Cambridge Extra Race 5

UNTIL THE END ITS OUR TIME FAREWELL

Prize Money: $8,091

OPAWA SOOTY (4) is a talented dog who hit the ground running off the tricky draw and was never headed, winning (25.32) at this track in Class 5 over 457m. Form here is sound including 23 wins. In form and can go on with it. BAY FLYER (7) could manage only second at this track last time but caught the eye when posting a solid 25.62 over 457m at this track three starts ago. Is usually a quick beginner when the boxes open. Rates a leading chance if runs up to recent winning time. SWEET BONANZA (3) stalked the lead and fought on well to finish 7 lengths away in third (25.84) at this track in a Class 5 over 457m. Can measure up. OPAWA BLAKE (6) is always a threat when he races at this track and distance. Odds will be appealing.

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

Portland Magnum (2) 36421
Trainer: Tracey & Lisa Craik (Drury)
Prize Money: $27,800
Win / Place: 25% / 56%

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo White and Black D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Portland Dream

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 8-7-3

Track

14: 3-3-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-1

Distance

4: 0-0-1

Season

31: 8-7-3

Country

31: 8-7-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Far too good last start to post a big 9 lengths win at Manukau over 527m (30.88) beating Papa Kiwi in Class 3/4 on July 26. Can't recommend him in this.

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
1st of 8	26/7/26	Manukau	527m	8	0:30.88	61.4 km/h	9.50L	$2.30	0:30.88	30.88	C3/4	$6,640	$3,983	7	1. Portland Magnum 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Undone
2nd of 6	19/7/26	Manukau	318m	7	0:19.02	60.2 km/h	0.70L	$3.40	0:18.97	18.48	C4	$4,100	$1,024	28	1. Evening Out 2. Portland Magnum 3. Honcho
4th of 5	21/6/26	Manukau	527m	6	0:31.25	60.7 km/h	5.70L	$9.50	0:30.85	30.85	C4/5	$6,580	$455	3	1. Portland Fonzie 2. Cocoon The Food 3. Altruism
6th of 7	18/6/26	Cambridge	375m	6	0:21.61	62.5 km/h	5.00L	$4.40	0:21.26	20.97	C4/5	$4,920	$273	4	1. Leonardo Jewel 2. Opawa Taz 3. Boston Junior
3rd of 6	14/6/26	Manukau	527m	3	0:31.03	61.1 km/h	3.70L	$9.00	0:30.77	30.77	C4/5	$6,580	$987	7	1. Portland Fonzie 2. Simek 3. Portland Magnum
6th of 8	7/6/26	Manukau	318m	8	0:19.04	60.1 km/h	5.80L	$14	0:18.63	18.37	C5f	$8,330	$273	7	1. Opawa Jimmy 2. Hunter Karen 3. Hanzo River

Sweet Bonanza (3) 46273
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $66,932
Win / Place: 26% / 68%

3 yo Black D

Sire: Buddy Boom

Dam: Opawa Lucy

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 16-13-13

Track

55: 15-13-12

Trk/Dst

36: 7-11-9

Distance

39: 7-11-10

Season

51: 10-12-12

Country

61: 16-13-13

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort last time when third (25.84) over 457m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Can feature.

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	23/7/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.84	63.7 km/h	7.40L	$8.00	0:25.32	25.32	C5	$6,480	$971	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Sweet Bonanza
7th of 7	16/7/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.57	61.9 km/h	11.90L	$6.50	0:25.74	25.74	C5	$6,480	$273	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Blake 3. Go Cooper
2nd of 6	9/7/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.84	63.7 km/h	3.20L	$7.00	0:25.62	25.62	C5	$6,480	$1,618	7	1. Bay Flyer 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Opawa Sooty
6th of 6	2/7/26	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.86	61.3 km/h	20.80L	$5.50	0:25.40	25.4	C5	$6,480	$273	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Blake 3. Mocha To Go
4th of 8	25/6/26	Cambridge	457m	2	0:25.94	63.4 km/h	7.50L	$3.10	0:25.41	25.41	C4/5	$6,580	$455	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Mocha To Go
3rd of 7	18/6/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:25.86	63.6 km/h	4.40L	$4.40	0:25.55	25.55	C4/5	$6,580	$987	9	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Sweet Bonanza

Opawa Sooty (4) 11311
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $118,282
Win / Place: 40% / 65%

Track / Distance Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Cutie

100

Rating

Stats

Career

80: 32-14-6

Track

52: 23-10-2

Trk/Dst

41: 21-6-2

Distance

44: 21-6-2

Season

46: 20-10-2

Country

80: 32-14-6

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	21	8	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	10	12	13	11	7	17	7
1st	1	3	6	6	4	3	5	4
2nd	0	1	0	3	2	1	6	1
3rd	1	3	1	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Impressive performance leading throughout to post a big 5 lengths victory in a Class 5 last start at this track, clocking an outstanding 25.32 for the 457m trip. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.

