Addington Race 1

TRACED FROM BIRTH TO ADOPTION SPRINT PBD

Stake: $3,500

DEWY NEWS (6) slotted in just off the lead from the wide draw last start and boxed on to finish third (22.17) at Warrnambool in a Grade 5 over 390m. Form from his last run is proving strong. Always respect an Australian import first up. OPAWA BARNS (2) shapes well after a strong run last time, finishing second in a Class 4 at this track in 17.27. Harder here but expected to feature again. GOTCHA CHESTER (8) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 2.5 lengths at this track in a handy 17.19 beating Big Time Loch. Expected to measure up again. RIPSLINGER RUBY (7) cannot be overlooked following a recent top-three finish here at this distance.

Distance: 295m
Class: C4
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 6. Dewy News, 2. Opawa Barns, 7. Ripslinger Ruby, 3. Zippy Ziggy, 5. Go Neville

Blake Stothart Selects: 6. Dewy News, 2. Opawa Barns, 3. Zippy Ziggy, 7. Ripslinger Ruby, 8. Gotcha Chester

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Opawa Barns (2) 32222
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $109,849
Win / Place: 28% / 60%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Brindle D

Sire: Spring Gun

Dam: Opawa Born

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

100

Rating

Stats

Career

122: 35-23-16

Track

87: 27-18-10

Trk/Dst

87: 27-18-10

Distance

87: 27-18-10

Season

38: 4-12-4

1st Up

3: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
35	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	27	35	23	6	10	7	3	11
1st	6	9	9	1	3	4	0	3
2nd	8	9	2	0	3	0	0	1
3rd	2	4	5	2	2	0	0	1

Comments

Snuck into the minor money last time when a 1.75 lengths second at this track but did record a fast 17.27 over the 295m trip. Cannot leave out.

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
2nd of 6	24/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	1.70L	$2.00	0:17.15	16.54	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Loco Loki 2. Opawa Barns 3. Ripslinger Ruby
2nd of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	1.30L	$3.30	0:17.13	16.69	C4	$7,000	$1,750	7	1. Scoot On Over 2. Opawa Barns 3. Leonardo Jewel
2nd of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	0.10L	$3.70	0:17.18	16.72	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Marcelle 2. Opawa Barns 3. Homebush Swindle
2nd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	3.70L	$3.10	0:17.27	17.03	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Evening Out 2. Opawa Barns 3. Great Potential
3rd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	2.70L	$3.70	0:17.11	16.58	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Shane Baxter 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Opawa Barns
2nd of 6	19/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	2.50L	$2.60	0:17.01	16.63	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Lady Daisy 2. Opawa Barns 3. Broker's Tip

Zippy Ziggy (3) 22632
Trainer: Paul & Blake Scott (Belfast)
Prize Money: $24,750
Win / Place: 19% / 60%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Black B

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Fantasy Freeze

Owners: Paul & Blake Scott

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 8-12-5

Track

41: 8-12-5

Trk/Dst

39: 8-12-4

Distance

39: 8-12-4

Season

30: 3-10-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5
STARTS	14	13	8	4	2
1st	3	3	2	0	0
2nd	3	3	4	2	0
3rd	1	2	0	2	0

Comments

Has hit the frame the last couple. Finished second at this track latest but prior to that clocked an excellent 17.16 over 295m finishing third at this track. Faces a stiffer test 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
2nd of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	2.70L	$4.10	0:16.98	16.54	C4	$3,500	$875	14	1. Sun Strike 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Gothams King
3rd of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.16	61.9 km/h	2.90L	$3.80	0:16.96	16.72	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Gothams King 3. Zippy Ziggy
6th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.88	59.4 km/h	5.70L	$3.00	0:17.48	17.03	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Homebush Chip 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Sun Strike
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.18	61.8 km/h	1.00L	$3.80	0:17.11	16.58	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Shane Baxter 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Opawa Barns
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	0.70L	$8.20	0:17.08	16.63	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Weatherley 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Mitcham Zara
2nd of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	2.30L	$4.70	0:17.21	16.66	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Raphael Jewel 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Mitcham Eric

Homebush Patch (4) 42565
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $37,517
Win / Place: 23% / 45%

3 yo White and Black B

Sire: Vanderworp

Dam: Sergess

Owners: North South Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 16-10-5

Track

30: 5-2-4

Trk/Dst

30: 5-2-4

Distance

30: 5-2-4

Season

41: 6-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Ascot Park (23.25) in a Class 5, finishing a 8 length fifth. Has five successes and three minors from 15 starts from box 4. Danger with even luck.

