Addington Race 3

THE SHOE BOX APPEAL SPRINT FEATURE PBD

Stake: $7,900

TWO DOWN (3) struggled for best form latest, finishing 6th (17.19) in a SPECq at this track. Goes very well at course and distance boasting 15 wins. Key runner on his best form. ROVANIEMI (8) goes very well this course and distance starting 17 times for six wins and nine minors. Missed the frame latest (17.18) when fifth over 295m at this track in a SPECq. Can feature with the right run. STRASBURG (6) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with four wins and a placing from seven tries. Missed the frame latest (17.13) when fifth over 295m at this track in a SPECq. Can feature in the finish. TUAHIWI (2) has strong credentials at this circuit over this journey.

Distance: 295m
Class: R/A
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Tuahiwi (2) 21146
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $18,480
Win / Place: 27% / 72%

2 yo White and Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Classy Witch

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

100

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 6-7-3

Track

11: 2-4-2

Trk/Dst

5: 2-2-0

Distance

5: 2-2-0

Season

22: 6-7-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (17.26) in a SPECq, finishing a 7 length sixth. Yet to miss the frame from eight starts from the draw, including three wins. Can hit the frame with the right run.

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	7/5/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	7.10L	$18	0:16.76	16.72	SPECq	$4,700	$150	9	1. Red Wine Rome 2. Opawa Elvis 3. One Up
4th of 7	28/4/26	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:21.39	63.1 km/h	4.80L	$11	0:21.05	21.05	C5	$4,700	$300	6	1. That's That 2. Max Effort 3. Hendrix Ruler
1st of 5	22/4/26	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.33	62.9 km/h	4.80L	$1.60	0:22.33	22.33	C4	$4,850	$2,910	6	1. Tuahiwi 2. Homebush Gena 3. Homebush Diva
1st of 7	16/4/26	Addington	295m	2	0:16.89	62.9 km/h	5.00L	$1.50	0:16.89	16.77	C3	$3,500	$2,100	8	1. Tuahiwi 2. Welly Wally 3. Side Eye
2nd of 7	8/4/26	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.65	62.0 km/h	0.30L	$1.60	0:22.63	22.28	C3	$3,500	$875	6	1. Has Potential 2. Tuahiwi 3. Princely Silver
2nd of 7	2/4/26	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:21.12	63.9 km/h	0.20L	$2.00	0:21.11	20.85	C3	$3,500	$875	6	1. Sunbird Striker 2. Tuahiwi 3. Goldstar Minty

Two Down (3) 41416
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $42,530
Win / Place: 52% / 67%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

2 yo Fawn D

Sire: Whiskey Riot

Dam: Isavana

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 18-5-0

Track

27: 15-4-0

Trk/Dst

27: 15-4-0

Distance

27: 15-4-0

Season

34: 18-5-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
18	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 295m. Last start finished 6th over 295m at this track beaten 3.5 lengths (17.19) behind Master Woods in a SPECq on May 7. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. 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
6th of 7	7/5/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	3.60L	$1.50	0:16.94	16.72	SPECq	$4,700	$150	7	1. Master Woods 2. Paw Maven 3. Opawa Weatherley
1st of 7	30/4/26	Addington	295m	3	0:16.76	63.4 km/h	1.30L	$2.30	0:16.76	16.53	C5	$4,700	$2,820	7	1. Two Down 2. Gotcha Kane 3. Opawa Akaela
4th of 7	23/4/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.16	61.9 km/h	1.90L	$2.60	0:17.03	16.78	C5	$4,700	$300	7	1. Homebush Swindle 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Go Larry
1st of 7	16/4/26	Addington	295m	5	0:16.77	63.3 km/h	1.70L	$2.30	0:16.77	16.77	C5	$4,700	$2,820	6	1. Two Down 2. Opawa Elvis 3. Lady Daisy
4th of 7	10/4/26	Whanganui	305m	7	0:18.00	61.0 km/h	4.90L	$2.00	0:17.66	17.23	C5q	$4,700	$300	8	1. Rosapenna 2. Space Conspiracy 3. Broker's Tip
1st of 7	2/4/26	Addington	295m	3	0:16.75	63.4 km/h	5.00L	$1.70	0:16.75	16.7	C5	$4,700	$2,820	8	1. Two Down 2. Wave Dancer 3. Opawa Baxter

