Cambridge Race 10

MAYHOUNDS GREYHOUND REHOMING GROUP STAKES

Prize Money: $6,091

OPAWA SOOTY (5) was strongly supported last start when a short priced favourite and duly saluted winning by 3 lengths at this track in a handy 25.73. Awkwardly drawn but in form and has the ability. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Expected to go well again. SWEET BONANZA (8) was out of placings last time (26.19) at Manawatu in a Class 4/5, finishing fifth and beaten 8 lengths. Suited here and expected to run well. BAY FLYER (4) comes into this as a quickest on the card winner last time at this track, scoring by 3 lengths (25.72). Has definite claims again. OUR ERIN (6) generally performs well from this box.

Distance: 457m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Opawa Thunder (3) 21633
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $55,473
Win / Place: 16% / 48%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Hilary

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 12-12-11

Track

57: 10-9-11

Trk/Dst

55: 10-9-11

Distance

56: 10-9-11

Season

20: 3-2-5

Country

72: 12-12-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	10	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	7	13	15	12	7	6	4
1st	2	2	3	3	0	1	1	0
2nd	1	1	5	3	1	1	0	0
3rd	3	2	1	2	0	2	1	0

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (25.94) over 457m at this track. Has a low draw. Looking to others.

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
3rd of 5	29/1/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.94	63.4 km/h	3.00L	$14	0:25.73	25.72	C5	$5,780	$866	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Opawa Thunder
3rd of 6	22/1/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.17	62.9 km/h	1.60L	$27	0:26.06	25.8	C4/5	$5,780	$866	4	1. Our Erin 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Opawa Thunder
6th of 6	18/1/26	Manukau	527m	7	0:31.50	60.2 km/h	16.70L	$21	0:30.33	30.33	C5q	$5,780	$136	7	1. Paw Bradley 2. It's Okay 3. Fear To Tread
1st of 5	11/1/26	Manukau	527m	3	0:30.97	61.3 km/h	0.80L	$2.40	0:30.97	30.82	C3/4	$5,090	$3,051	10	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Go Concord 3. Opawa Wine
2nd of 5	1/1/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.95	63.4 km/h	0.40L	$3.30	0:25.92	25.88	C3/4	$5,090	$1,271	8	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Opawa Ingrid
6th of 8	24/12/25	Cambridge	457m	1	0:26.40	62.3 km/h	8.10L	$3.80	0:25.83	25.37	C3/4	$5,180	$136	34	1. Ivory Girl 2. Opawa Ingrid 3. Pushing Buttons
34 Day Freshen-Up

Bay Flyer (4) 35651
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $56,750
Win / Place: 22% / 58%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Rating

Stats

Career

74: 17-16-10

Track

56: 10-14-8

Trk/Dst

24: 4-7-4

Distance

24: 4-7-4

Season

26: 6-3-4

Country

74: 17-16-10

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	4	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	8	16	9	11	13	10	5
1st	1	1	4	3	5	2	0	1
2nd	1	3	3	1	1	2	5	0
3rd	0	1	2	3	0	4	0	0

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 457m in 25.72 last start, beating Go Cooper. In winning form and can measure up 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 5	29/1/26	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.72	64.0 km/h	3.00L	$2.70	0:25.72	25.72	C3/4	$5,090	$3,051	7	1. Bay Flyer 2. Go Cooper 3. Opawa Ingrid
5th of 6	22/1/26	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.75	62.1 km/h	5.50L	$5.50	0:21.36	21.19	C5	$4,050	$136	4	1. Opawa Jimmy 2. Boston Junior 3. Bubbles Tonight
6th of 7	18/1/26	Manukau	527m	8	0:31.26	60.7 km/h	8.60L	$26	0:30.66	30.33	C5q	$5,780	$136	10	1. Zestful 2. Chief Dribble 3. Opawa Postman
5th of 6	8/1/26	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.35	62.4 km/h	9.40L	$35	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$6,030	$136	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Sweet Bonanza
3rd of 5	1/1/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.25	62.7 km/h	5.30L	$27	0:25.88	25.88	C5	$5,780	$866	8	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Bay Flyer
3rd of 7	24/12/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.05	63.2 km/h	7.20L	$10	0:25.55	25.37	C5	$5,880	$881	6	1. Our Erin 2. Lulu's Dream 3. Bay Flyer

Opawa Sooty (5) 11121
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $76,618
Win / Place: 38% / 67%

Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Cutie

100

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 21-12-4

Track

31: 13-8-1

Trk/Dst

21: 11-4-1

Distance

24: 11-4-1

Season

21: 9-8-0

Country

55: 21-12-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	11	8	0	0

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

Comments

Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 3 lengths over 457m at this track in a handy 25.73, beating Sweet Bonanza. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in that last win. Stay with him.

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 5	29/1/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.73	63.9 km/h	2.90L	$1.40	0:25.73	25.72	C5	$5,780	$3,465	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Opawa Thunder
2nd of 6	22/1/26	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.15	62.9 km/h	1.30L	$1.60	0:26.06	25.8	C4/5	$5,780	$1,443	14	1. Our Erin 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Opawa Thunder
1st of 6	8/1/26	Cambridge	457m	8	0:25.69	64.0 km/h	4.10L	$1.60	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$6,030	$3,620	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Sweet Bonanza
1st of 5	1/1/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.88	63.6 km/h	2.00L	$1.60	0:25.88	25.88	C5	$5,780	$3,465	8	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Bay Flyer
1st of 5	24/12/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.37	64.8 km/h	6.20L	$1.80	0:25.37	25.37	C5	$5,880	$3,526	5	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Danny 3. Criminal Minds
6th of 8	19/12/25	Hatrick	520m	2	0:30.89	60.6 km/h	9.60L	$4.20	0:30.22	30.22	C5f	$26,320	$364	7	1. Johnny Football 2. Magic Jonty 3. Criminal Minds

Our Erin (6) 12214
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $67,527
Win / Place: 26% / 55%

4 yo Blue B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Hilary

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 15-10-6

Track

41: 11-7-6

Trk/Dst

32: 7-6-6

Distance

34: 7-6-6

Season

22: 6-4-3

Country

55: 15-10-6

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	7	4	3	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	2	10	16	8	6	5	4
1st	2	1	1	4	2	2	2	1
2nd	0	0	2	4	1	1	1	1
3rd	0	0	3	3	0	0	0	0

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 457m in 26.06. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 457m at this track at Class 5 level. Is a danger.

