Cambridge Extra Race 1

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OPAWA THUNDER (5) boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten 1.4 lengths (26.05) behind Ain't It Fun at this track. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Winning claims. BRIGHTON WAVE (6) sailed across from an outside draw last start to score an all-the-way win (26.41) at this track in a Class 1/2 over 457m. Hard to follow but on the lure is very quick. UNIQUE SUNRISE (8) turned in a modest effort most recently when seventh at Manukau over 527m behind Best Bet Benny (31.62) in a Class 2/3. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings six times from nine attempts. Has ability and can atone. PAPA KIWI (3) has ability and can find the frame without surprising.

Distance: 457m
Class: C3
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

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Opawa Wine (1) 27453
Trainer: Sean Codlin (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $53,971
Win / Place: 16% / 52%

4 yo White and Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Opawa Hop

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 11-11-12

Track

29: 6-5-5

Trk/Dst

10: 3-0-2

Distance

11: 3-0-2

Season

31: 2-5-6

1st Up

5: 2-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	3	4	2	1

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

Comments

Placed last time (31.19) at Manukau in a Class 2/3, finishing third and beaten 0.9 lengths. Has two successes and two minors from seven starts from box 1. Back on track last time but this looks a stern test.

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 7	27/7/25	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.19	60.8 km/h	0.90L	$10	0:31.13	30.63	C2/3	$4,800	$720	7	1. Best Bet Benny 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Wine
5th of 8	20/7/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:30.98	61.2 km/h	5.50L	$26	0:30.59	30.59	C4/5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Turtle Watch 2. Schmeichel 3. Opawa Stacy
4th of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	527m	3	0:31.44	60.3 km/h	7.70L	$49	0:30.90	30.9	C3/4	$5,500	$300	3	1. Turtle Watch 2. Spin Black 3. Schmeichel
7th of 8	10/7/25	Cambridge	457m	1	0:27.11	60.7 km/h	15.10L	$23	0:26.05	26.05	C3/4	$5,500	-	4	1. Ivory Girl 2. Thrilling Amalie 3. Ain't It Fun
2nd of 5	6/7/25	Manukau	527m	5	0:30.96	61.3 km/h	0.80L	$6.30	0:30.90	30.9	C3/4	$5,500	$1,375	7	1. Unique Sunrise 2. Opawa Wine 3. Opawa Philipa
1st of 1	29/6/25	Manukau	527m	0	0:31.19	60.8 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:31.19		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.

Simon Templar (2) 58636
Trainer: W F Morris (Pahiatua)
Prize Money: $22,170
Win / Place: 25% / 46%

2 yo White and Black D

Sire: Mepunga Blazer

Dam: Corinth Bale

Owners: Saint & The Sinners Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 7-1-5

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

17: 4-0-3

Season

28: 7-1-5

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	4	2	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (26.84) when sixth over 457m at this track in a Class 3/4. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from five starts. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.

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 6	24/7/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.84	61.3 km/h	12.70L	$9.30	0:25.95	25.73	C3/4	$5,500	$100	9	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Need A Favour
3rd of 7	15/7/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	2	0:17.54	64.2 km/h	0.30L	$7.50	0:17.52	17.24	C4	$3,900	$585	11	1. You Sassy Minx 2. We Ride 3. Simon Templar
6th of 8	4/7/25	Palmerston North	457m	8	0:27.20	60.5 km/h	13.50L	$8.70	0:26.25	26.25	C4	$5,500	$100	14	1. Rock It Rapper 2. Green Gold 3. Big Time Favour
8th of 8	20/6/25	Whanganui	520m	4	0:31.21	60.0 km/h	12.00L	$19	0:30.37	29.83	R/Aq	$6,300	-	3	1. Big Time Maestro 2. Big Time Toby 3. Perfect Harry
5th of 7	17/6/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	2	0:17.63	63.9 km/h	2.90L	$3.50	0:17.43	16.96	C4	$3,900	$100	7	1. Thrilling Rush 2. Cliff Top Vinnie 3. Opawa Keith
6th of 8	10/6/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:26.60	61.8 km/h	11.40L	$6.90	0:25.80	25.7	C4	$5,500	$100	4	1. Who's Jealous 2. Harry Bond 3. Big Time Keegan

