Whanganui Straight Race 5

$159.2 MILLION CONTRIBUTED TO THE ECONOMY C5 313M PBD

Stake: $5,000

OPAWA SIMPSON (3) produced an eye catching 25.72 to claim a Class 4/5 over 457m at Manawatu last start. Has really turned the corner of late. Can measure up again if runs up to latest time. BLITZ ATTACK (1) is unbeaten here in three starts. Recorded a 1.5 lengths win (25.86) in a R/A last time at Cambridge Raceway. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts from the ace box. STAR BOY EXPRESS (6) boasts a strong record this journey here with 12 wins and 11 minors from 36 tries. Scored by 1.2 lengths last time (17.36) in a Class 4/5 over 313m at this track. Looks a key chance on best figures. OLD SCHOOL (4) jumps at a shorter journey but still warrants respect. Getting on in years so the straight track suits.

Distance: 313m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: Raining
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 1. Blitz Attack, 3. Opawa Simpson, 6. Star Boy Express, 5. Alpha Rambo, 2. Need A Favour

Phillipa Morris Selects: 1. Blitz Attack, 2. Need A Favour, 3. Opawa Simpson, 6. Star Boy Express, 5. Alpha Rambo

Blitz Attack (1) 41151
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $23,120
Win / Place: 60% / 66%

Unbeaten at the Track

Unbeaten at the Distance

Unbeaten The Track / Distance

2 yo Black D

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: All About Space

Owners: Conspiracy Theory Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 9-1-0

Track

3: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 3-0-0

Distance

3: 3-0-0

Season

15: 9-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	5	1	0	0

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

Comments

Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 1.5 lengths over 457m at Cambridge Raceway in a handy 25.86, beating Sweet Bonanza. Well suited by the draw. Yet to be beaten in two starts out of this box. Makes strong appeal.

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
1st of 4	11/12/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.86	63.6 km/h	1.60L	$1.60	0:25.86	25.79	R/A	$7,400	$4,440	7	1. Blitz Attack 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Lighting Space
5th of 7	4/12/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.14	62.9 km/h	4.90L	$2.90	0:25.80	25.8	C4/5	$6,300	$100	2	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Ain't It Fun
1st of 7	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	1	0:17.16	65.7 km/h	3.00L	$1.20	0:17.16	17.16	C4	$3,900	$2,340	5	1. Blitz Attack 2. Abbey Road 3. Opawa Keith
1st of 4	27/11/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.83	63.7 km/h	2.30L	$1.10	0:25.83	25.83	C3/4	$5,500	$3,300	6	1. Blitz Attack 2. Tin Tin Bust 3. Mocha To Go
4th of 8	21/11/25	Whanganui	520m	4	0:30.38	61.6 km/h	6.40L	$3.10	0:29.93	29.93	C2/3	$4,800	$250	3	1. Pure Precision 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Lighting Space
1st of 4	18/11/25	Palmerston North	457m	4	0:25.50	64.5 km/h	4.20L	$1.10	0:25.50	25.5	C3	$4,800	$2,880	5	1. Blitz Attack 2. Double Please 3. Pushing Buttons

Need A Favour (2) 33452
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $50,594
Win / Place: 19% / 57%

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Bigtime Lilah

Owners: Brendon Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 12-7-16

Track

9: 3-1-4

Trk/Dst

9: 3-1-4

Distance

9: 3-1-4

Season

18: 2-3-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	3	3	0	0

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

Comments

Ran a better race when second behind Opawa Simpson at Manawatu last start over 457m (26.14). The recent effort suggests he is a genuine hope.

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
2nd of 5	9/12/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:26.14	62.9 km/h	6.00L	$7.20	0:25.72	25.55	C4/5	$6,700	$1,675	4	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Need A Favour 3. Big Time Tama
5th of 8	5/12/25	Palmerston North	457m	3	0:26.03	63.2 km/h	6.70L	$14	0:25.56	25.56	C5	$6,300	$100	10	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Lulu's Dream 3. Tapu Girl
4th of 6	25/11/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:25.99	63.3 km/h	6.20L	$12	0:25.56	25.44	C5	$6,300	$350	7	1. Yuki 2. Everest Sky 3. Lockwood Loop
3rd of 8	18/11/25	Palmerston North	457m	4	0:25.81	63.7 km/h	2.90L	$19	0:25.61	25.5	C5	$6,300	$945	4	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Opawa Simpson 3. Need A Favour
3rd of 6	14/11/25	Whanganui	305m	4	0:18.18	60.4 km/h	6.80L	$10	0:17.70	17.62	C5	$4,400	$660	4	1. Fire Warning 2. Big Time Tactics 3. Need A Favour
1st of 6	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	2	0:17.31	65.1 km/h	1.20L	$7.50	0:17.31	17.25	C5	$4,800	$2,880	3	1. Need A Favour 2. Old School 3. You Sassy Minx

Opawa Simpson (3) 14211
Trainer: Marcie Flipp (Foxton)
Prize Money: $55,700
Win / Place: 44% / 81%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo White and Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Tab

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 19-5-11

Track

6: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-2

Distance

6: 1-0-2

Season

14: 6-2-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	4	1	0	0

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

Comments

Won again in quick time after leading to make it back-to-back wins at Manawatu over 457m (25.72). Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.

