Addington Race 8

Springston Hotel Dash Pbd

Stake: $4,000

OPAWA RYDER (8) has a strong record this track and trip with 21 wins and 14 placings from 51 starts. Was out of the placings last time (17.25) at this track in a Class 5, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Has the ability and should feature. TRUE ABILITY (7) missed the frame latest (17.67) when seventh over 295m at this track in a Class 5. Can feature in the finish. OPAWA BARNS (2) goes very well this course and distance starting 56 times for 24 wins and 15 minors. Placed last time (16.99) at this track in a Class 5, finishing second and beaten 5.5 lengths. Makes strong appeal on best. OPAWA WEATHERLEY (6) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.

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

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 6. Opawa Weatherley, 2. Opawa Barns, 7. True Ability, 8. Opawa Ryder, 1. Goldstar Koda

Blake Stothart Selects: 8. Opawa Ryder, 3. Shane Baxter, 6. Opawa Weatherley, 2. Opawa Barns, 7. True Ability

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Goldstar Koda (1) 1162771632
Trainer: R L Evans (LEESTON)
Prize Money: $56,550
Win / Place: 30% / 59%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: FABREGAS

Dam: KIACATOO FEVER

Owners: Goldstar Racing - S,B & R Evans

100

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 18-9-8

Track

34: 12-4-5

Trk/Dst

30: 12-4-3

Distance

30: 12-4-3

Season

17: 5-3-1

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	19	9	7	8	5	5	4	2
1st	7	3	2	2	1	2	1	0
2nd	5	1	0	2	1	0	0	0
3rd	2	3	1	1	1	0	0	0

Comments

Working his way into winning form after his success on November 6 at this track over 295m. Last start was second over 295m in 17.08, behind Diamond Ranger. Solid showing expected.

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	5/12/24	Addington	295m	1	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	5.3L	$8.00	0:16.71	0:16.62	CL 5	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Goldstar Koda 3. Rakaia Fire
3rd of 8	28/11/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.03	62.4 km/h	5.4L	$15	0:16.65	0:16.64	CL 5	$4,000	$600	7	1. Homebush Fusion 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Goldstar Koda
6th of 8	21/11/24	Addington	295m	1	0:17.45	60.9 km/h	12.2L	$5.00	0:16.60	0:16.60	CL 5	$4,000	-	15	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Impressive Roar 3. Homebush Diva
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

Opawa Barns (2) 5872x16432
Trainer: L J Waretini (KAIAPOI)
Prize Money: $98,130
Win / Place: 35% / 63%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo BDL D

Sire: SPRING GUN (AUS)

Dam: OPAWA BORN (AUS)

Owners: Opawa Racing & S Lozell

Rating

Stats

Career

91: 32-13-13

Track

56: 24-8-7

Trk/Dst

56: 24-8-7

Distance

56: 24-8-7

Season

7: 1-2-1

1st Up

3: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
32	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	22	14	19	5	10	7	3	11
1st	6	6	9	1	3	4	0	3
2nd	7	1	1	0	3	0	0	1
3rd	2	2	4	2	2	0	0	1

Comments

Has placed the last couple. Ran 16.99 when second at this track latest but the run prior he recorded a convincing 17.12 over 295m finishing third at this track. Has the ability and looks hard to top.

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	5/12/24	Addington	295m	1	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	5.3L	$10	0:16.62	0:16.62	CL 5	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Goldstar Murphy 2. Opawa Barns 3. End Of Era
3rd of 8	28/11/24	Addington	295m	1	0:17.12	62.0 km/h	6.8L	$6.50	0:16.64	0:16.64	CL 5	$4,000	$600	7	1. Goldstar Murphy 2. Clear Passage 3. Opawa Barns
4th of 6	21/11/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	4.3L	$7.00	0:16.87	0:16.60	CL 5	$4,000	-	15	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Homebush Fusion 3. Goldstar Murphy
6th of 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.50	60.7 km/h	7.7L	$16	0:16.96	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Keyara
1st of 7	31/10/24	Addington	295m	6	0:16.85	63.0 km/h	3.0L	$18	0:16.85	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	$2,400	63	1. Opawa Barns 2. Clear Passage 3. Homebush Patch
63 Day Spell
2nd of 7	29/8/24	Addington	295m	1	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	0.5L	$3.20	0:17.21	0:16.83	CL 4	$3,100	$775	7	1. Goldstar Koda 2. Opawa Barns 3. Retread Pete

