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Addington Race 8 - VALLEY INN TAVERN SPRINT PBD

OPAWA EVANS (2) was strongly fancied last time on the back of a win two back but could only manage fifth (19.37) at Manukau. Boasts a strong record from this draw with four wins and three minor placings from eight starts. Tough to beat if on-song. OPAWA CHLOE (5) has a strong record this track and trip with six wins and two placings from nine starts. Placed last time (17.43) at this track in a Class 5, finishing third and beaten 2.25 lengths. Suited here and expected to run well. DREAM AHEAD (8) is a progressive type who recorded his 7th career win last time out (17.05) at this track. Solid record here at this trip including six wins. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. One of the key runners again. DECISION TIME (7) comes off a (17.13) win last time, scoring by 7 lengths in a Class 4 over 295m at this track. Already a winner from this draw.

Race Time:5:37 AM

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:295m

Opawa Evans (2)11215

Trainer: D Fahey & K Wyllie (Balcairn)12 mths 37: 22-2-3

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Girls Get

Stats

Career37: 22-2-3

Win %59.46%

Place %72.97%

Prize Money$53,046.00

Comments

Was in commission but ran below his best last start when fifth (19.37) over 318m at Manukau. Drawn better this time. Well placed here and can atone.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	18/01/2026	3	C5q	$4,050.00	Manukau	318m	0:19.37	0:18.39	18.33	N/A	4	1. Simek 2. Romantic Intent 3. Portland Chica	14.00L	$1.80
1/7	15/01/2026	7	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:16.79	0:16.79	16.79	N/A	5	1. Opawa Evans 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Gothams King	4.30L	$2.20
2/7	08/01/2026	49	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:16.94	0:16.57	16.57	N/A	2	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa Evans 3. Claws In Sparky	5.30L	$4.20
1/7	20/11/2025	7	C5	$3,860.00	Addington	295m	0:16.73	0:16.73	16.47	N/A	4	1. Opawa Evans 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Go Larry	4.70L	$1.60
1/6	13/11/2025	8	C5	$7,370.00	Addington	295m	0:17.20	0:17.20	17.2	N/A	4	1. Opawa Evans 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Paw Xian	2.00L	$1.80
1/7	05/11/2025	6	C5	$3,860.00	Addington	295m	0:16.70	0:16.70	16.53	N/A	3	1. Opawa Evans 2. Homebush Alfie 3. Opawa Brick	3.30L	$1.40
6/7	30/10/2025	14	C5q	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.31	0:16.73	16.5	N/A	3	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Lady Daisy 3. Max Effort	8.40L	$1.50
1/6	16/10/2025	7	C5	$0.00	Addington	295m	16.74	0:16.74	16.56	N/A	5	1. Opawa Evans 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Go Larry	3.30L	$1.70
2/7	09/10/2025	7	C5	$0.00	Addington	295m	16.9	0:16.86	16.57	N/A	4	1. Paw Xian 2. Opawa Evans 3. Madam Phaedra	0.50L	$2.20
1/7	02/10/2025	21	C5	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.15	0:17.15	16.67	N/A	3	1. Opawa Evans 2. Homebush Elle 3. Unhinged Rhino	0.10L	$1.40

Ripslinger Rory (3)12738

Trainer: A G Bradshaw (Rangiora)12 mths 60: 16-11-9

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Ripslinger Roxy

Stats

Career60: 16-11-9

Win %26.67%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$49,861.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.79) when eighth over 295m at this track in a Class 5 H. Goes very well off the draw boasting five wins and three places from 10 starts. Recently had a solo trial (16.93) on this track over 295m. Prepared to watch this time.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/1	23/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Addington	295m	0:16.93	0:16.93	N/A	N/A	0	1. Ripslinger Rory	0.00L	$0.00
8/8	05/11/2025	6	C5q	$5,700.00	Addington	295m	0:17.79	0:16.73	16.53	N/A	4	1. Opawa April 2. Mitcham Jesse 3. Jerry Cola	15.20L	$30.00
3/6	30/10/2025	3	C5q	$3,860.00	Addington	295m	0:16.99	0:16.50	16.5	N/A	2	1. Jerry Cola 2. Hadwin Bale 3. Ripslinger Rory	7.00L	$22.00
1/1	27/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Addington	295m	0:17.24	0:17.24	N/A	N/A	0	1. Ripslinger Rory	0.00L	$0.00
7/7	11/09/2025	7	C5f	$9,010.00	Addington	295m	0:17.51	0:16.73	16.59	N/A	4	1. Opawa April 2. Cool Friends 3. Gotcha Pennies	11.10L	$6.80
2/6	04/09/2025	7	C5q	$3,960.00	Addington	295m	0:17.13	0:16.92	16.53	N/A	3	1. Cool Friends 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Mercedes Jewel	3.00L	$2.20
1/7	28/08/2025	7	C5	$4,040.00	Addington	295m	0:16.90	0:16.90	16.69	N/A	3	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Gotcha Homer 3. Dewy News	0.30L	$2.60
4/7	21/08/2025	7	C5	$4,040.00	Addington	295m	0:17.52	0:16.93	16.72	N/A	2	1. Dingo Night 2. Homebush Suzie 3. Mercedes Jewel	8.40L	$2.80
1/8	14/08/2025	7	C5f	$0.00	Addington	295m	16.92	0:16.92	16.79	N/A	3	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Opawa Mocha 3. Dewy News	1.30L	$17.00
2/7	07/08/2025	7	C5q	$0.00	Addington	295m	16.97	0:16.9	16.77	N/A	5	1. Hadwin Bale 2. Ripslinger Rory 3. Opawa Marcelle	1.00L	$4.90

