Ascot Park Race 8

TOP CLASS RUN

Prize Money: $6,364

JERRY COLA (4) shapes well for this after a lightning last start success, getting around Addington over 295m in 16.47. Is a champion greyhound that has been winning them all over the country. In winning form and can measure up again. YUKI (5) could not have been more impressive last start in his handy 25.62 win at Cambridge Raceway in a R/A FIN over 457m. Did win the NZ Derby last start and is the biggest threat to the top pick. STRASBURG (1) was safely held last time out, finishing eighth at Cambridge Raceway over 457m behind YUKI (26.84) in a R/A FIN. Placed at his previous run. Has to be in the mix from the ace box. PAW XIAN (7) is always hard to beat when he races at this trip. Include in all exotic bets.

Distance: 457m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

Strasburg (1) 23128
Trainer: Leaha Washington (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $12,145
Win / Place: 46% / 69%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Koblenz

Dam: Angel Birdie

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 6-2-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Season

13: 6-2-1

Country

13: 6-2-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when a 17 length eighth (26.84) at Cambridge Raceway. Previous form sound including a win three back at Cambridge Raceway. More than capable and well placed to find his 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
8th of 8	12/3/26	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.84	61.3 km/h	17.40L	$19	0:25.62	25.61	R/Af	$42,020	$545	7	1. Yuki 2. Opawa Fannin 3. Run The Gauntlet
2nd of 8	5/3/26	Cambridge	457m	7	0:25.97	63.4 km/h	1.40L	$11	0:25.87	25.63	R/Aq	$5,630	$1,407	4	1. Opawa Fannin 2. Strasburg 3. Sweet Bonanza
1st of 7	1/3/26	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.23	63.6 km/h	4.10L	$1.90	0:21.23	21.23	C4	$3,190	$1,915	3	1. Strasburg 2. Mocha To Go 3. Aldebaran
3rd of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.72	62.2 km/h	6.60L	$2.00	0:21.26	21.21	C3/4	$3,280	$491	7	1. Skeletor 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Strasburg
2nd of 7	19/2/26	Addington	295m	6	0:16.95	62.7 km/h	1.00L	$2.90	0:16.88	16.54	C4	$3,280	$818	7	1. Wave Dancer 2. Strasburg 3. Opawa Baxter
7th of 7	12/2/26	Addington	295m	8	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	7.90L	$4.60	0:16.87	16.65	C4	$5,000	$136	6	1. Mitcham Jesse 2. Gotcha Jasper 3. Opawa Baxter

From Now On (2) 42217
Trainer: D A Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $39,136
Win / Place: 53% / 75%

Track Specialist

Box Specialist

2 yo Brindle B

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Ophelia Allen

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 15-4-2

Track

7: 4-2-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 1-2-0

Season

20: 11-3-1

Country

28: 15-4-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Cambridge Raceway over 457m in 26.06. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 457m at Cambridge Raceway at Class 5 FIN level. Look for improvement. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.

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
7th of 8	12/3/26	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.54	62.0 km/h	10.00L	$2.50	0:25.84	25.61	C5f	$16,810	$182	7	1. Own Class 2. Opawa Stacy 3. Our Erin
1st of 5	5/3/26	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.06	63.1 km/h	0.20L	$1.90	0:26.06	25.63	C5q	$5,630	$3,378	7	1. From Now On 2. Our Erin 3. Ivory Girl
2nd of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.88	63.6 km/h	3.00L	$7.00	0:25.67	25.67	C5	$5,780	$1,443	7	1. Opawa Blake 2. From Now On 3. Paw Xian
2nd of 7	19/2/26	Addington	295m	2	0:16.92	62.8 km/h	3.70L	$4.00	0:16.66	16.54	C5	$4,050	$1,012	7	1. Opawa Chloe 2. From Now On 3. Ripslinger Rory
4th of 8	12/2/26	Addington	525m	3	0:30.61	61.7 km/h	5.00L	$2.70	0:30.26	29.94	R/Af	$25,860	$1,500	7	1. Opawa Emily 2. Minnie Angel 3. Has Potential
1st of 7	5/2/26	Addington	525m	5	0:30.55	61.9 km/h	0.50L	$2.00	0:30.55	30.06	R/Aq	$5,780	$3,465	27	1. From Now On 2. Something Bold 3. Has Potential

