Invercargill Race 9

159.2 MILLION CONTRIBUTED TO THE ECONOMY PBD

Stake: $3,500

HOMEBUSH BENTLEY (4) was prominent early off a low draw but weakened and dropped out when 5th over 390m at this track in Class 5 company. Has a good record here at this journey. Looks the one to beat on his best form. MITCHAM ARLICA (5) was well in the market last time but only managed fifth (22.89), beaten 3.5 lengths. Was in the money the start prior. Cannot be taken lightly. HOMEBUSH ROCKET (3) can improve on an unplaced run here last time out. nclude in combinations. Something for the Multiples: MITCHAM ZARA (8)

Distance: 390m
Class: C3/4
Track: Good
Weather: Raining
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Craig Rail Selects: 6. Impressive Show, 8. Mitcham Zara, 7. Not Dark Yet, 5. Mitcham Arlica, 3. Homebush Rocket

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Homebush Rocket (3) 65717
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $61,410
Win / Place: 16% / 44%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Outa Credit

Dam: Lonely Baxter

Owners: North South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

149: 25-16-25

Track

37: 7-2-5

Trk/Dst

35: 5-2-5

Distance

34: 5-2-5

Season

38: 4-4-7

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
23	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	23	30	31	19	18	11	9	8
1st	4	8	5	4	1	1	2	0
2nd	6	6	1	2	1	0	0	0
3rd	4	5	5	2	6	2	1	0

Comments

Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 0.8 lengths in 22.93, beating Homebush Sydney. Last start finished last in a Class 4 on May 28 over 390m at this track behind Chilly Pepper beaten 6 lengths (23.11). Leading chance on best form.

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
7th of 7	28/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:23.11	60.8 km/h	6.40L	$16	0:22.66	22.35	C4	$3,500	-	7	1. Chilly Pepper 2. King Kobori 3. Diamond Outlaw
1st of 7	21/5/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.93	61.2 km/h	0.80L	$14	0:22.93	22.48	C2/3	$3,200	$1,920	5	1. Homebush Rocket 2. Homebush Sydney 3. Marty Baxter
7th of 7	16/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.50	60.7 km/h	5.10L	$8.80	0:17.14	16.81	C3	$3,200	-	9	1. Smash Ready 2. Opawa Story 3. Manhattan
5th of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:23.25	60.4 km/h	5.20L	$16	0:22.89	22.47	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Opawa Portia 2. Mitcham Arlica 3. No Guidance
6th of 7	30/4/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:23.36	60.1 km/h	8.30L	$18	0:22.78	22.78	C4	$3,500	$100	6	1. Homebush Diva 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Portia
6th of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	6.20L	$19	0:16.85	16.42	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Go Larry 2. Money Bags 3. Homebush Megan

Homebush Bentley (4) 56555
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $73,410
Win / Place: 13% / 48%

4 yo Brindle D

Sire: Regal Thyme

Dam: Star Bucking

Owners: North South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

172: 23-27-33

Track

69: 9-12-15

Trk/Dst

69: 9-12-15

Distance

69: 9-12-15

Season

44: 4-4-8

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	30	34	40	20	14	9	14	11
1st	4	6	5	2	2	2	2	0
2nd	7	8	4	5	1	0	2	0
3rd	7	5	10	3	1	2	3	2

Comments

Missed the frame latest (22.83) when fifth over 390m at this track in a Class 5. Has two wins and eight placings from 20 starts from the draw. Has ability and should feature.

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 7	28/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.83	61.5 km/h	6.80L	$14	0:22.35	22.35	C5	$4,500	$100	6	1. Diamond Ranger 2. No Guidance 3. Opawa Portia
5th of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.24	61.6 km/h	4.40L	$28	0:16.93	16.78	C5	$4,400	$100	8	1. Gotcha Santana 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Trixie Jewel
5th of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:22.76	61.7 km/h	7.90L	$25	0:22.21	22.21	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
6th of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	2	0:23.05	60.9 km/h	8.30L	$13	0:22.47	22.47	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Kyle 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Homebush Diva
5th of 7	30/4/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:23.19	60.5 km/h	5.80L	$11	0:22.78	22.78	C4	$3,500	$100	6	1. Homebush Diva 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Portia
1st of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.06	62.3 km/h	0.70L	$19	0:17.06	16.42	C4	$3,500	$2,100	7	1. Homebush Bentley 2. Dom Baxter 3. Homebush Henry

Mitcham Arlica (5) 23625
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $19,460
Win / Place: 16% / 47%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Eminent Reality

Dam: Flower Bomb

Owners: Cq Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 7-8-5

Track

19: 1-5-2

Trk/Dst

12: 1-4-1

Distance

12: 1-4-1

Season

41: 7-8-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th on May 28 over 390m at this track behind Chilly Pepper beaten 3.5 lengths (22.89) in a Class 4. Placed two back at this track. Key chance 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
5th of 7	28/5/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.89	61.3 km/h	3.30L	$3.10	0:22.66	22.35	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Chilly Pepper 2. King Kobori 3. Diamond Outlaw
2nd of 5	21/5/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.87	61.4 km/h	1.50L	$3.20	0:22.76	22.48	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Mitcham Arlica 3. Gothams King
6th of 7	14/5/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.96	61.1 km/h	4.10L	$6.20	0:22.67	22.21	C4	$3,500	$100	5	1. Homebush Patch 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Diamond Luigi
3rd of 7	9/5/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.29	61.4 km/h	4.50L	$5.80	0:16.97	16.83	C4	$3,500	$525	2	1. Homebush Ardie 2. Amanda Obdam 3. Mitcham Arlica
2nd of 6	7/5/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:23.16	60.6 km/h	3.80L	$7.30	0:22.89	22.47	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Portia 2. Mitcham Arlica 3. No Guidance
4th of 7	30/4/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:23.12	60.7 km/h	4.80L	$6.60	0:22.78	22.78	C4	$3,500	$200	7	1. Homebush Diva 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Opawa Portia

