Palmerston North Race 6

OUTBACK TRADING COMPANY PBD

Stake: $3,000

PAPERBACK (5) has some solid form under her belt and proved too classy last time to win by 3 lengths at this track in a handy 21.72 beating Bumrah's Ganguly. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Ideally placed to take this out. BIG TIME CIRCUS (8) is a fast beginner who has shown good improvement at her last two starts, finishing in the money last time when 2nd at Wanganui over 305m. Has performed well from this box with a win and three minor placings to her name from five starts. Well placed and gets her chance. OPAWA TARA (7) showed good speed to score by a space (26.68) off a middle draw two back then off a similar box last time could manage only a 10 length 5th at this track (21.99). Strong form has emerged from her last run. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. BIG TIME CHUR (2) can sneak into the finish with the right run.

Distance: 375m
Class: C2
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Craig Rail Selects: 2. Big Time Chur, 8. Big Time Circus, 3. Big Time Orson, 5. Paperback, 7. Opawa Tara

Justin Evans Selects: 2. Big Time Chur, 8. Big Time Circus, 7. Opawa Tara, 5. Paperback

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Big Time Chur (2) 61655
Trainer: Marcie Flipp (Foxton)
Prize Money: $21,400
Win / Place: 16% / 35%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Lightning Frank

Dam: Bigtime Lily

Owners: B J Hodson

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 10-5-6

Track

25: 4-3-3

Trk/Dst

22: 4-2-2

Distance

22: 4-2-2

Season

28: 5-2-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

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	3	10	9	13	14	9	2
1st	1	3	0	3	2	1	0
2nd	1	0	1	1	0	2	0
3rd	0	1	0	1	2	2	0

Comments

Has finished fifth at the last two runs, both at Wanganui, the latest when beaten 6 lengths behind Big Time Telea over 305m. Must be included.

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	30/5/25	Whanganui	305m	3	0:18.29	60.0 km/h	6.60L	$15	0:17.83	17.61	C3	$3,200	$100	7	1. Big Time Telea 2. Big Time Grande 3. Big Time Shred
5th of 7	23/5/25	Whanganui	305m	2	0:18.44	59.5 km/h	9.10L	$3.30	0:17.80	17.67	C3	$3,200	$100	28	1. Big Time Dora 2. Big Time Shred 3. Big Time Battle
6th of 7	25/4/25	Whanganui	305m	4	0:18.09	60.7 km/h	5.90L	$6.70	0:17.68	17.39	C3	$3,200	$100	14	1. Laddu Rose 2. Big Time Super 3. Big Time Meghan
1st of 5	11/4/25	Whanganui	305m	3	0:17.82	61.6 km/h	0.40L	$3.40	0:17.82	17.45	C2	$2,600	$1,560	7	1. Big Time Chur 2. Big Time Orson 3. Big Time Ness
6th of 7	4/4/25	Whanganui	305m	6	0:18.32	59.9 km/h	8.10L	$4.70	0:17.75	17.54	C1/2	$2,600	$50	49	1. Cliff Top Vinnie 2. Big Time Circus 3. Big Time June
49 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	14/2/25	Whanganui	305m	6	0:17.88	61.4 km/h	3.90L	$26	0:17.61	17.39	C3	$2,800	$50	7	1. Black Malt 2. She's Ready 3. Thrilling Carlos

Big Time Orson (3) 13744
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $11,470
Win / Place: 18% / 44%

3 yo White and Fawn B

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Big Time Fuzz

Owners: B Cole & C Rendle

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 5-4-3

Track

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Season

27: 5-4-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Unplaced in four tries here. Last start 4th over 305m at Wanganui. Not among the main chances 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
4th of 7	30/5/25	Whanganui	305m	4	0:18.27	60.1 km/h	6.30L	$7.50	0:17.83	17.61	C3	$3,200	$200	7	1. Big Time Telea 2. Big Time Grande 3. Big Time Shred
4th of 7	23/5/25	Whanganui	305m	3	0:18.35	59.8 km/h	7.80L	$5.80	0:17.80	17.67	C3	$3,200	$200	4	1. Big Time Dora 2. Big Time Shred 3. Big Time Battle
7th of 7	19/5/25	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:23.10	58.4 km/h	21.10L	$16	0:21.62	21.31	C3	$3,200	-	3	1. Big Time Fern 2. Big Time Carly 3. Big Time Meghan
3rd of 7	16/5/25	Whanganui	305m	3	0:18.40	59.7 km/h	5.60L	$4.90	0:18.01	17.5	C3	$3,200	$480	7	1. Big Time Meghan 2. Big Time Battle 3. Big Time Orson
1st of 7	9/5/25	Whanganui	305m	2	0:17.94	61.2 km/h	1.00L	$3.40	0:17.94	17.63	C2/3	$3,200	$1,920	28	1. Big Time Orson 2. Mow Cow 3. She's Ready
2nd of 5	11/4/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:17.85	61.5 km/h	0.40L	$2.70	0:17.82	17.45	C2	$2,600	$650	7	1. Big Time Chur 2. Big Time Orson 3. Big Time Ness

