Addington Race 8

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Stake: $2,900

MERCEDES JEWEL (5) held a forward position from the pinch but began to paddle on the bend and drifted out of the finish when 6th at this track in Class 2 company. Form here at the trip sound including three wins. Has ability and looks hard to stop. HOMEBUSH HELEENA (7) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at Ascot Park over 390m behind Opawa Evans (23.73) in a Class 1. Was in the money the start prior. The form from her last run stacks up well. Leading chance. ALPHA WHITEY (4) turned in a plain effort last time when sixth at Ascot Park over 390m behind Mitcham Mandy (23.67) in a Class 1. Has ability and can atone. VODKA GILE (3) placed last time and wasn't that far away - worth considering.

Distance: 295m
Class: C1
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Mark Rosanowski Selects: 3. Vodka Gile, 5. Mercedes Jewel, 7. Homebush Heleena, 2. Homebush Apollo, 6. Opawa Chester

Andy McCook Selects: 5. Mercedes Jewel, 3. Vodka Gile, 6. Opawa Chester, 7. Homebush Heleena, 8. Homebush Gracen

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Homebush Apollo (2) 46452
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $7,370
Win / Place: 1.61% / 11%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Electric Silk

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 1-3-3

Track

33: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

33: 1-1-1

Distance

33: 1-1-1

Season

34: 0-1-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	34	12	2	3	3	3	3	2
1st	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0

Comments

Finished second at big odds last time (26.76) over 457m at Ascot Park. Has a low draw. Looks tested in this line-up.

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 8	23/4/25	Invercargill	457m	1	0:26.76	61.5 km/h	1.50L	$12	0:26.65	25.77	C1	$4,100	$1,025	8	1. Bushvale Katie 2. Homebush Apollo 3. Only Nugget
5th of 5	15/4/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.97	61.0 km/h	7.00L	$41	0:26.48	25.93	C1	$3,700	$50	6	1. Bubbles Tonight 2. Wanderer Diego 3. Only Nugget
4th of 7	9/4/25	Invercargill	457m	7	0:27.05	60.8 km/h	4.60L	$43	0:26.73	26.06	C1	$3,700	$200	7	1. Sneaky Lu 2. Bubbles Tonight 3. Wanderer Diego
6th of 7	2/4/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:27.09	60.7 km/h	11.90L	$41	0:26.26	25.75	C1	$3,700	$50	2	1. Mini Bull 2. Runaway Me 3. Adobe Videl
4th of 7	31/3/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.58	60.4 km/h	3.80L	$20	0:17.31	17.02	C1	$2,500	$100	5	1. Kildy's Whiskey 2. Vodka Gile 3. Homebush Reta
4th of 8	26/3/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.77	61.5 km/h	6.30L	$20	0:26.33	26.27	C1	$3,700	$200	2	1. Homebush Charlie 2. Mitcham Roxy 3. Eight Bells

Vodka Gile (3) 64242
Trainer: S T Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $13,655
Win / Place: 11% / 40%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Dyna Dave

Dam: Broken Penniless

Owners: S T Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 5-6-6

Track

42: 5-6-6

Trk/Dst

42: 5-6-6

Distance

42: 5-6-6

Season

19: 1-2-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished second last start (17.44) over 295m at this track. Has a low draw. Cannot be ruled out.

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	14/4/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.44	60.9 km/h	0.70L	$5.90	0:17.39	16.82	C1	$2,500	$625	7	1. Lady Daisy 2. Vodka Gile 3. Go Peters
4th of 7	7/4/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.52	60.6 km/h	8.00L	$4.30	0:16.96	16.75	C1q	$2,500	$100	7	1. Zanab Bale 2. Homebush Teddy 3. Tobacco Road
2nd of 7	31/3/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.40	61.0 km/h	1.30L	$2.70	0:17.31	17.02	C1	$2,500	$625	7	1. Kildy's Whiskey 2. Vodka Gile 3. Homebush Reta
4th of 7	24/3/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.52	60.6 km/h	7.90L	$12	0:16.97	16.96	C1q	$2,500	$100	17	1. Opawa Evans 2. Homebush Onyx 3. Homebush Banksy
6th of 7	7/3/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	3.70L	$8.10	0:17.17	16.93	C2q	$2,600	$50	7	1. Homebush Fox 2. Homebush Feijoa 3. Opawa Rhino
5th of 7	28/2/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.83	59.6 km/h	9.90L	$18	0:17.14	16.81	C2	$2,600	$50	18	1. Opawa Story 2. Homebush Milo 3. Homebush Onyx