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
1st of 5	9/12/25	Palmerston North	457m	3	0:25.72	64.0 km/h	6.00L	$1.00	0:25.72	25.55	C4/5	$6,700	$4,020	4	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Need A Favour 3. Big Time Tama
1st of 8	5/12/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:25.56	64.4 km/h	0.30L	$3.90	0:25.56	25.56	C5	$6,300	$3,780	17	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Lulu's Dream 3. Tapu Girl
2nd of 8	18/11/25	Palmerston North	457m	2	0:25.76	63.9 km/h	2.20L	$2.90	0:25.61	25.5	C5	$6,300	$1,575	8	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Opawa Simpson 3. Need A Favour
4th of 6	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	3	0:17.56	64.2 km/h	3.60L	$1.50	0:17.31	17.25	C5	$4,800	$250	13	1. Need A Favour 2. Old School 3. You Sassy Minx
1st of 7	28/10/25	Palmerston North	457m	7	0:25.82	63.7 km/h	3.70L	$7.90	0:25.82	25.82	C5	$6,300	$3,780	14	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Boom Dynamite 3. True Ability
1st of 7	14/10/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:21.41	63.1 km/h	5.70L	$5.60	0:21.41	21.41	C5	$4,400	$2,640	4	1. Opawa Simpson 2. Big Time Phil 3. Opawa Marsh

Old School (4) X3237
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $62,500
Win / Place: 37% / 66%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Isavana

Owners: Tippy Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 19-9-6

Track

3: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-1

Distance

3: 0-1-1

Season

4: 0-1-2

1st Up

4: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	8	0	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Cambridge Raceway (26.48) in a Class 5, finishing a 9 length seventh. Boasts two wins and four places from six starts off the draw. Makes appeal on best.

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 8	27/11/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.48	62.1 km/h	9.30L	$6.20	0:25.83	25.83	C5	$6,300	-	7	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Our Erin
3rd of 5	20/11/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.18	62.8 km/h	3.80L	$3.20	0:25.91	25.81	C5	$6,300	$945	10	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Old School
2nd of 6	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	6	0:17.39	64.8 km/h	1.20L	$3.80	0:17.31	17.25	C5	$4,800	$1,200	5	1. Need A Favour 2. Old School 3. You Sassy Minx
3rd of 7	5/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	4	0:17.35	64.9 km/h	2.00L	$8.20	0:17.21	17.21	C5	$4,800	$720	13	1. Star Boy Express 2. My Mini Me 3. Old School
1st of 1	23/10/25	Cambridge	375m	0	0:21.54	62.7 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:21.54		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 1	9/10/25	Cambridge	375m	0	0:21.45	62.9 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:21.45		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.

Alpha Rambo (5) 347X2
Trainer: Marcie Flipp (Foxton)
Prize Money: $77,210
Win / Place: 18% / 54%

5 yo Brindle D

Sire: Ando's Mac

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 16-19-13

Track

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	5	6	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	11	12	13	11	8	17	6
1st	3	3	2	2	3	1	2	0
2nd	2	0	5	4	2	3	2	1
3rd	0	2	3	0	1	1	3	3

Comments

Improved sharply when second behind Star Boy Express at this track last start over 313m (17.44). Solid prospects.

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
2nd of 8	8/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	4	0:17.44	64.6 km/h	1.20L	$6.20	0:17.36	17.36	C4/5	$5,000	$1,250	6	1. Star Boy Express 2. Alpha Rambo 3. Ivory Girl
1st of 1	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	0	0:17.41	64.7 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.41		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 8	22/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	5	0:26.75	61.5 km/h	15.10L	$17	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$6,300	-	5	1. True Ability 2. Zestful 3. Big Time Moose
4th of 8	17/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	1	0:26.31	62.5 km/h	7.50L	$7.90	0:25.78	25.63	C5	$5,900	$300	9	1. True Ability 2. Fool Me Once 3. Need A Favour
3rd of 6	8/4/25	Palmerston North	375m	8	0:21.47	62.9 km/h	2.80L	$5.50	0:21.27	21.16	C5	$4,000	$600	7	1. Jane's Panama 2. Big Time London 3. Alpha Rambo
1st of 7	1/4/25	Palmerston North	375m	7	0:21.23	63.6 km/h	3.90L	$16	0:21.23	21.15	C4	$3,100	$1,860	7	1. Alpha Rambo 2. Tira Miss You 3. Big Time Bullet

Star Boy Express (6) 15631
Trainer: W F Morris (Pahiatua)
Prize Money: $51,091
Win / Place: 21% / 54%

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Benali

Dam: Sassy Lil Lassy

Owners: M E Schneider

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 16-11-13

Track

36: 12-5-6

Trk/Dst

36: 12-5-6

Distance

36: 12-5-6

Season

15: 4-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	1	6	9	19	24	11
1st	0	0	1	0	0	4	9	2
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	2
3rd	2	0	0	1	4	1	3	2

Comments

Impressive performance to score by 1.2 lengths in a Class 4/5 last start at this track, clocking a solid 17.36 over the 313m trip. Can make it two on the bounce.

