Whanganui Race 6

FEATURE OPEN SPRINT FINAL PBD

Stake: $10,000

SMOKING IVAN (4) is in hot form winning his last three on end, the latest jumping from this same box to score in a Class 5 H at this track (17.44). Has been showing really good box speed lately. In form and rates on top again. CLAWS IN SPARKY (2) goes very well this course and distance starting 10 times for four wins and four minors. Placed last time (17.71) at this track in a Class 5 H, finishing second and beaten 0.8 lengths. Makes strong appeal on best. BIG TIME MAHI (7) won by 0.8 lengths last start at this track 305m in a quick 17.65. Smart winner latest and looks a key chance on that form. BIG TIME MESSI (3) returned to racing last start with a bold second. Bound to strip much fitter today.

Distance: 305m
Class: C5f
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 4. Smoking Ivan, 3. Big Time Messi, 2. Claws In Sparky, 7. Big Time Mahi, 5. Big Time Lime

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Laddu Rose (1) 33523
Trainer: Marcie Flipp (Foxton)
Prize Money: $18,660
Win / Place: 21% / 60%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: Cawbourne Brick

Dam: Scooter's Rose

Owners: Running On Empty Petal Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 7-5-8

Track

30: 7-4-8

Trk/Dst

30: 7-4-8

Distance

30: 7-4-8

Season

4: 0-1-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

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	7
STARTS	2	13	11	4	1	1	1
1st	0	4	2	0	0	0	1
2nd	1	2	2	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	2	5	1	0	0	0

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (17.83) at big odds over 305m at this track. Boxed the fence this time. No easier here and looks up against it.

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	29/8/25	Whanganui	305m	2	0:17.83	61.6 km/h	5.50L	$17	0:17.44	17.44	C5q	$4,400	$660	7	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Big Time Messi 3. Laddu Rose
2nd of 6	22/8/25	Whanganui	305m	2	0:17.77	61.8 km/h	2.40L	$9.40	0:17.60	17.6	C5	$4,400	$1,100	14	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Laddu Rose 3. Big Time Lime
5th of 7	8/8/25	Whanganui	305m	2	0:18.04	60.9 km/h	4.70L	$12	0:17.71	17.62	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. We Ride 3. Big Time Mahi
3rd of 7	1/8/25	Whanganui	305m	3	0:17.75	61.9 km/h	2.50L	$23	0:17.57	17.57	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. Big Time Mahi 3. Laddu Rose
3rd of 7	25/7/25	Whanganui	305m	2	0:17.86	61.5 km/h	2.80L	$18	0:17.66	17.61	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. Big Time Axel 3. Laddu Rose
3rd of 6	18/7/25	Whanganui	305m	3	0:17.87	61.4 km/h	3.60L	$13	0:17.62	17.6	C5	$4,400	$660	21	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Big Time Lime 3. Laddu Rose

Claws In Sparky (2) 31112
Trainer: M Roberts & J Johnson (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $72,414
Win / Place: 22% / 51%

4 yo White and Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Quistis Bale

Owners: Peter Clausen & Pauline Sparks

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 22-16-12

Track

11: 4-4-0

Trk/Dst

10: 4-4-0

Distance

10: 4-4-0

Season

4: 3-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
22	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	8	16	11	13	23	15	6
1st	3	0	5	3	4	3	4	0
2nd	1	3	3	5	1	2	0	1
3rd	1	4	1	1	0	3	1	1

Comments

Quickly away at Ascot Park two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 305m from this same draw. Racing well and can find winning form again.

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	29/8/25	Whanganui	305m	2	0:17.71	62.0 km/h	0.80L	$4.40	0:17.65	17.44	C5q	$4,400	$1,100	9	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Jordan
1st of 7	20/8/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.57	62.2 km/h	2.50L	$1.50	0:22.57	22.34	C4/5	$4,400	$2,640	5	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Homebush Diva 3. Homebush Simba
1st of 6	15/8/25	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:21.12	63.9 km/h	3.40L	$11	0:21.12	21.12	C5	$4,400	$2,640	9	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Big Time Lime
1st of 6	6/8/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.38	62.7 km/h	0.80L	$6.80	0:22.38	22.38	C5	$4,400	$2,640	6	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Homebush Khan 3. Smoking Ivan
3rd of 7	31/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	8.00L	$10	0:16.90	16.83	C5	$4,400	$660	21	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Pick And Go 3. Claws In Sparky
3rd of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.36	61.2 km/h	9.20L	$11	0:16.72	16.72	C5	$4,400	$660	11	1. Everest Sky 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Claws In Sparky

Big Time Messi (3) 344X2
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $53,189
Win / Place: 26% / 55%

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

4 yo Black B

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Bigtime Shine

Owners: Lisa Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 17-12-6

Track

24: 10-4-1

Trk/Dst

18: 10-3-1

Distance

18: 10-3-1

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

In the money last time at this track (17.58) in a Class 5 H, finishing a 2 length second. Goes very well off the draw boasting seven wins and two places from 11 starts. Must keep safe.