Papa Kiwi (3) 74626
Trainer: J Udy & D Cottam (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $43,965
Win / Place: 17% / 51%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Thrilling Boris

Dam: Kiwi Gal

Owners: Dinny Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 11-11-10

Track

28: 5-6-3

Trk/Dst

10: 2-0-1

Distance

10: 2-0-1

Season

61: 11-11-10

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	2	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	13	20	12	8	6	1	1	1
1st	1	6	1	1	2	0	0	0
2nd	2	4	3	2	0	0	0	0
3rd	3	3	2	2	0	0	0	0

Comments

Could only manage sixth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (21.73) over 375m at this track. Leading 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
6th of 7	27/7/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:31.60	60.0 km/h	6.70L	$2.60	0:31.13	30.63	C2/3	$4,800	$100	3	1. Best Bet Benny 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Wine
2nd of 7	24/7/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.73	62.1 km/h	2.90L	$2.70	0:21.53	21.47	C4	$3,500	$875	4	1. Opawa Trevor 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Waerenga Josay
6th of 7	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.09	60.0 km/h	7.40L	$14	0:18.57	18.57	C4/5	$4,400	$100	10	1. Aldebaran 2. Wild Pansy 3. Opawa Elliot
4th of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.83	61.8 km/h	3.60L	$1.90	0:21.58	21.43	C4	$3,500	$200	3	1. Schmeichel 2. Love It 3. Hunter Karen
7th of 8	7/7/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	1	0:17.56	64.2 km/h	5.30L	$7.40	0:17.19	17.01	C4	$3,900	$100	12	1. Opawa Keith 2. You Sassy Minx 3. Dapper Jabber
4th of 6	25/6/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	3	0:17.72	63.6 km/h	7.20L	$15	0:17.22	17.22	R/A	$4,800	$250	6	1. Loveable Rogue 2. Star Boy Express 3. Big Time Tawny

Wondering Why (4) 13455
Trainer: R & L Udy (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $35,335
Win / Place: 6.59% / 37%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Gem

Owners: M Lin

Rating

Stats

Career

91: 6-16-12

Track

34: 3-3-5

Trk/Dst

15: 1-0-1

Distance

15: 1-0-1

Season

64: 4-12-10

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	8	13	13	12	21	15	6
1st	1	0	0	0	2	0	2	1
2nd	0	0	3	5	1	4	3	0
3rd	0	4	2	0	1	3	1	1

Comments

Backs up after finishing 5th on July 27 over 527m at Manukau in a Class 2/3. Not keen 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
5th of 7	27/7/25	Manukau	527m	5	0:31.35	60.5 km/h	3.20L	$38	0:31.13	30.63	C2/3	$4,800	$100	7	1. Best Bet Benny 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Wine
5th of 7	20/7/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:19.41	59.0 km/h	10.50L	$23	0:18.67	18.57	C3	$3,200	$100	3	1. Waerenga Sonic 2. Big Time Tractor 3. Opawa Go Girl
4th of 7	17/7/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:22.27	60.6 km/h	8.00L	$16	0:21.71	21.38	C3	$3,500	$200	4	1. Hanzo River 2. Black Lion 3. Brindle Boo
3rd of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	318m	3	0:19.08	60.0 km/h	4.50L	$8.90	0:18.76	18.37	C2	$3,000	$450	3	1. Big Time Central 2. My Crusader 3. Wondering Why
1st of 7	10/7/25	Cambridge	457m	1	0:26.33	62.5 km/h	1.10L	$14	0:26.33	26.05	C1/2	$4,400	$2,640	4	1. Wondering Why 2. Carat Smuggler 3. Texas Snakebite
3rd of 7	6/7/25	Manukau	318m	2	0:18.92	60.5 km/h	2.50L	$6.10	0:18.74	18.39	C1/2	$3,000	$450	10	1. Shadowed 2. Bumrah's Rahul 3. Wondering Why

