Addington Race 5

ROSE & THISTLE SPRINT FEATURE HEAT 2 PBD

Prize Money: $4,273

COOL FRIENDS (4) has a strong record this track and trip with seven wins and five placings from 14 starts. Scored by half a length last time (16.81) in a Class 5 over 295m at this track. Is a quick beginner and meets an easier field today. Should go close. UNHINGED RHINO (2) beaten last start over the 295m at this track but finished in the minors in a solid 17.18. This tougher but expected to be in the finish. OPAWA CHLOE (5) has a strong record this track and trip with six wins and three placings from 10 starts. Hit the frame latest (17.04) when third at this track in a Class 5. Can feature with the right run. CLASSY NOA (7) placed last time (17.31) at this track in a Class 4, finishing third and beaten 4.5 lengths. Has already won two times from this draw. Predicted to be hitting the line stronger than most.

Distance: 295m
Class: C5q
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Unhinged Rhino (2) 26633
Trainer: D A Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $21,064
Win / Place: 33% / 75%

2 yo Fawn Brindle B

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Ophelia Allen

100

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 8-5-5

Track

19: 7-4-4

Trk/Dst

19: 7-4-4

Distance

19: 7-4-4

Season

17: 4-4-4

Country

24: 8-5-5

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

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
STARTS	1	9	8	5	1
1st	0	3	3	2	0
2nd	0	3	2	0	0
3rd	0	1	3	0	1

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 5 length third but did clock a solid 17.18 over the 295m trip. Leading contender.

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 7	29/1/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	4.80L	$10	0:16.84	16.7	C5	$4,050	$607	4	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Opawa Mocha 3. Unhinged Rhino
3rd of 7	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.77	61.0 km/h	5.30L	$6.00	0:18.40	18.04	C5	$6,470	$969	10	1. Hunter Karen 2. Wild Pansy 3. Unhinged Rhino
6th of 7	15/1/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	10.50L	$14	0:16.79	16.79	C5	$4,050	$136	6	1. Opawa Evans 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Gothams King
1st of 1	9/1/26	Addington	295m	0	0:16.95	62.7 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:16.95		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
6th of 8	17/12/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	2	0:22.90	61.3 km/h	7.70L	$28	0:22.36	22.36	SPECf	$8,770	$136	9	1. From Now On 2. Opawa April 3. Karen Jewel
2nd of 7	8/12/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.61	62.1 km/h	7.00L	$1.00	0:22.12	22.12	SPECq	$4,120	$1,030	4	1. Opawa Bubbles 2. Unhinged Rhino 3. Mitcham Arlica

Homebush Alana (3) 127X7
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $49,718
Win / Place: 45% / 64%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 23-6-4

Track

35: 14-4-2

Trk/Dst

35: 14-4-2

Distance

35: 14-4-2

Season

7: 2-2-0

Country

51: 23-6-4

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
23	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Goes well at this track and trip. Last start finished last over 295m at this track beaten 8 lengths (17.45) behind Claws In Sparky in a Class 5 on January 29. Forget the latest effort. Worth including among the chances.

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	29/1/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.45	60.9 km/h	8.70L	$31	0:16.84	16.7	C5	$4,050	$136	10	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Opawa Mocha 3. Unhinged Rhino
1st of 1	19/1/26	Addington	295m	0	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:16.99		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	30/10/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.73	59.9 km/h	16.60L	$28	0:16.57	16.5	C5q	$3,860	-	42	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Priority 3. From Now On
42 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	18/9/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	1.30L	$1.00	0:17.02	16.75	C5	$3,960	$990	21	1. Opawa Weatherley 2. Homebush Alana 3. Opawa April
1st of 7	28/8/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.94	62.7 km/h	0.70L	$11	0:16.94	16.69	C5	$4,040	$2,422	7	1. Homebush Alana 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Opawa Gordon
7th of 7	21/8/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.67	60.1 km/h	9.00L	$6.00	0:17.04	16.72	C5	$4,040	-	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Pick And Go 3. Georgie Pie

