Addington Race 4

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT ROBERTS STAKES

Stake: $7,100

PAW STRIKER (7) was game in defeat at the latest run, finishing second and beaten a neck (30.79) behind Beam at this track. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings seven times from nine attempts. Overdue and gets his chance. KERI JUNIOR (2) boasts a strong record this journey here with eight wins and eight minors from 23 tries. Placed last time (41.90) at this track in a Class 0, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Steps back in distance but still looks one of the chances. GLASSES (4) has some solid form under her belt and proved too classy last time to win by 2.5 lengths at this track in a handy 16.99 beating Diamond Alice. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Should have the early speed to lead and should be in this for a long way. ZESTFUL (6) should be nearing peak fitness now and does down grade in class for this.

Distance: 525m
Class: C4
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

Keri Junior (2) 45333
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $32,520
Win / Place: 26% / 63%

3 yo Red Brindle B

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Pretty Busy

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 8-5-6

Track

28: 8-5-6

Trk/Dst

23: 8-5-3

Distance

23: 8-5-3

Season

30: 8-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 3rd over 681m at this track beaten 1.75 lengths (41.90) behind Busy Work in a Class 0 on July 6. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Right in this.

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 5	6/7/26	Addington	681m	3	0:41.90	58.5 km/h	1.70L	$4.50	0:41.78	41.78	C0d	$6,100	$915	7	1. Busy Work 2. Storm Junior 3. Keri Junior
3rd of 5	29/6/26	Addington	681m	3	0:41.03	59.8 km/h	5.60L	$7.00	0:40.64	40.64	C0d	$6,100	$915	4	1. Classy Hunter 2. Radio Ramsay 3. Keri Junior
3rd of 5	25/6/26	Addington	525m	5	0:31.30	60.4 km/h	3.80L	$5.00	0:31.03	30.75	C4/5	$7,900	$1,185	8	1. It's Okay 2. Paw Striker 3. Keri Junior
5th of 5	17/6/26	Invercargill	630m	8	0:38.72	58.6 km/h	8.10L	$26	0:38.15	38.15	C0d	$6,100	$350	2	1. Opawa Victoria 2. Diamond Felon 3. Radio Ramsay
4th of 6	15/6/26	Addington	681m	3	0:41.45	59.1 km/h	8.00L	$5.00	0:40.89	40.89	C1d	$6,700	$450	7	1. Bartlett 2. Classy Hunter 3. Busy Work
3rd of 6	8/6/26	Addington	681m	5	0:41.21	59.5 km/h	2.30L	$4.50	0:41.05	41.05	C1d	$6,700	$1,005	4	1. Tess 2. Paw Zachary 3. Keri Junior

Wingatui Wizard (3) 22135
Trainer: D Voyce (Rakaia)
Prize Money: $51,355
Win / Place: 15% / 75%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Fabregas

Dam: Oakmont

Owners: J Arthur

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 7-13-13

Track

29: 3-8-11

Trk/Dst

28: 3-7-11

Distance

28: 3-7-11

Season

34: 6-12-7

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (30.96) at this track in a Class 4, finishing fifth and beaten 2.75 lengths. Has three wins and three placings from eight starts from the draw. Will need some luck to 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
5th of 8	9/7/26	Addington	525m	3	0:30.96	61.0 km/h	2.70L	$4.80	0:30.77	30.37	C4	$7,100	$300	8	1. Beam 2. Paw Striker 3. Let Him Cook
3rd of 8	1/7/26	Invercargill	630m	2	0:37.44	60.6 km/h	4.20L	$5.50	0:37.15	37.15	C2d	$20,000	$3,000	21	1. Bartlett 2. Chief Dribble 3. Wingatui Wizard
1st of 5	10/6/26	Invercargill	630m	6	0:37.23	60.9 km/h	0.20L	$3.90	0:37.23	37.23	C0d	$6,100	$3,660	7	1. Wingatui Wizard 2. Mister Efficient 3. Radio Ramsay
2nd of 7	3/6/26	Invercargill	457m	7	0:26.12	63.0 km/h	5.50L	$6.50	0:25.73	25.73	C4/5	$7,900	$1,975	6	1. Gotcha Kane 2. Wingatui Wizard 3. Homebush Simba
2nd of 7	28/5/26	Addington	525m	1	0:30.57	61.8 km/h	3.30L	$2.10	0:30.34	30.18	C4	$7,100	$1,775	6	1. Too Easy 2. Wingatui Wizard 3. Paw Zachary
5th of 8	22/5/26	Whanganui	520m	4	0:30.65	61.1 km/h	6.50L	$4.20	0:30.19	29.94	C4/5	$7,900	$300	8	1. Run The Gauntlet 2. Child Prodigy 3. Big Time Tama

Glasses (4) 13211
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $55,840
Win / Place: 25% / 69%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Black B

Sire: Zambora Brockie

Dam: Pretty Busy

Owners: J M Fahey & D C Fahey

100

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 11-9-10

Track

40: 10-8-9

Trk/Dst

37: 9-6-9

Distance

37: 9-6-9

Season

31: 9-6-5

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Scored by 2.5 lengths last time (16.99) in a Class 3 over 295m at this track. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Has ability and should be around the money.

