Addington Race 8

Springston Hotel Dash Pbd

Stake: $4,000

OPAWA MOCHA (7) was a little disappointing last start at this track when 7th (17.54) over 295m. Has a strong record here at this journey including seven wins. Ready to return to form. IMPRESSIVE ROAR (2) below best last time at this track (17.29) in a Class 5 H, finishing a 4.5 lengths fifth. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. SUN STRIKE (4) clocked an excellent 16.99 winning over 295m at this track last start. Rates a leading chance with a repeat of that last run. GOLDSTAR KODA (1) can make the most of the perfect inside draw and must be included in the main hopes on the latest effort.

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

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 7. Opawa Mocha, 2. Impressive Roar, 1. Goldstar Koda, 8. Jerome Bale, 5. Homebush Khan

Blake Stothart Selects: 7. Opawa Mocha, 2. Impressive Roar, 8. Jerome Bale, 1. Goldstar Koda, 4. Sun Strike

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Goldstar Koda (1) 1751162771
Trainer: R L Evans (LEESTON)
Prize Money: $54,950
Win / Place: 32% / 58%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FABREGAS

Dam: KIACATOO FEVER

Owners: Goldstar Racing - S,B & R Evans

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 18-8-7

Track

31: 12-3-4

Trk/Dst

27: 12-3-2

Distance

27: 12-3-2

Season

14: 5-2-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
16	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Recorded a 1.5 lengths win (17.02) in a Class 4 last time at this track. Box stats strong with seven wins and six placings from 17 starts. Among the chances on 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
1st of 7	6/11/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.02	62.4 km/h	1.5L	$1.40f	0:17.02	0:16.74	CL 4	$3,100	$1,860	6	1. Goldstar Koda 2. Mable Jewel 3. Goldstar McKenna
7th of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	6	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	8.1L	$7.20	0:16.72	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	7	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Sun Strike 3. Keyara
7th of 8	24/10/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.49	60.7 km/h	4.5L	$1.90	0:17.17	0:16.72	CL 4	$3,100	-	7	1. Opawa Hazel 2. Mable Jewel 3. Alright
2nd of 6	17/10/24	Addington	295m	5	0:16.91	62.8 km/h	0.3L	$2.90	0:16.89	0:16.74	CL 4	$3,100	$775	7	1. True Ability 2. Goldstar Koda 3. Money Bags
6th of 8	10/10/24	Addington	295m	1	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	9.5L	$2.00	0:16.74	0:16.54	CL 5	$4,000	-	7	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Keyara 3. Jerome Bale
1st of 8	3/10/24	Addington	295m	1	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	0.7L	$3.60	0:17.18	0:16.69	SPECA FIN	$10,000	$6,000	7	1. Goldstar Koda 2. Very Rarely 3. Opawa Busy

Impressive Roar (2) 6x11731225
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (DARFIELD)
Prize Money: $17,885
Win / Place: 60% / 80%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

2 yo BDL D

Sire: AMERICAN WARRIOR

Dam: HOMEBUSH FUED

Owners: Jonathan Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 9-2-1

Track

12: 6-2-1

Trk/Dst

12: 6-2-1

Distance

12: 6-2-1

Season

8: 3-2-1

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won over this track and trip. Last start finished 5th over 295m at this track beaten 4.5 lengths (17.29) behind Jerry Cola in a Class 5 H on November 6. Boasts a course and distance PB in a dazzling 16.68. 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
5th of 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	4.7L	$7.50	0:16.96	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Keyara
2nd of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	1	0:16.68	63.7 km/h	1.7L	$3.30	0:16.56	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	$1,000	14	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Impressive Roar 3. Big Time Atlas
2nd of 8	17/10/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.20	61.7 km/h	5.0L	$5.50	0:16.85	0:16.74	CL 5	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Impressive Roar 3. Big Time Atlas
1st of 8	10/10/24	Addington	295m	2	0:16.91	62.8 km/h	4.5L	$2.10	0:16.91	0:16.54	CL 4	$3,100	$1,860	6	1. Impressive Roar 2. Opawa Hazel 3. Sylvia
3rd of 7	4/10/24	Addington	295m	3	0:17.09	62.1 km/h	1.2L	$2.70	0:17.01	0:16.81	CL 4	$3,100	$465	15	1. Goldstar Murphy 2. Iced Mocha 3. Impressive Roar
7th of 7	19/9/24	Addington	295m	3	0:17.80	59.7 km/h	11.2L	$1.70	0:17.02	0:16.86	CL 4	$3,100	-	7	1. Mitcham Tim 2. Goldstar McKenna 3. Homebush Rocket, On Grid

Mitcham Rose (3) 1852166235
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $35,260
Win / Place: 18% / 55%

3 yo BLU B

Sire: BLUE MOON RISING

Dam: FLOWER BOMB (NZ)

