Addington Race 5 - THURSDAY PLACE PICK STAKES
OPAWA JOSEPH (1) broke well and quickly mustered speed to win over the 525m at this track two runs back then raced on speed again when finishing second at this track last start. Won at his only start from this box. Can find winning form from the ace. SOMETHING BOLD (4) last start finished 2nd in a Class 3 on January 8 over 525m at this track behind Bandit Dan beaten 3.5 lengths (30.53). Is speedy from the lids and can measure up. ANGLERS ARMS (3) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (30.64) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning six races. Form from his last run is proving strong. Bold showing expected. RADIO RAMSAY (2) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out. Predicted to get a nice run in transit.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back over 525m at this track. Last start he finished 2nd on January 9 over 525m at this track behind Minnie Angel beaten 3 lengths (30.42) in a Class 2 FIN. Draw likely to suit. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last time. Top chance today.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | C2f | $4,140.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.21 | 30.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.00L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | C2q | $4,140.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.29 | 30.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.50L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C2/3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.27 | 30.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.20L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $4,210.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.95 | 29.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.70L | $8.70 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C1/2 | $4,210.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.48 | 30.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.50L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | C2f | $3,860.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.63 | 30.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.20L | $9.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/11/2025 | 4 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.61 | 0:30.29 | 30.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.70L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.49 | 0:30.49 | 30.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.30L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | 21 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.96 | 0:30.3 | 30.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.80L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.49 | 0:30.49 | 30.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.62) at this track in a Class 2 FIN, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Has never missed the frame from four starts from the draw, including a win. Is a danger.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | C2f | $4,140.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.21 | 30.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.90L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2026 | 2 | C2q | $4,140.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | 30.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.50L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | C2/3 | $4,560.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.95 | 25.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.80L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.17 | 30.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.60L | $5.20 |
| 3/8 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | R/Af | $8,770.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.39 | 30.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.50L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.30 | 0:30.74 | 30.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.00L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.45 | 0:29.9 | 29.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.00L | $6.80 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.26 | 0:30.26 | 30.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.20L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 10 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.87 | 0:31.44 | 31.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.30L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/11/2025 | 5 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.88 | 0:30.41 | 30.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.00L | $4.30 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Paw Striker at this track last start over 525m (30.64). Worth following up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.59 | 30.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.17 | 30.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.60L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.68 | 30.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.80L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 12/12/2025 | 8 | C5q | $5,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.17 | 30.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.60L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $4,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.15 | 29.9 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.80L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $4,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.90 | 29.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.70L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.07 | 0:30.32 | 30.2 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.20L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.92 | 0:30.31 | 30.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.90L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/10/2025 | 12 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 26.73 | 0:25.82 | 25.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.00L | $9.90 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.29 | 0:30.14 | 30.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $6.90 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (30.53) at this track in a Class 3, finishing second and beaten 3.5 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.27 | 30.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.70L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.59 | 30.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.30L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.17 | 30.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.30L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.68 | 30.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.30L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | C2f | $3,860.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.63 | 30.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.50L | $6.10 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | C2/3 | $4,210.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.29 | 30.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.00L | $6.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.97 | 0:31.44 | 31.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.80L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.22 | 0:30.6 | 30.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.90L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 24/10/2025 | 4 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.38 | 0:30.14 | 30.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.50L | $5.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.25 | 0:30.25 | 30.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.50L | $8.90 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (31.19) at this track in a Class 3, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from eight starts. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.19 | 0:30.59 | 30.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.60L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.68 | 30.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.60L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.99 | 0:30.35 | 30.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.20L | $33.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $4,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:29.90 | 29.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.40L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C4 | $4,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.20 | 30.2 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.80L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/11/2025 | 41 | C3 | $7,720.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.90 | 0:31.90 | 31.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.30L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.66 | 0:30.63 | 30.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.50L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.93 | 0:30.76 | 30.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.50L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.6 | 0:30.16 | 30.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.60L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.7 | 0:30.31 | 30.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.80L | $6.90 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. At the last start finished 4th over 525m at this track beaten 14 lengths (31.29) behind Bandit Dan in a Class 3 on January 8. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 20 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.29 | 0:30.27 | 30.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.50L | $1.60 |
| 1/1 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.95 | 0:16.95 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | C2f | $3,860.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.93 | 0:30.65 | 30.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.00L | $1.10 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | C2 | $3,860.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.61 | 30.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.50L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | C2 | $3,860.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | 25.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.40L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2025 | 10 | C2/3 | $4,320.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.66 | 25.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.10L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2025 | 5 | C1f | $3,690.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.88 | 29.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | 2 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 25.96 | 0:25.96 | 25.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.50L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2025 | 10 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30 | 0.30 | 30 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.30L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2025 | 16 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.16 | 0:30.16 | 30.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 525m. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.58 | 0:30.27 | 30.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.70L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.17 | 30.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.30L | $4.10 |
| 7/8 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.10 | 0:30.34 | 30.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.80L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.35 | 30.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.50L | $24.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,210.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 | 25.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.80L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | C3 | $4,210.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.19 | 0:26.15 | 25.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.65 | 0:30.56 | 30.2 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.20L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/11/2025 | 15 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 32.21 | 0:31.9 | 31.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.80L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2025 | 13 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.45 | 26.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.50L | $6.90 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2025 | 8 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.74 | 0:30.34 | 30.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.80L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Should get a clear run from the wide draw. This appears within his reach.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.40 | 0:30.27 | 30.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.20L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.59 | 30.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.30L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.17 | 30.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.60L | $9.80 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | C3 | $4,560.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.68 | 30.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.30L | $5.60 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 11 | C1/2 | $4,210.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.48 | 30.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.70L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $3,600.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.67 | 30.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.50L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.85 | 0:30.49 | 30.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.30L | $2.80 |
| 5/5 | 17/11/2025 | 14 | C1d | $0.00 | Addington | 681m | 40.67 | 0:40.32 | 40.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.90L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.57 | 0:30.41 | 30.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.50L | $7.30 |
| 1/6 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.68 | 0:30.68 | 30.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.00L | $4.00 |