Addington Race 3

SPRINGSTON HOTEL DASH PBD

Stake: $3,500

OPAWA BARNS (2) broke from a low draw and filled a minor placing last start, beaten only one length (17.37) behind Dewy News at this track. Beaten by a smart type last start. One of the contenders today. APRIL JEWEL (3) looks close to another win after finishing third last time (17.33) at this track. Expected to feature again. GOTCHA CHESTER (8) was safely held in tougher company last start after settling off pace at this track, but prior to that won by 2.5 lengths at this track (17.19) beating Big Time Loch in a Class 3 on July 24. Has the ability to give this a shake. DIAMOND CLAY (4) will need luck from the draw but cannot be left out over a shorter trip.

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

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Opawa Barns (2) 22222
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $110,619
Win / Place: 28% / 60%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Brindle D

Sire: Spring Gun

Dam: Opawa Born

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

100

Rating

Stats

Career

123: 35-24-16

Track

88: 27-19-10

Trk/Dst

88: 27-19-10

Distance

88: 27-19-10

1st Up

3: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
35	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	27	36	23	6	10	7	3	11
1st	6	9	9	1	3	4	0	3
2nd	8	10	2	0	3	0	0	1
3rd	2	4	5	2	2	0	0	1

Comments

In the money last time at this track (17.37) in a Class 4, finishing a one length second. Has nine wins and 14 placings from 36 starts from the draw. Key player.

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	Addington	295m	2	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	1.00L	$4.10	0:17.30	16.83	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Dewy News 2. Opawa Barns 3. Ripslinger Ruby
2nd of 6	24/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	1.70L	$2.00	0:17.15	16.54	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Loco Loki 2. Opawa Barns 3. Ripslinger Ruby
2nd of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	1.30L	$3.30	0:17.13	16.69	C4	$7,000	$1,750	7	1. Scoot On Over 2. Opawa Barns 3. Leonardo Jewel
2nd of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	0.10L	$3.70	0:17.18	16.72	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Marcelle 2. Opawa Barns 3. Homebush Swindle
2nd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	3.70L	$3.10	0:17.27	17.03	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Evening Out 2. Opawa Barns 3. Great Potential
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	2.70L	$3.70	0:17.11	16.58	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Shane Baxter 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Opawa Barns

April Jewel (3) 47413
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $15,340
Win / Place: 31% / 63%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Tokyo Bird

Owners: A L Washington

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 7-5-2

Track

22: 7-5-2

Trk/Dst

22: 7-5-2

Distance

22: 7-5-2

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 295m. Last start finished 3rd in a Class 4 on July 31 over 295m at this track behind Madam Phaedra beaten 3.5 lengths (17.33). Has an exceptional 16.98 best time at this course and distance. Is a definite contender.

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	Addington	295m	4	0:17.33	61.3 km/h	3.60L	$4.50	0:17.08	16.83	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Madam Phaedra 2. Rakaia Fire 3. April Jewel
1st of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	0.50L	$2.40	0:17.18	16.54	C3	$3,200	$1,920	21	1. April Jewel 2. Opawa Snowdrop 3. Go Flyer
4th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.73	59.9 km/h	3.50L	$6.10	0:17.48	17.03	C4	$3,500	$200	7	1. Homebush Chip 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Sun Strike
7th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.81	59.6 km/h	10.70L	$4.70	0:17.06	16.58	C4	$3,500	-	7	1. Opawa Hazel 2. Sideline Sam 3. Homebush Khan
4th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	1.80L	$5.30	0:17.17	16.63	C4	$3,500	$200	7	1. Opawa Taz 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Diamond Chloe
3rd of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.47	60.8 km/h	1.30L	$5.50	0:17.38	16.66	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Opawa Gordon 2. Homebush Chip 3. April Jewel

Diamond Clay (4) 55614
Trainer: M M Grant (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $15,380
Win / Place: 19% / 45%

2 yo White D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Diamond Dazzled

Owners: Crevyargon Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 6-6-2

Track

22: 5-4-0

Trk/Dst

21: 5-4-0

Distance

21: 5-4-0

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	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	4	5	6	10	5	1
1st	1	1	0	3	1	0
2nd	0	1	2	2	1	0
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	1

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 0.7 lengths in 17.12, beating Will Watch. Last start finished 4th over 390m at Ascot Park beaten 5.5 lengths (23.89) behind Leonardo Jewel in a Class 4 on July 30. Has claims on best and can bounce back.