Beast Arising (4) 55521
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $29,020
Win / Place: 20% / 47%

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo Black D

Sire: Beast Unleashed

Dam: Minter Rise

Owners: It'S Not Cricket Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 10-10-3

Track

30: 7-6-1

Trk/Dst

30: 7-6-1

Distance

30: 7-6-1

Season

28: 4-4-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good performance to win by a nose at this track over 295m (16.84) beating Diamond Dolly in Class 4 on April 30. Boasts a course and distance PB in a scintillating 16.84. Must include.

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	30/4/26	Addington	295m	4	0:16.84	63.1 km/h	0.10L	$4.20	0:16.84	16.53	C4	$3,800	$2,280	7	1. Beast Arising 2. Diamond Dolly 3. Opawa Clifton
2nd of 7	23/4/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.40	61.0 km/h	1.70L	$2.70	0:17.28	16.78	C4	$3,800	$950	7	1. Homebush Shauna 2. Beast Arising 3. Kaitoa
5th of 7	16/4/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	6.40L	$3.30	0:16.98	16.77	C4	$3,800	$150	21	1. Homebush Alfie 2. Hard Frost 3. Hilton Cookie
5th of 7	26/3/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.83	59.6 km/h	3.20L	$3.70	0:17.61	16.83	C4	$3,800	$150	7	1. Beau View Luca 2. Dewy News 3. Gotcha Winnie
5th of 7	19/3/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	4.00L	$51	0:16.91	16.47	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. One Up 2. Cool Friends 3. Unhinged Rhino
5th of 6	12/3/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.40	61.0 km/h	6.80L	$17	0:16.92	16.81	C5	$4,700	$150	8	1. Two Down 2. Homebush Swindle 3. Go Larry

Busted Handle (5) 72217
Trainer: D A Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $20,870
Win / Place: 22% / 47%

2 yo Red Fawn B

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Ophelia Allen

Owners: D A Roberts

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 8-5-4

Track

31: 7-4-4

Trk/Dst

30: 7-4-4

Distance

30: 7-4-4

Season

29: 7-3-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

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	6	7
STARTS	1	6	12	6	7	2	2
1st	0	2	2	3	0	1	0
2nd	0	2	0	0	2	0	1
3rd	0	0	1	0	3	0	0

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 1.3 lengths at this track (17.09) beating Opawa Clifton in a Class 4 on April 23. Prepared to risk.

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	7/5/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.38	61.1 km/h	7.00L	$17	0:16.89	16.72	SPECq	$4,700	$150	14	1. Lady Daisy 2. Our Sara 3. Ava
1st of 7	23/4/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.09	62.1 km/h	1.30L	$4.50	0:17.09	16.78	C4	$3,800	$2,280	7	1. Busted Handle 2. Opawa Clifton 3. Claws In Krypton
2nd of 7	16/4/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	2.50L	$10	0:16.93	16.77	C4	$3,800	$950	7	1. Opawa Archie 2. Busted Handle 3. Ripslinger Rayna
2nd of 6	9/4/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	4.50L	$3.30	0:16.87	16.55	C4	$3,800	$950	14	1. Karen Jewel 2. Busted Handle 3. Homebush Megan
7th of 7	26/3/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.66	60.1 km/h	9.80L	$41	0:16.97	16.83	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Boss On Top 2. Homebush Swindle 3. Opawa Gordon
7th of 7	19/3/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	11.40L	$35	0:16.47	16.47	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa April 3. Ava

Strasburg (6) 55315
Trainer: Leaha Washington (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $19,650
Win / Place: 38% / 61%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: Koblenz

Dam: Angel Birdie

Owners: Dunlop Lilley Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 7-2-2

Track

9: 4-1-0

Trk/Dst

7: 4-1-0

Distance

7: 4-1-0

Season

18: 7-2-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but the start prior was an eye-catching winner scoring by a nose in a Class 5 FIN at Ascot Park and recording an enormous 22.46 over the 390m journey. Has the ability and can find winning form again.