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	16/7/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:23.25	60.4 km/h	8.40L	$44	0:22.66	22.63	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Everest Sky 2. Sideline Sam 3. Mitcham Blake
6th of 6	9/7/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:23.14	60.7 km/h	8.40L	$12	0:22.55	22.55	C5	$4,400	$100	6	1. Homebush Khan 2. Impressive Show 3. Ripslinger Rory
5th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.69	60.0 km/h	5.00L	$27	0:17.34	17.03	C5q	$4,400	$100	10	1. Opawa Brick 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Mitcham Blake
2nd of 7	23/6/25	Invercargill	390m	4	0:23.08	60.8 km/h	5.50L	$14	0:22.69	22.69	C5	$4,400	$1,100	5	1. Opawa Justin 2. Homebush Patch 3. Opawa Gordon
4th of 5	18/6/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.95	61.2 km/h	2.50L	$2.40	0:22.77	22.73	C5	$4,400	$250	6	1. Impressive Show 2. Trixie Jewel 3. Opawa Portia
6th of 7	12/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.58	60.4 km/h	7.50L	$55	0:17.05	16.66	C5	$4,400	$100	8	1. Gotcha Pennies 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Evans

Go Neville (5) 7211X
Trainer: L H Anderton (West Melton)
Prize Money: $13,970
Win / Place: 15% / 25%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Winsome Opawa

Dam: Dream Kay

Owners: Second Chance Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 6-3-1

Track

40: 6-3-1

Trk/Dst

17: 5-2-0

Distance

17: 5-2-0

Season

26: 5-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Hasn't raced since winning a CL 3 over 295m at this track in 16.87 three-and-a-half months ago. Has had two fresh up runs and has recorded the one placing. Top-three 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
1st of 1	11/7/25	Addington	295m	0	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.22		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 7	24/4/25	Addington	295m	6	0:16.87	63.0 km/h	3.30L	$25	0:16.87	16.42	C3	$3,200	$1,920	10	1. Go Neville 2. Mitcham Rose 3. Ferrari Jewel
1st of 7	14/4/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.13	62.0 km/h	5.00L	$8.10	0:17.13	16.82	C2	$2,600	$1,560	3	1. Go Neville 2. Homebush Chip 3. Gotcha Hide
2nd of 6	11/4/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	2.30L	$11	0:17.01	16.7	C2	$2,600	$650	7	1. Homebush Jelly 2. Go Neville 3. Wonderful Chaos
7th of 7	4/4/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.53	60.6 km/h	11.20L	$54	0:16.75	16.75	C2q	$2,600	-	4	1. Opawa Justin 2. Homebush Alec 3. Bolt
1st of 7	31/3/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	1.30L	$11	0:17.22	17.02	C1	$2,500	$1,500	7	1. Go Neville 2. Curly Junior 3. Tobacco Road

Dewy News (6) 51X3X
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $15,020
Win / Place: 20% / 53%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Christo Bale