Owners: Cq Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 11-13-9

Track

27: 6-7-4

Trk/Dst

25: 6-7-4

Distance

25: 6-7-4

Season

6: 1-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (17.49) at this track in a Class 5, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Has three successes and four minors from 11 starts from box 3. Has ability but looking elsewhere 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
5th of 8	14/11/24	Addington	295m	6	0:17.49	60.7 km/h	7.2L	$23	0:16.99	0:16.72	CL 5	$7,500	-	8	1. Sun Strike 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Shane Baxter
3rd of 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.38	61.1 km/h	6.2L	$51	0:16.95	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	$600	6	1. Very Rarely 2. Opawa Hazel 3. Mitcham Rose, Diamond Ranger
2nd of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	3.5L	$38	0:16.86	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Shane Baxter 2. Mitcham Rose 3. Wild Pansy
6th of 7	24/10/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.52	60.6 km/h	9.8L	$11	0:16.83	0:16.72	CL 5	$4,000	-	43	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Homebush Fusion 3. Opawa Portia
43 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	11/9/24	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.92	61.3 km/h	9.0L	$8.00	0:22.29	0:22.29	CL 5	$4,100	-	13	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Mitcham Scott 3. Homebush Bentley
1st of 8	29/8/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.05	62.3 km/h	1.5L	$21	0:17.05	0:16.83	CL 5	$4,000	$2,400	49	1. Mitcham Rose 2. Shane Baxter 3. Deliver My Son
49 Day Freshen-Up

Sun Strike (4) 7442264241
Trainer: L J Waretini (KAIAPOI)
Prize Money: $23,570
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

2 yo LT FWN B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED

Dam: ISAVANA

Owners: M Lin

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 9-7-2

Track

14: 4-2-0

Trk/Dst

13: 4-2-0

Distance

13: 4-2-0

Season

16: 4-4-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 295m in 16.99 last start, beating Diamond Ranger. Can make it back to back wins.

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 8	14/11/24	Addington	295m	7	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	0.7L	$12	0:16.99	0:16.72	CL 5	$7,500	$4,500	8	1. Sun Strike 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Shane Baxter
4th of 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	8	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	4.5L	$23	0:16.96	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Keyara
2nd of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	1	0:16.91	62.8 km/h	2.7L	$8.60	0:16.72	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	$1,000	3	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Sun Strike 3. Keyara
4th of 6	28/10/24	Addington	295m	3	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	1.4L	$2.50	0:17.12	0:16.60	R/A	$2,500	-	4	1. Homebush Khan 2. Wave Dancer 3. End Of Era
6th of 7	24/10/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.48	60.8 km/h	7.7L	$4.00	0:16.94	0:16.72	CL 4	$3,100	-	7	1. Goldstar Blondie 2. Opawa Jocelyn 3. On Grid
2nd of 8	17/10/24	Addington	295m	3	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	0.1L	$3.30	0:16.97	0:16.74	CL 4	$3,100	$775	8	1. Goldstar Summer 2. Sun Strike 3. Opawa Hazel

Homebush Khan (5) 2161421474
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (DARFIELD)
Prize Money: $16,085
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

1 yo FWN B

Sire: ANDO'S MAC

Dam: JEALOUS MUCH

Owners: Wild South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 7-4-3

Track

14: 3-2-2

Trk/Dst

13: 3-2-2

Distance

13: 3-2-2

Season

20: 6-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 525m at this track. Prepared to just watch 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 6	14/11/24	Addington	525m	4	0:31.15	60.7 km/h	11.6L	$51	0:30.34	0:30.01	R/A	$7,200	-	8	1. Romantic Rebel 2. Diamond Felon 3. Ripslinger Ruby
7th of 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	3	0:17.59	60.4 km/h	9.0L	$41	0:16.96	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Keyara
4th of 7	31/10/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.12	62.0 km/h	8.4L	$21	0:16.53	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	3	1. Jerry Cola 2. Mitcham Tim 3. Homebush Elle
1st of 6	28/10/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.12	62.0 km/h	1.0L	$5.00	0:17.12	0:16.60	R/A	$2,500	$1,500	4	1. Homebush Khan 2. Wave Dancer 3. End Of Era
2nd of 7	24/10/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.20	61.7 km/h	2.0L	$19	0:17.06	0:16.72	CL 5	$4,000	$1,000	15	1. Pick And Go 2. Homebush Khan 3. Wild Pansy
4th of 6	9/10/24	Invercargill	390m	4	0:23.00	61.0 km/h	3.5L	$5.50	0:22.75	0:22.67	CL 4/5	$4,000	-	7	1. Homebush Gena 2. Sun Strike 3. Homebush Bentley

Homebush Diva (6) 2114152366
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (DARFIELD)
Prize Money: $33,765
Win / Place: 21% / 56%

2 yo Black B

Sire: DYNA VILLA

Dam: HOMEBUSH MINNIE

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 12-11-9

Track

25: 4-5-3

Trk/Dst

25: 4-5-3

Distance

25: 4-5-3

Season

13: 3-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	8
STARTS	20	9	7	6	7	7	1
1st	7	1	1	0	2	1	0
2nd	7	0	2	0	1	1	0
3rd	2	2	1	2	2	0	0

Comments

Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 6 lengths behind Homebush Fusion over 295m. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Worth including.