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	7/5/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	2.20L	$20	0:16.98	16.72	SPECq	$4,700	$150	15	1. Max Effort 2. Opawa Archie 3. Claws In Brick
1st of 8	22/4/26	Invercargill	390m	8	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	0.10L	$12	0:22.46	22.33	C5f	$11,200	$6,720	7	1. Strasburg 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Paw Xian
3rd of 6	15/4/26	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.48	62.5 km/h	1.40L	$6.00	0:22.38	22.3	C5q	$5,750	$863	15	1. Max Effort 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Strasburg
5th of 7	31/3/26	Invercargill	390m	5	0:23.22	60.5 km/h	6.30L	$5.00	0:22.78	22.61	C5	$5,000	$150	6	1. Homebush Khan 2. Wingatui Wizard 3. Mitcham Blake
5th of 7	25/3/26	Invercargill	457m	1	0:26.18	62.8 km/h	9.30L	$20	0:25.53	25.53	C5	$7,000	$150	13	1. Jerry Cola 2. Yuki 3. Twisted Truth
8th of 8	12/3/26	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.84	61.3 km/h	17.40L	$19	0:25.62	25.61	R/Af	$50,000	$600	7	1. Yuki 2. Opawa Fannin 3. Run The Gauntlet

Homebush Alfie (7) 72113
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $33,635
Win / Place: 21% / 47%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Moreira

Dam: Lady Sobers

Owners: Wild South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 11-6-7

Track

18: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

18: 2-3-2

Distance

18: 2-3-2

Season

40: 6-5-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	2	5	11	14	15	2
1st	0	1	2	3	3	2	0
2nd	0	0	3	3	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	1	2	3	0

Comments

Could only manage third last time out over 390m at Ascot Park, breaking a winning sequence. Has plenty of ability solid chance with even luck.

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 6	29/4/26	Invercargill	390m	7	0:23.34	60.2 km/h	2.30L	$13	0:23.18	22.59	C5	$5,000	$750	7	1. Stuck Throttle 2. Jay Walker 3. Homebush Alfie
1st of 6	22/4/26	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	0.20L	$4.50	0:22.46	22.33	C5	$5,750	$3,450	6	1. Homebush Alfie 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Mitcham Blake
1st of 7	16/4/26	Addington	295m	6	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	4.30L	$6.00	0:16.98	16.77	C4	$3,800	$2,280	8	1. Homebush Alfie 2. Hard Frost 3. Hilton Cookie
2nd of 5	8/4/26	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.51	62.4 km/h	1.80L	$3.40	0:22.38	22.28	C3/4	$3,800	$950	8	1. Skeletor 2. Homebush Alfie 3. Homebush Diva
7th of 7	31/3/26	Invercargill	390m	7	0:23.50	59.7 km/h	10.30L	$41	0:22.78	22.61	C5	$5,000	$150	6	1. Homebush Khan 2. Wingatui Wizard 3. Mitcham Blake
5th of 6	25/3/26	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	6.90L	$26	0:22.29	22.18	C5	$5,000	$150	7	1. Sideline Sam 2. Paw Maven 3. Max Effort

Rovaniemi (8) 23215
Trainer: Leaha Washington (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $17,470
Win / Place: 28% / 80%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Koblenz

Dam: Angel Birdie

Owners: Ashe Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 6-8-3

Track

17: 6-6-3

Trk/Dst

17: 6-6-3

Distance

17: 6-6-3

Season

21: 6-8-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (17.18) in a SPECq, finishing a 3.5 lengths fifth. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and three places from five starts. Expected to be in the finish.