Dam: Rose Royce

Owners: M Delbridge

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-4-6

Season

8: 1-1-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-2

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Returns from a three-and-a-half months spell after being tipped out on the back of a minor placing (22.17) over 390m at Warrnambool. Has been in the minors both fresh up starts. Looks a definite winning 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 4	21/7/25	Addington	295m	0	N/A	-	0.00L	$0.00	0:16.8		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
3rd of 8	17/4/25	Warrnambool	390m	7	0:22.17	63.3 km/h	0.1L	$9.00	0:22.16	0:21.99	GR 5	$3,164	$324	219	1. Spring Watch 2. Bring Your Best 3. Dewy News
219 Day Spell
1st of 7	10/9/24	Horsham	410m	2	0:23.57	62.6 km/h	0.3L	$1.50f	0:23.57	0:22.93	GR 5	$3,164	$2,106	7	1. Dewy News 2. Anna You Pest 3. Vinny Dewalt
5th of 8	3/9/24	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.34	62.9 km/h	6.0L	$12	0:25.92	0:25.92	GR 4/5	$3,629	-	8	1. Lightning Jewel 2. Daintree Chief 3. Voice Of Thunder
4th of 8	26/8/24	Shepparton	450m	3	0:26.04	62.2 km/h	7.0L	$8.80	0:25.55	0:25.36	GR 5	$3,164	$81	7	1. Imani 2. Gizmo's Girl 3. Rapidfire Denzel
3rd of 8	19/8/24	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.77	62.9 km/h	1.3L	$5.50	0:25.68	0:24.90	GR 5	$3,164	$324	6	1. Betsie Bale 2. Tension Head 3. Dewy News

Ripslinger Ruby (7) 23523
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $29,680
Win / Place: 15% / 58%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Ripslinger Roxy

Owners: A Bradshaw & P Seque

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 6-8-9

Track

26: 3-4-9

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-1

Distance

4: 0-1-1

Season

33: 4-7-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

In the money last time at this track (17.39) in a Class 4, finishing a 3.5 lengths third. Yet to score but has placed each of three runs from this draw. Definite contender.

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	24/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.39	61.1 km/h	3.40L	$3.10	0:17.15	16.54	C4	$3,500	$525	6	1. Loco Loki 2. Opawa Barns 3. Ripslinger Ruby
2nd of 7	18/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	2.50L	$5.80	0:17.09	16.89	C4	$3,500	$875	44	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Sun Strike
44 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	4/6/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.60	61.8 km/h	4.60L	$6.20	0:26.28	26.28	C4/5	$6,300	$100	5	1. Impressive Roar 2. Homebush Gomez 3. Homebush Rock
1st of 1	30/5/25	Addington	295m	0	0:17.44	60.9 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.44		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
3rd of 7	3/5/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.53	61.9 km/h	5.60L	$4.80	0:30.14	29.84	SPECAq	$6,300	$945	9	1. So Strict 2. Valderrama 3. Ripslinger Ruby
2nd of 8	24/4/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.13	62.7 km/h	7.30L	$40	0:29.62	29.62	C4	$5,500	$1,375	7	1. Paw Bradley 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Opawa Archer

Gotcha Chester (8) 21671
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $12,790
Win / Place: 24% / 48%

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo Blue D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Thrilling Izzy

Owners: C J Weir

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 6-3-3

Track

25: 6-3-3

Trk/Dst

25: 6-3-3

Distance

25: 6-3-3

Season

25: 6-3-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 295m in 17.19 last start, beating Big Time Loch. Makes plenty of appeal. Key player.

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 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	2.50L	$6.40	0:17.19	16.54	C3	$3,200	$1,920	7	1. Gotcha Chester 2. Big Time Loch 3. Impressive Love
7th of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.89	59.4 km/h	14.00L	$30	0:16.91	16.69	C3	$6,700	$100	7	1. Cool Friends 2. Homebush Alfie 3. Beast Arising
6th of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.62	60.3 km/h	7.50L	$5.30	0:17.09	16.72	C3	$3,200	$100	6	1. Master Leo 2. Little Bean 3. Opawa Story
1st of 7	4/7/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	5.30L	$3.20	0:17.22	17.22	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Gotcha Chester 2. Big Time Cher 3. Know Daisy
2nd of 7	27/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.41	61.0 km/h	0.50L	$5.10	0:17.37	17.13	C2	$3,000	$750	7	1. Mercedes Jewel 2. Gotcha Chester 3. Know Daisy
3rd of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.58	60.4 km/h	5.60L	$5.10	0:17.19	17.01	C2q	$3,000	$450	7	1. Homebush Teddy 2. Homebush Nepo 3. Gotcha Chester