Impressive Roar (3) 43653
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $55,895
Win / Place: 20% / 54%

4 yo Brindle D

Sire: American Warrior

Dam: Homebush Fued

Rating

Stats

Career

74: 15-14-11

Track

45: 9-8-7

Trk/Dst

36: 7-6-5

Distance

37: 7-6-5

Season

28: 4-5-5

Country

74: 15-14-11

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	15	14	10	8	9	6	8
1st	0	4	4	2	1	1	0	3
2nd	1	3	2	3	1	2	2	0
3rd	1	3	2	1	0	1	1	2

Comments

Finished third last time (26.30) over 457m at this track. Has a low draw. Faces a tough assignment 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 6	18/3/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	8	0:26.30	62.6 km/h	4.30L	$9.00	0:26.00	26	C5	$5,880	$882	7	1. Mister Efficient 2. Magic Jonty 3. Impressive Roar
5th of 6	11/3/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	2	0:26.24	62.7 km/h	6.50L	$5.50	0:25.78	25.78	C5	$5,710	$136	7	1. Mister Efficient 2. Magic Jonty 3. Homebush Simba
6th of 6	4/3/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	5	0:26.68	61.7 km/h	7.10L	$12	0:26.18	26.18	C4/5	$5,630	$136	7	1. Diamond Felon 2. Romantic Rebel 3. Homebush Simba
3rd of 6	25/2/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	3	0:26.34	62.5 km/h	3.00L	$19	0:26.13	25.67	C5	$5,860	$879	7	1. Homebush Simba 2. Yuki 3. Impressive Roar
4th of 6	18/2/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	6	0:26.39	62.3 km/h	4.90L	$7.50	0:26.05	26.05	C5	$5,860	$318	7	1. Diamond Felon 2. Homebush Sunny 3. Diamond Prince
2nd of 5	11/2/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	5	0:26.43	62.2 km/h	6.50L	$3.30	0:25.97	25.97	C5	$5,860	$1,465	7	1. Homebush Simba 2. Impressive Roar 3. Homebush Sunny

Jerry Cola (4) 11111
Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)
Prize Money: $190,782
Win / Place: 76% / 90%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Isavana

100

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 49-4-5

Track

12: 7-3-2

Trk/Dst

8: 5-1-2

Distance

14: 11-1-2

Season

24: 20-2-2

Country

64: 49-4-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
38	11	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	2	6	14	14	10	12	1
1st	5	2	3	11	11	8	9	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0
3rd	0	0	2	0	1	0	1	1

Comments

Won his last 14 in a row including a strong win last start over 295m at Addington by 3.5 lengths in a Class 5. In sparkling form and can win again.

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	19/3/26	Addington	295m	6	0:16.47	64.5 km/h	3.30L	$1.10	0:16.47	16.47	C5	$3,950	$2,369	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa April 3. Ava
1st of 8	12/3/26	Cambridge	375m	5	0:20.86	64.7 km/h	2.20L	$1.40	0:20.86	20.86	C5f	$16,810	$10,084	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Ray The Doyen 3. Paw Maven
1st of 7	5/3/26	Cambridge	375m	7	0:20.99	64.3 km/h	1.30L	$1.20	0:20.99	20.99	C5q	$3,950	$2,369	16	1. Jerry Cola 2. Paw Maven 3. Broker's Tip
1st of 7	17/2/26	Manawatu	457m	5	0:25.30	65.0 km/h	1.20L	$1.80	0:25.30	25.3	INVf	$17,240	$10,344	5	1. Jerry Cola 2. Let Him Cook 3. Paw Xian
1st of 8	12/2/26	Addington	295m	6	0:16.74	63.4 km/h	4.50L	$1.30	0:16.74	16.65	C5f	$8,620	$5,172	7	1. Jerry Cola 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Claws In Sparky
1st of 7	5/2/26	Addington	295m	5	0:16.55	64.2 km/h	5.50L	$1.20	0:16.55	16.55	C5q	$4,050	$2,431	11	1. Jerry Cola 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Broker's Tip

