Addington Race 11

RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST SPRINT PBD

Stake: $4,400

SUN STRIKE (8) was rewarded for her honesty after two minors on end with a deserved win last time, scoring at this track over 295m (16.98). Looks the one to beat. GOTCHA HOMER (3) boasts a consistent overall record including 10 wins from 32 starts, but missed the frame latest when fourth (17.17) over 295m at this track. Goes well from this draw. Super consistent and can feature with the right run. MERCEDES JEWEL (7) is on a hot streak recording a 17.21 win over 295m at this track last start following on from a speedy 17.26 victory at this track over 295m the start prior. This tougher but looks a leading chance again. MITCHAM BEN (6) was out of the money here last time out but can bounce back despite a tricky draw.

Distance: 295m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Andy McCook Selects: 3. Gotcha Homer, 5. Opawa Justin, 4. Homebush Suzie, 6. Mitcham Ben, 8. Sun Strike

Blake Stothart Selects: 5. Opawa Justin, 3. Gotcha Homer, 8. Sun Strike, 6. Mitcham Ben, 4. Homebush Suzie

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Adobe Ego (2) 34156
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $26,200
Win / Place: 17% / 43%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Hasten Slowly

Dam: She's For Us

Owners: Matt Roberts

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 7-2-9

Track

30: 5-0-7

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

41: 7-2-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a sixth over 295m at this track. Needs to lift.

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	17/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.22	61.7 km/h	6.00L	$14	0:16.80	16.69	R/A	$7,900	$150	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Wave Dancer
5th of 5	10/7/25	Addington	525m	7	0:31.17	60.6 km/h	13.70L	$23	0:30.21	30.15	R/Aq	$6,300	$100	6	1. Zestful 2. Therapy Tex 3. Minnie Lu
1st of 1	4/7/25	Addington	295m	0	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.42		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
1st of 5	23/6/25	Invercargill	457m	3	0:26.39	62.3 km/h	2.50L	$4.10	0:26.39	26.39	C3/4	$5,500	$3,300	4	1. Adobe Ego 2. Homebush Swindle 3. Mitcham Felix
4th of 6	19/6/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.63	61.7 km/h	3.50L	$8.50	0:30.38	30.08	C4/5	$6,300	$350	8	1. Therapy Tex 2. Opawa Kyle 3. Diamond Felon
3rd of 8	11/6/25	Invercargill	457m	2	0:26.56	61.9 km/h	2.50L	$5.80	0:26.38	26.01	C3/4	$5,500	$825	6	1. Runaway Me 2. Homebush Muffin 3. Adobe Ego

Gotcha Homer (3) 53714
Trainer: C J Weir (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $26,400
Win / Place: 31% / 68%

3 yo Red Brindle D

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: Thrilling Carly

Owners: C J Weir

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 10-1-11

Track

32: 10-1-11

Trk/Dst

31: 10-1-11

Distance

31: 10-1-11

Season

32: 10-1-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but the start prior was a strong winner after racing just off the speed, scoring by 1.75 lengths in a R/A at this track and recording a lightning 16.80 for the 295m journey. Key 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
4th of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	5.70L	$2.40	0:16.77	16.54	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Opawa Gordon 3. Hadwin Bale
1st of 7	17/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.80	63.2 km/h	1.70L	$4.30	0:16.80	16.69	R/A	$7,900	$4,740	7	1. Gotcha Homer 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Wave Dancer
7th of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.61	60.3 km/h	6.40L	$5.80	0:17.16	16.72	C5	$4,400	-	7	1. Pick And Go 2. Lady Daisy 3. Opawa Justin
3rd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	3.40L	$18	0:17.03	17.03	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Gotcha Homer
5th of 6	26/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	1.90L	$7.50	0:17.01	16.58	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Diamond Ranger
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	3	0:16.93	62.7 km/h	0.30L	$5.70	0:16.91	16.63	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Gotcha Homer 3. Opawa Ryder

Homebush Suzie (4) 22571
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $28,950
Win / Place: 17% / 55%

3 yo Black and White B

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

Owners: G M Mcinerney

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 10-10-11

Track

49: 8-9-10

Trk/Dst

49: 8-9-10

Distance

49: 8-9-10

Season

41: 5-8-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Scored by 1.3 lengths last time (17.05) in a Class 4 over 295m at this track. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and three places from eight starts. Among the chances on best.