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 6	3/7/26	Addington	295m	6	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	2.50L	$1.80	0:16.99	16.67	C3	$4,700	$2,820	7	1. Glasses 2. Diamond Alice 3. Mitcham Eric
1st of 5	26/6/26	Addington	525m	4	0:30.92	61.1 km/h	0.10L	$1.30	0:30.92	30.92	C2/3	$6,400	$3,840	7	1. Glasses 2. Versace Jewel 3. All Done
2nd of 8	19/6/26	Addington	525m	7	0:30.39	62.2 km/h	1.70L	$6.50	0:30.27	30.27	C2f	$6,000	$1,500	7	1. Smelly Halle 2. Glasses 3. Opawa Leo
3rd of 4	12/6/26	Addington	525m	6	0:30.71	61.5 km/h	4.80L	$3.00	0:30.37	30.37	C2q	$6,000	$900	5	1. Opawa Leo 2. Smelly Halle 3. Glasses
1st of 8	7/6/26	Manukau	527m	6	0:30.92	61.4 km/h	1.30L	$3.30	0:30.92	30.39	R/A	$9,900	$5,940	3	1. Glasses 2. Crossfit Queen 3. Jilliby Finale
8th of 8	4/6/26	Addington	525m	5	0:31.02	60.9 km/h	10.80L	$7.00	0:30.26	29.99	C5	$10,000	$300	13	1. Sugar Fix 2. Minnie Angel 3. Classy Hunter

Let Him Loose (5) 12323
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $24,680
Win / Place: 38% / 77%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Hasten Slowly

Dam: Gracias Maestro

Owners: S R Hurd

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 7-4-3

Track

11: 5-3-1

Trk/Dst

8: 2-3-1

Distance

8: 2-3-1

Season

18: 7-4-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Racing well without winning, filling the minors at his last four starts, the latest when third (26.40) at Ascot Park. Awkward draw to overcome. Faces a stiffer test 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
3rd of 8	1/7/26	Invercargill	457m	2	0:26.40	62.3 km/h	5.30L	$5.50	0:26.03	25.84	SPECf	$20,000	$3,000	6	1. Fairway Flyer 2. Smelly Halle 3. Let Him Loose
2nd of 5	25/6/26	Addington	525m	7	0:31.08	60.8 km/h	4.70L	$2.80	0:30.75	30.75	SPECAq	$7,900	$1,975	7	1. Too Easy 2. Let Him Loose 3. Opawa Harrison
3rd of 7	18/6/26	Addington	525m	4	0:30.73	61.5 km/h	5.30L	$2.80	0:30.36	30.16	C3/4	$7,100	$1,065	8	1. Minnie Angel 2. Paw Striker 3. Let Him Loose
2nd of 8	10/6/26	Invercargill	457m	4	0:26.19	62.8 km/h	1.00L	$5.50	0:26.12	26.12	C4	$7,100	$1,775	6	1. Happy Nice Day 2. Let Him Loose 3. Homebush Simba
1st of 6	4/6/26	Addington	525m	6	0:30.43	62.1 km/h	3.00L	$1.80	0:30.43	29.99	C3	$6,400	$3,840	7	1. Let Him Loose 2. Beam 3. Lord Arrow
2nd of 7	28/5/26	Addington	525m	7	0:30.51	61.9 km/h	1.30L	$7.50	0:30.42	30.18	C3/4	$7,100	$1,775	6	1. Radio Ramsay 2. Let Him Loose 3. Minnie Angel

Zestful (6) 28X57
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $99,814
Win / Place: 26% / 60%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Know State

Owners: G K Turnwald & G A Cleeve

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 17-12-10

Track

38: 10-8-3

Trk/Dst

34: 10-4-3

Distance

32: 11-4-3

Season

15: 3-2-3

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	4	13	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	4	9	13	8	10	4	11
1st	1	2	2	4	4	0	1	3
2nd	0	0	3	1	2	5	0	1
3rd	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	5

Comments

Recorded a one length win (30.33) in a Class 5 last time at this track. Yet to win but has placed seven times from this draw. Looks a definite chance.

