	0:16.90	16.83	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Pick And Go 3. Claws In Sparky
6th of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.24	61.6 km/h	5.60L	$2.30	0:16.85	16.54	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Priority 3. Go Larry
1st of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.89	62.9 km/h	0.70L	$2.50	0:16.89	16.69	C5	$7,900	$4,740	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Shane Baxter
1st of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.78	63.3 km/h	1.30L	$3.50	0:16.78	16.72	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Ava 3. Claws In Zorro
5th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.49	60.7 km/h	6.60L	$10	0:17.03	17.03	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Gotcha Homer
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	0.90L	$1.60	0:17.08	16.58	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Opawa Busy 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Evans

Gotcha Hide (4) 31542
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $20,690
Win / Place: 28% / 78%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: Thrilling Carly

Owners: C J Weir

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 8-7-7

Track

28: 8-7-7

Trk/Dst

28: 8-7-7

Distance

28: 8-7-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4
STARTS	10	15	2	1
1st	3	4	1	0
2nd	2	5	0	0
3rd	2	4	1	0

Comments

Looks close to another win after his success on July 10 at this track over 295m. Last start was second over 295m in 17.17, behind Ava. Has run hot time here with a 16.85 PB at the distance. Top 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 7	31/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	1.50L	$33	0:17.06	16.83	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Ava 2. Gotcha Hide 3. Dingo Night
4th of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.34	61.2 km/h	8.90L	$33	0:16.72	16.54	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Everest Sky 3. Ava
5th of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.40	61.0 km/h	7.30L	$16	0:16.89	16.69	C5	$7,900	$150	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Shane Baxter
1st of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.96	62.6 km/h	2.70L	$3.20	0:16.96	16.72	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Gothams King 3. Zippy Ziggy
3rd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.65	60.2 km/h	4.20L	$2.00	0:17.36	17.03	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Go Milton 2. Homebush Elle 3. Gotcha Hide
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.20	61.7 km/h	1.30L	$2.10	0:17.11	16.58	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Homebush Caleb 2. Gotcha Hide 3. Bethany Jewel

Madam Phaedra (5) 12551
Trainer: J E Dunn (Harwarden)
Prize Money: $16,080
Win / Place: 30% / 70%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black B

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: La Rochelle

Owners: R J Blackburn & R D Blackburn

100

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 6-6-2

Track

18: 6-5-1

Trk/Dst

14: 5-4-1

Distance

14: 5-4-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance to win by 3.5 lengths at this track over 295m (17.08) beating Rakaia Fire in Class 4 on July 31. Can feature with 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
1st of 7	31/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	3.50L	$5.60	0:17.08	16.83	C4	$3,500	$2,100	14	1. Madam Phaedra 2. Rakaia Fire 3. April Jewel
5th of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.39	61.1 km/h	3.70L	$8.80	0:17.13	16.69	C4	$7,000	$150	7	1. Scoot On Over 2. Opawa Barns 3. Leonardo Jewel
5th of 5	10/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.85	59.5 km/h	10.90L	$42	0:17.09	16.72	R/Aq	$4,400	$100	10	1. Opawa Gordon 2. Priority 3. Opawa Mocha
2nd of 7	30/6/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.36	61.2 km/h	1.50L	$2.90	0:17.25	17.07	C3	$3,200	$800	4	1. One More Roadie 2. Madam Phaedra 3. Gotcha Tane
1st of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.09	62.1 km/h	2.50L	$4.60	0:17.09	16.58	C3	$3,200	$1,920	3	1. Madam Phaedra 2. Gotcha Tane 3. Homebush Fox
2nd of 6	23/6/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:23.51	59.7 km/h	3.00L	$2.80	0:23.30	22.69	C2/3	$3,200	$800	5	1. Opawa Snowdrop 2. Madam Phaedra 3. Alpha Riley

Sun Strike (6) 53314
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $34,195
Win / Place: 22% / 53%

3 yo Light Fawn B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

Owners: M Lin

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 12-10-7

Track

41: 7-5-5

Trk/Dst

40: 7-5-5

Distance

40: 7-5-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but the start prior was an eye-catching winner after leading throughout, scoring by 2.75 lengths in a Class 4 at this track and recording an excellent 16.98 over the 295m journey. 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
4th of 7	31/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	5.50L	$8.20	0:16.83	16.83	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Opawa Justin 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Mitcham Ben
1st of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	2.70L	$3.80	0:16.98	16.54	C4	$3,500	$2,100	6	1. Sun Strike 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Gothams King
3rd of 7	18/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	2.70L	$8.20	0:17.09	16.89	C4	$3,500	$525	15	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Sun Strike
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

Big Time Doncic (7) 61415
Trainer: D R Kingston (Ashburton)
Prize Money: $39,950
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

4 yo Brindle D

Sire: Worm Burner

Dam: Bigtime Wendle

Owners: Kingcole Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 12-14-10

Track

41: 1-11-3

Trk/Dst

37: 1-11-3

Distance

37: 1-11-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	1	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	5	8	14	9	12	21	12
1st	0	0	1	3	2	1	2	3
2nd	1	1	1	3	0	4	4	0
3rd	0	1	1	2	1	1	3	1

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Ascot Park to win by a nose in 23.09, beating Homebush Diva. Last start finished 5th in a Class 5 on July 30 over 390m at Ascot Park behind Priority beaten 7 lengths (23.46). Prepared to just watch this time.

