Ascot Park Race 10 - TOP CLASS DASH PBD
OPAWA WEATHERLEY (6) shapes well for this after finishing second last start over 295m at Addington but in a lightning 16.88 behind Claws In Brick. Has been racing against the best sprinters in the south in recent runs. Rates a top chance if he runs up to latest. SMOKING IVAN (5) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing seventh (17.36) last time in a Class 5 at Addington. Has a good record here at this journey. Cannot be underestimated. MITCHAM BLAKE (3) has been out of the placings at his last couple of runs but caught the eye when clocking a powerful 22.33 over 390m at this track three starts back. Expected to feature on best figures. CLAWS IN SPARKY (4) has a solid strike rate at this track and distance. One to include in all multiple bets.
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 1.5 lengths behind Homebush Ben over 390m. Not out of it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.82 | 22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.90L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 22.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.50L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.49 | 22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:21.95 | 21.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.60L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.60L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | SPECf | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.44 | 22.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.90L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:21.83 | 21.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.30L | $7.70 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.38 | 22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.70L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.29 | 0:22.29 | 22.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.80L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time when third (17.06) at Addington, making it two placings on end. Drawn awkwardly. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5f | $8,620.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.74 | 16.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.60L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.55 | 16.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.50L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.84 | 0:16.84 | 16.7 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.50L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.13 | 0:17.13 | 16.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.70L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.09 | 0:16.79 | 16.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.30L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.15 | 0:16.57 | 16.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.30L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.60L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.92 | 0:17.44 | 17.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.40L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | C5q | $0.00 | Hatrick | 305m | 17.45 | 0:17.45 | 17.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.60L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.38 | 0:22.38 | 22.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.00L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished last over 295m at Addington beaten 7 lengths (17.36) behind Claws In Brick in a Class 5 on February 13. Placed two back at this track. Has ability and is a key chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.36 | 0:16.86 | 16.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.20L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.90L | $2.90 |
| 4/5 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 318m | N/A | - | 18.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.90L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.33 | 18.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.00L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:19.02 | 0:18.68 | 18.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.90L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.76 | 16.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.30L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.43 | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.80L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | SPECf | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.44 | 0:22.44 | 22.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.80L | $7.20 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.77 | 0:16.53 | 16.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.50L | $6.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.78 | 0:16.61 | 16.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Having his first start over this trip. Last start finished second at Addington over 295m in (16.88). Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.88 | 0:16.86 | 16.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.30L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.44 | 0:16.72 | 16.7 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.30L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.42 | 0:16.98 | 16.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.30L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.21 | 0:17.06 | 16.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.20L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.74 | 0:16.74 | 16.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.00L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.41 | 0:16.82 | 16.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.40L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.77 | 0:16.77 | 16.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.70L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.95 | 0:16.56 | 16.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.80L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.9 | 0:16.78 | 16.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.80L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.64 | 0:16.64 | 16.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (22.89) over 390m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Hard to entertain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.82 | 22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.00L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.00L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/01/2026 | 8 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.06 | 16.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.20L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.95 | 21.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.80L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.90L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | SPECf | $8,770.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.44 | 22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.40L | $77.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.5 | 0:16.96 | 16.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.70L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.62 | 0:22.62 | 22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.34 | 0:16.93 | 16.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.80L | $2.90 |
| 4/5 | 27/11/2025 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.06 | 0:16.85 | 16.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.00L | $5.20 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (22.82) win last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a Class 4/5 over 390m at this track. Has eight successes and 22 minors from 60 starts from box 8. Meets a tough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 22.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.80L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.83 | 22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.80L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 22.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.59 | 22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $3,020.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.67 | 22.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.50L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.24 | 21.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.10L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.39 | 0:17.06 | 16.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.00L | $96.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.38 | 0:17.05 | 16.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.10L | $39.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.43 | 0:16.83 | 16.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.60L | $40.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/12/2025 | 26 | C4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.62 | 22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.00L | $0.00 |