Alpha Whitey (4) 75546
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $21,580
Win / Place: 6.98% / 39%

4 yo White and Brindle B

Sire: Regal Thyme

Dam: Unverified

Owners: North South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 6-13-15

Track

81: 6-13-15

Trk/Dst

81: 6-13-15

Distance

81: 6-13-15

Season

29: 1-0-6

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	8	14	16	12	18	15	1
1st	0	0	0	1	2	2	1	0
2nd	1	2	0	0	2	4	4	0
3rd	1	3	3	2	1	4	1	0

Comments

Latest effort finished last over 390m at Ascot Park beaten 10 lengths (23.67) behind Mitcham Mandy in a Class 1 on April 15. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.

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	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:23.67	59.3 km/h	10.10L	$15	0:22.96	22.15	C1	$2,500	$50	8	1. Mitcham Mandy 2. Replica Ruler 3. Homebush Gracen
4th of 6	7/4/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	5.60L	$26	0:17.02	16.75	C1q	$2,500	$100	7	1. Raphael Jewel 2. Homebush Feijoa 3. Bahamarama
5th of 7	31/3/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.76	59.8 km/h	6.10L	$11	0:17.33	17.02	C1	$2,500	$50	10	1. Our Mary 2. Homebush Jack 3. Pinky
5th of 7	21/3/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.54	60.5 km/h	5.90L	$57	0:17.13	16.89	C2q	$2,600	$50	8	1. Goldstar Dynasty 2. Homebush Rock 3. Opawa Marcelle
7th of 7	13/3/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.87	59.4 km/h	9.50L	$35	0:17.20	16.73	C2	$2,600	-	6	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Goldstar Everly 3. Yatri Bale
7th of 7	7/3/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.82	59.6 km/h	9.80L	$12	0:17.13	16.93	C2	$2,600	-	4	1. Homebush Theo 2. Running On Empty 3. Diamond Vaper

Mercedes Jewel (5) 43576
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $13,040
Win / Place: 8.33% / 50%

2 yo Black B

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Tokyo Bird

Owners: Craig Roberts

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 3-9-6

Track

32: 3-8-6

Trk/Dst

32: 3-8-6

Distance

32: 3-8-6

Season

34: 3-9-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 6th on April 14 over 295m at this track behind Kate Baxter beaten 6 lengths (17.72) in a Class 2. Has clocked a slick 17.2 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

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
6th of 7	14/4/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.72	59.9 km/h	6.80L	$6.00	0:17.24	16.82	C2	$2,600	$50	3	1. Kate Baxter 2. Homebush Bluey 3. Opawa Ava
7th of 7	11/4/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.83	59.6 km/h	11.10L	$14	0:17.05	16.7	C2	$2,600	-	7	1. Mitcham Roxy 2. Homebush Chloe 3. Gotcha Hide
5th of 7	4/4/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.47	60.8 km/h	8.20L	$4.10	0:16.90	16.75	C2q	$2,600	$50	7	1. Go Lottie 2. Opawa Marcelle 3. Wonderful Chaos
3rd of 7	28/3/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.39	61.1 km/h	1.00L	$2.20	0:17.32	17	C2	$2,600	$390	7	1. Marty Baxter 2. Know Hurry 3. Mercedes Jewel
4th of 7	21/3/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	3.10L	$6.60	0:17.35	16.89	C2q	$2,600	$150	8	1. Goldstar Brute 2. I'm An Ace 3. Impressive Enzo
6th of 7	13/3/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.54	60.5 km/h	4.80L	$5.40	0:17.20	16.73	C2	$2,600	$50	6	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Goldstar Everly 3. Yatri Bale

Opawa Chester (6) 64445
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $13,110
Win / Place: 8.00% / 30%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Winsome Opawa

Dam: Opawa Hop

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 4-7-4

Track

27: 1-5-3

Trk/Dst

17: 1-3-1

Distance

17: 1-3-1

Season

20: 1-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Most recent effort finished 5th over 295m at this track beaten 7 lengths (17.53) behind April Jewel in a Class 1 H on April 7. Has ability and looks a winning hope.