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	30/7/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:23.89	58.8 km/h	5.30L	$16	0:23.52	22.82	C4	$3,800	$210	6	1. Leonardo Jewel 2. Paw Maven 3. Homebush Diva
1st of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.12	62.0 km/h	0.70L	$4.40	0:17.12	16.54	C3	$3,200	$1,920	14	1. Diamond Clay 2. Will Watch 3. Donatello Jewel
6th of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	6.60L	$17	0:16.96	16.72	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Gothams King 3. Zippy Ziggy
5th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.75	59.8 km/h	5.60L	$19	0:17.36	17.03	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Go Milton 2. Homebush Elle 3. Gotcha Hide
5th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	4.60L	$12	0:17.05	16.58	C4	$3,500	$100	6	1. Amanda Obdam 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Mitcham Eric
1st of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.15	61.9 km/h	2.00L	$13	0:17.15	17.01	C3	$3,200	$1,920	15	1. Diamond Clay 2. Homebush Mitch 3. Scoot On Over

Zippy Ziggy (5) 26326
Trainer: Paul & Blake Scott (Belfast)
Prize Money: $24,850
Win / Place: 19% / 59%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Fantasy Freeze

Owners: Paul & Blake Scott

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 8-12-5

Track

42: 8-12-5

Trk/Dst

40: 8-12-4

Distance

40: 8-12-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when second (17.17) over 295m at this track. Well placed and among the chances here.

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	31/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.76	59.8 km/h	6.60L	$7.90	0:17.30	16.83	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Dewy News 2. Opawa Barns 3. Ripslinger Ruby
2nd of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	2.70L	$4.10	0:16.98	16.54	C4	$3,500	$875	14	1. Sun Strike 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Gothams King
3rd of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.16	61.9 km/h	2.90L	$3.80	0:16.96	16.72	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Gothams King 3. Zippy Ziggy
6th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.88	59.4 km/h	5.70L	$3.00	0:17.48	17.03	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Homebush Chip 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Sun Strike
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	1.00L	$3.80	0:17.11	16.58	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Shane Baxter 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Opawa Barns
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	0.70L	$8.20	0:17.08	16.63	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Weatherley 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Mitcham Zara

Homebush Ardie (6) 77655
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $25,485
Win / Place: 16% / 43%

3 yo Black and White D

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 10-8-8

Track

45: 7-6-6

Trk/Dst

45: 7-6-6

Distance

45: 7-6-6

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	6	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 not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 295m at this track. Other runners look much more appealing.

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	18/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.59	60.4 km/h	7.20L	$21	0:17.09	16.89	C4	$3,500	$100	15	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Sun Strike
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

Go Neville (7) 211X4
Trainer: L H Anderton (West Melton)
Prize Money: $14,170
Win / Place: 14% / 24%

4 yo Brindle D

Sire: Winsome Opawa

Dam: Dream Kay

Owners: Second Chance Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 6-3-1

Track

41: 6-3-1

Trk/Dst

18: 5-2-0

Distance

18: 5-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 3.5 lengths in 16.87, beating Mitcham Rose. Last start finished 4th in a Class 4 on July 31 over 295m at this track behind Dewy News beaten 3 lengths (17.51). No surprise if he was back in the winners' list.

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	5	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	3.00L	$25	0:17.30	16.83	C4	$3,500	$200	20	1. Dewy News 2. Opawa Barns 3. Ripslinger Ruby
1st of 1	11/7/25	Addington	295m	0	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.22		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.87	63.0 km/h	3.30L	$25	0:16.87	16.42	C3	$3,200	$1,920	10	1. Go Neville 2. Mitcham Rose 3. Ferrari Jewel
1st of 7	14/4/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	5.00L	$8.10	0:17.13	16.82	C2	$2,600	$1,560	3	1. Go Neville 2. Homebush Chip 3. Gotcha Hide
2nd of 6	11/4/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	2.30L	$11	0:17.01	16.7	C2	$2,600	$650	7	1. Homebush Jelly 2. Go Neville 3. Wonderful Chaos
7th of 7	4/4/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	11.20L	$54	0:16.75	16.75	C2q	$2,600	-	4	1. Opawa Justin 2. Homebush Alec 3. Bolt

Gotcha Chester (8) 16715
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $12,890
Win / Place: 23% / 46%

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Thrilling Izzy

Owners: C J Weir

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 6-3-3

Track

26: 6-3-3

Trk/Dst

26: 6-3-3

Distance

26: 6-3-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (17.67) in a Class 4, finishing a 5.5 lengths fifth. Has three successes and five minors from 14 starts from box 8. Well placed here and can atone.