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	2	0:17.05	62.3 km/h	1.30L	$3.90	0:17.05	16.54	C4	$3,500	$2,100	6	1. Homebush Suzie 2. Ava Effort 3. Leonardo Jewel
7th of 7	18/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.65	60.2 km/h	8.00L	$6.40	0:17.09	16.89	C4	$3,500	-	8	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Sun Strike
5th of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	4.90L	$3.80	0:16.96	16.72	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Gotcha Hide 2. Gothams King 3. Zippy Ziggy
2nd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.57	60.4 km/h	1.30L	$3.70	0:17.48	17.03	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Homebush Chip 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Sun Strike
2nd of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	1.30L	$2.50	0:17.05	16.58	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Amanda Obdam 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Mitcham Eric
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	0.30L	$3.20	0:17.17	16.63	C4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Opawa Taz 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Diamond Chloe

Opawa Justin (5) 21633
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $24,880
Win / Place: 47% / 82%

Box Specialist

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Red Fawn D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 11-5-3

Track

20: 9-5-3

Trk/Dst

20: 9-5-3

Distance

20: 9-5-3

Season

23: 11-5-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

In the money last time at this track (17.04) in a Class 5, finishing a 7 length third. Goes very well off the draw boasting two wins and two places from four starts. Definite contender.

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
3rd of 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	3	0:17.04	62.3 km/h	7.20L	$6.10	0:16.54	16.54	C5	$4,400	$660	14	1. Jerry Cola 2. Georgie Pie 3. Opawa Justin
3rd of 7	10/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.32	61.3 km/h	2.30L	$1.60	0:17.16	16.72	C5	$4,400	$660	7	1. Pick And Go 2. Lady Daisy 3. Opawa Justin
6th of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.51	60.7 km/h	6.80L	$7.50	0:17.03	17.03	C5	$4,400	$100	10	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Gotcha Homer
1st of 7	23/6/25	Invercargill	390m	5	0:22.69	61.9 km/h	5.50L	$1.50	0:22.69	22.69	C5	$4,400	$2,640	4	1. Opawa Justin 2. Homebush Patch 3. Opawa Gordon
2nd of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:16.93	62.7 km/h	4.30L	$12	0:16.63	16.63	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Diamond Ranger
2nd of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	5	0:16.96	62.6 km/h	4.30L	$5.80	0:16.66	16.66	C5	$4,400	$1,100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Gotcha Homer

Mitcham Ben (6) 42216
Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $63,159
Win / Place: 34% / 57%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Blue Moon Rising

Dam: Flower Bomb

Owners: Cq Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 24-9-7

Track

41: 12-6-4

Trk/Dst

41: 12-6-4

Distance

41: 12-6-4

Season

27: 5-5-5

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-3-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
24	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	12	16	16	9	6	6	4
1st	5	10	5	2	1	1	0
2nd	0	2	1	1	1	3	1
3rd	0	2	1	3	0	0	1

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 295m. Last start finished 6th on July 24 over 295m at this track behind Jerry Cola beaten 12 lengths (17.42) in a Class 5. Not far away last start. Worth consideration 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	24/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	12.60L	$9.00	0:16.54	16.54	C5	$4,400	$100	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Georgie Pie 3. Opawa Justin
1st of 7	18/7/25	Addington	295m	2	0:17.09	62.1 km/h	2.50L	$1.90	0:17.09	16.89	C4	$3,500	$2,100	9	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Sun Strike
2nd of 6	9/7/25	Invercargill	390m	3	0:22.86	61.4 km/h	0.20L	$1.20	0:22.85	22.55	C3/4	$3,500	$875	7	1. Sideline Sam 2. Mitcham Ben 3. Mitcham Arlica
2nd of 7	2/7/25	Invercargill	390m	6	0:22.58	62.2 km/h	0.50L	$2.00	0:22.54	22.5	C4	$3,500	$875	6	1. Homebush Khan 2. Mitcham Ben 3. Sideline Sam
4th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	2.60L	$14	0:17.08	16.58	C5	$4,400	$250	7	1. Opawa Busy 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Opawa Evans
5th of 7	19/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	5.50L	$5.10	0:16.91	16.63	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Gotcha Homer 3. Opawa Ryder

