Whanganui Straight Race 8

JOLT COFFEE HOUSE C2 313M PBD

Stake: $3,600

BENNY'S BEST BET (5) finished fourth last time (30.85) at Wanganui after winning at his previous two outings. Has never missed the frame at the trip from three starts. Can discover winning form. THAT'S CONTACT (3) has a strong record this track and trip including two wins from three starts. Below best last time at Wanganui (18.10) in a Class 2, finishing a 5.5 lengths sixth. Among the main chances. ICONIC END (1) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, finishing in the money last time when 3rd at Wanganui over 520m. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from four starts. Bold showing expected from the plum draw. ENVIOUS IVY (6) is a last start winner on this course and can go on with it, despite the rise in class.

Distance: 313m
Class: C2
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

Iconic End (1) 1F843
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $11,490
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

2 yo Brindle D

Sire: SH Avatar

Dam: Jilliby Litsa

Owners: Brendon Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-3-3

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

14: 3-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Nearing another win after his success on November 20 at Cambridge Raceway over 457m. Last start was third over 520m in 30.66, behind Pushing Buttons. Boxed on well at the latest run to hit the frame. Key chance again.

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
3rd of 8	12/12/25	Whanganui	520m	2	0:30.66	61.1 km/h	5.10L	$2.10	0:30.30	30.02	C1/2	$4,800	$720	3	1. Pushing Buttons 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Iconic End
4th of 8	9/12/25	Palmerston North	457m	5	0:25.86	63.6 km/h	4.10L	$3.40	0:25.57	25.55	C2/3	$5,200	$250	5	1. Double Please 2. Thrilling Sammy 3. Big Time Lopez
8th of 8	4/12/25	Cambridge	457m	1	0:26.92	61.1 km/h	13.30L	$1.10	0:25.99	25.8	C1/2	$4,400	-	9	1. Opawa Ingrid 2. Opawa Scarlet 3. Hooked On Jazz
- of 8	25/11/25	Palmerston North	457m	7	0:32.70	50.3 km/h	0.00L	$5.70	0:25.77	25.44	C1	$4,100	-	5	1. Need An Uber 2. More Airflow 3. Dalgety
1st of 8	20/11/25	Cambridge	457m	1	0:26.05	63.2 km/h	1.90L	$1.10	0:26.05	25.81	C1/2	$4,400	$2,640	6	1. Iconic End 2. Diamond Frankie 3. Opawa Ingrid
1st of 5	14/11/25	Whanganui	520m	4	0:30.03	62.3 km/h	6.70L	$3.80	0:30.03	30.03	C1	$4,100	$2,460	4	1. Iconic End 2. Groot's Galaxy 3. Spin Me Round

Cliff Top Vinnie (2) 25573
Trainer: P J Clark (Manaia)
Prize Money: $31,480
Win / Place: 15% / 50%

4 yo Fawn D

Sire: Federal Morgan

Dam: Big Time Abbi

Owners: P J Clark

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 8-10-9

Track

17: 4-3-3

Trk/Dst

17: 4-3-3

Distance

17: 4-3-3

Season

14: 0-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	1	2	0	0

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

Comments

Improved sharply when third behind Homebush Henry at Wanganui last start over 305m (18.09). Faces a slightly easier field today. Sure to be thereabouts again.

