Addington Race 8

Colin Counsell Memorial Stakes

Prize Money: $7,818

ORIGINAL WARRIOR (7) boasts a strong record this course with six wins and 10 minors from 17 tries. In the money last time at this track (30.29) in a R/A, finishing a 3.5 lengths third. With a clean break looks hard to beat. OPAWA SUGAR (8) is a talented type and proved too strong last time to win by 2.5 lengths at this track in a handy 30.11 beating Opawa Katrina. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in her latest win. Expected to feature again. OPAWA ARCHER (1) turned in a plain run last time when sixth at this track over 525m behind Nail It (30.90) in a Class 4/5. Placed at his previous run. Key runner on best form. WOLF BLAST WEST (4) was strongly fancied last time on the back of a win two back but could only manage third (31.39) at Manukau. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings.

Distance: 525m
Class: C4
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Opawa Archer (1) 4452f36226
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (BALCAIRN)
Prize Money: $62,048
Win / Place: 25% / 62%

3 yo Black D

Sire: WINSOME OPAWA

Dam: DREAM KAY

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 12-13-5

Track

35: 9-12-3

Trk/Dst

17: 1-7-1

Distance

17: 1-7-1

Season

21: 1-7-2

Country

48: 12-13-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	2	7	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.90) in a Class 4/5, finishing a 14 length sixth. Has two wins and two placings from seven starts from the draw. Makes strong appeal.

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 7	30/1/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.90	61.2 km/h	14.2L	$3.60	0:29.91	0:29.91	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Nail It 2. Goldstar Mila 3. Sefton Heights
2nd of 6	23/1/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	7.0L	$5.00	0:29.91	0:29.91	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Wolf Blast West 2. Opawa Archer 3. Daddy Longlegs
2nd of 8	16/1/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.43	62.1 km/h	2.3L	$8.50	0:30.27	0:30.05	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Opawa Hugo 2. Opawa Archer 3. Mitcham Felix
6th of 6	9/1/25	Addington	525m	6	0:31.06	60.8 km/h	15.4L	$4.80	0:29.98	0:29.50	CL 4	$4,640	-	7	1. Sinead Bale 2. Opawa Kyle 3. Daddy Longlegs
3rd of 7	2/1/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.32	62.3 km/h	5.2L	$5.50	0:29.96	0:29.62	CL 3/4	$4,640	-	14	1. Xisco Bale 2. Sinead Bale 3. Opawa Archer
- of 8	19/12/24	Addington	525m	7	0:33.36	56.7 km/h	47.5L	$2.60f	0:30.03	0:29.89	CL 3/4	$4,640	-	7	1. Baker Dan 2. Opawa Katrina 3. Sinead Bale

Mitcham Felix (2) 1468616243
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $47,945
Win / Place: 14% / 47%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ORSON ALLEN

Dam: MITCHAM QUEEN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

84: 12-13-15

Track

32: 1-5-5

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-1

Distance

6: 0-1-1

Season

16: 2-1-2

Country

84: 12-13-15

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	9	16	11	13	11	12	11
1st	0	1	4	0	1	2	0	4
2nd	0	1	3	2	3	1	1	2
3rd	0	3	2	4	0	2	2	2

Comments

Finished third at big odds last time (30.45) over 525m at this track. Has a low draw. Looks tested in this line-up.

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 8	16/1/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.45	62.1 km/h	2.5L	$26	0:30.27	0:30.05	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Opawa Hugo 2. Opawa Archer 3. Mitcham Felix
4th of 6	9/1/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.33	62.3 km/h	5.0L	$23	0:29.98	0:29.50	CL 4	$4,640	-	16	1. Sinead Bale 2. Opawa Kyle 3. Daddy Longlegs
2nd of 7	24/12/24	Addington	525m	3	0:30.45	62.1 km/h	6.0L	$11	0:30.03	0:29.99	CL 4	$4,640	-	14	1. Opawa Conan 2. Mitcham Felix 3. Daddy Longlegs
6th of 7	10/12/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	2	0:26.28	62.6 km/h	5.9L	$24	0:25.87	0:25.76	CL 5 H	$5,360	-	6	1. Boldly Go 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Stuck Throttle
1st of 8	4/12/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	3	0:25.89	63.5 km/h	4.8L	$2.40f	0:25.89	0:25.89	CL 2/3	$4,000	-	7	1. Mitcham Felix 2. Smoke Screen 3. Homebush Muffin
6th of 8	27/11/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	7	0:26.27	62.6 km/h	4.8L	$28	0:25.93	0:25.93	CL 5	$5,450	-	21	1. Diamond Felon 2. Very Rarely 3. Daddy Longlegs

