Cambridge Race 12

MAY HOUNDS GREYHOUND REHOMING GROUP STAKES

Stake: $5,900

AIN'T IT FUN (3) is better than last start when sixth (26.34) in a Class 4 at this track over 457m. Form here sound including four wins. Has the ability and looks hard to stop. UNIQUE SUNRISE (8) stalked the lead after a clean break from the tricky draw, then burst clear to score (38.21) at this track in a Class 1/2 over 650m. The form from his last run stacks up well. Can continue on with his winning form. OPAWA DANNY (6) has won at this course and distance, should be thereabouts. Something for the Multiples: SPIN BLACK (2)

Distance: 457m
Class: C4/5
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White. Selects: 2. Spin Black, 6. Opawa Danny, 4. Schmeichel, 7. Opawa Thunder, 8. Unique Sunrise

Phillipa Morris Selects: 6. Opawa Danny, 8. Unique Sunrise, 7. Opawa Thunder, 2. Spin Black, 4. Schmeichel

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Spin Black (2) 36332
Trainer: T M Patton (Ohaupo)
Prize Money: $25,960
Win / Place: 20% / 70%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: Benali

Dam: Burning Rain

Owners: K One W One Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-6-9

Track

11: 1-2-4

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-2

Distance

6: 0-0-2

Season

20: 1-4-7

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	2	2	4	3	4	7	8
1st	0	0	0	0	1	1	4
2nd	0	0	1	2	0	2	1
3rd	0	0	1	1	1	3	3

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd over 375m at this track beaten 1.4 lengths (21.43) behind Big Time Tractor in a Class 4 on March 27. Fair run last start but needs to improve further.

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 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	375m	8	0:21.43	63.0 km/h	1.40L	$4.80	0:21.33	21.01	C4	$3,100	$775	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	$5,100	$765	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	$5,100	$765	10	1. Unique Sunrise 2. Gone Walkabout 3. Spin Black
6th of 8	6/3/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.71	61.6 km/h	11.40L	$15	0:25.91	25.36	SPECq	$5,900	$50	4	1. Fear To Tread 2. Big Time Central 3. Big Time Favour
3rd of 4	2/3/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.15	60.9 km/h	4.30L	$6.50	0:30.85	30.85	C4/5	$5,900	$885	7	1. Schmeichel 2. Blazin' Master 3. Spin Black
3rd of 7	23/2/25	Manukau	527m	8	0:31.16	60.9 km/h	4.90L	$5.00	0:30.82	30.67	C3/4	$5,100	$765	7	1. Schmeichel 2. Unique Sunrise 3. Spin Black

Ain't It Fun (3) 56516
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $36,400
Win / Place: 29% / 46%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Benali

Dam: Deception Diva

Owners: T F Steele

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 12-3-4

Track

17: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

10: 1-1-1

Distance

10: 1-1-1

Season

21: 8-0-3

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished last in a Class 4 on March 27 over 457m at this track behind Opawa Tails beaten 8 lengths (26.34). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.

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	27/3/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.34	62.5 km/h	8.30L	$6.60	0:25.76	25.57	C4	$5,100	$50	65	1. Opawa Tails 2. Space Tron 3. Opawa Thunder
65 Day Spell
1st of 8	21/1/25	Palmerston North	660m	1	0:38.08	62.4 km/h	6.60L	$3.70	0:38.08	38.08	C0d	$4,300	$2,580	12	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Time To Race 3. Big Time Keegan
5th of 5	9/1/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.01	63.3 km/h	3.40L	$9.30	0:25.77	25.42	C5	$6,000	$50	11	1. Turtle Watch 2. Jay Walker 3.
6th of 8	29/12/24	Manukau	527m	5	0:31.11	61.0 km/h	7.60L	$17	0:30.58	30.58	C4/5	$5,900	$50	7	1. Russian Ahead 2. He's All Go 3. Opawa Turn
5th of 8	22/12/24	Manukau	527m	5	0:30.96	61.3 km/h	7.50L	$6.10	0:30.43	30.43	C4/5	$5,900	$50	7	1. Fear To Tread 2. Opawa Stacy 3. Opawa Turn
1st of 6	15/12/24	Manukau	527m	8	0:30.39	62.4 km/h	1.70L	$3.20	0:30.39	30.39	C5	$6,500	$3,900	14	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Opawa Stacy 3. Portland Jessie

Schmeichel (4) 13683
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $39,380
Win / Place: 12% / 51%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Danish Delight

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 8-12-13

Track

35: 4-5-9

Trk/Dst

23: 1-4-6

Distance

23: 1-4-6

Season

45: 6-7-10

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

In the money last time at this track (26.04) in a Class 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths third. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed seven times. Tough field and looking to others this time.

