Manukau Race 6

MT WELLINGTON TAB STAKES PBD

Prize Money: $5,000

GO COOPER (6) goes very well at the course with two wins and a placing from five starts. Scored by 2.5 lengths last time (30.91) in a Class 3 over 527m at this track. Looks a leading chance on best. INGRATIATE (7) was out of placings last time (31.53) at this track in a Class 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 10 lengths. Has four wins already from this draw. Among the main chances. SPIN BLACK (8) turned in a moderate performance last time when sixth at Cambridge Raceway over 650m behind Thrilling Sammy (38.74) in a Class 0. Was in the money prior to that. Comes through a solid form race last start. Cannot be underestimated. OPAWA PHILIPA (5) placed in all of her last five starts and is in the mix again.

Distance: 527m
Class: C3/4
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Opawa Dallas (2) 43434
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $40,586
Win / Place: 11% / 58%

4 yo Black B

Sire: My Bro Fabio

Dam: Opawa Sophie

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 8-19-12

Track

15: 2-4-3

Trk/Dst

13: 2-4-3

Distance

13: 2-4-3

Season

26: 3-4-6

Country

67: 8-19-12

1st Up

4: 0-2-0

2nd Up

4: 1-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	4	3	0

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (38.45) at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 1/2, finishing fourth and beaten 7 lengths. Box stats strong with two wins and two placings from five starts. Will need 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
4th of 4	16/4/25	Cambridge	650m	7	0:38.45	60.9 km/h	7.30L	$9.20	0:37.94	37.94	C1/2d	$5,360	$273	6	1. Sweet And Sassy 2. Big Time Special 3. Big Time Zip
3rd of 8	10/4/25	Cambridge	650m	6	0:38.14	61.4 km/h	4.30L	$13	0:37.84	37.84	C1d	$4,450	$668	7	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Carat Smuggler 3. Opawa Dallas
4th of 5	3/4/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.57	61.9 km/h	8.00L	$10	0:26.01	25.72	C3	$4,000	$182	7	1. Night Flight 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Hunter George
3rd of 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.11	63.0 km/h	3.80L	$9.90	0:25.84	25.57	C2/3	$4,000	$600	7	1. Night Flight 2. Go Cooper 3. Opawa Dallas
4th of 6	20/3/25	Cambridge	650m	5	0:38.36	61.0 km/h	2.20L	$9.80	0:38.21	38.21	C1/2d	$5,320	$273	7	1. Unique Sunrise 2. Big Time Special 3. Go Sky
4th of 6	13/3/25	Cambridge	650m	8	0:38.14	61.4 km/h	8.30L	$43	0:37.56	37.56	C2d	$8,470	$455	4	1. Johnny Football 2. Charley Horse 3. Long Non White

Sakura (3) 2761P
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $9,555
Win / Place: 23% / 47%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo White and Black B

Sire: Out Of Range

Dam: Kanzan

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 4-2-2

Track

8: 4-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-0

Distance

4: 2-0-0

Season

16: 4-2-2

Metro

2: 0-0-1

Country

14: 4-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 0.8 lengths in 31.11, beating Wondering Why. Last start failed to finish the race over 457m at Cambridge Raceway on April 24. Others make more 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
- of 7	24/4/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:32.59	50.5 km/h	0.00L	$4.40	0:25.66	25.66	R/A	$3,730	-	5	1. Opawa Blake 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Selena
1st of 7	19/4/25	Manukau	527m	2	0:31.11	61.0 km/h	0.80L	$7.00	0:31.11	30.79	C2/3	$4,000	$2,400	6	1. Sakura 2. Wondering Why 3. Opawa Philipa
6th of 7	13/4/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:31.62	60.0 km/h	8.10L	$3.00	0:31.05	30.79	C1/2	$3,640	$45	3	1. Thrilling Muse 2. Boom Lateral 3. Oh My Venus
7th of 8	10/4/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.64	61.8 km/h	10.20L	$13	0:25.93	25.86	R/A	$3,640	-	7	1. Go Cooper 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Thrilling Amalie
2nd of 6	3/4/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.95	63.4 km/h	1.40L	$6.10	0:25.85	25.72	C2	$3,640	$909	4	1. Go Cooper 2. Sakura 3. Opawa Ingrid
4th of 6	30/3/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:31.05	61.1 km/h	4.30L	$1.90	0:30.75	30.72	C2	$3,640	$182	3	1. Big Time Enzo 2. Go Cooper 3. Opawa Isaac