Opawa Thunder (5) 56582
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $44,020
Win / Place: 17% / 49%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Hilary

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 9-10-6

Track

38: 8-7-6

Trk/Dst

38: 8-7-6

Distance

39: 8-7-6

Season

51: 9-10-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	8	1	0	0

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

Comments

Improved sharply when second behind Ain't It Fun at this track last start over 457m (26.05). Go close.

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	24/7/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.05	63.2 km/h	1.40L	$5.50	0:25.95	25.73	C3/4	$5,500	$1,375	4	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Need A Favour
8th of 8	20/7/25	Manukau	527m	1	0:31.50	60.2 km/h	13.00L	$9.00	0:30.59	30.59	C4/5	$6,300	-	3	1. Turtle Watch 2. Schmeichel 3. Opawa Stacy
5th of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.43	62.2 km/h	5.90L	$5.80	0:26.02	26.02	C3/4	$5,500	$100	7	1. Spin Black 2. Ain't It Fun 3. Need A Favour
6th of 8	10/7/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.81	61.4 km/h	10.90L	$4.50	0:26.05	26.05	C3/4	$5,500	$100	14	1. Ivory Girl 2. Thrilling Amalie 3. Ain't It Fun
5th of 6	26/6/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.42	62.3 km/h	11.30L	$6.60	0:25.63	25.63	C4/5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Romantic Rebel 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Opawa Blake
3rd of 8	19/6/25	Cambridge	457m	1	0:26.03	63.2 km/h	0.70L	$7.40	0:25.98	25.98	C4/5	$6,300	$945	7	1. Big Time Moose 2. Opawa Blake 3. Opawa Thunder

Brighton Wave (6) 72531
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $62,815
Win / Place: 19% / 46%

4 yo Blue D

Sire: Orson Allen

Dam: Bigtime Thinker

Owners: L Cole & C Rendle

100

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 15-10-11

Track

9: 1-2-3

Trk/Dst

9: 1-2-3

Distance

29: 5-4-5

Season

35: 3-6-4

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	6	8	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	8	10	8	11	15	14	4
1st	3	0	2	2	1	1	5	1
2nd	1	1	1	1	0	5	1	0
3rd	2	1	1	0	3	1	2	1

Comments

Good performance to win by a head at this track over 457m (26.41) beating Texas Snakebite in Class 1/2 on July 24. Follow up.

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 8	24/7/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.41	62.3 km/h	0.20L	$7.30	0:26.41	25.73	C1/2	$4,400	$2,640	6	1. Brighton Wave 2. Texas Snakebite 3. Kind Of Magic
3rd of 6	18/7/25	Whanganui	520m	5	0:30.75	60.9 km/h	1.70L	$4.50	0:30.63	30.11	C2	$4,400	$660	10	1. Honky Tonk High 2. Why A Rapper 3. Brighton Wave
5th of 7	8/7/25	Palmerston North	457m	3	0:26.55	62.0 km/h	8.70L	$5.30	0:25.94	25.77	C2	$4,400	$100	4	1. Remove All Doubt 2. Kookaburra Bob 3. Honky Tonk High
2nd of 6	4/7/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:26.68	61.7 km/h	1.30L	$3.60	0:26.59	26.25	C2	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Mow Cow 2. Brighton Wave 3. Thrilling Zane
7th of 8	27/6/25	Whanganui	520m	6	0:31.21	60.0 km/h	8.80L	$19	0:30.59	29.97	C3	$4,800	-	3	1. Big Time Poppy 2. Valderrama 3. Opawa Jordan
5th of 5	24/6/25	Palmerston North	457m	6	0:26.57	61.9 km/h	3.90L	$4.20	0:26.30	25.81	C3	$4,800	$100	4	1. Big Time Poppy 2. Space Tron 3. Remove All Doubt