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 6	7/4/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	7.80L	$16	0:16.98	16.75	C1q	$2,500	$50	7	1. April Jewel 2. Kate Baxter 3. Homebush Opal
4th of 7	31/3/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	6.30L	$70	0:17.02	17.02	C1	$2,500	$100	7	1. Diamond Harriot 2. Broadway Gem 3. Homebush Phantom
4th of 7	24/3/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.69	60.0 km/h	1.30L	$4.50	0:17.60	16.96	C1q	$2,500	$100	6	1. Sweet Morgan 2. Homebush Ari 3. Homebush Nelly
4th of 6	18/3/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.83	59.6 km/h	3.10L	$4.90	0:17.61	17.2	C1	$2,500	$100	15	1. Marty Baxter 2. Homebush Stella 3. Homebush Penny
6th of 7	3/3/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.94	59.2 km/h	8.90L	$34	0:17.32	16.99	C1	$2,500	$50	35	1. Kate Baxter 2. Sweet Morgan 3. Mitcham Willy
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8th of 8	27/1/25	Addington	295m	4	0:18.23	58.3 km/h	19.00L	$41	0:16.90	16.79	C1q	$2,500	-	28	1. Mister Efficient 2. Homebush Chip 3. Party Bus

Homebush Heleena (7) 71225
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $3,400
Win / Place: 6.67% / 26%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Fast Times

Dam: Homebush Yuri

Owners: Cave Man Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-3-0

Track

12: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

12: 1-2-0

Distance

12: 1-2-0

Season

15: 1-3-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 5th on April 9 over 390m at Ascot Park behind Opawa Evans beaten 14 lengths (23.73) in a Class 1. Has been racing well. Well placed here and looks a 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
5th of 7	9/4/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:23.73	59.2 km/h	14.30L	$15	0:22.73	22.28	C1	$2,500	$50	2	1. Opawa Evans 2. Replica Ruler 3. Sozin's Royal
2nd of 5	7/4/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.33	61.3 km/h	0.70L	$2.30	0:17.28	16.75	C1	$2,500	$625	12	1. Big Time Cher 2. Homebush Heleena 3. Hilton Curry
2nd of 7	26/3/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:23.02	61.0 km/h	7.50L	$23	0:22.49	22.49	C0	$2,400	$600	5	1. Bubbles Tonight 2. Homebush Heleena 3. Only Nugget
1st of 7	21/3/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	3.00L	$24	0:17.42	16.89	C0	$2,400	$1,440	23	1. Homebush Heleena 2. Only Nugget 3. Goldstar Olivia
7th of 7	14/2/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.78	59.7 km/h	12.00L	$60	0:16.94	16.91	C0q	$2,400	-	7	1. Opawa Justin 2. Diamond Harriot 3. Go Fantail
7th of 7	7/2/25	Addington	295m	6	0:18.02	58.9 km/h	9.40L	$7.40	0:17.36	16.53	C0	$2,400	-	7	1. Tobacco Road 2. Bitter Good 3. Go Jasper

Homebush Gracen (8) 42736
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $13,040
Win / Place: 7.35% / 25%

4 yo Blue B

Sire: Take The Kitty

Dam: Homebush Ramona

Owners: Wild South Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 5-4-8

Track

55: 5-4-7

Trk/Dst

55: 5-4-7

Distance

55: 5-4-7

Season

23: 0-3-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	3	9	11	12	17	14
1st	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	1
2nd	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2
3rd	0	0	2	1	3	0	2	0

Comments

Last start finished sixth over 390m at Ascot Park, beaten 8 lengths (23.80) behind Homebush Nelly in a Class 1 on April 23. This looks too tough.

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
6th of 6	23/4/25	Invercargill	390m	8	0:23.80	59.0 km/h	8.90L	$16	0:23.18	22.42	C1	$2,900	$100	8	1. Homebush Nelly 2. Beast Arising 3. Sozin's Royal
3rd of 6	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:23.45	59.9 km/h	7.00L	$26	0:22.96	22.15	C1	$2,500	$375	6	1. Mitcham Mandy 2. Replica Ruler 3. Homebush Gracen
7th of 7	9/4/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:23.94	58.6 km/h	17.30L	$51	0:22.73	22.28	C1	$2,500	-	2	1. Opawa Evans 2. Replica Ruler 3. Sozin's Royal
2nd of 5	7/4/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	1.00L	$26	0:17.39	16.75	C1	$2,500	$625	5	1. Diamond Clay 2. Homebush Gracen 3. Curly Junior
4th of 5	2/4/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:23.69	59.3 km/h	6.60L	$29	0:23.23	22.36	C1	$2,500	$100	2	1. Pukeko Dot 2. Beast Arising 3. Impressive Nixon
5th of 5	31/3/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.84	59.5 km/h	7.60L	$7.70	0:17.31	17.02	C1	$2,500	$50	5	1. Go Flyer 2. Princely Crown 3. Homebush Locke