Addington Race 9 - ROSE & THISTLE SPRINT HEAT 2 PBD
SLEEPLESS MAY (4) held his own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 1.5 lengths (23.19) behind Ripslinger Lynx at Ascot Park. Got the money at his only try from this box. One of the contenders. RIPSLINGER NESTA (3) has been hard to follow lately, running fourth (31.06) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at Ascot Park. Last start was in a strong race over the middle distance. Much better suited to this class and trip. Can hit the frame this time. CLASSY HUNTER (8) has a strong record this track and trip with two wins and three placings from six starts. Was out of the placings last time (17.24) at this track in a Class 1 FIN, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Among the main chances. ROWDY JEWEL (7) was strongly fancied last time but ran below expectations when fifth (23.53), beaten 5.5 lengths. Allow another chance today.
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (23.44) over 390m at Ascot Park. Has a low draw. Place option prefred.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 2 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.21 | 22.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.35 | 16.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.30L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | 2 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.06 | 22.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.20L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | C1q | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.44 | 0:16.87 | 16.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.20L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.48 | 16.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.40L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | 2 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.80 | 0:22.97 | 22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.90L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 12/01/2026 | 5 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.83 | 0:17.53 | 17.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.40L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/01/2026 | 2 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0.23 | 21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.90L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.44 | 0:17.31 | 16.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.00L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 2 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:23.06 | 22.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.80L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th over 525m at this track beaten 7 lengths (31.06) behind From Now On in a R/A H on February 5. Placed two back at Ascot Park. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | R/Aq | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.06 | 0:30.55 | 30.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.30L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 2 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.95 | 0:26.88 | 25.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.00L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | C1f | $3,880.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.23 | 0:30.55 | 30.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.70L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | C1q | $3,880.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.74 | 30.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.50L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | 5 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.24 | 0:17.09 | 17.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.20L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | C0 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.60 | 0:26.53 | 25.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.00L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | 2 | C0 | $2,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.37 | 0:17.37 | 16.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | C0 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:23.02 | 22.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.80L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/12/2025 | 19 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.26 | 0:17.12 | 16.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.00L | $7.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2025 | 2 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.65 | 0:17.56 | 16.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.50L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | C0 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.86 | 21.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 2nd over 390m at Ascot Park beaten 1.5 lengths (23.19) behind Ripslinger Lynx in a Class 1 on January 28. Well placed here and gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.19 | 0:23.08 | 22.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.50L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | 5 | C0 | $2,670.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.04 | 22.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | C0f | $2,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.47 | 0:17.29 | 17.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | C0q | $2,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.09 | 16.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.08 | 0:17.08 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th on February 2 over 295m at this track behind Homebush Phantom beaten 5.5 lengths (17.70) in a Class 1. Placed two back at this track. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.31 | 16.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.60L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | C1q | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.26 | 16.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.30L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | C0 | $2,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.46 | 0:17.46 | 17.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.10L | $3.40 |
| 2/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:16.96 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | 11 | C0 | $2,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:18.13 | 0:17.02 | 17.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.90L | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:16.98 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0.00L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/12/2025 | 51 | C0 | $2,720.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.77 | 0:17.25 | 16.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.40L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 03/11/2025 | 3 | C0 | $2,460.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.65 | 0:17.02 | 16.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.00L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 18.93 | 0:17.49 | 16.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 21.00L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | C0f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.78 | 0:17.07 | 16.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.80L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th over 457m at Ascot Park beaten 13 lengths (27.69) behind Homebush Charlie in a Class 1 on December 31. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 2 | C1 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:27.69 | 0:26.77 | 25.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.10L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | C1q | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.08 | 16.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.00L | $1.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/12/2025 | 5 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:18.10 | 0:17.27 | 17.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.80L | $9.20 |
| 6/7 | 17/12/2025 | 2 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.76 | 22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.10L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.34 | 0:16.95 | 16.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.50L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,540.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.44 | 0:17.18 | 16.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.70L | $30.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.64 | 0:17.47 | 16.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $30.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/11/2025 | 5 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.62 | 0:17.37 | 17.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 12/11/2025 | 19 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.78 | 22.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/10/2025 | 2 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.84 | 0:17.33 | 16.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.80L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th over 390m at Ascot Park beaten 5.5 lengths (23.53) behind Homebush Husk in a Class 1 on February 4. Placed two back at this track. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | 2 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.13 | 22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.70L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.31 | 16.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.80L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 3 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.43 | 16.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.00L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C0f | $2,800.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.41 | 17.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.50L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | C0q | $2,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.46 | 0:17.46 | 17.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.50L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | C0 | $2,670.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.43 | 17.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.00L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.67 | 0:17.49 | 16.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.70L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.79 | 0:17.12 | 16.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.00L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C0 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.6 | 0:17.12 | 16.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.30L | $7.20 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.53 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Going well prior to missing the frame last start when well-fancied, finishing fourth in 17.24 over 295m at this track. Winning chance on that form.
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 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | C1f | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.24 | 0:16.98 | 16.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.70L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 42 | C1q | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.87 | 16.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/12/2025 | 3 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.91 | 16.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.50L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.13 | 0:17.06 | 17.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 2 | C0f | $2,460.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.07 | 0:16.99 | 16.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.20L | $5.80 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | C0 | $2,460.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | 21.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | C0q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.15 | 0:17.15 | 16.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.00L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | C0f | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.82 | 25.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.00L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | C0 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.19 | 22.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.50L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | C0 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.58 | 22.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.50L | $5.10 |