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	29/8/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:17.58	62.5 km/h	2.00L	$5.10	0:17.44	17.44	C5q	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Big Time Messi 3. Laddu Rose
1st of 1	22/8/25	Whanganui	305m	0	0:17.53	62.6 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.53		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 2	18/7/25	Whanganui	305m	0	0:15.54	70.7 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:15.54		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
4th of 8	26/1/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.67	61.3 km/h	4.80L	$6.00	0:18.33	18.14	INV	$8,500	$450	7	1. Big Time Tactics 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Sweet Parker
4th of 7	19/1/25	Manukau	318m	6	0:18.62	61.5 km/h	5.70L	$7.80	0:18.22	18.06	C5q	$4,000	$200	10	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Quintessential 3. Jane's Panama
3rd of 8	9/1/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.35	63.2 km/h	2.20L	$4.90	0:21.20	20.98	C5f	$6,000	$900	6	1. Midnight Brockie 2. Big Time Kenzie 3. Big Time Messi

Smoking Ivan (4) 53111
Trainer: M Roberts & J Johnson (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $83,365
Win / Place: 23% / 57%

Last Start Winner from Box

4 yo Black and White D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Quistis Bale

Owners: P Clausen

Rating

Stats

Career

107: 25-19-17

Track

15: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-1

Distance

8: 1-0-1

Season

4: 3-0-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
20	4	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	22	18	22	16	6	9	7
1st	1	9	4	6	4	0	0	1
2nd	2	2	4	2	3	2	3	1
3rd	1	2	5	5	1	1	1	1

Comments

Won his last three in a row including a strong win last start over 305m at this track by 2 lengths in a Class 5 H. In hot form and can take this out.

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	29/8/25	Whanganui	305m	4	0:17.44	63.0 km/h	2.00L	$3.50	0:17.44	17.44	C5q	$4,400	$2,640	8	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Big Time Messi 3. Laddu Rose
1st of 7	21/8/25	Addington	295m	4	0:16.88	62.9 km/h	1.70L	$3.10	0:16.88	16.72	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Dewy News 3. Gotcha Pennies
1st of 7	14/8/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.79	63.3 km/h	2.50L	$3.00	0:16.79	16.79	C5	$4,400	$2,640	8	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Homebush Alana 3. Gothams King
3rd of 6	6/8/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:22.67	61.9 km/h	4.10L	$2.00	0:22.38	22.38	C5	$4,400	$660	6	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Homebush Khan 3. Smoking Ivan
5th of 7	31/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	1.40L	$4.50	0:17.16	16.83	C5	$4,400	$100	9	1. Shane Baxter 2. Opawa Hazel 3. Georgie Pie
6th of 7	22/7/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:21.93	61.6 km/h	10.30L	$6.60	0:21.21	21.21	C5	$4,400	$100	12	1. All Over Rover 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Opawa Simpson

Big Time Lime (5) 13334
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $58,137
Win / Place: 36% / 63%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Bigtime Opal

Owners: Brendon Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 22-8-8

Track

29: 12-6-4

Trk/Dst

29: 12-6-4

Distance

29: 12-6-4

Season

6: 2-0-3

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
22	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	2	12	17	10	10	4	5
1st	0	4	8	5	4	0	1
2nd	1	2	1	0	3	0	1
3rd	0	1	1	1	1	3	1

Comments

Was out of the placings last time at this track but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching three minors in a row. Suited here and expected to run well.

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
4th of 7	29/8/25	Whanganui	305m	6	0:17.86	61.5 km/h	6.00L	$6.40	0:17.44	17.44	C5q	$4,400	$250	7	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Big Time Messi 3. Laddu Rose
3rd of 6	22/8/25	Whanganui	305m	4	0:17.79	61.7 km/h	2.70L	$2.40	0:17.60	17.6	C5	$4,400	$660	3	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Laddu Rose 3. Big Time Lime
3rd of 5	19/8/25	Palmerston North	375m	5	0:21.49	62.8 km/h	2.70L	$2.70	0:21.30	21.19	C5	$4,400	$660	4	1. King Harvest 2. We Ride 3. Big Time Lime
3rd of 6	15/8/25	Palmerston North	375m	6	0:21.41	63.1 km/h	4.20L	$5.30	0:21.12	21.12	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Big Time Lime
1st of 7	8/8/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:17.71	62.0 km/h	0.30L	$1.70	0:17.71	17.62	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. We Ride 3. Big Time Mahi
1st of 7	1/8/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:17.57	62.5 km/h	2.30L	$1.70	0:17.57	17.57	C5	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. Big Time Mahi 3. Laddu Rose

Hurry Higgins (6) 21134
Trainer: Marcie Flipp (Foxton)
Prize Money: $18,000
Win / Place: 12% / 58%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Cawbourne Brick

Dam: Scooter's Rose

Owners: Running On Empty Higgins Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 5-8-11

Track

31: 3-7-9

Trk/Dst

30: 3-7-9

Distance

30: 3-7-9

Season

5: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	10	6	13	10
1st	0	1	0	4	0
2nd	0	0	4	2	2
3rd	1	4	0	2	4