Shane Baxter (3) 4423313336
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $87,135
Win / Place: 21% / 58%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ELITE STATE (AUS)

Dam: DEBBIE BAXTER (NZ)

Owners: T B Provost

Rating

Stats

Career

127: 27-22-25

Track

112: 23-22-23

Trk/Dst

112: 23-22-23

Distance

112: 23-22-23

Season

14: 2-2-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
27	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	36	24	17	11	11	11	11	6
1st	9	7	2	1	2	2	3	1
2nd	11	4	2	1	2	0	1	1
3rd	5	7	5	3	0	2	2	1

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.15) when sixth over 295m at this track in a Class 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and seven places from 17 starts. Tough field and looking to others this time.

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 8	28/11/24	Addington	295m	3	0:17.15	61.9 km/h	7.2L	$8.00	0:16.65	0:16.64	CL 5	$4,000	-	7	1. Homebush Fusion 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Goldstar Koda
3rd of 8	21/11/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.10	62.1 km/h	1.5L	$6.00	0:16.99	0:16.60	CL 5	$4,000	$600	7	1. Pick And Go 2. Opawa Ryder 3. Shane Baxter
3rd of 8	14/11/24	Addington	295m	8	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	1.7L	$9.00	0:16.99	0:16.72	CL 5	$7,500	$1,125	8	1. Sun Strike 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Shane Baxter
3rd of 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	6	0:17.20	61.7 km/h	6.6L	$16	0:16.74	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	$600	6	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Big Time Atlas 3. Shane Baxter
1st of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	6	0:16.86	63.0 km/h	3.5L	$19	0:16.86	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	$2,400	14	1. Shane Baxter 2. Mitcham Rose 3. Wild Pansy
3rd of 7	17/10/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.36	61.2 km/h	5.2L	$23	0:17.00	0:16.74	CL 5	$4,000	$600	7	1. Jerome Bale 2. Deliver My Son 3. Shane Baxter

Harry Bale (4) 323124881f
Trainer: Craig Roberts (CHRISTCHURCH)
Prize Money: $21,362
Win / Place: 34% / 61%

3 yo Black D

Sire: DYNA VILLA

Dam: HADEEL BALE

Owners: B Wheeler

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 9-2-5

Track

17: 7-2-3

Trk/Dst

15: 7-2-3

Distance

15: 7-2-3

Season

14: 3-2-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-1

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

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

Comments

Failed to finish the race over 295m at this track on November 28. Leading chance on 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
- of 8	28/11/24	Addington	295m	2	0:23.57	45.1 km/h	99.0L	$6.50	0:16.64	0:16.64	CL 5	$4,000	-	7	1. Goldstar Murphy 2. Clear Passage 3. Opawa Barns
1st of 8	21/11/24	Addington	295m	3	0:16.93	62.7 km/h	1.0L	$4.60	0:16.93	0:16.60	CL 4	$3,100	$1,860	15	1. Harry Bale 2. Goldstar Hans 3. Ripslinger Rory
8th of 8	6/11/24	Addington	525m	5	0:31.38	60.2 km/h	20.9L	$37	0:29.92	0:29.92	CL 5 H	$5,900	-	6	1. One Hot Bandit 2. Blazin' Master 3. Opawa Sooty
8th of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.36	61.2 km/h	9.1L	$4.00f	0:16.72	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	14	1. Space Conspiracy 2. Sun Strike 3. Keyara
4th of 8	17/10/24	Addington	295m	3	0:17.38	61.1 km/h	9.2L	$9.50	0:16.74	0:16.74	CL 5	$4,000	-	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Pick And Go 3. Mitcham Rick
2nd of 8	10/10/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.16	61.9 km/h	0.5L	$4.40	0:17.12	0:16.54	CL 5	$4,000	$1,000	6	1. Mitcham Tim 2. Harry Bale 3. Shane Baxter

