Cambridge Race 9

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Stake: $5,900

TURTLE WATCH (6) Charged home to win last time around here in 25.72s over 457m and suited at this trip historically. Been in the money frequently this campaign. Top prospects. OUR ERIN (4) Tailed off to finish 5th last start at this venue. Giving another chance here. In a purple patch of form since coming back from a break. Possesses good finishing speed. Will be in the finish. OPAWA TAILS (7) Lost ground in the run home when 5th last start at Manukau. Can make a comeback. Has shown early pace in races to date. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. OPAWA THUNDER (3) Reeled them in to win last run at this track in 25.84s over 457m. Has a nice turn of foot. Solid each way claims.

Distance: 457m
Class: C4/5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Opawa Thunder (3) 6371225151
Trainer: G Farrell (PUKEKOHE)
Prize Money: $17,055
Win / Place: 26% / 57%

2 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED

Dam: OPAWA HILARY

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

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Rating

Stats

Career

19: 5-4-2

Track

11: 4-2-2

Trk/Dst

11: 4-2-2

Distance

12: 4-2-2

Season

19: 5-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Finished hard to win last run at the track in 25.84s over 457m. Expected to be flashing home. Strong 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
1st of 6	19/12/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	2	0:25.84	63.7 km/h	2.3L	$3.20	0:25.84	0:00.00	CL 2/3	$4,400	$2,640	7	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Ebony Wolf 3. Ivory Girl
5th of 8	12/12/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	3	0:25.92	63.5 km/h	5.7L	$8.50	0:25.52	0:25.52	CL 2/3	$4,400	-	7	1. Opawa Blake 2. More Magic 3. Boy Panda
1st of 7	5/12/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	4	0:25.79	63.8 km/h	4.2L	$5.00	0:25.79	0:25.63	CL 2	$4,000	$2,400	7	1. Opawa Thunder 2. Opawa Dallas 3. Papa Kiwi
5th of 5	28/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	5	0:26.41	62.3 km/h	10.6L	$6.00	0:25.67	0:25.60	CL 2/3	$4,400	-	7	1. Opawa Blake 2. Big Time Theo 3. Ebony Wolf
2nd of 8	21/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	4	0:26.46	62.2 km/h	3.1L	$7.00	0:26.24	0:25.86	CL 1/2	$4,000	$1,000	14	1. Cephalopod 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Big Time Jonas
2nd of 8	7/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	2	0:25.70	64.0 km/h	2.0L	$5.00	0:25.56	0:25.56	CL 1/2	$4,000	$1,000	7	1. Opawa Blake 2. Opawa Thunder 3. Bay Flyer

Our Erin (4) 421112535x
Trainer: C D Steele (TE AWAMUTU)
Prize Money: $21,205
Win / Place: 28% / 61%

2 yo BLU B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED

Dam: OPAWA HILARY

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 6-5-2

Track

13: 3-3-2

Trk/Dst

12: 3-3-2

Distance

14: 3-3-2

Season

6: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Looked outclassed when 5th last start here. Giving another chance here. Showing great form this preparation. Always seems to find the line well. Should go close.

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	10/10/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	4	0:26.35	62.4 km/h	10.3L	$2.50	0:25.63	0:25.54	CL 4	$5,100	-	7	1. Goldstar Jasper 2. Orson Blonde 3. Big Time Axel
3rd of 7	3/10/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	4	0:25.78	63.8 km/h	3.5L	$8.50	0:25.53	0:25.53	CL 4/5	$5,900	$885	42	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Ivory Girl 3. Our Erin
42 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	22/8/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	4	0:25.76	63.9 km/h	3.6L	$18	0:25.51	0:25.51	CL 4/5	$5,900	-	6	1. Old School 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Blazin' Master
2nd of 8	16/8/24	Whanganui	520m	7	0:30.30	61.8 km/h	0.4L	$10	0:30.27	0:29.96	CL 4/5	$5,900	$1,475	5	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Big Time Tama
1st of 6	11/8/24	Manukau	527m	6	0:30.48	62.2 km/h	1.7L	$2.30	0:30.48	0:30.42	CL 2/3	$4,400	$2,640	10	1. Our Erin 2. Opawa Wine 3. Opawa Isaac
1st of 8	1/8/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	2	0:25.64	64.2 km/h	5.7L	$4.40	0:25.64	0:25.64	CL 2/3	$4,400	$2,640	55	1. Our Erin 2. Augero 3. Opawa Ava
55 Day Freshen-Up

Goldstar Jasper (5) 1225355346
Trainer: C D Steele (TE AWAMUTU)
Prize Money: $63,665
Win / Place: 22% / 52%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: SENNACHIE

Dam: GOLDSTAR JOURNEY (NZ)

Owners: Goldstar Racing - S,B & R Evans

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 16-10-11

Track

40: 12-6-7

Trk/Dst

29: 7-3-5

Distance

34: 8-5-6

Season

20: 5-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	8	1	5	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	4	10	8	7	4	32
1st	1	1	0	1	1	0	12
2nd	1	1	1	1	1	0	5
3rd	2	1	3	0	0	1	4

Comments

Mediocre performance when 6th last start here. Shows very good finishing speed. Keep safe.