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
3rd of 7	12/12/25	Whanganui	305m	6	0:18.09	60.7 km/h	8.00L	$23	0:17.53	17.36	C3/4	$3,800	$570	4	1. Homebush Henry 2. Big Time Phil 3. Cliff Top Vinnie
7th of 8	8/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	1	0:17.81	63.3 km/h	6.00L	$5.50	0:17.39	17.36	C3	$3,800	$150	10	1. Torque In Torque 2. Diamond Frankie 3. Sister Shadow
5th of 6	28/11/25	Whanganui	520m	7	0:30.74	60.9 km/h	10.80L	$28	0:29.98	29.98	C2/3	$4,800	$100	7	1. Pure Precision 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Goldstar Hogan
5th of 8	21/11/25	Whanganui	520m	1	0:30.63	61.1 km/h	10.00L	$19	0:29.93	29.93	C2/3	$4,800	$100	7	1. Pure Precision 2. Big Time Lopez 3. Lighting Space
2nd of 4	14/11/25	Whanganui	520m	3	0:30.73	60.9 km/h	0.40L	$9.90	0:30.70	30.03	C3/4	$5,500	$1,375	28	1. Lulu's Dream 2. Cliff Top Vinnie 3. Big Time Zip
6th of 7	17/10/25	Whanganui	520m	8	0:30.77	60.8 km/h	11.80L	$4.50	0:29.94	29.94	C2/3	$4,800	$100	4	1. Tapu Girl 2. Pushing Buttons 3. Grasscutter Moe

That's Contact (3) 11146
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $9,063
Win / Place: 45% / 54%

2 yo Black B

Sire: My Bro Fabio

Dam: Big Time Prada

Owners: Bbc Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 5-1-0

Track

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 2-0-0

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Season

10: 5-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when sixth (18.10) at Wanganui in a Class 2. Will jump from box 3 for the first time. Looks hard to beat with even luck.

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
6th of 7	12/12/25	Whanganui	305m	6	0:18.10	60.7 km/h	5.70L	$2.20	0:17.70	17.36	C2	$3,300	$150	3	1. Cliff Top Banger 2. Maple Leaf 3. Goldstar Minty
4th of 7	9/12/25	Palmerston North	375m	8	0:21.83	61.8 km/h	4.80L	$2.10	0:21.49	21.14	C2	$3,300	$250	4	1. Barry Bowler 2. Big Time Carly 3. Sunbird Striker
1st of 6	5/12/25	Palmerston North	375m	7	0:21.33	63.3 km/h	2.30L	$2.60	0:21.33	21.19	C1	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. That's Contact 2. Big Time Kimetto 3. Jilliby Eaton
1st of 6	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	2	0:17.67	63.8 km/h	3.60L	$1.20	0:17.67	17.16	C1	$3,300	$1,980	4	1. That's Contact 2. Thrilling Gordon 3. Siren Sounds
1st of 6	28/11/25	Whanganui	305m	7	0:17.85	61.5 km/h	0.30L	$5.30	0:17.85	17.45	C1	$2,900	$1,740	14	1. That's Contact 2. Big Time Kimetto 3. Sunbird Striker
- of 7	14/11/25	Whanganui	305m	6	0:20.59	53.3 km/h	41.90L	$2.30	0:17.66	17.62	C1	$2,900	$33	7	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Goldstar Minty 3. Sugar Sugar

Love It (4) 37472
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $51,900
Win / Place: 19% / 47%

4 yo Brindle B

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Sheza Rippa

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

98: 19-12-16

Track

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Season

18: 1-3-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
19	0	0	0	0

Box History	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	21	29	22	13	4
1st	5	3	5	5	1	0
2nd	0	3	5	1	2	1
3rd	2	5	3	2	3	1

Comments

Showed good improvement when second behind Portland Magnum at Cambridge Raceway last start over 375m (21.51). Found one better last 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
2nd of 5	11/12/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.51	62.8 km/h	2.30L	$11	0:21.35	21.1	C2	$3,300	$825	14	1. Portland Magnum 2. Love It 3. Thrilling Polo
7th of 7	27/11/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.96	61.5 km/h	11.00L	$8.50	0:21.19	21.19	C3	$3,200	-	7	1. Queen Of Nile 2. Go Bella 3. Portland Magic
4th of 6	20/11/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.94	61.5 km/h	8.70L	$4.30	0:21.33	20.93	C2/3	$3,200	$200	7	1. Nineteen Red 2. Mocha To Go 3. Opawa Stayer
7th of 7	13/11/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.11	61.1 km/h	9.20L	$5.40	0:21.47	21.16	C3	$3,200	-	3	1. Chef's Mate 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Go Bella
3rd of 6	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	3	0:17.93	62.8 km/h	1.70L	$5.10	0:17.81	17.25	C3	$3,600	$540	4	1. Tin Tin Bust 2. Rockin' Roger 3. Love It
3rd of 6	6/11/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.42	63.0 km/h	1.00L	$6.70	0:21.35	21.03	C3	$3,200	$480	7	1. Tin Tin Bust 2. Go Bella 3. Love It