Karen Jewel (5) 4144473451
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $26,640
Win / Place: 25% / 43%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: FIMPLE ALLEN

Owners: A L Washington

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 13-5-4

Track

37: 10-3-4

Trk/Dst

37: 10-3-4

Distance

37: 10-3-4

Season

15: 3-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by a half a length in a Class 4 last start at this track, recording an enormous 17.05 over the 295m journey. This tougher but prefer for a place 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
1st of 8	5/12/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.05	62.3 km/h	0.5L	$4.50	0:17.05	0:16.62	CL 4	$3,100	$1,860	6	1. Karen Jewel 2. Mitcham Rick 3. Blackware Iris
5th of 8	29/11/24	Whanganui	305m	1	0:17.92	61.3 km/h	7.1L	$7.50	0:17.42	0:17.38	SPECq	$4,000	-	8	1. Big Time Messi 2. Big Time Dixie 3. Big Time Kenzie
4th of 8	21/11/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.05	62.3 km/h	1.7L	$9.00	0:16.93	0:16.60	CL 4	$3,100	-	15	1. Harry Bale 2. Goldstar Hans 3. Ripslinger Rory
3rd of 8	6/11/24	Addington	295m	3	0:17.01	62.4 km/h	2.7L	$10	0:16.82	0:16.74	CL 4	$3,100	$465	13	1. End Of Era 2. Goldstar Hans 3. Karen Jewel
7th of 7	24/10/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	8.4L	$11	0:16.94	0:16.72	CL 4	$3,100	-	7	1. Goldstar Blondie 2. Opawa Jocelyn 3. On Grid
4th of 8	17/10/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.52	60.6 km/h	9.5L	$31	0:16.85	0:16.74	CL 5	$4,000	-	7	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Impressive Roar 3. Big Time Atlas

Opawa Weatherley (6) 4243161214
Trainer: B C Dann (RAKAIA)
Prize Money: $15,360
Win / Place: 42% / 64%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FABREGAS

Dam: OPAWA GIRLS GET

Owners: Sam Weatherley & Opawa Racing Ltd Partnership

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 6-2-1

Track

9: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-1-0

Distance

5: 2-1-0

Season

8: 3-1-1

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 2.5 lengths in 16.76, beating On Grid. Last start finished 4th over 295m at this track beaten 7 lengths (17.15) behind Goldstar Murphy in a Class 5 on December 5. Has claims on 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
4th of 8	5/12/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.15	61.9 km/h	7.5L	$8.00	0:16.62	0:16.62	CL 5	$4,000	-	7	1. Goldstar Murphy 2. Opawa Barns 3. End Of Era
1st of 8	28/11/24	Addington	295m	4	0:16.76	63.4 km/h	2.5L	$2.20	0:16.76	0:16.64	CL 4	$3,100	$1,860	7	1. Opawa Weatherley 2. On Grid 3. Goldstar McKenna
2nd of 7	21/11/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	0.7L	$2.10	0:17.06	0:16.60	CL 3	$2,800	$700	3	1. Goldstar Bruiser 2. Opawa Weatherley 3. Zanab Bale
1st of 7	18/11/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.03	62.4 km/h	3.3L	$2.10	0:17.03	0:17.03	CL 3	$2,800	$1,680	18	1. Opawa Weatherley 2. Kaitoa 3. Money Bags
6th of 7	31/10/24	Addington	295m	1	0:17.78	59.7 km/h	12.7L	$3.00	0:16.89	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	55	1. Goldstar Duffy 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Very Rarely
55 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	6/9/24	Addington	525m	1	0:30.32	62.3 km/h	2.3L	$2.20f	0:30.32	0:30.32	CL 2/3	$4,400	$2,640	14	1. Opawa Weatherley 2. Therapy Tex 3. Know Match