Cool Friends (4) 2X411
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Amberley)
Prize Money: $30,291
Win / Place: 50% / 81%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Dark Brindle B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Pretty Busy

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 11-7-0

Track

18: 9-6-0

Trk/Dst

14: 7-5-0

Distance

14: 7-5-0

Season

10: 3-4-0

Country

22: 11-7-0

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

4: 3-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	1	2	0	0

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

Comments

Lifted to win two runs back and scored again last start over 295m at this track (16.81,) beating Opawa Marsh. Query squeeze box draw. Boasts a course and distance PB in a scintillating 16.8. Leading player.

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
1st of 6	29/1/26	Addington	295m	3	0:16.81	63.2 km/h	0.50L	$3.60	0:16.81	16.7	C5	$4,050	$2,431	7	1. Cool Friends 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Gothams King
1st of 7	22/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	1.00L	$2.50	0:17.27	16.98	C5	$4,050	$2,431	7	1. Cool Friends 2. Gotcha Luck 3. Opawa Chloe
4th of 7	15/1/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.23	61.6 km/h	2.50L	$10	0:17.05	16.79	C5	$4,050	$273	6	1. Dingo Night 2. Gotcha Kane 3. Mitcham Jesse
1st of 1	9/1/26	Addington	295m	0	0:17.02	62.4 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.02		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
2nd of 7	18/9/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.01	62.4 km/h	2.50L	$3.00	0:16.83	16.75	C5	$3,960	$990	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Cool Friends 3. Hadwin Bale
2nd of 7	11/9/25	Addington	295m	1	0:16.84	63.1 km/h	1.50L	$3.20	0:16.73	16.59	C5f	$9,010	$2,252	7	1. Opawa April 2. Cool Friends 3. Gotcha Pennies

Opawa Chloe (5) 17133
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $14,700
Win / Place: 46% / 80%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Chrissy

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 7-3-2

Track

14: 6-3-2

Trk/Dst

10: 6-1-2

Distance

10: 6-1-2

Season

15: 7-3-2

Country

15: 7-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished in the minors last time in a Class 5 at this track when a 5 length third but did run a brilliant 17.04 over the 295m journey. Racing well and is the testing material.

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 7	29/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.04	62.3 km/h	4.80L	$9.50	0:16.70	16.7	C5	$4,050	$607	7	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Opawa Evans 3. Opawa Chloe
3rd of 7	22/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	2.30L	$7.50	0:17.27	16.98	C5	$4,050	$607	7	1. Cool Friends 2. Gotcha Luck 3. Opawa Chloe
1st of 7	15/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.09	62.1 km/h	1.00L	$3.60	0:17.09	16.79	C4	$3,280	$1,965	7	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Hilton Hustler 3. Opawa Barns
7th of 7	8/1/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.39	61.1 km/h	4.40L	$3.70	0:17.08	16.57	C4	$3,280	$136	7	1. Paw Maven 2. Hilton Hustler 3. Own Class
1st of 7	1/1/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	0.50L	$1.40	0:17.11	16.7	C3	$3,020	$1,810	8	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Salted Caramel 3. Go Swede
1st of 7	24/12/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	0.30L	$1.10	0:17.14	16.68	C2	$2,890	$1,736	5	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Mitcham Lauren 3. Go Flyer

Sun Strike (6) 57751
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $38,695
Win / Place: 20% / 47%

3 yo Light Fawn B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

Rating

Stats

Career

74: 15-10-10

Track

61: 10-5-8

Trk/Dst

60: 10-5-8

Distance

60: 10-5-8

Season

20: 3-0-3

Country

74: 15-10-10

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	8	10	8	14	14	12	5
1st	1	3	2	1	2	4	2	0
2nd	1	3	1	0	2	3	0	0
3rd	0	1	2	2	3	1	1	0