Mercedes Jewel (7) 61611
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $23,190
Win / Place: 16% / 52%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Black B

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Tokyo Bird

Owners: Craig Roberts

100

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 8-11-6

Track

44: 8-10-6

Trk/Dst

44: 8-10-6

Distance

44: 8-10-6

Season

46: 8-11-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

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	6	7	8
STARTS	1	6	7	15	10	6	2	1
1st	0	0	1	2	3	2	0	0
2nd	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	1
3rd	0	2	2	2	0	0	0	0

Comments

Won again in an impressive display after leading to make it back-to-back wins at this track over 295m (17.21). Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.

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 7	24/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.21	61.7 km/h	0.70L	$17	0:17.21	16.54	C4	$3,500	$2,100	6	1. Mercedes Jewel 2. Cool Friends 3. Gotcha Tane
1st of 7	18/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.26	61.5 km/h	0.10L	$11	0:17.26	16.89	C3	$3,200	$1,920	8	1. Mercedes Jewel 2. Karis 3. I'm An Ace
6th of 6	10/7/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.50	60.7 km/h	11.20L	$81	0:16.72	16.72	R/Aq	$4,400	$100	13	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Georgie Pie
1st of 7	27/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.37	61.1 km/h	0.50L	$5.40	0:17.37	17.13	C2	$3,000	$1,800	7	1. Mercedes Jewel 2. Gotcha Chester 3. Know Daisy
6th of 7	20/6/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.76	59.8 km/h	8.10L	$4.20	0:17.19	17.01	C2q	$3,000	$100	7	1. Homebush Teddy 2. Homebush Nepo 3. Gotcha Chester
2nd of 7	13/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	1.00L	$5.30	0:17.36	17.07	C2	$3,000	$750	4	1. Mr. Chippewa 2. Mercedes Jewel 3. Impressive Love

Sun Strike (8) 55331
Trainer: L J Waretini (Kaiapoi)
Prize Money: $33,945
Win / Place: 22% / 54%

3 yo Light Fawn B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

Owners: M Lin

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 12-10-7

Track

40: 7-5-5

Trk/Dst

39: 7-5-5

Distance

39: 7-5-5

Season

42: 7-7-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Strong performance to win by 2.75 lengths at this track over 295m (16.98) beating Zippy Ziggy in Class 4 on July 24. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.

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	5	0:16.98	62.5 km/h	2.70L	$3.80	0:16.98	16.54	C4	$3,500	$2,100	6	1. Sun Strike 2. Zippy Ziggy 3. Gothams King
3rd of 7	18/7/25	Addington	295m	4	0:17.28	61.5 km/h	2.70L	$8.20	0:17.09	16.89	C4	$3,500	$525	15	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Ripslinger Ruby 3. Sun Strike
3rd of 7	3/7/25	Addington	295m	5	0:17.62	60.3 km/h	2.00L	$4.50	0:17.48	17.03	C4	$3,500	$525	7	1. Homebush Chip 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Sun Strike
5th of 7	26/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.54	60.5 km/h	6.90L	$4.20	0:17.06	16.58	C4	$3,500	$100	7	1. Opawa Hazel 2. Sideline Sam 3. Homebush Khan
5th of 5	19/6/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	3.70L	$8.50	0:16.88	16.63	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Broadway Gem 3. Wave Dancer
6th of 6	12/6/25	Addington	295m	7	0:17.44	60.9 km/h	11.10L	$27	0:16.66	16.66	C5	$4,400	$100	7	1. Opawa Marsh 2. Opawa Justin 3. Gotcha Homer