Impressive Show (6) 56422
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $23,400
Win / Place: 22% / 53%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: Take The Kitty

Dam: Flaming Sambuca

Owners: J T Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 10-9-5

Track

14: 4-0-3

Trk/Dst

14: 4-0-3

Distance

14: 4-0-3

Season

44: 10-8-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has hit the frame the last couple. Finished second at Addington latest but prior to that clocked an outstanding 17.06 over 295m finishing second at Addington. This tougher and prefer for a place this time.

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 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	3.30L	$7.00	0:16.94	16.74	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Impressive Show 3. All Potential
2nd of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.06	62.3 km/h	1.30L	$21	0:16.97	16.78	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Busy 2. Impressive Show 3. Who's Jealous
4th of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.16	61.9 km/h	3.90L	$100	0:16.89	16.57	C5	$4,400	$250	12	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Dingo Night 3. Hadwin Bale
6th of 6	3/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.31	61.4 km/h	10.20L	$41	0:16.60	16.53	SPECq	$4,400	$100	10	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Gotcha Santana 3. Priority
5th of 7	23/4/25	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.78	61.6 km/h	3.60L	$51	0:22.53	22.42	C5	$4,500	$100	8	1. Smoking Ivan 2. Let Him Cook 3. Diamond Ranger
3rd of 6	15/4/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.87	61.4 km/h	5.00L	$4.10	0:22.52	22.15	C4	$3,100	$465	5	1. Diamond Outlaw 2. Homebush Diva 3. Impressive Show

Not Dark Yet (7) 11416
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $31,545
Win / Place: 20% / 52%

3 yo Blue B

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Electric Silk

Owners: A Bradshaw & P Seque

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 9-8-6

Track

25: 6-5-5

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-1

Distance

5: 0-2-1

Season

15: 3-2-1

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Addington to win by 2.5 lengths in 17.20, beating Karis. Last start finished 6th on May 29 over 295m at Addington behind Homebush Caleb beaten 5.5 lengths (17.58) in a Class 4. Better off looking to others.

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
6th of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.58	60.4 km/h	5.30L	$6.10	0:17.21	16.74	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Homebush Caleb 2. I'm An Ace 3. Opawa Susan
1st of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.20	61.7 km/h	2.50L	$9.10	0:17.20	16.78	C3	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Not Dark Yet 2. Karis 3. Opawa Bambry
4th of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.31	61.4 km/h	1.10L	$3.70	0:17.23	16.57	C3	$3,200	$200	6	1. I'm An Ace 2. Yatri Bale 3. Know Chatter
1st of 7	9/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	0.70L	$7.60	0:17.08	16.83	C2	$3,000	$1,800	4	1. Not Dark Yet 2. Raphael Jewel 3. Nighthawk Zeus
1st of 7	5/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	0.70L	$1.60	0:17.37	17.05	C1	$2,900	$1,740	10	1. Not Dark Yet 2. Hilton Hype 3. Tiger Jane
6th of 8	2/12/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.60	60.3 km/h	3.90L	$4.10	0:17.33	16.87	C1	$2,500	$50	10	1. Sozin's Royal 2. Homebush Jelly 3. Impressive Enzo

Mitcham Zara (8) 21135
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $13,220
Win / Place: 33% / 77%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Thrilling Boris

Dam: Mitcham Queen

Owners: Cq Syndicate

100

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 6-5-3

Track

5: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-2

Distance

5: 0-1-2

Season

17: 6-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when fifth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Needs to find best and prepared to watch this time.

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
5th of 7	29/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.63	60.2 km/h	9.80L	$6.50	0:16.94	16.74	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Impressive Show 3. All Potential
3rd of 7	22/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.15	61.9 km/h	2.60L	$4.00	0:16.97	16.78	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Homebush Elle 2. Shane Baxter 3. Mitcham Zara
1st of 7	15/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.08	62.2 km/h	0.10L	$4.50	0:17.08	16.57	C3	$3,200	$1,920	6	1. Mitcham Zara 2. Opawa Elegant 3. Angie's Kiwi Boy
1st of 7	9/5/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.24	61.6 km/h	4.50L	$1.80	0:17.24	16.83	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Mitcham Zara 2. Koby Curber 3. Homebush Ken
2nd of 6	2/5/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.54	60.5 km/h	3.00L	$1.70	0:17.33	17.18	C2q	$3,000	$750	4	1. Opawa Ava 2. Mitcham Zara 3. Wonderful Chaos
1st of 7	28/4/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	3.30L	$1.60	0:17.21	16.91	C1	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. Mitcham Zara 2. Homebush Zoe 3. Know Gloating