Ludlow Lad (4) 43517
Trainer: M Goodier (Aramoho)
Prize Money: $30,030
Win / Place: 5.88% / 35%

4 yo Brindle D

Sire: Blue Moon Rising

Dam: Lady Jellybean

Owners: Mark & Nichola Goodier

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 5-11-14

Track

41: 3-6-9

Trk/Dst

7: 1-2-2

Distance

7: 1-2-2

Season

19: 1-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	1	2	1	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	12	10	16	6	11	10	12
1st	0	0	1	3	0	0	1	0
2nd	3	2	0	2	1	0	1	2
3rd	1	4	1	5	0	0	2	1

Comments

Missed the frame latest (18.03) when seventh over 313m at Wanganui Straight in a Class 2. Has three successes and seven minors from 16 starts from box 4. Looking to others.

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 8	3/6/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	6	0:18.03	62.5 km/h	8.60L	$96	0:17.43	17.3	C2	$3,400	$100	56	1. Big Time Ultra 2. Go Bella 3. Thrilling Issac
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	8/4/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:21.82	61.9 km/h	0.80L	$9.20	0:21.82	21.16	C1	$2,500	$1,500	2	1. Ludlow Lad 2. Big Time Butler 3. Adobe Drake
5th of 7	6/4/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:18.00	62.6 km/h	3.50L	$23	0:17.75	17.16	C1	$2,500	$50	5	1. Big Time Ultra 2. Opawa Max 3. Side Swipe
3rd of 7	1/4/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:21.95	61.5 km/h	3.00L	$2.60	0:21.74	21.15	C1	$2,500	$375	4	1. Goldstar Mackay 2. Connie's Comet 3. Ludlow Lad
4th of 8	28/3/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	6	0:17.95	62.8 km/h	4.70L	$17	0:17.62	17	C1	$2,500	$100	3	1. Big Time Moony 2. Side Swipe 3. Zero Chill
5th of 8	25/3/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:26.76	61.5 km/h	10.50L	$24	0:26.02	25.48	C1/2	$4,000	$50	4	1. Talkin' Trash 2. Big Time Urban 3. Reckless Eric

Paperback (5) 76511
Trainer: K A Lincoln-Papuni (Turakina)
Prize Money: $19,000
Win / Place: 20% / 47%

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Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Red Fawn B

Sire: Ando's Mac

Dam: Pretty Busy

Owners: E E Jillings & S Gommans

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 8-9-2

Track

12: 2-3-0

Trk/Dst

12: 2-3-0

Distance

16: 3-3-0

Season

18: 4-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won her last two including a strong win last start over 375m at this track by 3 lengths in a Class 1. In top form and can make it three straight.

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	27/5/25	Palmerston North	375m	5	0:21.72	62.2 km/h	3.20L	$3.30	0:21.72	21.15	C1	$2,900	$1,740	4	1. Paperback 2. Bumrah's Ganguly 3. Typical Arlo
1st of 7	23/5/25	Whanganui	305m	4	0:17.88	61.4 km/h	4.10L	$5.40	0:17.88	17.67	C1	$2,900	$1,740	7	1. Paperback 2. Bora Bora 3. Zero Chill
5th of 7	16/5/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:18.16	60.5 km/h	5.10L	$12	0:17.80	17.5	C2	$3,000	$100	14	1. Bossy Adobe 2. Big Time Cortez 3. Hey Mr. Starter
6th of 7	2/5/25	Whanganui	305m	4	0:18.32	59.9 km/h	4.50L	$21	0:18.00	17.62	C2/3	$3,200	$100	3	1. Big Time Muster 2. Big Time Shred 3. Opawa Jason
7th of 7	29/4/25	Palmerston North	375m	7	0:22.73	59.4 km/h	17.30L	$8.80	0:21.52	21.06	C2	$3,000	-	7	1. Big Time Ness 2. Big Time Paris 3. Hey Mr. Starter
1st of 7	22/4/25	Palmerston North	375m	5	0:21.90	61.6 km/h	0.20L	$4.80	0:21.90	21.33	C1	$2,900	$1,740	39	1. Paperback 2. Music Road 3. Big Time Pure
39 Day Freshen-Up

Pixie Scooter (6) 44515
Trainer: W F Morris (Pahiatua)
Prize Money: $14,630
Win / Place: 13% / 31%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Dyna Double One

Dam: Haidee Bale

Owners: W.E.B.C Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 6-5-3

Track

32: 6-4-2

Trk/Dst

22: 5-2-2

Distance

22: 5-2-2

Season

15: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by half a length in 21.72, beating Old Pal. Last start finished 5th on March 28 over 313m at Wanganui Straight behind Choko beaten 3 lengths (18.06) in a Class 1. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.