Yuki (5) 47211
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $64,059
Win / Place: 33% / 57%

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Pearls Are Us

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 11-5-3

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Distance

11: 7-1-1

Season

21: 6-3-2

Country

33: 11-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	7	4	0	0

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

Comments

Last start winner at Cambridge Raceway over this distance running a time of 25.62. Looks a major player.

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 8	12/3/26	Cambridge	457m	1	0:25.62	64.2 km/h	1.40L	$2.90	0:25.62	25.61	R/Af	$42,020	$25,210	7	1. Yuki 2. Opawa Fannin 3. Run The Gauntlet
1st of 8	5/3/26	Cambridge	457m	8	0:25.63	64.2 km/h	10.40L	$5.00	0:25.63	25.63	R/Aq	$5,630	$3,378	8	1. Yuki 2. Tin Tin Bust 3. Opawa Postman
2nd of 6	25/2/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	8	0:26.24	62.7 km/h	1.50L	$3.00	0:26.13	25.67	C5	$5,860	$1,465	6	1. Homebush Simba 2. Yuki 3. Impressive Roar
7th of 8	19/2/26	Addington	525m	8	0:30.82	61.3 km/h	9.20L	$12	0:30.18	30.18	C5	$5,780	$136	7	1. Zestful 2. Opawa Hass 3. Opawa Mark
4th of 7	12/2/26	Addington	525m	8	0:30.44	62.1 km/h	4.20L	$9.50	0:30.15	29.94	C5	$7,500	$318	7	1. Original Warrior 2. Paw Striker 3. Diamond Felon
5th of 8	5/2/26	Addington	525m	6	0:30.70	61.6 km/h	6.70L	$4.00	0:30.23	30.06	R/Aq	$5,780	$136	30	1. Opawa Hass 2. Where's Wally 3. Super Saiyan

Homebush Simba (6) 51334
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $39,514
Win / Place: 20% / 61%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Banjo Boy

Dam: Homebush Maycee

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 11-11-11

Track

37: 8-7-8

Trk/Dst

22: 3-5-5

Distance

22: 3-5-5

Season

33: 5-5-9

Country

54: 11-11-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	4	2	6	12	13	16
1st	0	1	1	0	4	1	4
2nd	0	1	0	2	3	2	3
3rd	0	1	0	0	2	5	3

Comments

Was strongly supported last time but ran below expectations when fourth over 457m at this track in 26.44. Looks a place chance at 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
4th of 6	18/3/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	7	0:26.44	62.2 km/h	6.30L	$4.80	0:26.00	26	C5	$5,880	$318	7	1. Mister Efficient 2. Magic Jonty 3. Impressive Roar
3rd of 6	11/3/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	8	0:25.99	63.3 km/h	3.00L	$2.70	0:25.78	25.78	C5	$5,710	$857	7	1. Mister Efficient 2. Magic Jonty 3. Homebush Simba
3rd of 6	4/3/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	8	0:26.34	62.5 km/h	2.30L	$7.50	0:26.18	26.18	C4/5	$5,630	$844	7	1. Diamond Felon 2. Romantic Rebel 3. Homebush Simba
1st of 6	25/2/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	2	0:26.13	63.0 km/h	1.50L	$10	0:26.13	25.67	C5	$5,860	$3,517	7	1. Homebush Simba 2. Yuki 3. Impressive Roar
5th of 6	18/2/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	4	0:26.53	62.0 km/h	6.90L	$4.80	0:26.05	26.05	C5	$5,860	$136	7	1. Diamond Felon 2. Homebush Sunny 3. Diamond Prince
1st of 5	11/2/26	Ascot Park Nz	457m	4	0:25.97	63.4 km/h	6.50L	$2.80	0:25.97	25.97	C5	$5,860	$3,517	7	1. Homebush Simba 2. Impressive Roar 3. Homebush Sunny