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 6	30/7/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:23.46	59.8 km/h	7.20L	$20	0:22.96	22.82	C5	$4,700	$100	14	1. Priority 2. Mitcham Blake 3. Homebush Rock
1st of 7	16/7/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:23.09	60.8 km/h	0.10L	$10	0:23.09	22.63	C3/4	$3,500	$2,100	6	1. Big Time Doncic 2. Homebush Diva 3. Mitcham Arlica
4th of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	3.30L	$25	0:17.18	16.72	C4	$3,500	$200	8	1. Opawa Marcelle 2. Opawa Barns 3. Homebush Swindle
1st of 7	2/7/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	1.30L	$6.70	0:22.68	22.5	C3	$3,200	$1,920	12	1. Big Time Doncic 2. Homebush Simba 3. Scoot On Over
6th of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.48	60.8 km/h	6.00L	$17	0:17.06	17.01	C3	$3,200	$100	8	1. Go Milton 2. Bethany Jewel 3. Mitcham Julian
5th of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.77	59.8 km/h	6.80L	$34	0:17.29	16.66	C3	$3,200	$100	8	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Go Milton 3. Yatri Bale

Loco Loki (8) 33116
Trainer: S T Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $25,270
Win / Place: 14% / 49%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Dyna Dave

Dam: Broken Penniless

Owners: S T Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 9-7-15

Track

63: 9-7-15

Trk/Dst

63: 9-7-15

Distance

63: 9-7-15

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	10	14	20	16
1st	0	1	2	4	2
2nd	0	3	3	1	0
3rd	1	3	3	4	4

Comments

Was in a purple patch of form before proving a little disappointing last start, finishing sixth at this track over 295m. Not likely to feature on this occasion.

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	31/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.38	61.1 km/h	3.10L	$22	0:17.16	16.83	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Shane Baxter 2. Opawa Hazel 3. Georgie Pie
1st of 6	24/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.15	61.9 km/h	1.70L	$20	0:17.15	16.54	C4	$3,500	$2,100	6	1. Loco Loki 2. Opawa Barns 3. Ripslinger Ruby
1st of 6	18/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	0.70L	$7.00	0:17.29	16.89	C3	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Loco Loki 2. Ferrari Jewel 3. Mitcham Julian
3rd of 7	11/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	4.00L	$6.50	0:17.15	17.13	C3	$3,200	$480	8	1. Quintis Bale 2. Mitcham Julian 3. Loco Loki
3rd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	3.00L	$12	0:17.32	17.03	C3	$3,200	$480	13	1. Opawa Putin 2. Keyara 3. Loco Loki
5th of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.45	60.9 km/h	5.50L	$32	0:17.06	17.01	C3	$3,200	$100	7	1. Go Milton 2. Bethany Jewel 3. Mitcham Julian

Go Larry (9) 76437
Trainer: C Mitchell & W D Smith (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $17,400
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Racer

Owners: C Mitchell & W D Smith

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 6-6-6

Track

42: 6-6-6

Trk/Dst

36: 6-6-6

Distance

36: 6-6-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	7	9	13	5	2
1st	0	0	3	3	0	0
2nd	1	1	1	1	2	0
3rd	0	1	3	2	0	0

Comments

Could manage only seventh last time but turned heads the start prior when he clocked a hot 16.98 over 295m finishing third at this track. Must be included.

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 7	31/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.58	60.4 km/h	9.70L	$10	0:16.90	16.83	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Pick And Go 3. Claws In Sparky
3rd of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	1.80L	$18	0:16.85	16.54	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Priority 3. Go Larry
4th of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.05	62.3 km/h	3.50L	$14	0:16.80	16.69	R/A	$7,900	$500	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Wave Dancer
6th of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.52	60.6 km/h	10.60L	$21	0:16.78	16.72	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Ava 3. Claws In Zorro
7th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.61	60.3 km/h	8.30L	$24	0:17.03	17.03	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Gotcha Homer
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	5.80L	$46	0:16.58	16.58	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Boldly Go 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Go Larry

Trixie Jewel (10) 75277
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $35,780
Win / Place: 16% / 44%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Fimple Allen

Owners: A L Washington

Rating

Stats

Career

75: 12-11-10

Track

58: 10-7-9

Trk/Dst

54: 10-7-9

Distance

54: 10-7-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	4	11	19	16	11	8	1
1st	3	1	2	3	2	0	1	0
2nd	0	1	3	3	2	1	1	0
3rd	2	1	2	1	2	0	2	0

Comments

Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind Gotcha Santana over 295m. Needs to find a bit more.

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
7th of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	7.90L	$20	0:16.88	16.72	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Mitcham Blake
4th of 4	3/7/25	Addington	295m	0	N/A	-	0.00L	$0.00	0:16.99		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	8.60L	$14	0:16.86	16.58	C5	$4,400	-	8	1. Dingo Night 2. Gotcha Pennies 3. Georgie Pie
2nd of 5	18/6/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.84	61.5 km/h	1.00L	$4.80	0:22.77	22.73	C5	$4,400	$1,100	13	1. Impressive Show 2. Trixie Jewel 3. Opawa Portia
5th of 7	5/6/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.72	62.2 km/h	9.00L	$48	0:21.09	21.09	C5	$4,400	$100	4	1. Big Time London 2. Portland Indie 3. Opawa Trevor
7th of 7	1/6/25	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.37	59.1 km/h	10.90L	$20	0:18.61	18.36	SPECq	$4,400	-	10	1. Portland Jessie 2. Midnight Brockie 3. Big Time Lena