Addington Race 3

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WARREN SMITH DASH PBD

Prize Money: $4,273

EVEREST SKY (7) has a strong overall record having 34 wins and 20 places from 64 starts including a last start second (17.25) over 295m at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning 15 races. Boxed wide but will go close with the right run. OPAWA EVANS (4) is a talented type progressing through the grades and building a strong record. Has been on speed to score at his last couple of runs. Latest win recorded a handy 16.79 at this track. One of the leading chances again. UNHINGED RHINO (2) has mixed form recently, finishing fourth (17.34) in a Class 5 at this track latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Well placed here and should do much better. HOMEBUSH SWINDLE (3) was out of placings last time (17.44) at this track in a Class 5, finishing fourth and beaten 8 lengths. Boasts a top strike-rate from this draw, winning six of 10 runs. Meets a very talented field today.

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

Unhinged Rhino (2) 32524
Trainer: D A Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $23,273
Win / Place: 28% / 71%

2 yo Fawn Brindle B

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Ophelia Allen

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 8-7-5

Track

23: 7-6-4

Trk/Dst

23: 7-6-4

Distance

23: 7-6-4

Season

21: 4-6-4

Country

28: 8-7-5

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	2	12	8	5	1
1st	0	3	3	2	0
2nd	0	5	2	0	0
3rd	0	1	3	0	1

Comments

Was out of placings last time (17.34) at this track in a Class 5, finishing fourth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and six places from 12 starts. Has ability and can run well.

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 7	26/2/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.34	61.2 km/h	5.30L	$8.50	0:16.97	16.79	C5	$4,050	$273	7	1. Max Effort 2. Everest Sky 3. Wave Dancer
2nd of 7	19/2/26	Addington	295m	2	0:16.91	62.8 km/h	5.30L	$8.50	0:16.54	16.54	C5	$4,050	$1,012	7	1. Max Effort 2. Unhinged Rhino 3. Cool Friends
5th of 8	12/2/26	Addington	295m	1	0:17.24	61.6 km/h	5.00L	$10	0:16.89	16.65	C5f	$8,620	$136	7	1. Own Class 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Classy Noa
2nd of 7	5/2/26	Addington	295m	2	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	0.20L	$4.50	0:17.28	16.55	C5q	$4,050	$1,012	7	1. Classy Noa 2. Unhinged Rhino 3. Opawa Chloe
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

Homebush Swindle (3) 7X144
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $21,564
Win / Place: 32% / 60%

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: Zulu Zeus

Dam: Sideline Sally

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 9-5-3

Track

24: 6-4-3

Trk/Dst

24: 6-4-3

Distance

24: 6-4-3

Season

13: 2-2-1

Country

28: 9-5-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 8 lengths behind Dingo Night over 295m. Has a very good strike-rate out of box 3, scoring six times. 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 7	26/2/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.44	60.9 km/h	8.90L	$11	0:16.82	16.79	C5	$4,050	$273	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Opawa Gordon 3. Claws In Brick
4th of 7	19/2/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.07	62.2 km/h	5.90L	$20	0:16.66	16.54	C5	$4,050	$273	14	1. Opawa Chloe 2. From Now On 3. Ripslinger Rory
1st of 6	5/2/26	Addington	295m	5	0:16.75	63.4 km/h	0.70L	$7.50	0:16.75	16.55	C4	$3,280	$1,965	10	1. Homebush Swindle 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Go Larry
1st of 1	26/1/26	Addington	295m	0	0:16.91	62.8 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:16.91		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
7th of 7	9/10/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	9.30L	$13	0:16.86	16.57	C5	$3,860	-	7	1. Paw Xian 2. Opawa Evans 3. Madam Phaedra
8th of 8	2/10/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.78	59.7 km/h	15.80L	$72	0:16.67	16.67	C5f	$9,010	$136	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Opawa Mocha 3. Smoking Ivan

Opawa Evans (4) 52611
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $54,964
Win / Place: 58% / 73%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

100

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 24-3-3

Track

35: 21-3-3

Trk/Dst

33: 20-3-3

Distance

33: 20-3-3

Season

19: 11-3-0

Country

41: 24-3-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
22	1	1	0	0

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

Comments

Was the fastest winner on the program after leading to make it two on end at this track over 295m (16.79). In top form and can make it three straight.