Hilton Hardcase (4)43414

Trainer: C N Anderson (Rangiora)12 mths 30: 9-3-2

2 yo Brindle Bitch

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Ophelia Allen

Stats

Career30: 9-3-2

Win %30.00%

Place %46.67%

Prize Money$19,023.00

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by a neck in 17.25, beating Raphael Jewel. Last start finished 4th on January 22 over 295m at this track behind Cool Friends beaten 2.5 lengths (17.45) in a Class 5. Must respect.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	22/01/2026	7	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:17.45	0:17.27	16.98	N/A	6	1. Cool Friends 2. Gotcha Luck 3. Opawa Chloe	2.50L	$20.00
1/7	15/01/2026	7	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:17.25	0:17.25	16.79	N/A	5	1. Hilton Hardcase 2. Raphael Jewel 3. Jeddy Spaghetti	0.30L	$8.00
4/7	08/01/2026	7	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:17.09	0:16.63	16.57	N/A	6	1. Dingo Night 2. Gotcha Luck 3. Opawa Opie	6.60L	$31.00
3/6	01/01/2026	14	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:17.47	0:16.71	16.7	N/A	5	1. Dingo Night 2. Raphael Jewel 3. Hilton Hardcase	10.80L	$22.00
4/7	18/12/2025	7	C5	$4,120.00	Addington	295m	0:17.03	0:16.41	16.41	N/A	5	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Dewy News 3. Max Effort	8.90L	$36.00
5/7	11/12/2025	7	C5	$4,120.00	Addington	295m	0:17.30	0:16.56	16.53	N/A	5	1. Everest Sky 2. Priority 3. Opawa Weatherley	10.50L	$33.00
1/7	04/12/2025	3	C4	$0.00	Addington	295m	16.93	0:16.93	16.61	N/A	3	1. Hilton Hardcase 2. Rosapenna 3. Karen Jewel	1.50L	$14.00
2/4	01/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Addington	295m	N/A	0:16.96	N/A	N/A	0	2. Hilton Hardcase	0.00L	$0.00
6/7	27/11/2025	7	C4	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.38	0:16.81	16.56	N/A	6	1. Opawa Gordon 2. Rosapenna 3. Keyara	8.30L	$14.00
6/7	20/11/2025	15	C4	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.42	0:16.99	16.47	N/A	5	1. Dewy News 2. Very Rarely 3. Georgie Pie	6.20L	$10.00

