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. Very classy pup who is 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. No luck latest and 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. Steps up to a middle distance today.
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 457m at Manawatu. Can't recommend against this lot.
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. Keep safe.
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. Others make more appeal.
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. Hard to beat with even luck.
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). More than capable and has to be included.
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. Tough ask.
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. Nicely placed and should go well.
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 |