Paw Xian (7) 33374
Trainer: Craig Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $44,295
Win / Place: 30% / 74%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Faithy Bale

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 12-11-6

Track

10: 4-5-1

Trk/Dst

7: 3-3-1

Distance

10: 3-3-3

Season

28: 9-6-6

Country

39: 12-11-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	3	1	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Addington (17.25) in a Class 5, finishing a 6 length fourth. Has two wins and four placings from seven starts from the draw. Among the main chances.

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	19/3/26	Addington	295m	5	0:17.25	61.6 km/h	6.80L	$4.80	0:16.77	16.47	C5	$3,950	$273	7	1. Two Down 2. Opawa Akaela 3. Opawa Busy
7th of 8	12/3/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.29	62.6 km/h	9.40L	$6.50	0:25.63	25.61	C5	$8,400	$136	7	1. Opawa Postman 2. Zestful 3. Bay Flyer
1st of 1	5/3/26	Cambridge	457m	0	0:26.11	63.0 km/h	0.00L	$0.00	0:26.11		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 2. 3.
3rd of 7	26/2/26	Cambridge	457m	1	0:25.93	63.4 km/h	3.70L	$2.40	0:25.67	25.67	C5	$5,780	$866	9	1. Opawa Blake 2. From Now On 3. Paw Xian
3rd of 7	17/2/26	Manawatu	457m	4	0:25.57	64.3 km/h	3.90L	$21	0:25.30	25.3	INVf	$17,240	$2,586	4	1. Jerry Cola 2. Let Him Cook 3. Paw Xian
3rd of 7	13/2/26	Addington	295m	8	0:16.97	62.6 km/h	1.60L	$3.00	0:16.86	16.86	C5	$4,050	$607	9	1. Claws In Brick 2. Opawa Weatherley 3. Paw Xian

Twisted Truth (8) 52642
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)
Prize Money: $30,882
Win / Place: 23% / 63%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Pearls Are Us

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 7-7-5

Track

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

9: 5-3-0

Season

19: 3-3-2

Country

30: 7-7-5

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort last time when second (25.72) over 457m at Cambridge Raceway. Wide draw here. Cannot be ignored based on that sound recent effort.

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	12/3/26	Cambridge	457m	1	0:25.72	64.0 km/h	1.60L	$4.60	0:25.61	25.61	R/A	$7,310	$1,827	7	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Twisted Truth 3. Dalgety
4th of 8	5/3/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.27	62.6 km/h	5.70L	$15	0:25.87	25.63	R/Aq	$5,630	$318	7	1. Opawa Fannin 2. Strasburg 3. Sweet Bonanza
6th of 8	26/2/26	Addington	525m	6	0:31.06	60.8 km/h	9.70L	$31	0:30.38	30.34	C5	$5,780	$136	7	1. Paw Bradley 2. Let Him Cook 3. Opawa Postman
2nd of 8	19/2/26	Addington	525m	2	0:30.33	62.3 km/h	1.00L	$6.50	0:30.26	30.18	C4/5	$5,780	$1,443	7	1. Therapy Tex 2. Twisted Truth 3. Opawa Scooter
5th of 8	12/2/26	Addington	525m	8	0:30.75	61.5 km/h	7.60L	$51	0:30.22	29.94	R/Af	$25,860	$364	7	1. Opawa Hass 2. Dalgety 3. Super Saiyan
4th of 8	5/2/26	Addington	525m	5	0:30.47	62.0 km/h	5.90L	$13	0:30.06	30.06	R/Aq	$5,780	$318	11	1. Dalgety 2. Opawa Postman 3. It's Okay