Addington Race 8 - VALLEY INN TAVERN STAKES
ORIGINAL WARRIOR (7) boasts a strong record this journey with 20 wins and 18 minors from 50 tries. Scored by 4.5 lengths last time (30.08) in a Class 4/5 over 525m at this track. Usually begins quick and plays from in front. Makes strong appeal on best. PAW KILTER (4) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (30.66) last time in a Class 5 at this track. Strike rate this course and distance strong having won five of seven tries. Comes into this race in a fresh state but still has to be in the mix. LET HIM COOK (5) has been close to a win, finishing in the minors three on end before a fifth when checked in the run last time in a Class 4/5 at this track (30.91). Has the ability and looks a key chance. THERAPY TEX (6) was out of the frame here most recently but can atone. Odds will be appealing.
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 457m at Cambridge Raceway. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.56 | 0:25.69 | 25.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.40L | $17.00 |
| 1/1 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.19 | 0:17.19 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $7,500.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.41 | 29.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.00L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | R/Aq | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.06 | 30.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.40L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.74 | 25.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.80L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.05 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.00L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.33 | 0:30.27 | 30.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.20L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.95 | 25.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.80L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.27 | 0:30.27 | 30.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.50L | $9.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | R/Af | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.41 | 0:30.39 | 30.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.20L | $5.20 |
Stats
Comments
Going well prior to missing the frame last start when well-fancied, finishing fifth in 30.91 over 525m at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.29 | 30.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.80L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.38 | 30.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.70L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | INVf | $17,240.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.30 | 25.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.20L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | C4/5 | $7,500.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:30.41 | 29.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.50L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.38 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.70L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $68,970.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.47 | 30.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.30L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 527m | 30.76 | 0:30.41 | 30.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.10L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.54 | 0:30.35 | 30.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.00L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | 8 | C5q | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 30.3 | 0:30.02 | 30.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.30L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.12 | 0:29.9 | 29.9 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.30L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.72) at this track in a Class 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 9 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and five places from 14 starts. Must keep safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.08 | 30.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.10L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.38 | 30.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.20L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.26 | 30.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.00L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $7,500.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.15 | 29.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.70L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.41 | 30.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.44 | 30.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.30L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.6 | 0:31.04 | 30.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.21 | 0:30.62 | 30.6 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.70L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.45 | 0:30.4 | 30.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.70L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.52 | 0:30.25 | 30.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.10L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (30.08) win last time, scoring by 4.5 lengths in a Class 4/5 over 525m at this track. Has three wins and four placings from 10 starts from the draw. Top chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | 30.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.70L | $1.30 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.18 | 30.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.90L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $7,500.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | 29.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.41 | 30.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $68,970.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.60 | 0:30.47 | 30.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.80L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | C5q | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.41 | 30.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.10L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.06 | 0:30.06 | 30.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/01/2026 | 15 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.11 | 0:30.11 | 30.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.50L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | C5f | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.69 | 25.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.30L | $8.40 |
| 3/6 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | C5q | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.74 | 25.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.30L | $9.50 |