Diamond Alex (3) 2511673567
Trainer: M M Grant (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $59,618
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

4 yo Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: CAWBOURNE LEAHA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 16-12-11

Track

65: 11-7-8

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-1

Distance

7: 0-0-1

Season

14: 2-1-1

Country

86: 16-12-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	3	8	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	7	16	15	8	9	11	10
1st	6	0	3	1	1	2	1	2
2nd	0	1	4	5	0	2	0	0
3rd	2	2	2	1	0	2	0	2

Comments

Was out of placings last time (17.58) at this track in a Class 5, finishing seventh and beaten 15 lengths. Has three successes and six minors from 16 starts from box 3. Looks a place chance at best.

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	16/1/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.58	60.4 km/h	15.9L	$11	0:16.47	0:16.47	CL 5	$3,640	-	29	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa Barns 3. End Of Era
6th of 8	18/12/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:22.88	61.4 km/h	4.8L	$7.30	0:22.54	0:22.54	CL 5	$3,730	-	21	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Opawa Portia 3. True Ability
5th of 8	27/11/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	3	0:26.23	62.7 km/h	4.3L	$4.70	0:25.93	0:25.93	CL 5	$5,450	-	6	1. Diamond Felon 2. Very Rarely 3. Daddy Longlegs
3rd of 8	21/11/24	Addington	525m	1	0:30.47	62.0 km/h	1.6L	$14	0:30.36	0:30.23	CL 5	$5,360	-	15	1. Jay Walker 2. Who's Jealous 3. Diamond Alex
7th of 8	6/11/24	Addington	525m	1	0:31.45	60.1 km/h	18.7L	$15	0:30.14	0:29.92	CL 5 H	$5,360	-	27	1. Johnny Football 2. Opawa Shirley 3. Claws In Zorro
6th of 7	10/10/24	Addington	525m	5	0:30.80	61.4 km/h	5.6L	$20	0:30.41	0:30.27	CL 5	$5,410	-	8	1. Sefton Heights 2. Goldstar Mila 3. Goldstar Nova

Wolf Blast West (4) 65x4712213
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (BALCAIRN)
Prize Money: $27,635
Win / Place: 21% / 62%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: ANDO'S MAC

Dam: PRETTY BUSY (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 7-8-5

Track

25: 7-6-3

Trk/Dst

5: 2-2-0

Distance

5: 2-2-0

Season

7: 2-2-1

Country

32: 7-8-5

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-2-0

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

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

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage third but before that won comfortably by 7 lengths at this track (29.91) beating Opawa Archer in a Class 4/5 on January 23. Thereabouts recently and definitely worth including.

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 8	26/1/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.39	60.4 km/h	4.6L	$1.70	0:31.07	0:30.36	CL 3	$7,180	-	3	1. Papa Kiwi 2. Brighton Wave 3. Wolf Blast West
1st of 6	23/1/25	Addington	525m	4	0:29.91	63.2 km/h	7.0L	$1.70	0:29.91	0:29.91	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Wolf Blast West 2. Opawa Archer 3. Daddy Longlegs
2nd of 7	16/1/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.10	62.8 km/h	0.7L	$2.50	0:30.05	0:30.05	CL 3	$4,000	-	7	1. Original Warrior 2. Wolf Blast West 3. Romantic Rebel
2nd of 7	9/1/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.06	62.9 km/h	8.0L	$5.50	0:29.50	0:29.50	CL 3	$4,000	-	13	1. Paw Bradley 2. Wolf Blast West 3. Original Warrior
1st of 8	27/12/24	Addington	525m	3	0:30.02	63.0 km/h	2.7L	$3.40	0:30.02	0:30.02	CL 2/3	$4,000	-	8	1. Wolf Blast West 2. Original Warrior 3. Goldstar Becks
7th of 7	19/12/24	Addington	525m	2	0:31.06	60.8 km/h	14.8L	$7.00	0:30.02	0:29.89	CL 5	$5,360	-	9	1. One Hot Bandit 2. Goldstar Mila 3. Sefton Heights

