Addington Race 1 - GROUP 2 CANTERBURY FUTURITY HEAT 1
DALGETY (8) is a promising type who notched his 17th career success when too good (25.41) at Manawatu last time. Solid record here at this trip including seven wins. One of the key runners again. OPAWA POSTMAN (5) was out of the placings when seventh last time but prior to that clocked an enormous 25.84 win over 457m at Ascot Park. Expected to feature on best figures. LORD ARROW (3) missed the frame last time at Ascot Park but the start prior rocketed around 457m at Ascot Park in 26.14. Smart winner two back and looks a key chance on that form. HAS POTENTIAL (6) must be among the chances on the last run here.
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 457m at Manawatu. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/07/2026 | 3 | C2/3 | $5,250.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.89 | 25.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.60L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.47 | 30.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.00L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.78 | 30.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.80L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | 5 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.66 | 0:26.30 | 25.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.10L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $5,330.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.02 | 0:30.92 | 30.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.40L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | C3 | $5,330.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.96 | 25.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.70L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.27 | 0:30.56 | 30.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.50L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | C2f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.62 | 0:30.33 | 30.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.30L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/05/2026 | 3 | C2q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.52 | 0:30.18 | 30.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | 8 | C2 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.88 | 0:25.88 | 25.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.90L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Ascot Park to win by 6 lengths in 26.14, beating Has Potential. Last start finished last on July 15 over 457m at Ascot Park behind Fairway Flyer beaten 10 lengths (26.77) in a Class 5. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C5 | $8,190.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.77 | 0:26.07 | 26.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.00L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | SPECf | $16,390.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.14 | 0:26.14 | 25.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.00L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | SPECq | $5,330.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.29 | 0:26.29 | 25.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.50L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | 6 | C3 | $5,330.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.35 | 0:26.15 | 26.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.80L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | C3 | $5,330.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.43 | 29.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.50L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | C3/4 | $5,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.19 | 0:30.42 | 30.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.00L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 16 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.98 | 0:30.42 | 30.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.20L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.64 | 22.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.40L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.78 | 0:30.43 | 30.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.7 | 0:22.7 | 22.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.80L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (30.63) at big odds over 525m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Will need plenty of luck.
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 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | C3 | $5,250.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.47 | 30.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.30L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | C4 | $5,820.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.77 | 30.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.40L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2026 | 28 | C4 | $5,820.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.63 | 0:25.95 | 25.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.70L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | C4/5 | $6,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.73 | 25.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.70L | $8.50 |
| 2/2 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.44 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | C5 | $6,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.41 | 0:30.16 | 30.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.80L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | R/A | $12,300.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.18 | 30.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.60L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 07/05/2026 | 27 | R/Aq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.02 | 0:30.47 | 30.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.50L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | C5q | $0.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 31.25 | 0:30.05 | 29.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.30L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.7 | 0:30.15 | 29.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.10L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (31.11) when seventh over 525m at this track in a Class 5. Is yet to miss the placings from this box, including two wins. Has ability and should feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | C5 | $6,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.37 | 30.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.60L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | C5f | $16,390.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | 25.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.00L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | C5q | $6,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.79 | 25.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.50L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 17/06/2026 | 6 | C5 | $6,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.51 | 0:26.51 | 26.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.50L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 4 | C5 | $6,580.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.26 | 30.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.50L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 07/06/2026 | 10 | C5f | $25,000.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.41 | 0:30.39 | 30.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.60L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.3 | 0:30.18 | 30.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | R/Af | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.79 | 0:30.46 | 30.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.80L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | R/Aq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.13 | 0:30.13 | 30.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17 | 0.17 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 3rd in a Class 4 on July 16 over 295m at this track behind Broadway Gem beaten 2.25 lengths (17.27). Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | C4 | $3,980.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.27 | 0:17.11 | 16.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | C3 | $3,850.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.31 | 0:17.31 | 16.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.00L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | SPECf | $16,390.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.14 | 25.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.00L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | SPECq | $5,330.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.49 | 0:31.28 | 30.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.00L | $1.90 |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | 2 | C4/5 | $4,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.01 | 16.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.30L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2026 | 5 | C4 | $4,170.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.85 | 22.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.30L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.46 | 0:17.16 | 17.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.40L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | 3 | C3 | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.84 | 0:18.83 | 18.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.10L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.11 | 0:17.11 | 16.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.50L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.7 | 0:17.2 | 16.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 525m in 31.29. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 457m at Ascot Park at Class 5 FIN level. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | C5f | $16,390.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.84 | 25.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | C5q | $6,580.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.29 | 0:31.29 | 30.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | C3/4 | $5,920.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:27.07 | 0:26.18 | 26.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.70L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | C5 | $8,330.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.26 | 29.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.20L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | C2/3 | $5,250.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.42 | 30.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.50L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | R/Af | $40,980.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.36 | 30.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.60L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 3 | R/Aq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.55 | 0:30.52 | 30.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.14 | 0:17.14 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.42 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.71 | 0:30.33 | 30.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.80L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Manawatu over 457m in 25.41 last start, beating Anglers Arms. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Go close on his best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | C5f | $12,300.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | 25.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.10L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | C5 | $6,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.37 | 30.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.50L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | C5f | $16,390.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.84 | 25.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.60L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 24/06/2026 | 5 | C5q | $6,580.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | 25.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.50L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 10 | C5 | $6,580.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | 25.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.30L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2026 | 5 | C5 | $6,580.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.71 | 25.7 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.40L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 29.99 | 0:29.99 | 29.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.70L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.64 | 0:30.18 | 30.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | 6 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 25.81 | 0:25.81 | 25.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | R/A | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.18 | 0:30.18 | 30.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.30L | $0.00 |