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
1st of 8	8/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	6	0:17.36	64.9 km/h	1.20L	$1.70	0:17.36	17.36	C4/5	$5,000	$3,000	6	1. Star Boy Express 2. Alpha Rambo 3. Ivory Girl
3rd of 7	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.56	64.2 km/h	1.90L	$3.90	0:17.43	17.16	C5	$4,800	$720	7	1. Criminal Minds 2. My Mini Me 3. Star Boy Express
6th of 6	25/11/25	Palmerston North	457m	5	0:26.16	62.9 km/h	8.60L	$27	0:25.56	25.44	C5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Yuki 2. Everest Sky 3. Lockwood Loop
5th of 8	18/11/25	Palmerston North	457m	5	0:26.07	63.1 km/h	6.60L	$15	0:25.61	25.5	C5	$6,300	$100	8	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Opawa Simpson 3. Need A Favour
1st of 6	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.25	65.3 km/h	0.20L	$2.60	0:17.25	17.25	C5	$4,800	$2,880	5	1. Star Boy Express 2. Opawa Sooty 3. My Mini Me
1st of 7	5/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.21	65.5 km/h	1.30L	$2.70	0:17.21	17.21	C5	$4,800	$2,880	15	1. Star Boy Express 2. My Mini Me 3. Old School

You Sassy Minx (7) 55344
Trainer: J T Pruden (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $22,950
Win / Place: 17% / 61%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Benali

Dam: Sassy Lil Lassy

Owners: M E Schneider

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 7-10-7

Track

31: 7-7-6

Trk/Dst

31: 7-7-6

Distance

31: 7-7-6

Season

11: 1-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 4 lengths behind Star Boy Express over 313m. Looks tested.

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 8	8/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:17.65	63.8 km/h	4.20L	$4.50	0:17.36	17.36	C4/5	$5,000	$250	6	1. Star Boy Express 2. Alpha Rambo 3. Ivory Girl
4th of 7	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	8	0:17.61	64.0 km/h	2.50L	$38	0:17.43	17.16	C5	$4,800	$250	22	1. Criminal Minds 2. My Mini Me 3. Star Boy Express
3rd of 6	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	8	0:17.56	64.2 km/h	3.50L	$19	0:17.31	17.25	C5	$4,800	$720	28	1. Need A Favour 2. Old School 3. You Sassy Minx
5th of 5	13/10/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:17.79	63.3 km/h	7.50L	$14	0:17.26	17.26	C5	$4,800	$100	6	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Big Time Muster 3. Keep On Dreaming
5th of 8	7/10/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:18.13	62.2 km/h	2.20L	$35	0:17.98	17.6	C5	$4,800	$100	8	1. Big Time Ashton 2. Mario Wave 3. Loveable Rogue
3rd of 7	29/9/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:17.77	63.4 km/h	4.60L	$14	0:17.45	17.45	C5	$4,800	$720	6	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Star Boy Express 3. You Sassy Minx

Adobe Don (8) 33125
Trainer: Marcie Flipp (Foxton)
Prize Money: $35,630
Win / Place: 10% / 45%

5 yo Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Nitehawk Rose

Owners: Mischief Mystery & Mongrels Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

106: 11-10-27

Track

33: 5-3-9

Trk/Dst

33: 5-3-9

Distance

33: 5-3-9

Season

7: 2-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	1	8	13	22	28	30
1st	1	0	0	0	2	5	3
2nd	1	0	1	3	0	3	2
3rd	1	0	2	3	1	10	10

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.66) when fifth over 313m at this track in a Class 4/5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and 12 places from 30 starts. Looking elsewhere 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 8	8/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.66	63.8 km/h	4.30L	$46	0:17.36	17.36	C4/5	$5,000	$150	6	1. Star Boy Express 2. Alpha Rambo 3. Ivory Girl
2nd of 5	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.91	62.9 km/h	0.30L	$1.30	0:17.89	17.16	SPECA	$3,300	$825	22	1. Opawa Warrior 2. Adobe Don 3. Big Time Axel
1st of 7	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	8	0:17.50	64.4 km/h	1.70L	$9.40	0:17.50	17.25	C4	$3,900	$2,340	5	1. Adobe Don 2. Satan's Song 3. Big Time Nico
3rd of 6	5/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.70	63.7 km/h	2.30L	$5.50	0:17.54	17.21	C4/5	$4,800	$720	15	1. Ivory Girl 2. Big Time Nico 3. Adobe Don
3rd of 8	21/10/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	8	0:17.87	63.1 km/h	2.20L	$6.10	0:17.72	17.32	C3/4	$3,900	$585	14	1. Hey Driver 2. Big Time Nico 3. Adobe Don
4th of 8	7/10/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	8	0:18.29	61.6 km/h	5.10L	$9.30	0:17.93	17.6	C3/4	$3,900	$200	35	1. Abbey Road 2. Hey Driver 3. Big Time Nico
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