Sefton Heights (5) 2636366663
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (BALCAIRN)
Prize Money: $89,324
Win / Place: 19% / 61%

3 yo Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: ELECTRIC SILK (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 18-19-20

Track

75: 14-15-18

Trk/Dst

17: 2-1-7

Distance

17: 2-1-7

Season

20: 2-1-8

Country

92: 18-19-20

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	14	1	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	10	11	12	11	12	9	18
1st	2	4	3	0	1	3	1	4
2nd	1	1	2	4	2	4	1	4
3rd	3	1	2	4	4	1	1	4

Comments

Placed last time (30.58) at this track in a Class 4/5, finishing third and beaten 9 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and six minors. Tough line-up and may struggle.

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	30/1/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.58	61.8 km/h	9.5L	$13	0:29.91	0:29.91	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Nail It 2. Goldstar Mila 3. Sefton Heights
6th of 6	23/1/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.67	61.6 km/h	10.9L	$11	0:29.91	0:29.91	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Wolf Blast West 2. Opawa Archer 3. Daddy Longlegs
6th of 8	16/1/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.77	61.4 km/h	7.1L	$18	0:30.27	0:30.05	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Opawa Hugo 2. Opawa Archer 3. Mitcham Felix
6th of 7	9/1/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.44	62.1 km/h	10.7L	$26	0:29.69	0:29.50	CL 5	$5,360	-	7	1. One Hot Bandit 2. Diamond Felon 3. Xisco Bale
6th of 7	2/1/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.81	61.3 km/h	17.0L	$12	0:29.62	0:29.62	CL 5	$5,360	-	14	1. One Hot Bandit 2. Bandit Dan 3. Baker Dan
3rd of 7	19/12/24	Addington	525m	3	0:30.51	61.9 km/h	7.0L	$16	0:30.02	0:29.89	CL 5	$5,360	-	9	1. One Hot Bandit 2. Goldstar Mila 3. Sefton Heights

Goldstar Mila (6) 8525474442
Trainer: R L Evans (LEESTON)
Prize Money: $77,127
Win / Place: 17% / 56%

2 yo Black B

Sire: FABREGAS

Dam: KIACATOO FEVER

Rating

Stats

Career

82: 14-19-13

Track

53: 8-12-7

Trk/Dst

22: 1-8-2

Distance

22: 1-8-2

Season

26: 1-8-3

Country

82: 14-19-13

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	2	8	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	5	4	6	19	17	13	9
1st	2	0	1	3	1	3	3	1
2nd	2	3	1	1	3	2	4	3
3rd	2	1	1	0	6	2	0	1

Comments

Finished second last time (30.23) over 525m at this track. Has ability and should run well.

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	30/1/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.23	62.5 km/h	4.5L	$8.00	0:29.91	0:29.91	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Nail It 2. Goldstar Mila 3. Sefton Heights
4th of 6	23/1/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.53	61.9 km/h	8.9L	$9.50	0:29.91	0:29.91	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Wolf Blast West 2. Opawa Archer 3. Daddy Longlegs
4th of 8	16/1/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.45	62.1 km/h	2.6L	$12	0:30.27	0:30.05	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	7	1. Opawa Hugo 2. Opawa Archer 3. Mitcham Felix
4th of 7	9/1/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.32	62.3 km/h	9.0L	$41	0:29.69	0:29.50	CL 5	$5,360	-	2	1. One Hot Bandit 2. Diamond Felon 3. Xisco Bale
7th of 8	7/1/25	Manawatu	457m	5	0:26.56	61.9 km/h	11.0L	$10	0:25.79	0:25.58	CL 4/5	$5,360	-	5	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Goldstar Joblin 3. Big Time Nando
4th of 7	2/1/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.67	61.6 km/h	15.0L	$35	0:29.62	0:29.62	CL 5	$5,360	-	9	1. One Hot Bandit 2. Bandit Dan 3. Baker Dan