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	26/2/26	Addington	295m	2	0:16.79	63.3 km/h	2.00L	$2.10	0:16.79	16.79	C5	$4,050	$2,431	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Gotcha Kane 3. One Up
1st of 7	19/2/26	Addington	295m	4	0:16.70	63.6 km/h	3.00L	$2.50	0:16.70	16.54	C5	$4,050	$2,431	14	1. Opawa Evans 2. One Up 3. Claws In Brick
6th of 7	5/2/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.48	60.8 km/h	13.30L	$5.00	0:16.55	16.55	C5q	$4,050	$136	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Broker's Tip
2nd of 7	29/1/26	Addington	295m	2	0:16.79	63.3 km/h	1.30L	$1.20	0:16.70	16.7	C5	$4,050	$1,012	11	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Opawa Evans 3. Opawa Chloe
5th of 6	18/1/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:19.37	59.1 km/h	14.00L	$1.80	0:18.39	18.33	C5q	$4,050	$136	3	1. Simek 2. Romantic Intent 3. Portland Chica
1st of 7	15/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:16.79	63.3 km/h	4.30L	$2.20	0:16.79	16.79	C5	$4,050	$2,431	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Gothams King

Go Larry (5) 33231
Trainer: C Mitchell & W D Smith (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $27,918
Win / Place: 11% / 47%

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Racer

100

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 8-8-16

Track

68: 8-8-16

Trk/Dst

62: 8-8-16

Distance

62: 8-8-16

Season

26: 2-2-10

Country

68: 8-8-16

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	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	8	10	15	21	10	2
1st	0	0	1	4	3	0	0
2nd	0	1	1	2	2	2	0
3rd	0	2	3	4	6	1	0

Comments

Good performance to win by 3.5 lengths at this track over 295m (16.99) beating Gotcha Winnie in Class 4 on February 26. Prefer as a place chance today.

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
1st of 6	26/2/26	Addington	295m	5	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	3.30L	$2.60	0:16.99	16.79	C4	$3,280	$1,965	7	1. Go Larry 2. Gotcha Winnie 3. Raphael Jewel
3rd of 7	19/2/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.03	62.4 km/h	2.50L	$2.80	0:16.85	16.54	C4	$3,280	$491	7	1. Opawa Snowdrop 2. Our Sara 3. Go Larry
2nd of 7	12/2/26	Addington	295m	6	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	0.50L	$8.00	0:16.95	16.65	C4	$5,000	$1,250	7	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Go Larry 3. Broadway Gem
3rd of 6	5/2/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.24	61.6 km/h	7.00L	$7.00	0:16.75	16.55	C4	$3,280	$491	7	1. Homebush Swindle 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Go Larry
3rd of 7	29/1/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	0.90L	$4.00	0:17.07	16.7	C4	$3,280	$491	7	1. No Show Sam 2. Pickle Switch 3. Go Larry
3rd of 6	22/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	3.40L	$10	0:17.01	16.98	C4	$3,280	$491	7	1. That's That 2. Heart Beats Rico 3. Go Larry

Decision Time (6) 16264
Trainer: J E Dunn (Harwarden)
Prize Money: $16,955
Win / Place: 26% / 57%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: La Rochelle

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 7-5-3

Track

14: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

14: 3-1-1

Distance

14: 3-1-1

Season

26: 7-5-3

Country

26: 7-5-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.07) when fourth over 295m at this track in a Class 5. Has two successes and two minors from seven starts from box 6. Might find this too tough.