Wondering Why (4) 21322
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $23,232
Win / Place: 5.56% / 38%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Gem

100

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 4-15-9

Track

38: 0-11-4

Trk/Dst

32: 0-9-3

Distance

32: 0-9-3

Season

46: 2-11-7

Country

72: 4-15-9

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	4	5	11	10	20	14	6
1st	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	3	4	1	4	3	0
3rd	0	3	0	0	1	3	1	1

Comments

Finished second (31.17) at this track last time making it three placings in a row. Squeeze draw to overcome. Will need plenty of luck.

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	19/4/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.17	60.9 km/h	0.80L	$16	0:31.11	30.79	C2/3	$4,000	$999	6	1. Sakura 2. Wondering Why 3. Opawa Philipa
2nd of 7	13/4/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:31.08	61.0 km/h	2.40L	$23	0:30.91	30.79	C3	$4,000	$999	3	1. Go Cooper 2. Wondering Why 3. Opawa Philipa
3rd of 7	10/4/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.27	62.6 km/h	5.80L	$16	0:25.86	25.86	C3/4	$4,640	$695	7	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Spin Black 3. Wondering Why
1st of 7	3/4/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.51	62.8 km/h	0.20L	$33	0:21.51	21.11	C2	$2,360	$1,418	4	1. Wondering Why 2. Hillbilly Heist 3. Black Lion
2nd of 5	30/3/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.03	61.1 km/h	4.40L	$6.20	0:30.72	30.72	C1	$3,360	$840	3	1. Boom Lateral 2. Wondering Why 3. Trenzalore
1st of 7	27/3/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.73	62.1 km/h	3.00L	$3.50	0:21.73	21.01	C1	$2,270	$1,363	4	1. Wondering Why 2. Cartoon 3. Brindle Boo

Opawa Philipa (5) 22332
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $26,123
Win / Place: 9.43% / 64%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Cutie

100

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 5-17-12

Track

28: 3-7-7

Trk/Dst

18: 2-5-6

Distance

18: 2-5-6

Season

40: 5-10-10

Country

52: 5-16-12

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	2	0	0

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

Comments

Placed last time (25.78) at Cambridge Raceway in a R/A, finishing second and beaten 1.75 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and six minors. Has ability and should be around the money.

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
2nd of 7	24/4/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:25.78	63.8 km/h	1.70L	$5.40	0:25.66	25.66	R/A	$3,730	$931	5	1. Opawa Blake 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Selena
3rd of 7	19/4/25	Manukau	527m	5	0:31.44	60.3 km/h	4.70L	$4.80	0:31.11	30.79	C2/3	$4,000	$600	6	1. Sakura 2. Wondering Why 3. Opawa Philipa
3rd of 7	13/4/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:31.27	60.7 km/h	5.10L	$4.20	0:30.91	30.79	C3	$4,000	$600	3	1. Go Cooper 2. Wondering Why 3. Opawa Philipa
2nd of 8	10/4/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.06	63.1 km/h	1.80L	$17	0:25.93	25.86	R/A	$3,640	$909	7	1. Go Cooper 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Thrilling Amalie
2nd of 5	3/4/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.03	63.2 km/h	0.30L	$6.70	0:26.01	25.72	C3	$4,000	$999	4	1. Night Flight 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Hunter George
2nd of 5	30/3/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.08	61.0 km/h	1.80L	$6.50	0:30.95	30.72	C3/4	$4,640	$1,159	7	1. Ingratiate 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Go Tilly

Go Cooper (6) 22111
Trainer: Sam Lozell (Putaruru)
Prize Money: $15,100
Win / Place: 37% / 62%