Original Warrior (7) 3235223113
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (BALCAIRN)
Prize Money: $31,432
Win / Place: 34% / 91%

2 yo Black D

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER

Dam: ROCK ON ANNIE

100

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 8-7-6

Track

17: 6-5-5

Trk/Dst

16: 6-4-5

Distance

16: 6-4-5

Season

21: 8-5-6

Country

23: 8-7-6

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	6	0	0

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

Comments

Placed last time (30.29) at this track in a R/A, finishing third and beaten 3.5 lengths. Has a win and two places from three starts from this draw. Expected to go close.

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
3rd of 3	27/1/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.29	62.4 km/h	3.5L	$1.60	0:30.04	0:30.04	R/A	$3,550	-	6	1. Diamond Felon 2. Romantic Rebel 3. Original Warrior
1st of 8	21/1/25	Manawatu	457m	6	0:25.79	63.8 km/h	0.7L	$1.80	0:25.79	0:25.65	CL 3	$4,000	-	5	1. Original Warrior 2. Goldstar Parker 3. Big Time Jonas
1st of 7	16/1/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.05	62.9 km/h	0.7L	$2.40	0:30.05	0:30.05	CL 3	$4,000	-	7	1. Original Warrior 2. Wolf Blast West 3. Romantic Rebel
3rd of 7	9/1/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.07	62.9 km/h	8.2L	$4.60	0:29.50	0:29.50	CL 3	$4,000	-	13	1. Paw Bradley 2. Wolf Blast West 3. Original Warrior
2nd of 8	27/12/24	Addington	525m	7	0:30.21	62.6 km/h	2.7L	$4.50	0:30.02	0:30.02	CL 2/3	$4,000	-	3	1. Wolf Blast West 2. Original Warrior 3. Goldstar Becks
2nd of 7	24/12/24	Addington	525m	3	0:30.22	62.5 km/h	3.3L	$5.00	0:29.99	0:29.99	CL 3	$4,000	-	14	1. Xisco Bale 2. Original Warrior 3. Romantic Rebel

Opawa Sugar (8) 1116687411
Trainer: R Wales (CHRISTCHURCH)
Prize Money: $19,735
Win / Place: 36% / 50%

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED

Dam: OPAWA TAB

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 8-2-1

Track

21: 8-2-0

Trk/Dst

21: 8-2-0

Distance

21: 8-2-0

Season

22: 8-2-1

Country

22: 8-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Eye-catching performance to score by 2.5 lengths in a Class 3 last start at this track, clocking a brilliant 30.11 for the 525m trip. Has the ability and looks a 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 6	30/1/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.11	62.8 km/h	2.5L	$3.80	0:30.11	0:29.91	CL 3	$4,000	-	6	1. Opawa Sugar 2. Opawa Katrina 3. Adobe Peach
1st of 7	24/1/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.13	62.7 km/h	6.3L	$3.90	0:30.13	0:30.13	CL 2 FIN	$3,640	-	7	1. Opawa Sugar 2. Goldstar Nova 3. Texas Jewel
4th of 8	17/1/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.64	61.7 km/h	4.0L	$4.20	0:30.36	0:30.36	CL 2	$3,640	-	8	1. One More Roadie 2. Little Dodo 3. Goldstar Tyson
7th of 7	9/1/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.68	61.6 km/h	16.9L	$13	0:29.50	0:29.50	CL 3	$4,000	-	13	1. Paw Bradley 2. Wolf Blast West 3. Original Warrior
8th of 8	27/12/24	Addington	525m	6	0:30.89	61.2 km/h	12.4L	$13	0:30.02	0:30.02	CL 2/3	$4,000	-	3	1. Wolf Blast West 2. Original Warrior 3. Goldstar Becks
6th of 7	24/12/24	Addington	525m	7	0:30.80	61.4 km/h	11.6L	$9.10	0:29.99	0:29.99	CL 3	$4,000	-	5	1. Xisco Bale 2. Original Warrior 3. Romantic Rebel

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