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	23/7/26	Cambridge	457m	5	0:25.32	65.0 km/h	4.90L	$1.20	0:25.32	25.32	C5	$6,480	$3,885	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Sweet Bonanza
1st of 7	16/7/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.74	63.9 km/h	4.80L	$1.80	0:25.74	25.74	C5	$6,480	$3,885	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Blake 3. Go Cooper
3rd of 6	9/7/26	Cambridge	457m	7	0:25.91	63.5 km/h	4.10L	$1.40	0:25.62	25.62	C5	$6,480	$971	7	1. Bay Flyer 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Opawa Sooty
1st of 6	2/7/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.40	64.8 km/h	5.20L	$1.30	0:25.40	25.4	C5	$6,480	$3,885	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Blake 3. Mocha To Go
1st of 8	25/6/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:25.41	64.7 km/h	4.70L	$2.60	0:25.41	25.41	C4/5	$6,580	$3,950	3	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Mocha To Go
4th of 5	22/6/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	3	0:17.18	65.6 km/h	1.20L	$2.60	0:17.10	16.97	C5	$5,170	$364	4	1. Star Boy Express 2. Diamond Frankie 3. Black Malt

Opawa Trevor (5) 83145
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $50,982
Win / Place: 16% / 48%

4 yo Black B

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Cutie

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 15-16-14

Track

72: 10-13-12

Trk/Dst

17: 3-2-3

Distance

19: 3-2-3

Season

40: 6-6-5

Country

92: 15-16-14

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	3	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	20	27	20	10	4	5	4	2
1st	2	7	3	2	1	0	0	0
2nd	6	6	3	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	3	6	3	2	0	0	0	0

Comments

Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 457m at this track. This looks too tough.

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	23/7/26	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.42	62.3 km/h	15.70L	$35	0:25.32	25.32	C5	$6,480	$273	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Sweet Bonanza
4th of 7	16/7/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.38	62.4 km/h	9.10L	$71	0:25.74	25.74	C5	$6,480	$455	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Blake 3. Go Cooper
1st of 8	9/7/26	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.01	63.3 km/h	0.50L	$2.90	0:26.01	25.62	C3/4	$5,820	$3,491	7	1. Opawa Trevor 2. Is Rex Home 3. Netherton Flyer
3rd of 8	2/7/26	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.49	62.1 km/h	9.80L	$7.00	0:25.80	25.4	C3/4	$5,820	$872	7	1. Bay Flyer 2. Netherton Flyer 3. Opawa Trevor
8th of 8	25/6/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:26.47	62.2 km/h	15.10L	$31	0:25.41	25.41	C4/5	$6,580	$273	3	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Mocha To Go
1st of 6	22/6/26	Hatrick Straight	313m	4	0:17.33	65.0 km/h	0.10L	$1.50	0:17.33	16.97	C3	$4,170	$2,500	4	1. Opawa Trevor 2. Bow Belle Beth 3. Sister Shadow

Opawa Blake (6) 52526
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $68,209
Win / Place: 25% / 45%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Tab

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 20-8-8

Track

74: 20-7-7

Trk/Dst

57: 17-7-4

Distance

57: 17-7-4

Season

40: 10-4-5

Country

79: 20-8-8

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	17	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	6	13	13	21	10	7	8
1st	1	4	5	2	5	0	1	2
2nd	0	2	2	1	0	1	1	1
3rd	0	0	0	2	2	1	1	2

Comments

Could only manage sixth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (26.08) over 457m at this track. Has ability and looks a winning hope.

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
6th of 6	23/7/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.75	61.5 km/h	20.40L	$12	0:25.32	25.32	C5	$6,480	$273	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Sweet Bonanza
2nd of 7	16/7/26	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.08	63.1 km/h	4.80L	$3.70	0:25.74	25.74	C5	$6,480	$1,618	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Blake 3. Go Cooper
5th of 6	9/7/26	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.21	62.8 km/h	8.40L	$9.00	0:25.62	25.62	C5	$6,480	$273	7	1. Bay Flyer 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Opawa Sooty
2nd of 6	2/7/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.76	63.9 km/h	5.20L	$5.50	0:25.40	25.4	C5	$6,480	$1,618	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Blake 3. Mocha To Go
5th of 8	25/6/26	Cambridge	457m	5	0:26.17	62.9 km/h	10.80L	$4.80	0:25.41	25.41	C4/5	$6,580	$273	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Mocha To Go
5th of 7	18/6/26	Cambridge	457m	7	0:25.99	63.3 km/h	6.30L	$3.80	0:25.55	25.55	C4/5	$6,580	$273	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Sweet Bonanza

Bay Flyer (7) 21152
Trainer: G Farrell (Pukekohe)
Prize Money: $88,832
Win / Place: 23% / 61%

4 yo Black D

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Romantic Dancer

Rating

Stats

Career

96: 23-22-14

Track

77: 16-20-12

Trk/Dst

45: 10-13-8

Distance

45: 10-13-8

Season

48: 12-9-8

Country

96: 23-22-14

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	10	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	9	21	14	13	14	13	10
1st	1	1	6	5	5	3	1	1
2nd	1	3	5	3	1	2	5	2
3rd	0	2	2	4	1	4	1	0

Comments

Snuck into the minor money last time when a 5 length second at this track but did record a solid 25.66 over the 457m trip. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors.

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 6	23/7/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.66	64.1 km/h	4.90L	$7.00	0:25.32	25.32	C5	$6,480	$1,618	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Sweet Bonanza
5th of 7	16/7/26	Cambridge	457m	8	0:26.38	62.4 km/h	9.20L	$6.50	0:25.74	25.74	C5	$6,480	$273	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Opawa Blake 3. Go Cooper
1st of 6	9/7/26	Cambridge	457m	4	0:25.62	64.2 km/h	3.20L	$6.00	0:25.62	25.62	C5	$6,480	$3,885	7	1. Bay Flyer 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Opawa Sooty
1st of 8	2/7/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.80	63.8 km/h	8.50L	$1.40	0:25.80	25.4	C3/4	$5,820	$3,491	7	1. Bay Flyer 2. Netherton Flyer 3. Opawa Trevor
2nd of 8	25/6/26	Cambridge	457m	8	0:25.74	63.9 km/h	4.70L	$12	0:25.41	25.41	C4/5	$6,580	$1,645	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Mocha To Go
2nd of 7	18/6/26	Cambridge	457m	3	0:25.78	63.8 km/h	3.30L	$8.00	0:25.55	25.55	C4/5	$6,580	$1,645	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Sweet Bonanza