Comments

Missed the frame last start when fourth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Others rate better 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
4th of 7	29/8/25	Whanganui	305m	6	0:17.96	61.1 km/h	4.40L	$50	0:17.65	17.44	C5q	$4,400	$250	7	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Jordan
3rd of 7	22/8/25	Whanganui	305m	7	0:17.92	61.3 km/h	3.30L	$11	0:17.69	17.6	C3/4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Hawkes Bay Half 2. Big Time Tricky 3. Hurry Higgins
1st of 7	15/8/25	Palmerston North	375m	7	0:21.46	62.9 km/h	0.30L	$5.30	0:21.46	21.12	C2/3	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Hurry Higgins 2. Thrilling Issac 3. Barry Bowler
1st of 7	8/8/25	Whanganui	305m	7	0:17.79	61.7 km/h	1.40L	$5.10	0:17.79	17.62	C1/2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Hurry Higgins 2. Cliff Top Banger 3. Goldstar Minty
2nd of 7	1/8/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:17.85	61.5 km/h	2.60L	$10	0:17.67	17.57	C1/2	$3,000	$750	7	1. Hawkes Bay Half 2. Hurry Higgins 3. Big Time Vitara
3rd of 7	25/7/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:17.98	61.1 km/h	2.20L	$5.00	0:17.83	17.61	C1/2	$3,000	$450	7	1. Last Surprise 2. Big Time Redeem 3. Hurry Higgins

Big Time Mahi (7) 42311
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $37,815
Win / Place: 25% / 52%

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Black B

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Bigtime Opal

Owners: Brendon Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 14-10-5

Track

44: 13-6-5

Trk/Dst

44: 13-6-5

Distance

44: 13-6-5

Season

4: 2-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	0	0	0	0

Box History	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	3	6	17	28
1st	0	2	1	3	8
2nd	0	0	1	4	5
3rd	0	0	0	1	4

Comments

Won again in an impressive display after leading to make it two on the trot at this track over 305m (17.65). Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.

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
1st of 7	29/8/25	Whanganui	305m	7	0:17.65	62.2 km/h	0.80L	$5.10	0:17.65	17.44	C5q	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Jordan
1st of 6	22/8/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:17.60	62.4 km/h	2.40L	$6.60	0:17.60	17.6	C5	$4,400	$2,640	14	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Laddu Rose 3. Big Time Lime
3rd of 7	8/8/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:17.97	61.1 km/h	3.70L	$5.00	0:17.71	17.62	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. We Ride 3. Big Time Mahi
2nd of 7	1/8/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:17.73	61.9 km/h	2.30L	$5.70	0:17.57	17.57	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. Big Time Mahi 3. Laddu Rose
4th of 7	25/7/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:18.02	60.9 km/h	5.10L	$4.90	0:17.66	17.61	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. Big Time Axel 3. Laddu Rose
1st of 6	18/7/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:17.62	62.3 km/h	2.40L	$9.10	0:17.62	17.6	C5	$4,400	$2,640	21	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Big Time Lime 3. Laddu Rose

Opawa Jordan (8) 21453
Trainer: Marcie Flipp (Foxton)
Prize Money: $31,270
Win / Place: 15% / 50%

4 yo White and Fawn D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Tab

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 9-10-10

Track

20: 3-5-4

Trk/Dst

9: 1-4-2

Distance

9: 1-4-2

Season

5: 1-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	2	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	6	7	8
STARTS	3	5	2	6	6	8	27
1st	1	1	0	1	1	0	5
2nd	0	0	1	2	1	1	5
3rd	0	1	0	0	1	3	5

Comments

Finished third at big odds last time (17.94) over 305m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Does enjoy the wide box but meets a hot field.

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	29/8/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:17.94	61.2 km/h	4.20L	$21	0:17.65	17.44	C5q	$4,400	$660	3	1. Big Time Mahi 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Jordan
5th of 7	26/8/25	Palmerston North	375m	8	0:21.60	62.5 km/h	4.00L	$5.50	0:21.32	21.17	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Big Time Lauren 2. Big Time Tawny 3. Big Time Axel
4th of 7	19/8/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:26.40	62.3 km/h	6.20L	$3.80	0:25.97	25.86	C2/3	$4,800	$250	4	1. Thrilling Zane 2. Big Time Keegan 3. Why A Rapper
1st of 7	15/8/25	Palmerston North	375m	8	0:21.22	63.6 km/h	4.00L	$4.70	0:21.22	21.12	C2/3	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Opawa Jordan 2. Big Time Carly 3. Broker's Tip
2nd of 6	8/8/25	Whanganui	305m	8	0:17.77	61.8 km/h	2.20L	$5.90	0:17.62	17.62	C3	$3,200	$800	35	1. Hawkes Bay Half 2. Opawa Jordan 3. Big Time Battle
35 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	4/7/25	Palmerston North	457m	4	0:26.87	61.2 km/h	4.40L	$4.30	0:26.56	26.25	C3	$4,800	$100	7	1. Big Time Theo 2. Big Time Keegan 3. Big Time Super