Addington Race 9

SELWYN RAKAIA VETS LTD STAKES

Stake: $6,300

PAW KILTER (5) goes very well over this track and trip including five wins. Missed the frame latest (30.60) when fifth over 525m at this track in a Class 5 FIN. Raced in a strong field last start and should feature today. LET HIM COOK (3) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame from Box 7 last run (30.40) at this track. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Leading chance. OPAWA SHIRLEY (6) was out of the placings last time but shapes well for this on her swift win the start prior, getting around this track over 525m in 30.09. Should be in this for a long way with luck in running. CHIEF DRIBBLE (8) is a terrific stayer dropping back to a middle distance today. Did the right thing for favourite backers last time - cannot be taken lightly.

Distance: 525m
Class: C4/5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Let Him Cook (3) 36612
Trainer: M Roberts & J Johnson (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $119,183
Win / Place: 28% / 58%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Gracias Maestro

Owners: S R Hurd

Rating

Stats

Career

75: 21-12-11

Track

37: 10-6-7

Trk/Dst

26: 5-4-7

Distance

26: 5-4-7

Season

6: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	7	9	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	11	9	8	8	9	12	9
1st	3	4	4	1	2	3	3	1
2nd	1	1	2	0	1	3	2	2
3rd	1	1	2	2	0	2	1	2

Comments

Placed last time (30.40) at this track in a Class 5 FIN, finishing second and beaten 5.5 lengths. Box stats strong with four wins and four placings from nine starts. Has to be in the mix.

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
2nd of 7	11/9/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.40	62.2 km/h	5.30L	$18	0:30.03	30.03	C5f	$20,000	$5,000	7	1. Paw Earnest 2. Let Him Cook 3. Paw Bradley
1st of 6	4/9/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.34	62.3 km/h	0.50L	$6.90	0:30.34	30.09	C5q	$6,300	$3,780	6	1. Let Him Cook 2. Therapy Tex 3. Paw Earnest
6th of 7	29/8/25	Whanganui	520m	3	0:30.47	61.4 km/h	6.60L	$4.00	0:30.01	30.01	C5q	$6,300	$100	8	1. Fear To Tread 2. Beautiful Baloo 3. Big Time Brave
6th of 8	21/8/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.65	61.7 km/h	7.10L	$2.60	0:30.15	30.13	C4/5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Sinead Bale 2. Diamond Felon 3. Zestful
3rd of 8	14/8/25	Addington	525m	1	0:30.46	62.0 km/h	1.20L	$8.20	0:30.38	30.12	C5	$10,000	$1,500	8	1. Stuck Throttle 2. Paw Earnest 3. Let Him Cook
2nd of 8	6/8/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.00	63.3 km/h	0.10L	$2.20	0:25.99	25.99	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. Mini Bull 2. Let Him Cook 3. Claws In Zorro

Diamond Felon (4) 22262
Trainer: M M Grant & M J Byron (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $61,810
Win / Place: 14% / 59%

3 yo White and Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Diamond Dazzled

Owners: Crevyargon Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 9-20-9

Track

41: 5-14-7

Trk/Dst

33: 3-13-6

Distance

33: 3-13-6

Season

5: 0-4-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	9	5	6	16	8	9	7
1st	3	2	1	0	2	1	0	0
2nd	1	4	2	2	8	1	1	1
3rd	0	2	0	1	2	1	0	3

Comments

Placed last time (26.64) at Ascot Park in a Class 4/5, finishing second and beaten one length. Goes very well from the draw boasting three places from six starts. Not keen 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	10/9/25	Invercargill	457m	3	0:26.64	61.8 km/h	1.00L	$4.10	0:26.57	26.49	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	6	1. Opawa Kyle 2. Diamond Felon 3. Chilly Pepper
6th of 7	4/9/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.59	61.8 km/h	5.30L	$27	0:30.22	30.09	C5q	$6,300	$100	7	1. Paw Kilter 2. Taieri Gout 3. Paw Bradley
2nd of 5	28/8/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.49	62.0 km/h	3.70L	$11	0:30.23	30.23	C5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. Paw Earnest 2. Diamond Felon 3. Paw Bradley
2nd of 8	21/8/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.31	62.4 km/h	2.30L	$6.10	0:30.15	30.13	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	7	1. Sinead Bale 2. Diamond Felon 3. Zestful
2nd of 8	14/8/25	Addington	525m	7	0:30.59	61.8 km/h	6.70L	$8.60	0:30.12	30.12	C4/5	$6,300	$1,575	15	1. Original Warrior 2. Diamond Felon 3. Bandit Dan
7th of 8	30/7/25	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.93	61.1 km/h	5.00L	$53	0:26.58	26.48	INVf	$20,000	$200	13	1. Paw Bradley 2. Boldly Go 3. Jerry Cola

Opawa Shirley (6) 48115
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $71,689
Win / Place: 32% / 56%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Tab

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 16-6-6

Track

34: 11-5-3

Trk/Dst

32: 10-5-2

Distance

32: 10-5-2

Season

5: 2-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	11	1	0

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

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won comfortably by 5 lengths at this track (30.09) beating Opawa Kyle in a Class 4 on September 4. Look for improvement. Great chance to bounce back.