Opawa Chloe (5)11713

Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)12 mths 14: 7-3-1

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: Aussie Infrared

Dam: Opawa Chrissy

Stats

Career14: 7-3-1

Win %50.00%

Place %78.57%

Prize Money$15,869.00

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 295m. Last start finished 3rd in a Class 5 on January 22 over 295m at this track behind Cool Friends beaten 2.25 lengths (17.43). Has clocked a scorching 16.88 here at this trip. With a clean break looks hard to beat.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	22/01/2026	7	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:17.43	0:17.27	16.98	N/A	7	1. Cool Friends 2. Gotcha Luck 3. Opawa Chloe	2.30L	$7.50
1/7	15/01/2026	7	C4	$3,280.00	Addington	295m	0:17.09	0:17.09	16.79	N/A	5	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Hilton Hustler 3. Opawa Barns	1.00L	$3.60
7/7	08/01/2026	7	C4	$3,280.00	Addington	295m	0:17.39	0:17.08	16.57	N/A	4	1. Paw Maven 2. Hilton Hustler 3. Own Class	4.40L	$3.70
1/7	01/01/2026	8	C3	$3,020.00	Addington	295m	0:17.11	0:17.11	16.7	N/A	4	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Salted Caramel 3. Go Swede	0.50L	$1.40
1/7	24/12/2025	5	C2	$2,890.00	Addington	295m	0:17.14	0:17.14	16.68	N/A	3	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Mitcham Lauren 3. Go Flyer	0.30L	$1.10
1/7	19/12/2025	4	C2	$2,890.00	Addington	295m	0:16.88	0:16.88	16.58	N/A	3	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Defer 3. Impressive Enzo	1.50L	$1.50
2/7	15/12/2025	3	C1	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.2	0:17.15	16.91	N/A	2	1. Mitcham Roxy 2. Opawa Chloe 3. Homebush Ruby	0.70L	$1.10
1/7	12/12/2025	25	C1	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.06	0:17.06	17.06	N/A	3	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Classy Hunter 3. Ripslinger Lynx	1.00L	$2.90
1/7	17/11/2025	14	C1	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.18	0:17.18	17.07	N/A	4	1. Opawa Chloe 2. Go Ruby 3. Pumpkin Spice	3.70L	$1.40
7/7	03/11/2025	7	C1f	$0.00	Addington	525m	31.26	0:30.41	30.41	N/A	1	1. Fox On Fire 2. Explorer Boots 3. Radio Ramsay	12.40L	$6.00

Beast Arising (6)24147

Trainer: M Roberts & J Johnson (Christchurch)12 mths 38: 8-9-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Beast Unleashed

Dam: Minter Rise

Stats

Career38: 8-9-3

Win %21.05%

Place %52.63%

Prize Money$21,582.00

Comments

Most recent effort finished last on January 22 over 295m at this track behind Gotcha Kane beaten 15 lengths (18.07) in a Class 5. Not out of it.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	22/01/2026	7	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:18.07	0:16.98	16.98	N/A	4	1. Gotcha Kane 2. Jeddy Spaghetti 3. Opawa Weatherley	15.60L	$46.00
4/7	15/01/2026	7	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:17.71	0:17.25	16.79	N/A	6	1. Hilton Hardcase 2. Raphael Jewel 3. Jeddy Spaghetti	6.60L	$13.00
1/7	08/01/2026	8	C4	$3,280.00	Addington	295m	0:16.94	0:16.94	16.57	N/A	4	1. Beast Arising 2. Keyara 3. Curly Junior	1.30L	$4.00
4/7	31/12/2025	14	C4	$3,330.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	0:22.77	0:22.54	22.43	N/A	5	1. Diamond Harriot 2. Diamond Alice 3. Diamond Emma	3.30L	$4.10
2/6	17/12/2025	13	C4	$3,330.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	0:22.65	0:22.54	22.36	N/A	6	1. Impressive Roar 2. Beast Arising 3. Mitcham Julian	1.50L	$8.90
4/7	04/12/2025	7	C4	$3,070.00	Addington	295m	0:17.21	0:16.93	16.61	N/A	7	1. Hilton Hardcase 2. Rosapenna 3. Karen Jewel	4.00L	$9.50
6/7	27/11/2025	14	C5	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.38	0:16.56	16.56	N/A	6	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Gotcha Kane 3. Dewy News	11.90L	$61.00
7/7	13/11/2025	6	R/A	$0.00	Addington	295m	17.87	0:17.59	17.2	N/A	6	1. Opawa Bubbles 2. Unhinged Rhino 3. Diamond Grace	4.10L	$13.00
6/7	07/11/2025	9	C5	$0.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	N/A	0:22.6	22.38	N/A	5	1. Sideline Sam 2. Mitcham Blake 3. Mitcham Arlica	7.70L	$6.90
4/7	29/10/2025	7	C1/5	$0.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	N/A	0:22.93	22.85	N/A	5	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Homebush Patch 3. Tabetha Jewel	2.40L	$7.70

Decision Time (7)37571

Trainer: J E Dunn (Harwarden)12 mths 22: 7-4-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Sennachie

