Addington Race 4 - 2025 ROSE AND THISTLE NZ OAKS HEAT 3
OPAWA SHIRLEY (5) has a strong record here with eight wins and six placings from 21 starts. Recorded a 2-length win (38.46) in a Class 0 last time at Manawatu. Looks like a key chance on best form. BIG TIME ZIP (7) copped a bump in the run and finished a well-held 7 lengths fifth (30.42) last time in a Class 5 at Wanganui over 520m. Better than last start and can bounce back. ONE MORE ROADIE (6) was below best at her last start when 7th at Ascot Park following a second-place finish (17.11) at this track two back. Has a good record here at this journey. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to her credit. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. HOMEBUSH KHAN (8) won't mind a wide box draw, and he can fill a top-three spot.
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 3 length third at this track but did record a fast 17.30 over the 295m trip. Prefer others this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 24/04/2025 | 10 | C2 | $2,730.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.30 | 0:17.08 | 16.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.20L | $13.00 |
3/7 | 14/04/2025 | 4 | C1 | $2,270.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.35 | 16.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.80L | $1.90 |
1/7 | 10/04/2025 | 3 | C1 | $2,270.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.32 | 16.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.30L | $14.00 |
2/5 | 07/04/2025 | 7 | C1q | $2,270.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.34 | 0:17.22 | 16.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.70L | $2.10 |
2/7 | 31/03/2025 | 3 | C1 | $2,270.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.35 | 0:17.23 | 17.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.70L | $4.10 |
2/7 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | C2 | $2,360.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.25 | 0:17.06 | 17 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.70L | $7.40 |
4/5 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.66 | 26.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.40L | $5.20 |
6/7 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.73 | 26.2 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.70L | $6.70 |
3/6 | 05/03/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.34 | 26.2 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.80L | $3.30 |
3/8 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.42 | 26.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.00L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 525m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when third over 295m at this track a week ago. Not up to this.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,910.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.47 | 0:16.87 | 16.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.60L | $17.00 |
5/7 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,550.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.53 | 0:17.33 | 16.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.90L | $15.00 |
5/7 | 10/04/2025 | 10 | C3 | $2,550.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.40 | 0:16.92 | 16.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.80L | $9.40 |
3/8 | 31/03/2025 | 3 | C1f | $2,270.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.14 | 0:17.10 | 17.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.60L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 28/03/2025 | 4 | C2 | $2,360.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.06 | 0:17.06 | 17 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.70L | $4.70 |
1/6 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | C1q | $2,270.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.34 | 0:17.34 | 16.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.50L | $1.60 |
3/7 | 18/03/2025 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.99 | 0:17.75 | 17.2 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.50L | $1.80 |
2/7 | 14/03/2025 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.31 | 0:17.27 | 16.8 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.50L | $10.00 |
4/7 | 10/03/2025 | 7 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.47 | 0:17.34 | 16.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.80L | $13.00 |
1/6 | 03/03/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.39 | 0:17.39 | 16.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.10L | $8.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (26.88) over 457m at Ascot Park. Drawn awkwardly. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 23/04/2025 | 8 | C1/2 | $4,000.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.88 | 0:26.72 | 25.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.30L | $5.80 |
2/5 | 15/04/2025 | 11 | C2 | $2,360.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.88 | 22.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.80L | $1.80 |
7/8 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | C1/2 | $3,640.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.10 | 0:30.25 | 30.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.20L | $26.00 |
4/7 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | C2 | $2,360.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.33 | 0:17.06 | 17 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.90L | $2.50 |
3/6 | 19/03/2025 | 9 | C1/2 | $2,340.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.65 | 22.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.30L | $9.40 |
1/7 | 10/03/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,250.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.27 | 0:17.27 | 16.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.00L | $2.20 |
2/7 | 12/08/2024 | 10 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | N/A | 0:30.93 | 30.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.70L | $6.80 |
3/8 | 02/08/2024 | 4 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | N/A | 0:30.59 | 30.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.00L | $7.40 |
4/8 | 29/07/2024 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.22 | 25.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.60L | $7.40 |
3/8 | 22/07/2024 | - | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:23.26 | 22.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.10L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 2 lengths at Manawatu over 660m (38.46) beating Little Dodo in Class 0 on April 17. Has clocked an outstanding 29.92 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 17/04/2025 | 16 | C0d | $3,910.00 | Manawatu | 660m | 0:38.46 | 0:38.46 | 38.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.10L | $3.20 |
5/8 | 01/04/2025 | 5 | C0d | $3,910.00 | Manawatu | 660m | 0:38.81 | 0:38.39 | 38.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.00L | $2.30 |
7/8 | 27/03/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,360.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.92 | 29.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.00L | $14.00 |