Comments

Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 1.5 lengths over 295m at this track in a handy 16.89, beating Opawa Bowie. Key chance 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	29/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:16.89	62.9 km/h	1.50L	$4.80	0:16.89	16.7	C3	$3,020	$1,810	21	1. Sun Strike 2. Opawa Bowie 3. Molly Rose
5th of 7	8/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.40	61.0 km/h	4.60L	$7.50	0:17.08	16.57	C3	$3,020	$136	7	1. Classy Noa 2. Homebush Elle 3. Bethany Jewel
7th of 7	1/1/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.47	60.8 km/h	8.40L	$30	0:16.88	16.7	C4	$3,280	$136	9	1. Broadway Gem 2. Two Down 3. Gotcha Hide
7th of 7	23/12/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.48	60.8 km/h	7.10L	$29	0:16.98	16.56	C4	$3,330	$136	5	1. Broker's Tip 2. Opawa Opie 3. Sugar Fix
5th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.69	60.0 km/h	10.20L	$10	0:16.98	16.41	C4	$3,330	$136	7	1. Homebush Suzie 2. One Up 3. Tabetha Jewel
1st of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	0.10L	$9.60	0:16.99	16.53	C3	$3,070	$1,842	7	1. Sun Strike 2. Pickle Switch 3. Star Boys Shout

Classy Noa (7) 11553
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $11,000
Win / Place: 31% / 52%

Box Specialist

2 yo White and Black B

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Classy Witch

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 6-1-3

Track

18: 6-1-3

Trk/Dst

18: 6-1-3

Distance

18: 6-1-3

Season

19: 6-1-3

Country

19: 6-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Ran a better race when third behind Opawa Akaela at this track last start over 295m (17.31). Can feature with the right run.

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 7	29/1/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.31	61.4 km/h	4.30L	$7.00	0:17.01	16.7	C4	$3,280	$491	7	1. Opawa Akaela 2. Mercedes Jewel 3. Classy Noa
5th of 6	22/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.85	59.5 km/h	6.60L	$3.80	0:17.39	16.98	C4	$3,280	$136	7	1. Gotcha Winnie 2. Donatello Jewel 3. Busted Handle
5th of 7	15/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.45	60.9 km/h	2.10L	$2.90	0:17.30	16.79	C4	$3,280	$136	7	1. Diamond Emma 2. Our Sara 3. Homebush Dottie
1st of 7	8/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	0.10L	$2.50	0:17.08	16.57	C3	$3,020	$1,810	6	1. Classy Noa 2. Homebush Elle 3. Bethany Jewel
1st of 7	2/1/26	Addington	295m	6	0:16.93	62.7 km/h	4.00L	$4.20	0:16.93	16.93	C2	$2,840	$1,706	11	1. Classy Noa 2. Rovaniemi 3. Opawa Hayley
1st of 6	22/12/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.04	62.3 km/h	5.30L	$1.10	0:17.04	17.04	C1	$2,810	$1,684	24	1. Classy Noa 2. Opawa Ridge 3. Homebush Louis

Jupiter Blue (8) 76671
Trainer: A L Hart (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $15,355
Win / Place: 20% / 37%

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo Brindle B

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Sonja

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 7-1-5

Track

35: 7-1-5

Trk/Dst

23: 6-1-4

Distance

23: 6-1-4

Season

21: 4-1-3

Country

35: 7-1-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Solid performance to win by 4.5 lengths at this track over 295m (17.11) beating Wonderful Chaos in Class 3 on January 29. Can't recommend in this field.

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	29/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.11	62.1 km/h	4.30L	$16	0:17.11	16.7	C3	$3,020	$1,810	21	1. Jupiter Blue 2. Wonderful Chaos 3. Rovaniemi
7th of 7	8/1/26	Addington	295m	8	0:17.54	60.5 km/h	6.60L	$12	0:17.08	16.57	C3	$3,020	$136	7	1. Classy Noa 2. Homebush Elle 3. Bethany Jewel
6th of 7	1/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	8.30L	$35	0:16.88	16.7	C4	$3,280	$136	9	1. Broadway Gem 2. Two Down 3. Gotcha Hide
6th of 7	23/12/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.49	60.7 km/h	10.50L	$28	0:16.75	16.56	C4	$3,330	$136	5	1. Gotcha Bingo 2. Broadway Gem 3. Opawa Snowdrop
7th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	6.70L	$39	0:16.79	16.41	C4	$3,330	$136	7	1. Gotcha Bingo 2. Gothams King 3. Diamond Emma
3rd of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	5.40L	$16	0:16.83	16.53	C4	$3,330	$500	7	1. Mitcham Jesse 2. One Up 3. Jupiter Blue

