Addington Extra Race 2 - SPRINGSTON HOTEL NZ CUP (GROUP 1) HEAT 2
PAW EARNEST (3) produced an impressive win last time in quickest of the meeting when scoring by 2.75 lengths (29.89) at this track. Has been well supported in most recent racing and hard to go past today. TRUE ABILITY (6) spotted a start but wound up strongly late and finished third and beaten 5.5 lengths (26.20) at Manawatu in Class 5. Ready to find winning form. ADOBE EGO (1) racing well without winning, placing at his last four runs. Last time finished 3rd on October 22 over 457m at Ascot Park behind Let Him Cook beaten 9 lengths (26.56) in a Class 4/5. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Racing well and deserves a win. ANGLERS ARMS (8) is always a threat when he races at this track and distance. Odds will be appealing.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd on October 22 over 457m at Ascot Park behind Let Him Cook beaten 9 lengths (26.56) in a Class 4/5. Right in this.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,530.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.56 | 0:25.91 | 25.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.30L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2025 | 6 | C3/4 | $3,070.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.86 | 22.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.30L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2025 | 50 | C4 | $3,070.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.13 | 0:17.00 | 16.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.80L | $5.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | 6 | C3/4 | $5,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.13 | 25.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.40L | $8.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2025 | 9 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.12 | 30.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.10L | $47.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2025 | 5 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.76 | 25.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.60L | $69.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.21 | 0:16.83 | 16.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.60L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | R/A | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.21 | 0:16.8 | 16.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.00L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/07/2025 | 6 | R/Aq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.15 | 0:30.21 | 30.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.70L | $23.00 |
| 1/1 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.42 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.57) at this track in a Class 5, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in eight runs from this box, including two wins. Would need to lift.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.14 | 30.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.20L | $9.70 |
| 5/6 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.24 | 30.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.60L | $7.90 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | 8 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | 30.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.00L | $4.90 |
| 3/5 | 24/09/2025 | 6 | C5 | $5,770.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.91 | 25.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.50L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/09/2025 | 8 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.26 | 30.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.70L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2025 | 6 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.64 | 0:26.57 | 26.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.00L | $4.10 |
| 6/7 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.58 | 0:30.22 | 30.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.30L | $27.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.48 | 0:30.23 | 30.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.31 | 0:30.15 | 30.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2025 | 15 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.58 | 0:30.12 | 30.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.70L | $8.60 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance showing plenty of speed to score by 2.75 lengths in a Class 5 last start at this track, clocking an excellent 29.89 for the 525m trip. Key runner.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 29.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.70L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.14 | 30.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.40L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | C5f | $18,020.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.14 | 0:30.45 | 30.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.90L | $6.30 |
| 4/6 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | C5q | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.25 | 30.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.90L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | C5f | $18,020.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | 30.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.30L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C5q | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.34 | 30.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.20L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.23 | 0:30.23 | 30.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.70L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.69 | 0:30.13 | 30.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.90L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.41 | 0:30.38 | 30.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.50L | $7.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.27 | 0:30.19 | 30.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.30L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 525m in 30.14. Followed that up with a minor placing over 525m at this track at Class 5 six days ago. Has run a slick time here with a 30.14 PB at the distance. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.89 | 29.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.70L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.14 | 30.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.24 | 30.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.60L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.39 | 30.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $2.40 |
| 5/6 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | C5q | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.30 | 30.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $5.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.44 | 30.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.10L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.31 | 0:30.31 | 30.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.50L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2025 | 6 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.46 | 0:30.43 | 30.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.50L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | C2f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.41 | 0:30.41 | 30.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.20L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2025 | 4 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.5 | 0:30.42 | 30.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.30L | $4.70 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (30.48) in a Class 3/4, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Faces a stiffer test 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C3/4 | $4,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.16 | 29.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.60L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2025 | 8 | C3/4 | $4,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.34 | 30.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.00L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2025 | 6 | C3/4 | $4,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.31 | 26.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.20L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.39 | 30.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.80L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 25/09/2025 | 8 | C5q | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.25 | 30.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.60L | $6.20 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2025 | 6 | C5 | $5,770.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.75 | 0:25.87 | 25.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.60L | $6.90 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.63 | 0:30.44 | 30.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2025 | 8 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.15 | 0:30.15 | 30.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.74 | 25.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.20L | $7.40 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2025 | 6 | INVf | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.58 | 26.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.00L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (26.20) when third at Manawatu in a Class 5. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Consistent performer who is hard to go past.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.20 | 0:25.82 | 25.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.40L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.74 | 25.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.00L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 30/09/2025 | 4 | C5 | $5,680.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.84 | 25.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.10L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 10 | C5 | $5,680.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | 25.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.00L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2025 | 5 | C5 | $5,680.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.89 | 25.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.70L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,960.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.23 | 0:16.76 | 16.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.70L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 04/09/2025 | 9 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.97 | 0:16.84 | 16.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.10L | $5.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.57 | 0:25.57 | 25.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.50L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2025 | 4 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.94 | 0:25.91 | 25.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.40L | $7.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2025 | 10 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26 | 0:25.71 | 25.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.50L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Ascot Park over 457m in 26.31. Followed that up with a minor placing over 390m at Ascot Park at Class 5 three weeks ago. Difficult assignment ahead.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.67 | 22.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.70L | $27.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.31 | 26.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.20L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.69 | 0:26.28 | 26.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.80L | $8.70 |
| 5/5 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,770.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.91 | 25.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.80L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,770.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.65 | 0:25.87 | 25.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.10L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2025 | 9 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:27.07 | 0:26.57 | 26.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.10L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2025 | 12 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.45 | 26.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.80L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 26.13 | 0:26.13 | 25.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.10L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.79 | 25.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.40L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.99 | 25.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.90L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at this track then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when seventh (26.80) at Manawatu. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/10/2025 | 12 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.80 | 0:25.82 | 25.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.00L | $9.90 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.14 | 30.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $6.90 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $4,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | 30.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.70L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,680.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.39 | 30.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.50L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | C3/4 | $4,950.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.87 | 25.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.10L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | C2/3 | $4,320.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:30.16 | 30.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.30L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.48 | 0:30.31 | 30.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.50L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.61 | 0:30.43 | 30.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.50L | $9.80 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.97 | 0:30.28 | 30.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.90L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2025 | 8 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.55 | 0:30.42 | 30.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.00L | $10.00 |