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 8	28/3/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	4	0:18.06	62.4 km/h	3.10L	$8.40	0:17.84	17	C1	$2,500	$50	3	1. Choko 2. Churn It Up 3. Bora Bora
1st of 7	25/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:21.72	62.2 km/h	0.50L	$8.90	0:21.72	21.23	C1	$2,500	$1,500	14	1. Pixie Scooter 2. Old Pal 3. Big Time Turner
5th of 5	11/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	6	0:22.07	61.2 km/h	4.80L	$3.10	0:21.73	21.28	C1	$2,500	$50	13	1. Big Time Circus 2. Let's Go Barbie 3. Thrilling Polo
4th of 6	26/2/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	6	0:17.97	62.7 km/h	5.50L	$4.40	0:17.58	17.31	C1	$2,500	$100	8	1. Kookaburra Bob 2. Mystic Luna 3. Side Swipe
4th of 7	18/2/25	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:22.20	60.8 km/h	8.20L	$2.30	0:21.63	21.24	C1	$2,500	$100	6	1. Goldstar Whippy 2. Ludlow Lad 3. Sweet Red
3rd of 5	12/2/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.83	63.2 km/h	3.00L	$8.50	0:17.62	17.13	C1	$2,500	$375	8	1. Big Time Butler 2. Side Swipe 3. Pixie Scooter

Opawa Tara (7) 53615
Trainer: Marcie Flipp (Foxton)
Prize Money: $17,310
Win / Place: 12% / 39%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Tab

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 5-4-7

Track

28: 4-2-4

Trk/Dst

13: 2-2-1

Distance

13: 2-2-1

Season

25: 3-2-3

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	2	1	0	0

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

Comments

Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 0.8 lengths in 26.68, beating Honky Tonk High. Last start finished 5th on April 17 over 375m at this track behind Cephalopod beaten 10 lengths (21.99) in a Class 2. Has ability and 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
5th of 7	17/4/25	Palmerston North	375m	5	0:21.99	61.4 km/h	10.10L	$15	0:21.28	21.28	C2	$2,600	$50	9	1. Cephalopod 2. Wide Boy 3. Hey Mr. Starter
1st of 5	8/4/25	Palmerston North	457m	5	0:26.68	61.7 km/h	0.80L	$10	0:26.68	25.84	C1	$3,700	$2,220	7	1. Opawa Tara 2. Honky Tonk High 3. Opawa Louise
6th of 7	1/4/25	Palmerston North	375m	7	0:21.98	61.4 km/h	6.00L	$2.70	0:21.56	21.15	C1	$2,500	$50	7	1. Let's Go Barbie 2. Bumrah's Ganguly 3. Big Time Butler
3rd of 6	25/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:21.67	62.3 km/h	1.50L	$2.10	0:21.56	21.23	C1	$2,500	$375	14	1. Big Time Nico 2. Let's Go Barbie 3. Opawa Tara
5th of 7	11/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	6	0:21.82	61.9 km/h	3.10L	$11	0:21.60	21.28	C2	$2,600	$50	7	1. Goldstar Rodney 2. Hey Mr. Starter 3. Kookaburra Bob
6th of 7	4/3/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:22.57	59.8 km/h	13.00L	$4.60	0:21.66	21.43	C2	$2,600	$50	14	1. Goldstar Brodie 2. Mow Cow 3. Playful Adobe

Big Time Circus (8) 57732
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $32,010
Win / Place: 17% / 51%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Black B

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Bigtime Talker

Owners: Brendon Cole

100

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 12-10-14

Track

30: 5-5-3

Trk/Dst

30: 5-5-3

Distance

36: 5-6-4

Season

27: 4-6-5

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Placed last time (18.01) at Wanganui in a Class 2, finishing second and beaten 0.9 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Looks a leading 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
2nd of 7	30/5/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:18.01	61.0 km/h	0.90L	$4.10	0:17.95	17.61	C2	$3,000	$750	7	1. Big Time June 2. Big Time Circus 3. My Own World
3rd of 7	23/5/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:18.03	60.9 km/h	2.90L	$14	0:17.83	17.67	C2	$3,000	$450	3	1. Big Time Telea 2. My Own World 3. Big Time Circus
7th of 7	20/5/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	4	0:17.99	62.6 km/h	6.70L	$12	0:17.52	17.27	C3	$3,600	$100	5	1. Star Boy Express 2. Abbey Road 3. Thrilling Rush
7th of 7	15/5/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.24	60.7 km/h	10.20L	$7.00	0:21.53	21.13	C3	$3,200	-	6	1. Epic Pepper 2. Hillbilly Heist 3. Opawa Go Girl
5th of 7	9/5/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:18.26	60.1 km/h	2.70L	$4.60	0:18.07	17.63	C3	$3,200	$100	3	1. Cliff Top Winnie 2. Big Time Carly 3. Big Time Paris
5th of 7	6/5/25	Palmerston North	375m	4	0:22.00	61.4 km/h	8.50L	$6.00	0:21.40	21.26	C3	$3,200	$100	4	1. We Ride 2. Big Time Dora 3. Big Time Paris