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	2/7/26	Addington	525m	4	0:30.33	62.3 km/h	1.00L	$16	0:30.33	30.33	C5	$7,900	$4,740	8	1. Stuck Throttle 2. It's Okay 3. Minnie Angel
5th of 7	24/6/26	Invercargill	390m	7	0:22.70	61.9 km/h	4.40L	$21	0:22.39	22.39	C5q	$5,750	$300	9	1. Red Wine Rome 2. Max Effort 3. Tuahiwi
1st of 1	15/6/26	Addington	295m	0	0:17.27	61.5 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:17.27		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
8th of 8	19/3/26	Addington	525m	1	0:30.96	61.0 km/h	11.70L	$4.60	0:30.14	30.02	C5	$6,700	$150	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Original Warrior 3. It's Okay
2nd of 8	12/3/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.64	64.2 km/h	0.20L	$8.00	0:25.63	25.61	C5	$10,000	$2,500	7	1. Opawa Postman 2. Zestful 3. Bay Flyer
2nd of 5	5/3/26	Addington	525m	3	0:30.38	62.2 km/h	1.30L	$2.50	0:30.29	30.08	C4/5	$6,700	$1,675	7	1. It's Okay 2. Zestful 3. Explorer Boots

Paw Striker (7) 72232
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $51,690
Win / Place: 13% / 54%

3 yo Red Brindle D

Sire: Jackslittlething

Dam: Jaclyn Bale

Owners: B Wheeler

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 6-13-6

Track

42: 6-10-6

Trk/Dst

42: 6-10-6

Distance

42: 6-10-6

Season

36: 3-11-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (30.79) when second at this track in a Class 4. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed seven times. Sure to play a major role.

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 8	9/7/26	Addington	525m	6	0:30.79	61.4 km/h	0.30L	$6.50	0:30.77	30.37	C4	$7,100	$1,775	7	1. Beam 2. Paw Striker 3. Let Him Cook
3rd of 6	2/7/26	Addington	525m	7	0:30.82	61.3 km/h	2.00L	$4.60	0:30.68	30.33	C3/4	$7,100	$1,065	7	1. Paw Zachary 2. Opawa Scooter 3. Paw Striker
2nd of 5	25/6/26	Addington	525m	7	0:31.14	60.7 km/h	1.50L	$4.00	0:31.03	30.75	C4/5	$7,900	$1,975	7	1. It's Okay 2. Paw Striker 3. Keri Junior
2nd of 7	18/6/26	Addington	525m	5	0:30.66	61.6 km/h	4.30L	$6.00	0:30.36	30.16	C3/4	$7,100	$1,775	14	1. Minnie Angel 2. Paw Striker 3. Let Him Loose
7th of 8	4/6/26	Addington	525m	5	0:31.11	60.8 km/h	13.70L	$3.60	0:30.15	29.99	C4	$7,100	$300	7	1. Let Him Cook 2. Paw Zachary 3. Paw Kilter
7th of 7	28/5/26	Addington	525m	6	0:31.46	60.1 km/h	16.00L	$5.50	0:30.34	30.18	C4	$7,100	$300	7	1. Too Easy 2. Wingatui Wizard 3. Paw Zachary

Let Him Cook (8) 45463
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $170,503
Win / Place: 21% / 57%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Hooked On Scotch

Dam: Gracias Maestro

Owners: S R Hurd

Rating

Stats

Career

110: 24-21-18

Track

55: 11-12-10

Trk/Dst

42: 6-10-10

Distance

42: 6-10-10

Season

41: 4-11-8

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	9	10	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	12	11	14	15	14	17	13
1st	3	4	4	3	2	3	4	1
2nd	3	2	3	0	3	3	3	4
3rd	4	1	2	3	2	2	2	2

Comments

Finished third last time (30.81) over 525m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Others favoured this time.

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 8	9/7/26	Addington	525m	5	0:30.81	61.3 km/h	0.50L	$5.00	0:30.77	30.37	C4	$7,100	$1,065	8	1. Beam 2. Paw Striker 3. Let Him Cook
6th of 8	1/7/26	Invercargill	457m	6	0:26.27	62.6 km/h	6.10L	$41	0:25.84	25.84	C5f	$20,000	$300	6	1. Opawa Postman 2. Gotcha Kane 3. Yuki
4th of 7	25/6/26	Addington	525m	4	0:31.37	60.2 km/h	1.10L	$4.80	0:31.29	30.75	C5q	$7,900	$500	6	1. Opawa Emily 2. Yuki 3. Opawa Joseph
5th of 7	19/6/26	Addington	295m	6	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	5.80L	$7.50	0:17.01	16.88	C4/5	$5,900	$300	2	1. Everest Sky 2. Fairway Flyer 3. Beau View Luca
4th of 5	17/6/26	Invercargill	457m	5	0:26.57	61.9 km/h	0.80L	$12	0:26.51	26.18	C5	$7,900	$500	10	1. Opawa Postman 2. Anglers Arms 3. Gotcha Kane
3rd of 6	7/6/26	Manukau	527m	4	0:31.15	60.9 km/h	6.00L	$3.00	0:30.73	30.39	C5	$10,500	$1,575	3	1. Simek 2. Go Cooper 3. Let Him Cook