Dam: La Rochelle

Stats

Career22: 7-4-3

Win %31.82%

Place %63.64%

Prize Money$16,134.00

Comments

Solid performance to win by 7 lengths at this track over 295m (17.13) beating Curly Junior in Class 4 on January 22. Worth including.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	22/01/2026	7	C4	$3,280.00	Addington	295m	0:17.13	0:17.13	16.98	N/A	6	1. Decision Time 2. Curly Junior 3. Our Sara	7.00L	$3.10
7/7	15/01/2026	7	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:17.64	0:16.79	16.79	N/A	7	1. Opawa Evans 2. Claws In Sparky 3. Gothams King	12.20L	$26.00
5/7	08/01/2026	16	C5	$4,050.00	Addington	295m	0:17.54	0:16.57	16.57	N/A	6	1. Jerry Cola 2. Opawa Evans 3. Claws In Sparky	13.80L	$35.00
7/7	23/12/2025	5	C5	$4,120.00	Addington	295m	0:17.69	0:16.82	16.56	N/A	5	1. Everest Sky 2. Max Effort 3. Claws In Brick	12.40L	$1.00
3/7	18/12/2025	7	C5	$4,120.00	Addington	295m	0:17.03	0:16.69	16.41	N/A	6	1. Dingo Night 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Decision Time	4.80L	$22.00
4/7	11/12/2025	15	C5	$4,120.00	Addington	295m	0:17.04	0:16.76	16.53	N/A	5	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Dingo Night 3. Max Effort	4.00L	$28.00
1/7	26/11/2025	6	C4	$0.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	22.54	0:22.54	22.36	N/A	3	1. Decision Time 2. Diamond Harriot 3. Skeletor	3.80L	$2.60
1/1	20/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Addington	295m	0:17.21	0:17.21	N/A	N/A	0	1. Decision Time	0.00L	$0.00
3/7	12/11/2025	5	C4	$0.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	N/A	0:22.34	22.05	N/A	4	1. Dial Me In 2. Diamond Harriot 3. Decision Time	3.50L	$4.70
2/7	07/11/2025	9	C4	$0.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	N/A	0:22.38	22.38	N/A	2	1. Dial Me In 2. Decision Time 3. Diamond Emma	1.50L	$2.80

Dream Ahead (8)51571

Trainer: D A Roberts (Christchurch)12 mths 19: 7-3-0

2 yo Brindle Dog

Sire: Good Odds Harada

Dam: Ophelia Allen

Stats

Career19: 7-3-0

Win %36.84%

Place %52.63%

Prize Money$14,833.00

Comments

Recorded a 4.5 lengths win (17.05) in a Class 4 last time at this track. Goes very well off the draw boasting five wins and two places from 10 starts. Nicely placed and should go well.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	22/01/2026	7	C4	$3,280.00	Addington	295m	0:17.05	0:17.05	16.98	N/A	8	1. Dream Ahead 2. Claws In Brick 3. Gotcha Hide	4.30L	$2.60
7/7	15/01/2026	7	C4	$3,280.00	Addington	295m	0:17.49	0:17.03	16.79	N/A	7	1. Two Down 2. Diamond Prince 3. Gotcha Hide	6.60L	$4.00
5/7	08/01/2026	16	C4	$3,280.00	Addington	295m	0:17.31	0:17.02	16.57	N/A	8	1. Sugar Fix 2. Homebush Megan 3. Our Sara	4.10L	$4.60
1/7	23/12/2025	6	C3	$3,070.00	Addington	295m	0:16.92	0:16.92	16.56	N/A	7	1. Dream Ahead 2. Mercedes Jewel 3. No Show Sam	5.50L	$4.20
5/6	17/12/2025	9	C4	$3,330.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	0:22.75	0:22.54	22.36	N/A	7	1. Impressive Roar 2. Beast Arising 3. Mitcham Julian	3.00L	$7.40
6/6	08/12/2025	5	C5q	$5,880.00	Ascot Park Nz	457m	0:26.54	0:25.64	25.64	N/A	4	1. Jerry Cola 2. Paw Xian 3. Paw Gunner	12.80L	$1.00
6/7	03/12/2025	7	C4	$0.00	Ascot Park Nz	390m	N/A	0:22.35	21.83	N/A	6	1. Skeletor 2. Homebush Simba 3. Mitcham Julian	7.80L	$20.00
1/7	26/11/2025	5	C3	$0.00	Ascot Park Nz	457m	26.15	0:26.15	25.85	N/A	8	1. Dream Ahead 2. Verstappen Jewel 3. Mini Bull	0.50L	$12.00
1/1	21/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Addington	295m	0:17.03	0:17.03	N/A	N/A	0	1. Dream Ahead	0.00L	$0.00
6/6	05/11/2025	6	C3	$0.00	Addington	295m	18.15	0:17.17	16.53	N/A	7	1. Homebush Megan 2. Dynamite Dollars 3. Hilton Pink One	14.20L	$2.80