Opawa Blake (7) 23864
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $31,250
Win / Place: 26% / 42%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Tab

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 10-3-3

Track

33: 10-2-2

Trk/Dst

32: 10-2-2

Distance

32: 10-2-2

Season

38: 10-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 4th in a Class 3/4 on July 24 over 457m at this track behind Ain't It Fun beaten 7 lengths (26.49). Must include.

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
4th of 6	24/7/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.49	62.1 km/h	7.70L	$5.50	0:25.95	25.73	C3/4	$5,500	$300	7	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Need A Favour
6th of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.57	61.9 km/h	7.90L	$7.70	0:26.02	26.02	C3/4	$5,500	$100	7	1. Spin Black 2. Ain't It Fun 3. Need A Favour
8th of 8	10/7/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:27.21	60.5 km/h	16.50L	$3.40	0:26.05	26.05	C3/4	$5,500	-	14	1. Ivory Girl 2. Thrilling Amalie 3. Ain't It Fun
3rd of 6	26/6/25	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.12	63.0 km/h	7.00L	$3.30	0:25.63	25.63	C4/5	$6,300	$945	7	1. Romantic Rebel 2. Claws In Zorro 3. Opawa Blake
2nd of 8	19/6/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:25.99	63.3 km/h	0.10L	$11	0:25.98	25.98	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. Big Time Moose 2. Opawa Blake 3. Opawa Thunder
2nd of 7	12/6/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:25.87	63.6 km/h	0.80L	$3.90	0:25.81	25.81	C3/4	$5,500	$1,375	7	1. Juice Master 2. Opawa Blake 3. Opawa Thunder

Unique Sunrise (8) 55477
Trainer: M & J Smith (Te Kauwhata)
Prize Money: $62,675
Win / Place: 18% / 55%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Sue Zooki

Owners: T A Green

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 13-10-15

Track

18: 3-1-4

Trk/Dst

13: 1-1-2

Distance

13: 1-1-2

Season

42: 9-6-8

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	10	2	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Manukau (31.62) in a Class 2/3, finishing a 7 length seventh. Goes very well from the draw boasting six places from nine starts. Looks well placed 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
7th of 7	27/7/25	Manukau	527m	8	0:31.62	60.0 km/h	7.00L	$7.90	0:31.13	30.63	C2/3	$4,800	-	7	1. Best Bet Benny 2. Opawa Philipa 3. Opawa Wine
7th of 8	20/7/25	Manukau	527m	8	0:31.24	60.7 km/h	9.30L	$26	0:30.59	30.59	C4/5	$6,300	-	3	1. Turtle Watch 2. Schmeichel 3. Opawa Stacy
4th of 8	17/7/25	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.24	62.7 km/h	3.10L	$21	0:26.02	26.02	C3/4	$5,500	$300	4	1. Spin Black 2. Ain't It Fun 3. Need A Favour
5th of 7	13/7/25	Manukau	527m	6	0:31.61	60.0 km/h	10.10L	$8.70	0:30.90	30.9	C3/4	$5,500	$100	3	1. Turtle Watch 2. Spin Black 3. Schmeichel
5th of 8	10/7/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.65	61.7 km/h	8.50L	$15	0:26.05	26.05	C3/4	$5,500	$100	4	1. Ivory Girl 2. Thrilling Amalie 3. Ain't It Fun
1st of 5	6/7/25	Manukau	527m	7	0:30.90	61.4 km/h	0.80L	$1.80	0:30.90	30.9	C3/4	$5,500	$3,300	7	1. Unique Sunrise 2. Opawa Wine 3. Opawa Philipa