Benny's Best Bet (5) 13114
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $8,230
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Big Time Izzy

Owners: Brendon Cole

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 3-0-3

Track

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Season

7: 3-0-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Manawatu over 457m. Last start finished 4th over 520m at Wanganui beaten 6 lengths (30.85) behind Run The Gauntlet in a Class 1 on December 12. Better than that and worth following up.

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
4th of 7	12/12/25	Whanganui	520m	7	0:30.85	60.7 km/h	6.70L	$5.00	0:30.38	30.02	C1	$4,500	$250	3	1. Run The Gauntlet 2. Save Time 3. Pumbaa And Timon
1st of 6	9/12/25	Palmerston North	457m	3	0:25.55	64.4 km/h	2.90L	$2.70	0:25.55	25.55	C1	$4,500	$2,700	7	1. Benny's Best Bet 2. Need An Uber 3. Run The Gauntlet
1st of 7	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	6	0:17.72	63.6 km/h	1.60L	$1.40	0:17.72	17.16	C1	$3,300	$1,980	4	1. Benny's Best Bet 2. Spin Me Round 3. Ludlow Lad
3rd of 6	28/11/25	Whanganui	520m	6	0:30.66	61.1 km/h	1.50L	$1.60	0:30.55	29.98	C0	$4,300	$645	3	1. Save Time 2. Big Time Loki 3. Benny's Best Bet
1st of 7	25/11/25	Palmerston North	457m	5	0:25.77	63.8 km/h	5.60L	$4.00	0:25.77	25.44	C0	$4,300	$2,580	4	1. Benny's Best Bet 2. Tears Flowing 3. Cloud Booming
4th of 6	21/11/25	Whanganui	520m	7	0:31.20	60.0 km/h	11.80L	$5.10	0:30.37	29.93	C0	$4,300	$200	3	1. Need An Uber 2. Save Time 3. Big Time Loki

Envious Ivy (6) 27601
Trainer: H V Mullane (Ngaruawahia)
Prize Money: $15,000
Win / Place: 14% / 45%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Dyna Double One

Dam: Cristiane Cyborg

Owners: Hayley Mullane & Adam Smith Partnership

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 5-4-7

Track

15: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

15: 4-1-1

Distance

14: 4-1-1

Season

14: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good performance to win by 1.75 lengths at this track over 313m (17.92) beating Mimi in Class 1 on December 8. Must be a winning chance again.

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	8/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	3	0:17.92	62.9 km/h	1.70L	$3.20	0:17.92	17.36	C1	$3,500	$2,100	6	1. Envious Ivy 2. Mimi 3. Paint It Pinot
- of 8	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	3	N/A	-	0.00L	$42		17.16	C1	$0	-	5	1. 2. 3.
6th of 7	27/11/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.40	60.3 km/h	13.80L	$16	0:21.43	21.19	C1	$2,900	$100	7	1. Iris Haze 2. Portland Magnum 3. Order For Brax
7th of 7	20/11/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:22.35	60.4 km/h	13.40L	$14	0:21.41	20.93	C1	$2,900	-	7	1. Portland Chica 2. Portland Magnum 3. Portland Kruger
2nd of 6	13/11/25	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.48	62.8 km/h	1.90L	$34	0:21.35	21.16	C1	$2,900	$725	3	1. Opawa Selena 2. Envious Ivy 3. Portland Kruger
5th of 7	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	6	0:17.95	62.8 km/h	9.60L	$19	0:17.28	17.25	C2	$3,400	$100	5	1. Blitz Attack 2. Chef's Mate 3. Diamond Frankie