Chilly Pepper (9) 65655
Trainer: D Voyce (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $38,791
Win / Place: 14% / 43%

4 yo White B

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Oakmont

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 10-9-10

Track

39: 2-4-5

Trk/Dst

25: 1-2-4

Distance

25: 1-2-4

Season

11: 0-1-2

Country

67: 10-9-10

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	5	8	7	10	17	9	8
1st	1	1	1	0	4	2	1	0
2nd	0	0	2	2	0	1	3	1
3rd	2	1	1	1	0	1	2	2

Comments

Has finished fifth at the last two runs, both at Ascot Park, the latest when beaten 10 lengths behind Perfect Harry over 457m. Tested under these conditions.

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 5	21/1/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	5	0:26.50	62.1 km/h	10.80L	$23	0:25.74	25.74	C5	$5,860	$136	7	1. Perfect Harry 2. Impressive Roar 3. Homebush Simba
5th of 7	14/1/26	Ascot Park Nz	390m	5	0:22.94	61.2 km/h	6.40L	$8.00	0:22.49	22.49	C4	$3,280	$136	13	1. Homebush Simba 2. Mitcham Blake 3. Mitcham Arlica
6th of 7	1/1/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	8.30L	$26	0:16.70	16.7	C5	$4,050	$136	9	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Everest Sky 3. Dewy News
5th of 7	23/12/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.40	61.0 km/h	12.00L	$2.40	0:16.56	16.56	C5	$4,120	$136	4	1. Dingo Night 2. Gotcha Kane 3. Raphael Jewel
6th of 7	19/12/25	Hatrick	305m	8	0:18.01	61.0 km/h	8.10L	$20	0:17.44	17.43	C5f	$8,770	$136	7	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Fire Warning 3. Fergie's Girl
2nd of 6	12/12/25	Hatrick	305m	7	0:17.93	61.2 km/h	0.60L	$10	0:17.89	17.36	C5q	$4,120	$1,030	15	1. Fergie's Girl 2. Chilly Pepper 3. Hurry Higgins

Diamond Grace (10) 57665
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $15,745
Win / Place: 25% / 48%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Feral Franky

Dam: Diamond Harmony

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 7-1-5

Track

26: 7-1-5

Trk/Dst

26: 7-1-5

Distance

26: 7-1-5

Season

22: 5-1-4

Country

27: 7-1-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 295m at this track. Has failed to show enough to come into contention.

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	15/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	3.50L	$3.30	0:17.32	16.79	C4	$3,280	$136	7	1. Keyara 2. Own Class 3. Zanab Bale
6th of 7	8/1/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.35	61.2 km/h	3.90L	$15	0:17.08	16.57	C4	$3,280	$136	8	1. Paw Maven 2. Hilton Hustler 3. Own Class
6th of 7	31/12/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	5	0:23.02	61.0 km/h	8.40L	$38	0:22.43	22.43	C5	$4,120	$136	13	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Claws In Sparky
7th of 7	18/12/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	10.90L	$29	0:16.77	16.41	C5	$4,120	$136	7	1. Opawa Weatherley 2. Gotcha Kane 3. Opawa Gordon
5th of 7	11/12/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.09	62.1 km/h	8.00L	$48	0:16.53	16.53	C5	$4,120	$136	7	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Gotcha Kane
1st of 7	4/12/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.04	62.3 km/h	1.70L	$1.70	0:17.04	16.61	C4	$3,070	$1,842	7	1. Diamond Grace 2. Gothams King 3. Eight Bells