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 7	19/2/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.07	62.2 km/h	5.30L	$8.50	0:16.70	16.54	C5	$4,050	$273	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. One Up 3. Claws In Brick
6th of 8	12/2/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	7.40L	$51	0:16.74	16.65	C5f	$8,620	$136	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Claws In Sparky
2nd of 7	5/2/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.00	62.5 km/h	2.00L	$21	0:16.86	16.55	C5q	$4,050	$1,012	7	1. Max Effort 2. Decision Time 3. Diamond Ranger
6th of 7	29/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.16	61.9 km/h	6.50L	$12	0:16.70	16.7	C5	$4,050	$136	7	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Opawa Evans 3. Opawa Chloe
1st of 7	22/1/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	7.00L	$3.10	0:17.13	16.98	C4	$3,280	$1,965	7	1. Decision Time 2. Curly Junior 3. Our Sara
7th of 7	15/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.64	60.2 km/h	12.20L	$26	0:16.79	16.79	C5	$4,050	$136	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Gothams King

Everest Sky (7) 61252
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $128,027
Win / Place: 53% / 84%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 34-15-5

Track

40: 18-12-4

Trk/Dst

31: 15-12-2

Distance

31: 15-12-2

Season

26: 14-8-1

Country

64: 34-15-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
26	5	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	4	3	8	7	18	14	8
1st	1	3	2	3	4	13	5	3
2nd	0	1	0	2	1	2	5	4
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	3	1	0

Comments

Snuck into the minor money last time when a 4 length second at this track but did record a solid 17.25 over the 295m trip. The one to beat.

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 7	26/2/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	4.00L	$2.40	0:16.97	16.79	C5	$4,050	$1,012	14	1. Max Effort 2. Everest Sky 3. Wave Dancer
5th of 7	12/2/26	Addington	295m	4	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	8.20L	$3.20	0:16.65	16.65	C5	$5,780	$136	7	1. Gotcha Kane 2. Paw Maven 3. That's That
2nd of 7	5/2/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.10	62.1 km/h	2.00L	$2.20	0:16.96	16.55	C5	$4,050	$1,012	11	1. That's That 2. Everest Sky 3. Claws In Brick
1st of 7	25/1/26	Manukau	318m	4	0:18.65	61.4 km/h	0.80L	$2.30	0:18.65	18.04	INV	$6,900	$4,137	7	1. Everest Sky 2. Blitz Attack 3. Fire Warning
6th of 6	18/1/26	Manukau	318m	5	0:18.94	60.4 km/h	5.60L	$1.50	0:18.55	18.33	C5q	$4,050	$136	11	1. Portland Coco 2. Opawa Jimmy 3. Blitz Attack
1st of 6	7/1/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	6	0:25.93	63.4 km/h	2.80L	$1.30	0:25.93	25.89	C5	$5,780	$3,465	6	1. Everest Sky 2. Impressive Roar 3. Perfect Harry

Opawa Akaela (8) 11442
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $12,955
Win / Place: 46% / 53%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Fawn B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Dragon

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 7-1-0

Track

15: 7-1-0

Trk/Dst

9: 6-1-0

Distance

9: 6-1-0

Season

15: 7-1-0

Country

15: 7-1-0

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

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 2.75 lengths second but did clock a solid 17.22 over the 295m trip. Can be amongst the finish today.

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	20/2/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	2.70L	$3.20	0:17.03	16.77	C4/5	$4,050	$1,012	8	1. Skeletor 2. Opawa Akaela 3. Diamond Harriot
4th of 7	12/2/26	Addington	295m	3	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	6.20L	$16	0:16.65	16.65	C5	$5,780	$273	7	1. Gotcha Kane 2. Paw Maven 3. That's That
4th of 7	5/2/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	2.70L	$4.40	0:16.99	16.55	C5q	$4,050	$273	7	1. Own Class 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Gotcha Luck
1st of 7	29/1/26	Addington	295m	7	0:17.01	62.4 km/h	3.30L	$2.60	0:17.01	16.7	C4	$3,280	$1,965	7	1. Opawa Akaela 2. Mercedes Jewel 3. Classy Noa
1st of 7	22/1/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	0.10L	$1.70	0:17.28	16.98	C3	$3,020	$1,810	6	1. Opawa Akaela 2. Salted Caramel 3. Go Milton
1st of 7	16/1/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.32	61.3 km/h	0.50L	$2.00	0:17.32	17.13	C2f	$2,970	$1,784	7	1. Opawa Akaela 2. Defer 3. Tinwald