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	8	0:17.67	60.1 km/h	5.30L	$20	0:17.30	16.83	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Dewy News 2. Opawa Barns 3. Ripslinger Ruby
1st of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	2.50L	$6.40	0:17.19	16.54	C3	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Gotcha Chester 2. Big Time Loch 3. Impressive Love
7th of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.89	59.4 km/h	14.00L	$30	0:16.91	16.69	C3	$6,700	$100	7	1. Cool Friends 2. Homebush Alfie 3. Beast Arising
6th of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.62	60.3 km/h	7.50L	$5.30	0:17.09	16.72	C3	$3,200	$100	6	1. Master Leo 2. Little Bean 3. Opawa Story
1st of 7	4/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	5.30L	$3.20	0:17.22	17.22	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Gotcha Chester 2. Big Time Cher 3. Know Daisy
2nd of 7	27/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	0.50L	$5.10	0:17.37	17.13	C2	$3,000	$750	7	1. Mercedes Jewel 2. Gotcha Chester 3. Know Daisy

Raphael Jewel (9) 17557
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $13,960
Win / Place: 30% / 65%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Tokyo Bird

Owners: A L Washington

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 6-6-1

Track

20: 6-6-1

Trk/Dst

20: 6-6-1

Distance

20: 6-6-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 295m at this track. Looks a place chance at best.

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	31/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.93	59.2 km/h	12.80L	$4.00	0:17.03	16.83	C4	$3,500	-	7	1. Homebush Swindle 2. Gothams King 3. Homebush Elle
5th of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	10.90L	$22	0:16.54	16.54	C5	$4,400	$100	28	1. Jerry Cola 2. Georgie Pie 3. Opawa Justin
5th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	4.10L	$18	0:17.08	16.58	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Busy 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Evans
7th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	12.50L	$28	0:16.63	16.63	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Diamond Ranger
1st of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	2.30L	$1.90	0:17.21	16.66	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Raphael Jewel 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Mitcham Eric
2nd of 7	5/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.06	62.3 km/h	2.50L	$7.10	0:16.88	16.73	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Who's Jealous 2. Raphael Jewel 3. Gothams King

Sweet Houdini (10) X7774
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $22,560
Win / Place: 13% / 50%

5 yo Black B

Sire: Winsome Opawa

Dam: Opawa Sweet

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 8-10-12

Track

56: 8-10-12

Trk/Dst

53: 8-10-12

Distance

53: 8-10-12

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	8
STARTS	10	16	11	9	6	2	5
1st	2	4	1	0	1	0	0
2nd	1	3	3	0	2	0	1
3rd	4	2	3	3	0	0	0

Comments

Hasn't shown any early speed lately and drifts back in her races. Last start finished fourth over 295m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Will strip fitter but looks tested 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	24/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.38	61.1 km/h	4.70L	$54	0:17.05	16.54	C4	$3,500	$200	6	1. Homebush Suzie 2. Ava Effort 3. Leonardo Jewel
1st of 1	18/7/25	Addington	295m	0	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.28		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 1	20/6/25	Addington	295m	0	0:17.38	61.1 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.38		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	9/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.95	59.2 km/h	16.00L	$26	0:16.83	16.83	C4	$3,500	-	29	1. Great Potential 2. Opawa Izzy 3. Dom Baxter
7th of 7	10/4/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	12.80L	$44	0:16.67	16.67	C5	$4,000	-	7	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Ripslinger Rory
7th of 7	3/4/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.65	60.2 km/h	7.00L	$120	0:17.16	16.82	C5	$4,000	-	10	1. Opawa Busy 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Opawa Mocha