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
4th of 5	29/1/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.09	63.1 km/h	5.20L	$5.00	0:25.73	25.72	C5	$5,780	$318	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Opawa Thunder
1st of 6	22/1/26	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.06	63.1 km/h	1.30L	$6.50	0:26.06	25.8	C4/5	$5,780	$3,465	14	1. Our Erin 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Opawa Thunder
2nd of 6	8/1/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.98	63.3 km/h	4.10L	$4.50	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$6,030	$1,508	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Sweet Bonanza
2nd of 5	1/1/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.02	63.2 km/h	2.00L	$3.10	0:25.88	25.88	C5	$5,780	$1,443	8	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Bay Flyer
1st of 7	24/12/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:25.55	64.4 km/h	1.80L	$17	0:25.55	25.37	C5	$5,880	$3,526	13	1. Our Erin 2. Lulu's Dream 3. Bay Flyer
1st of 7	11/12/25	Cambridge	650m	4	0:38.66	60.5 km/h	0.40L	$1.60	0:38.66	38.66	C1d	$4,820	$2,894	7	1. Our Erin 2. Opawa Randy 3. Old Pal

Diamond Frankie (7) 11313
Trainer: P M Heterick (Clevedon)
Prize Money: $19,973
Win / Place: 16% / 43%

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Diamond Dazzled

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 8-6-7

Track

13: 3-3-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

6: 0-1-1

Season

26: 7-5-2

Country

47: 8-6-6

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	8
STARTS	1	5	2	5	13	8	4	10
1st	0	0	1	2	0	1	2	2
2nd	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	2
3rd	0	1	0	1	3	0	1	1

Comments

Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 3rd in a Class 5 on February 3 over 313m at Wanganui Straight behind Star Boy Express beaten 4.5 lengths (17.61). Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.

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
3rd of 5	3/2/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	4	0:17.61	64.0 km/h	4.30L	$2.50	0:17.31	17.31	C5	$4,310	$646	7	1. Star Boy Express 2. You Sassy Minx 3. Diamond Frankie
1st of 8	27/1/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	6	0:17.13	65.8 km/h	0.30L	$3.30	0:17.13	17	C3/4	$3,530	$2,120	5	1. Diamond Frankie 2. Ivory Girl 3. I've Got Swagger
3rd of 6	22/1/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.71	62.2 km/h	7.40L	$4.20	0:21.19	21.19	C4	$3,280	$491	9	1. Opawa Blake 2. Go Bella 3. Diamond Frankie
1st of 8	13/1/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	7	0:17.34	65.0 km/h	3.40L	$3.80	0:17.34	17.1	C3	$3,280	$1,965	5	1. Diamond Frankie 2. Sunbird Striker 3. Benny's Best Bet
1st of 7	8/1/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.47	62.9 km/h	1.70L	$4.60	0:21.47	21.19	C3	$3,020	$1,810	7	1. Diamond Frankie 2. Highview Spot 3. Papa Kiwi
5th of 6	1/1/26	Cambridge	375m	8	0:22.01	61.3 km/h	7.30L	$3.10	0:21.50	20.99	C3	$3,020	$136	8	1. Nineteen Red 2. Opawa Bait 3. Opawa Vanessa

Sweet Bonanza (8) 23525
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $33,750
Win / Place: 35% / 64%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Buddy Boom

Dam: Opawa Lucy

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 12-5-5

Track

30: 11-5-5

Trk/Dst

11: 3-3-2

Distance

12: 3-3-2

Season

23: 6-4-4

Country

33: 12-5-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th over 457m at Manawatu beaten 8 lengths (26.19) behind More Magic in a Class 4/5 on February 2. Placed two back at this track. Around the mark two starts back. Winning chance on that 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
5th of 8	2/2/26	Manawatu	457m	8	0:26.19	62.8 km/h	8.20L	$12	0:25.62	25.62	C4/5	$5,780	$136	4	1. More Magic 2. Pure Precision 3. Criminal Minds
2nd of 5	29/1/26	Cambridge	457m	7	0:25.93	63.4 km/h	2.90L	$5.50	0:25.73	25.72	C5	$5,780	$1,443	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Opawa Thunder
5th of 6	22/1/26	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.89	61.2 km/h	11.80L	$4.80	0:26.06	25.8	C4/5	$5,780	$136	14	1. Our Erin 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Opawa Thunder
3rd of 6	8/1/26	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.04	63.2 km/h	5.00L	$4.80	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$6,030	$905	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Sweet Bonanza
2nd of 7	1/1/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.28	63.4 km/h	4.10L	$4.80	0:20.99	20.99	C4/5	$4,050	$1,012	8	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Boston Junior
1st of 6	24/12/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.08	64.0 km/h	4.60L	$5.90	0:21.08	21.08	C5	$4,120	$2,473	13	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Ray The Doyen 3. Fire Warning