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 6	19/12/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	5	N/A	-	4.7L	$27		0:00.00	CL 4/5	$5,900	-	14	1. Opawa Stacy, Turtle Watch 2. 3. More Magic
4th of 6	5/12/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	4	0:25.97	63.4 km/h	4.9L	$11	0:25.63	0:25.63	CL 4/5	$5,900	-	7	1. Turtle Watch 2. Fool Me Once 3. Opawa Sandy
3rd of 6	28/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	4	0:26.20	62.8 km/h	8.5L	$15	0:25.60	0:25.60	CL 4/5	$5,900	$885	7	1. Fool Me Once 2. Turtle Watch 3. Goldstar Jasper
5th of 7	21/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	650m	7	0:38.37	61.0 km/h	9.6L	$2.90	0:37.70	0:37.70	CL 2/3	$5,900	-	7	1. Tin Lizzy 2. Boom Lateral 3. Orson Blonde
5th of 6	14/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	6	0:25.99	63.3 km/h	5.8L	$12	0:25.58	0:25.58	CL 5	$6,200	-	7	1. Portland Pippa 2. Opawa Danny 3. Ivory Girl
3rd of 5	7/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	650m	7	0:38.19	61.3 km/h	4.3L	$2.80	0:37.89	0:37.89	CL 1/2	$5,900	$885	7	1. Tin Lizzy 2. Orson Blonde 3. Goldstar Jasper

Turtle Watch (6) 8331632151
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (DRURY)
Prize Money: $36,690
Win / Place: 34% / 68%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER

Dam: DANISH DELIGHT

Owners: Katcha Jordana Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 10-5-5

Track

12: 5-2-1

Trk/Dst

10: 5-2-0

Distance

10: 5-2-0

Season

14: 3-2-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	5	4	0	0

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

Comments

Strong effort to the line to win last time at this track in 25.72s over 457m and proven performer at this distance. Competitive type.

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	19/12/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	4	N/A	-	0.7L	$5.00		0:00.00	CL 4/5	$5,900	$3,540	7	1. Opawa Stacy, Turtle Watch 2. 3. More Magic
5th of 6	12/12/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	3	0:26.01	63.3 km/h	3.9L	$4.50	0:25.74	0:25.52	CL 5	$5,900	-	7	1. Opawa Turn 2. Fear To Tread 3. Russian Ahead
1st of 6	5/12/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	7	0:25.63	64.2 km/h	3.0L	$5.50	0:25.63	0:25.63	CL 4/5	$5,900	$3,540	7	1. Turtle Watch 2. Fool Me Once 3. Opawa Sandy
2nd of 6	28/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	5	0:25.87	63.6 km/h	3.9L	$4.50	0:25.60	0:25.60	CL 4/5	$5,900	$1,475	4	1. Fool Me Once 2. Turtle Watch 3. Goldstar Jasper
3rd of 6	24/11/24	Manukau	527m	4	0:30.58	62.0 km/h	3.1L	$10	0:30.36	0:30.36	CL 4/5	$5,900	$885	10	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Turn 3. Turtle Watch
6th of 6	14/11/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	2	0:26.16	62.9 km/h	8.3L	$3.40	0:25.58	0:25.58	CL 5	$6,200	-	7	1. Portland Pippa 2. Opawa Danny 3. Ivory Girl

Opawa Tails (7) 1131245255
Trainer: C D Steele (TE AWAMUTU)
Prize Money: $81,595
Win / Place: 21% / 54%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: DREAM KAY

Owners: Opawa Racing Limited

Rating

Stats

Career

82: 18-15-12

Track

28: 3-5-4

Trk/Dst

15: 1-2-1

Distance

16: 1-2-1

Season

15: 4-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	12	3	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	10	6	9	7	15	17	6
1st	6	1	2	1	3	2	1	2
2nd	3	3	1	3	1	2	2	0
3rd	2	3	0	0	1	4	2	0

Comments

Didn't find the line when 5th last start at Manukau. Can make a comeback. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.

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
5th of 5	1/12/24	Manukau	527m	5	0:31.16	60.9 km/h	12.0L	$4.80	0:30.32	0:30.32	CL 4/5	$5,900	-	7	1. Ain't It Fun 2. Opawa Turn 3. Tin Lizzy
5th of 6	24/11/24	Manukau	527m	7	0:30.77	61.7 km/h	5.8L	$8.00	0:30.36	0:30.36	CL 4/5	$5,900	-	10	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Turn 3. Turtle Watch
2nd of 8	14/11/24	Addington	732m	3	0:43.59	60.5 km/h	2.3L	$2.00	0:43.43	0:42.74	CL 2/3	$9,400	$2,350	8	1. Goldstar Ginny 2. Opawa Tails 3. Sleep Tight
5th of 8	6/11/24	Addington	525m	7	0:30.67	61.6 km/h	6.5L	$31	0:30.21	0:29.92	CL 5 H	$5,900	-	6	1. Bandit Dan 2. Sinead Bale 3. Opawa Hugo
4th of 5	31/10/24	Cambridge Raceway	457m	6	0:26.45	62.2 km/h	6.4L	$12	0:26.00	0:26.00	CL 4/5	$5,900	-	4	1. Opawa Danny 2. Old School 3. Ivory Girl
2nd of 5	27/10/24	Manukau	527m	6	0:30.58	62.0 km/h	6.5L	$8.00	0:30.12	0:30.12	CL 5	$5,900	$1,475	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Tails 3. Opawa Turn