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	11/9/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.71	61.5 km/h	3.80L	$6.30	0:30.44	30.03	C4/5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Charley Horse 3. Sinead Bale
1st of 6	4/9/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.09	62.8 km/h	5.00L	$2.60	0:30.09	30.09	C4	$5,500	$3,300	14	1. Opawa Shirley 2. Opawa Kyle 3. Know Expense
1st of 7	21/8/25	Addington	525m	2	0:30.28	62.4 km/h	1.70L	$1.90	0:30.28	30.13	C3	$4,800	$2,880	7	1. Opawa Shirley 2. Paw Striker 3. Caterpie Bale
8th of 8	14/8/25	Addington	525m	6	0:30.88	61.2 km/h	10.80L	$11	0:30.12	30.12	C4/5	$6,300	-	7	1. Original Warrior 2. Diamond Felon 3. Bandit Dan
4th of 8	7/8/25	Addington	525m	1	0:30.61	61.7 km/h	4.20L	$2.80	0:30.32	30.19	C3/4	$5,500	$300	7	1. Opawa Archer 2. Anglers Arms 3. Nail It
4th of 8	31/7/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.41	62.2 km/h	3.80L	$9.80	0:30.14	30.14	C4	$5,500	$300	21	1. Paw Earnest 2. Opawa Archer 3. Opawa Schofer

Fireman Fred (7) 87535
Trainer: A L Hart (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $43,065
Win / Place: 30% / 53%

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Sonja

Owners: Al Hart & Km Taylor

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 13-5-5

Track

41: 12-5-4

Trk/Dst

41: 12-5-4

Distance

41: 12-5-4

Season

5: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	12	0	0

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (30.76) at this track in a Class 4, finishing fifth and beaten 9 lengths. Has two wins and three placings from seven starts from the draw. Would need to lift.

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 6	4/9/25	Addington	525m	3	0:30.76	61.4 km/h	9.60L	$3.20	0:30.09	30.09	C4	$5,500	$100	7	1. Opawa Shirley 2. Opawa Kyle 3. Know Expense
3rd of 8	28/8/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.56	61.8 km/h	1.80L	$21	0:30.43	30.23	C3/4	$5,500	$825	7	1. Paw Kilter 2. Opawa Hass 3. Fireman Fred
5th of 8	21/8/25	Addington	525m	4	0:30.54	61.9 km/h	5.60L	$26	0:30.15	30.13	C4/5	$6,300	$100	7	1. Sinead Bale 2. Diamond Felon 3. Zestful
7th of 8	14/8/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.84	61.3 km/h	10.30L	$16	0:30.12	30.12	C4/5	$6,300	-	7	1. Original Warrior 2. Diamond Felon 3. Bandit Dan
8th of 8	7/8/25	Addington	525m	5	0:30.95	61.1 km/h	10.80L	$18	0:30.19	30.19	C5	$6,300	-	7	1. Taieri Gout 2. Paw Earnest 3. Therapy Tex
5th of 7	31/7/25	Addington	525m	8	0:30.89	61.2 km/h	6.00L	$26	0:30.47	30.14	C5	$6,300	$100	14	1. Therapy Tex 2. Juice Master 3. Romantic Rebel

Chief Dribble (8) 11111
Trainer: M Roberts & J Johnson (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $235,972
Win / Place: 45% / 72%

Track Specialist

Picket Fence

4 yo Black D

Sire: Shima Shine

Dam: Slinky Inky

Owners: M Haines

100

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 33-13-6

Track

21: 17-3-0

Distance

7: 0-1-2

Season

5: 5-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	5	7	18

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	10	9	9	10	12	6	12
1st	1	4	5	4	6	6	3	4
2nd	1	2	2	1	2	3	0	2
3rd	1	2	0	1	0	0	1	1

Comments

Won his last six in a row including a strong win last start over 755m at Wanganui by 3 lengths in a Class 2/3 FIN. Flying lately and expecting another strong run.

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 6	5/9/25	Whanganui	755m	5	0:44.85	60.6 km/h	3.00L	$1.50	0:44.85	44.85	C2df	$20,000	$12,000	7	1. Chief Dribble 2. Johnny Football 3. Opawa Louise
1st of 3	29/8/25	Whanganui	755m	5	0:44.84	60.6 km/h	12.40L	$1.00	0:44.84	44.84	C2dq	$6,300	$3,780	8	1. Chief Dribble 2. Flash Inferno 3. Thrilling Gordon
1st of 5	21/8/25	Addington	681m	3	0:39.88	61.5 km/h	2.50L	$1.70	0:39.88	39.88	C2d	$6,300	$3,780	7	1. Chief Dribble 2. Paw Kilter 3. Adobe Videl
1st of 5	14/8/25	Addington	732m	7	0:43.13	61.1 km/h	8.00L	$1.10	0:43.13	43.13	C2d	$10,000	$6,000	7	1. Chief Dribble 2. Adobe Videl 3. Grande Vue Ace
1st of 5	7/8/25	Addington	681m	6	0:39.48	62.1 km/h	7.70L	$1.40	0:39.48	39.48	C1/2d	$6,300	$3,780	21	1. Chief Dribble 2. Adobe Videl 3. Grande Vue Ace
1st of 7	17/7/25	Addington	732m	2	0:43.01	61.3 km/h	8.00L	$1.60	0:43.01	43.01	C2df	$20,000	$12,000	18	1. Chief Dribble 2. Adobe Videl 3. Grande Vue Ace