Goldstar Minty (7) 31173
Trainer: D Bell (Marton)
Prize Money: $16,490
Win / Place: 5.45% / 36%

2 yo Black B

Sire: Beast Unleashed

Dam: Minter Rise

Owners: D Bell

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 3-6-11

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

24: 2-5-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished third last time (17.97) over 305m at Wanganui. Wide draw here. Hard to make a case 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
3rd of 7	12/12/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:17.97	61.1 km/h	3.80L	$34	0:17.70	17.36	C2	$3,300	$495	3	1. Cliff Top Banger 2. Maple Leaf 3. Goldstar Minty
7th of 7	9/12/25	Palmerston North	375m	7	0:22.04	61.3 km/h	7.90L	$25	0:21.49	21.14	C2	$3,300	$150	14	1. Barry Bowler 2. Big Time Carly 3. Sunbird Striker
1st of 7	25/11/25	Palmerston North	375m	2	0:21.62	62.4 km/h	2.10L	$13	0:21.62	20.79	C1	$2,900	$1,740	4	1. Goldstar Minty 2. Jilliby Eaton 3. Big Time Vanilla
1st of 4	21/11/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:17.94	61.2 km/h	0.10L	$8.70	0:17.94	17.61	C1	$2,900	$1,740	3	1. Goldstar Minty 2. Jilliby Eaton 3. Big Time Butler
3rd of 7	18/11/25	Palmerston North	375m	3	0:21.64	62.4 km/h	7.70L	$22	0:21.10	21.1	C1	$2,900	$435	4	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Jilliby Eaton 3. Goldstar Minty
2nd of 7	14/11/25	Whanganui	305m	5	0:17.84	61.5 km/h	2.60L	$58	0:17.66	17.62	C1	$2,900	$725	7	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Goldstar Minty 3. Sugar Sugar

Big Time Slim (8) 57564
Trainer: M Goodier (Aramoho)
Prize Money: $26,590
Win / Place: 11% / 40%

4 yo Red Fawn D

Sire: Aston Dee Bee

Dam: Bigtime Mia

Owners: Mark & Nichola Goodier

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 8-9-12

Track

26: 3-3-8

Trk/Dst

26: 3-3-8

Distance

26: 3-3-8

Season

14: 1-1-3

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	4	7	11	16	14	10	6
1st	0	1	0	4	1	1	0	1
2nd	0	1	2	1	2	2	0	1
3rd	0	1	1	2	3	3	1	1

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (17.91) in a Class 2/3, finishing a 6 length fourth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from six starts. Looking elsewhere 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
4th of 7	8/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:17.91	62.9 km/h	6.10L	$4.30	0:17.48	17.36	C2/3	$3,800	$200	6	1. Double Cash 2. Appleby Road 3. Grasscutter Moe
6th of 6	2/12/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:18.07	62.4 km/h	9.60L	$23	0:17.40	17.16	C3	$3,600	$100	7	1. Not Okay 2. Lighting Space 3. Millie's Choice
5th of 7	25/11/25	Palmerston North	375m	7	0:21.81	61.9 km/h	8.90L	$21	0:21.19	20.79	C3	$3,200	$100	15	1. I've Got Swagger 2. Not Okay 3. Millie's Choice
7th of 7	10/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	7	0:17.86	63.1 km/h	5.10L	$10	0:17.50	17.25	C4	$3,900	$100	5	1. Adobe Don 2. Satan's Song 3. Big Time Nico
5th of 6	5/11/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	6	0:17.74	63.5 km/h	2.90L	$17	0:17.54	17.21	C4/5	$4,800	$100	15	1. Ivory Girl 2. Big Time Nico 3. Adobe Don
7th of 8	21/10/25	Whanganui Straight	313m	5	0:18.04	62.5 km/h	4.50L	$12	0:17.72	17.32	C3/4	$3,900	$100	8	1. Hey Driver 2. Big Time Nico 3. Adobe Don