True Ability (7) 2152712147
Trainer: G A Cleeve (RANGIORA)
Prize Money: $15,240
Win / Place: 46% / 66%

2 yo Black/WH D

Sire: DYNA VILLA

Dam: KNOW STATE

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 7-3-0

Track

15: 7-3-0

Trk/Dst

15: 7-3-0

Distance

15: 7-3-0

Season

13: 6-3-0

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 7th over 295m at this track beaten 9 lengths (17.67) behind Sun Strike in a Class 5 on November 14. Has run hot time here with a 16.7 PB at the distance. Key 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
7th of 8	14/11/24	Addington	295m	2	0:17.67	60.1 km/h	9.7L	$3.60	0:16.99	0:16.72	CL 5	$7,500	-	8	1. Sun Strike 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Shane Baxter
4th of 7	6/11/24	Addington	295m	1	0:17.52	60.6 km/h	9.6L	$2.30	0:16.85	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	-	6	1. Midnight Brockie 2. Opawa Ryder 3. Clear Passage
1st of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	8	0:16.70	63.6 km/h	3.3L	$2.50	0:16.70	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	$2,400	7	1. True Ability 2. Pick And Go 3. Purple Heart
2nd of 8	24/10/24	Addington	295m	6	0:17.01	62.4 km/h	2.7L	$3.70	0:16.82	0:16.72	CL 5	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Goldstar Murphy 2. True Ability 3. Jerome Bale
1st of 6	17/10/24	Addington	295m	3	0:16.89	62.9 km/h	0.3L	$2.40	0:16.89	0:16.74	CL 4	$3,100	$1,860	7	1. True Ability 2. Goldstar Koda 3. Money Bags
7th of 8	10/10/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.55	60.5 km/h	8.3L	$1.90	0:16.97	0:16.54	CL 4	$3,100	-	7	1. Homebush Fusion 2. Mable Jewel 3. Blackware Iris

Opawa Ryder (8) 6511324215
Trainer: J & D Fahey (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $114,555
Win / Place: 38% / 67%

4 yo BDL D

Sire: AMERICAN WARRIOR (NZ)

Dam: OPAWA SHACKLEY (NZ)

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 34-15-10

Track

63: 26-10-7

Trk/Dst

51: 21-7-7

Distance

51: 21-7-7

Season

18: 7-4-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
29	0	5	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	9	1	10	8	12	15	23
1st	5	4	0	4	3	2	6	10
2nd	0	2	0	1	2	4	2	4
3rd	3	1	0	1	0	2	1	2

Comments

Finished fifth last time but the start prior was a strong winner after leading throughout, scoring by 1.5 lengths in a Class 5 at this track and recording a dazzling 16.71 for the 295m journey. Hard to top on the time from two 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
5th of 8	5/12/24	Addington	295m	8	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	7.7L	$3.60	0:16.71	0:16.62	CL 5	$4,000	-	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Goldstar Koda 3. Rakaia Fire
1st of 8	28/11/24	Addington	295m	8	0:16.71	63.6 km/h	1.5L	$2.80	0:16.71	0:16.64	CL 5	$4,000	$2,400	7	1. Opawa Ryder 2. End Of Era 3. Impressive Roar
2nd of 8	21/11/24	Addington	295m	8	0:17.06	62.3 km/h	1.0L	$2.30	0:16.99	0:16.60	CL 5	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Pick And Go 2. Opawa Ryder 3. Shane Baxter
4th of 8	14/11/24	Addington	295m	6	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	6.5L	$12	0:16.72	0:16.72	CL 5 FIN	$40,000	-	8	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Very Rarely 3. Big Time Atlas
2nd of 7	6/11/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.01	62.4 km/h	2.3L	$4.20	0:16.85	0:16.74	CL 5 H	$4,000	$1,000	6	1. Midnight Brockie 2. Opawa Ryder 3. Clear Passage
3rd of 8	31/10/24	Addington	295m	1	0:16.91	62.8 km/h	2.4L	$2.80	0:16.74	0:16.53	CL 5 H	$4,000	$600	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Opawa Ryder

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