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 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.33	61.3 km/h	5.8L	$25	0:16.92	0:16.74	CL 5	$4,000	-	6	1. Homebush Fusion 2. Jerome Bale 3. Goldstar Murphy
6th of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	6	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	7.8L	$34	0:16.70	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	7	1. True Ability 2. Pick And Go 3. Purple Heart
3rd of 8	24/10/24	Addington	295m	2	0:16.93	62.7 km/h	3.0L	$35	0:16.72	0:16.72	CL 5	$4,000	$600	22	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Homebush Diva
2nd of 7	2/10/24	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.83	61.5 km/h	0.5L	$7.50	0:22.79	0:22.50	CL 5	$4,100	$1,025	6	1. Opawa Snowdrop 2. Homebush Diva 3. Homebush Gena
5th of 6	26/9/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	7.0L	$27	0:16.70	0:16.70	CL 5	$4,000	-	8	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Brown Sugar 3. Eiffel Bale
1st of 5	18/9/24	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.56	62.2 km/h	1.3L	$4.90	0:22.56	0:22.46	CL 5	$4,000	$2,400	7	1. Homebush Diva 2. Eiffel Bale 3. Homebush Bentley

Opawa Mocha (7) 1111111117
Trainer: J & D Fahey (BALCAIRN)
Prize Money: $16,320
Win / Place: 90% / 90%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

1 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED

Dam: OPAWA TAB

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 10-0-0

Track

8: 7-0-0

Trk/Dst

8: 7-0-0

Distance

8: 7-0-0

Season

11: 10-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when seventh (17.54) at this track in a Class 5 H. Will jump from box 7 for the first time. Looks hard to beat 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
7th of 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.54	60.5 km/h	8.4L	$1.40	0:16.95	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	6	1. Very Rarely 2. Opawa Hazel 3. Mitcham Rose, Diamond Ranger
1st of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	2	0:16.56	64.1 km/h	1.7L	$1.60	0:16.56	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	$2,400	3	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Impressive Roar 3. Big Time Atlas
1st of 7	28/10/24	Addington	295m	5	0:16.60	64.0 km/h	6.5L	$1.30	0:16.60	0:16.60	CL 3	$2,800	$1,680	4	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Lucky Jack 3. Goldstar Brodie
1st of 7	24/10/24	Addington	295m	6	0:16.80	63.2 km/h	5.7L	$1.00	0:16.80	0:16.72	CL 3	$2,800	$1,680	13	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Homebush Ardie 3. Vodka Gile
1st of 8	11/10/24	Addington	295m	6	0:16.64	63.8 km/h	2.3L	$2.10f	0:16.64	0:16.64	CL 2 FIN	$2,600	$1,560	2	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Opawa Jocelyn 3. Rakaia Fire
1st of 8	9/10/24	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.67	61.9 km/h	3.8L	$1.40	0:22.67	0:22.67	CL 2	$2,600	$1,560	5	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Homebush Amy 3. Impressive Nixon

Jerome Bale (8) 4216631372
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $39,600
Win / Place: 18% / 56%

4 yo BDL D

Sire: KONOMI (USA)

Dam: LILA BALE (AUS)

Owners: B Wheeler

Rating

Stats

Career

76: 14-16-13

Track

63: 12-14-12

Trk/Dst

63: 12-14-12

Distance

63: 12-14-12

Season

14: 2-3-5

1st Up

4: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	3	10	5	3	8	34	12
1st	0	0	3	2	1	1	5	2
2nd	0	2	2	0	1	2	7	2
3rd	1	0	2	0	1	1	6	2

Comments

Hit the frame at this track last time when a one length second but did record a dynamic 16.99 over the 295m journey. Can sneak a place 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 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	6	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	1.0L	$14	0:16.92	0:16.74	CL 5	$4,000	$1,000	6	1. Homebush Fusion 2. Jerome Bale 3. Goldstar Murphy
7th of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.94	59.2 km/h	19.7L	$23	0:16.56	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	7	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Impressive Roar 3. Big Time Atlas
3rd of 8	24/10/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.02	62.4 km/h	2.8L	$9.80	0:16.82	0:16.72	CL 5	$4,000	$600	7	1. Goldstar Murphy 2. True Ability 3. Jerome Bale
1st of 7	17/10/24	Addington	295m	8	0:17.00	62.5 km/h	0.5L	$31	0:17.00	0:16.74	CL 5	$4,000	$2,400	7	1. Jerome Bale 2. Deliver My Son 3. Shane Baxter
3rd of 8	10/10/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.02	62.4 km/h	4.0L	$34	0:16.74	0:16.54	CL 5	$4,000	$600	6	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Keyara 3. Jerome Bale
6th of 8	4/10/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.47	60.8 km/h	6.9L	$11	0:16.99	0:16.81	CL 5	$4,000	-	8	1. Harry Bale 2. Shane Baxter 3. Goldstar Hans

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