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	27/3/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.04	63.2 km/h	3.30L	$12	0:25.81	25.57	C5	$5,900	$885	7	1. Opawa Danny 2. Blazin' Master 3. Schmeichel
8th of 8	20/3/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.07	63.1 km/h	5.40L	$27	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$5,900	-	7	1. Opawa Danny 2. Big Time Moose 3. Big Time Elect
6th of 7	13/3/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.14	62.9 km/h	10.30L	$23	0:25.42	25.42	R/A	$7,200	$100	7	1. Romantic Rebel 2. Original Warrior 3. Zestful
3rd of 6	6/3/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.10	63.0 km/h	10.50L	$16	0:25.36	25.36	SPECAq	$3,700	$555	4	1. Paw Bradley 2. Jay Walker 3. Schmeichel
1st of 4	2/3/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:30.85	61.5 km/h	3.30L	$3.10	0:30.85	30.85	C4/5	$5,900	$3,540	7	1. Schmeichel 2. Blazin' Master 3. Spin Black
1st of 7	23/2/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:30.82	61.6 km/h	1.70L	$5.10	0:30.82	30.67	C3/4	$5,100	$3,060	3	1. Schmeichel 2. Unique Sunrise 3. Spin Black

Opawa Danny (6) 47211
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $45,720
Win / Place: 19% / 54%

Track / Distance Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo White and Brindle D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Tab

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 12-13-8

Track

25: 7-4-1

Trk/Dst

8: 4-1-0

Distance

8: 4-1-0

Season

36: 8-8-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won his last two including a good win last start over 457m at this track by one length in a Class 5. Has the ability to be in the finish.

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 5	27/3/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.81	63.7 km/h	1.00L	$1.40	0:25.81	25.57	C5	$5,900	$3,540	7	1. Opawa Danny 2. Blazin' Master 3. Schmeichel
1st of 8	20/3/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:25.69	64.0 km/h	0.30L	$5.50	0:25.69	25.69	C5	$5,900	$3,540	3	1. Opawa Danny 2. Big Time Moose 3. Big Time Elect
2nd of 7	17/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	5	0:21.21	63.6 km/h	0.20L	$17	0:21.20	21.13	C5	$6,000	$1,500	4	1. King Harvest 2. Opawa Danny 3. Hadwin Bale
7th of 7	13/3/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.90	61.2 km/h	20.80L	$16	0:25.44	25.42	C5	$10,000	$100	7	1. Xisco Bale 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Big Time Moose
4th of 7	6/3/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.62	62.4 km/h	8.40L	$15	0:21.03	21.03	C5q	$4,000	$200	7	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Homebush Alana 3. Lion's Den
1st of 8	27/2/25	Cambridge	457m	1	0:25.61	64.2 km/h	2.90L	$22	0:25.61	25.61	C4/5	$5,900	$3,540	7	1. Opawa Danny 2. Goldstar Mila 3. More Magic

Opawa Thunder (7) 67423
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $26,450
Win / Place: 18% / 51%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Hilary

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 6-8-3

Track

23: 5-5-3

Trk/Dst

23: 5-5-3

Distance

24: 5-5-3

Season

33: 6-8-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing third (26.08) at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Looks to have the job ahead.

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 6	27/3/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.08	63.1 km/h	4.60L	$6.10	0:25.76	25.57	C4	$5,100	$765	4	1. Opawa Tails 2. Space Tron 3. Opawa Thunder
2nd of 5	23/3/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:30.73	61.7 km/h	2.00L	$3.10	0:30.59	30.59	C3/4	$5,100	$1,275	10	1. Gone Walkabout 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Opawa Philipa
4th of 7	13/3/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.43	62.2 km/h	14.20L	$29	0:25.44	25.42	C5	$10,000	$500	7	1. Xisco Bale 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Big Time Moose
7th of 7	6/3/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.52	62.0 km/h	15.90L	$78	0:25.41	25.36	SPECAq	$3,700	-	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Goldstar Murphy 3. Romantic Rebel
6th of 8	27/2/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.20	62.8 km/h	8.40L	$18	0:25.61	25.61	C4/5	$5,900	$50	7	1. Opawa Danny 2. Goldstar Mila 3. More Magic
5th of 5	20/2/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.08	63.1 km/h	5.80L	$12	0:25.67	25.67	C4/5	$5,900	$50	7	1. Everest Sky 2. Opawa Marsh 3. Schmeichel

Unique Sunrise (8) 21411
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $46,995
Win / Place: 21% / 58%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Sue Zooki

Owners: T A Green

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 10-8-9

Track

6: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Season

20: 6-4-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Lifted to win two runs back and got the cash again last start over 650m at this track (38.21,) beating Big Time Special. Racing well and can win 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	20/3/25	Cambridge	650m	4	0:38.21	61.2 km/h	0.90L	$2.60	0:38.21	38.21	C1/2d	$5,900	$3,540	4	1. Unique Sunrise 2. Big Time Special 3. Go Sky
1st of 5	16/3/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:30.59	62.0 km/h	5.80L	$2.70	0:30.59	30.59	C3/4	$5,100	$3,060	3	1. Unique Sunrise 2. Gone Walkabout 3. Spin Black
4th of 8	13/3/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.03	63.2 km/h	4.50L	$4.90	0:25.71	25.42	C4	$8,600	$450	14	1. Need A Favour 2. Space Tron 3. Who's Jealous
1st of 5	27/2/25	Cambridge	650m	5	0:37.66	62.1 km/h	3.10L	$1.90	0:37.66	37.56	C1d	$4,900	$2,940	4	1. Unique Sunrise 2. Go Sky 3. Gone Walkabout
2nd of 7	23/2/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:30.94	61.3 km/h	1.70L	$1.70	0:30.82	30.67	C3/4	$5,100	$1,275	14	1. Schmeichel 2. Unique Sunrise 3. Spin Black
3rd of 8	9/2/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:30.70	61.8 km/h	2.60L	$8.00	0:30.52	30.52	C4/5	$5,900	$885	3	1. Fear To Tread 2. Portland Jessie 3. Unique Sunrise