7/7 | 20/03/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,320.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:29.94 | 29.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.90L | $6.70 |
2/8 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | SPECf | $18,020.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.46 | 25.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.00L | $5.20 |
4/8 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | SPECq | $5,320.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.46 | 0:25.91 | 25.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.80L | $4.10 |
1/8 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.21 | 0:30.21 | 29.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.00L | $3.70 |
2/7 | 20/02/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.54 | 0:30.18 | 29.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.30L | $3.50 |
7/8 | 13/02/2025 | 3 | SPECAq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.81 | 0:30.63 | 29.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.20L | $2.50 |
5/6 | 09/01/2025 | - | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.02 | 0:29.98 | 29.5 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.30L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Well supported here last start but couldn't repay punters, finishing finished last over 390m at Ascot Park beaten 4 lengths (23.38) behind Marty Baxter in a Class 3 on April 9. Placed two back at this track. The form from the last run stacks up well. Worth including.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 09/04/2025 | 13 | C3 | $2,550.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.11 | 22.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.80L | $1.50 |
2/6 | 27/03/2025 | 42 | C3 | $2,550.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.11 | 0:16.97 | 16.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.00L | $2.50 |
8/8 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | SPECAq | $5,360.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.04 | 0:30.28 | 29.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.90L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | C3 | $7,180.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.00 | 0:29.73 | 29.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 18.10L | $18.00 |
5/6 | 30/01/2025 | 6 | C3 | $4,000.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.11 | 29.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.50L | $4.20 |
6/7 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | C2f | $3,640.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.13 | 30.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.40L | $4.20 |
1/8 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.36 | 0:30.36 | 30.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.00L | $8.70 |
2/8 | 10/01/2025 | 7 | C2f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.44 | 0:29.96 | 29.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.30L | $13.00 |
8/8 | 03/01/2025 | 11 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.2 | 0:29.9 | 29.9 | N/A | 8 |
| 19.20L | $20.00 |
4/8 | 23/12/2024 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.61 | 0:30.14 | 30.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.90L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when fifth and beaten 7 lengths at Wanganui. Form solid prior to that including a win at Wanganui three back. Makes plenty of appeal on best and can easily atone here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 25/04/2025 | 9 | C5 | $5,730.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.92 | 29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.20L | $9.30 |
3/4 | 16/04/2025 | 5 | C1/2d | $5,360.00 | Cambridge | 650m | 0:38.11 | 0:37.94 | 37.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.40L | $1.50 |
1/6 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | C4 | $4,640.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | 29.8 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.80L | $3.20 |
3/5 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | C4 | $4,640.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.33 | 30.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.30L | $8.70 |
7/7 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,640.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.63 | 0:26.08 | 25.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.80L | $6.20 |
1/6 | 25/03/2025 | 5 | C0d | $3,910.00 | Manawatu | 660m | 0:38.23 | 0:38.23 | 38.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $2.90 |
1/6 | 20/03/2025 | 3 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 25.75 | 0:25.75 | 25.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.80L | $18.00 |
7/8 | 17/03/2025 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.41 | 0:25.96 | 25.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.00L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 11/03/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.19 | 0:25.86 | 25.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.10L | $3.80 |
1/7 | 04/03/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.98 | 0:25.98 | 25.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.40L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 525m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fifth over 390m at Ascot Park two-and-a-half weeks ago. Must be included.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 15/04/2025 | 6 | C5 | $3,730.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.15 | 22.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.80L | $10.00 |
5/5 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,450.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.06 | 26.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.00L | $25.00 |
6/7 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,640.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.36 | 22.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.40L | $5.80 |
3/6 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,730.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.59 | 22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $3.90 |
3/7 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,690.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.67 | 22.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.40L | $4.60 |
2/6 | 12/03/2025 | 6 | C5 | $3,690.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.37 | 22.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.50L | $4.30 |
5/8 | 06/03/2025 | 8 | SPECq | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.2 | 0:25.47 | 25.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.30L | $43.00 |
7/8 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.50L | $41.00 |
2/7 | 19/02/2025 | 6 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.61 | 22.5 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.00L | $10.00 |
7/7 | 13/02/2025 | 6 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.27 | 0:16.95 | 16.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.60L | $13.00 |