Picket Fence

2 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Racer

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 6-3-1

Track

5: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Season

16: 6-3-1

Country

16: 6-3-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Has been in tremendous form, putting three wins back-to-back. Had plenty of support last start when he won by 2.5 lengths at this track (30.91) beating Wondering Why in a Class 3 on April 13. On a hot winning streak and likely to score 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
1st of 7	13/4/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:30.91	61.4 km/h	2.40L	$1.80	0:30.91	30.79	C3	$4,000	$2,400	3	1. Go Cooper 2. Wondering Why 3. Opawa Philipa
1st of 8	10/4/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.93	63.4 km/h	1.80L	$2.60	0:25.93	25.86	R/A	$3,640	$2,181	7	1. Go Cooper 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Thrilling Amalie
1st of 6	3/4/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.85	63.6 km/h	1.40L	$2.00	0:25.85	25.72	C2	$3,640	$2,181	4	1. Go Cooper 2. Sakura 3. Opawa Ingrid
2nd of 6	30/3/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:30.90	61.4 km/h	2.20L	$2.90	0:30.75	30.72	C2	$3,640	$909	3	1. Big Time Enzo 2. Go Cooper 3. Opawa Isaac
2nd of 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.94	63.4 km/h	1.40L	$2.90	0:25.84	25.57	C2/3	$4,000	$999	10	1. Night Flight 2. Go Cooper 3. Opawa Dallas
1st of 8	17/3/25	Manawatu	457m	3	0:25.87	63.6 km/h	3.20L	$2.20	0:25.87	25.71	C1	$5,140	$3,081	6	1. Go Cooper 2. Thrilling Amalie 3. Zara Jem

Ingratiate (7) 11584
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $19,845
Win / Place: 24% / 55%

Box Specialist

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 7-6-3

Track

9: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

9: 2-3-2

Distance

9: 2-3-2

Season

18: 4-3-2

Country

29: 7-6-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	1	2	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (31.53) in a Class 4/5, finishing a 10 length fourth. Strong record off the draw with four wins and three minors from eight starts. Has ability and should feature.

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	19/4/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:31.53	60.2 km/h	10.50L	$5.50	0:30.79	30.79	C4/5	$5,360	$273	3	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Unique Sunrise 3. Schmeichel
8th of 8	16/4/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.78	61.4 km/h	13.70L	$6.30	0:25.82	25.82	C4/5	$5,360	-	6	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Big Time Maestro 3. Opawa Thunder
5th of 7	10/4/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.43	62.2 km/h	8.10L	$2.20	0:25.86	25.86	C3/4	$4,640	$45	11	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Spin Black 3. Wondering Why
1st of 5	30/3/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:30.95	61.3 km/h	1.80L	$1.40	0:30.95	30.72	C3/4	$4,640	$2,781	3	1. Ingratiate 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Go Tilly
1st of 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.09	64.0 km/h	6.80L	$2.50	0:21.09	21.01	C3	$2,550	$1,527	39	1. Ingratiate 2. Kiwi Sea 3. Shadowed
39 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	16/2/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.66	62.3 km/h	6.50L	$3.80	0:21.20	21.17	C2/3	$2,550	$45	66	1. Opawa Sandy 2. Rags To Riches 3. Thrilling Nash
66 Day Spell

Spin Black (8) 32226
Trainer: T M Patton (Ohaupo)
Prize Money: $25,982
Win / Place: 18% / 69%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Benali

Dam: Burning Rain

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 6-8-9

Track

16: 5-3-5

Trk/Dst

16: 5-3-5

Distance

16: 5-3-5

Season

23: 1-6-7

Country

33: 6-8-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, forgive the latest run. Has solid claims on her 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 6	16/4/25	Cambridge	650m	8	0:38.74	60.4 km/h	8.50L	$4.20	0:38.14	37.94	C0d	$3,910	$45	6	1. Thrilling Sammy 2. Carat Smuggler 3. Opawa Ingrid
2nd of 7	10/4/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.05	63.2 km/h	2.70L	$2.90	0:25.86	25.86	C3/4	$4,640	$1,159	7	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Spin Black 3. Wondering Why
2nd of 6	3/4/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.00	63.3 km/h	2.60L	$8.70	0:25.82	25.72	C4/5	$5,360	$1,340	7	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Spin Black 3. Unique Sunrise
2nd of 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.43	63.0 km/h	1.40L	$4.80	0:21.33	21.01	C4	$2,820	$704	7	1. Big Time Tractor 2. Spin Black 3. Portland Mark
3rd of 6	20/3/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:25.93	63.4 km/h	2.60L	$7.60	0:25.75	25.69	C3/4	$4,590	$689	4	1. Big Time Zip 2. Juice Master 3. Spin Black
3rd of 5	16/3/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:31.10	61.0 km/h	7.30L	$4.00	0:30.59	30.59	C3/4	$4,590	$689	10	1. Unique Sunrise 2. Gone Walkabout 3. Spin Black