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	7/5/26	Addington	295m	8	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	3.40L	$15	0:16.94	16.72	SPECq	$4,700	$150	7	1. Master Woods 2. Paw Maven 3. Opawa Weatherley
1st of 7	30/4/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	1.30L	$4.40	0:17.13	16.53	C4	$3,800	$2,280	7	1. Rovaniemi 2. Kaitoa 3. Opawa Chloe
2nd of 6	23/4/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	0.50L	$2.50	0:17.04	16.78	C4	$3,800	$950	7	1. Ripslinger Rayna 2. Rovaniemi 3. Molly Rose
3rd of 7	16/4/26	Addington	295m	8	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	4.20L	$3.70	0:16.98	16.77	C4	$3,800	$570	7	1. Opawa Akaela 2. Homebush Greedy 3. Rovaniemi
2nd of 7	9/4/26	Addington	295m	8	0:16.96	62.6 km/h	0.20L	$7.50	0:16.95	16.55	C4	$3,800	$950	7	1. Raphael Jewel 2. Rovaniemi 3. Gotcha Winnie
2nd of 7	2/4/26	Addington	295m	8	0:17.00	62.5 km/h	0.50L	$4.50	0:16.96	16.7	C4	$3,800	$950	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Rovaniemi 3. Hilton Cookie

Raphael Jewel (9) 13347
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $28,220
Win / Place: 18% / 51%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Tokyo Bird

Owners: A L Washington

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 9-8-8

Track

48: 9-8-8

Trk/Dst

48: 9-8-8

Distance

48: 9-8-8

Season

29: 3-2-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	19	13	11	4	2
1st	4	4	1	0	0
2nd	6	0	2	0	0
3rd	4	1	2	1	0

Comments

Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 295m at this track. Not keen 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
7th of 7	7/5/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.54	60.5 km/h	11.10L	$26	0:16.76	16.72	SPECq	$4,700	$150	7	1. Red Wine Rome 2. Opawa Elvis 3. One Up
4th of 7	30/4/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	5.70L	$12	0:16.86	16.53	C5	$4,700	$300	7	1. Boss On Top 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Go Larry
3rd of 7	23/4/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	4.30L	$19	0:17.11	16.78	C5	$4,700	$705	7	1. One Up 2. Opawa Gordon 3. Raphael Jewel
3rd of 7	16/4/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.12	62.0 km/h	1.00L	$13	0:17.05	16.77	C5	$4,700	$705	7	1. Our Sara 2. Go Larry 3. Raphael Jewel
1st of 7	9/4/26	Addington	295m	4	0:16.95	62.7 km/h	0.20L	$11	0:16.95	16.55	C4	$3,800	$2,280	14	1. Raphael Jewel 2. Rovaniemi 3. Gotcha Winnie
6th of 7	26/3/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.67	60.1 km/h	4.90L	$5.50	0:17.33	16.83	C4	$3,800	$150	7	1. Opawa Opie 2. Gotcha Jasper 3. Gotcha Hide

Homebush Shauna (10) 37156
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $17,840
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Fanta

Owners: Cave Man Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-5-7

Track

21: 2-3-5

Trk/Dst

21: 2-3-5

Distance

21: 2-3-5

Season

30: 6-5-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a sixth over 295m at this track. Prepared to overlook.

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	7/5/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.32	61.3 km/h	8.50L	$41	0:16.72	16.72	SPECq	$4,700	$150	7	1. Gotcha Bingo 2. Keyara 3. Karen Jewel
5th of 7	30/4/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	8.70L	$51	0:16.76	16.53	C5	$4,700	$150	7	1. Two Down 2. Gotcha Kane 3. Opawa Akaela
1st of 7	23/4/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	1.70L	$11	0:17.28	16.78	C4	$3,800	$2,280	7	1. Homebush Shauna 2. Beast Arising 3. Kaitoa
7th of 7	16/4/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.50	60.7 km/h	7.10L	$10	0:17.00	16.77	C4	$3,800	$150	7	1. Homebush Nala 2. Dial Me In 3. No Show Sam
3rd of 7	9/4/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	2.60L	$6.50	0:17.03	16.55	C4	$3,800	$570	7	1. Georgie Pie 2. Diamond Dolly 3. Homebush Shauna
7th of 7	2/4/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.48	60.8 km/h	7.40L	$27	0:16.96	16.7	C4	$3,800	$150	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Rovaniemi 3. Hilton Cookie