Te Rapa   20 Sep 2017
 
GOING: SL

Te Kauwhata Tavern Bar Mdn 1200m

Track: SLOW9   Rain Late   Rail: Out 12m.  

Toodaloo may lead. LEONARDO sits handy and did a good job placing FU after being wide. She’s got more to offer and this looks winnable off the brief freshen. DRAGON didn’t have the best of it FU but improved his debut rating and had trialled well. Draws out but should go close in a tricky contest. TOODALOO placed from the speed on debut at Taupo and can run another bold race drawn an inside gate. This maiden has had a poultice of scratchings already but still has plenty of pace and pressure. LEONARDO has good dash and will be hard to beat with a senior rider atop. The resuming NEXT UP is a wonder breed and they all win multiple races and get better with age. This now 5yo gelding looked ready to rumble when runner up in a trial last month behind a since good thing beaten on raceday. TOODALOO showed dash on debut to place and is a trifecta and first four chance. Dragon has run into two gifted fillies so far. If run from a wide gate then has to be included. Pokuru Wild on debut has in four trials won once and placed three times. Her first two trials have seen the form stand up on raceday since. Descendant is a reject back from Hong Kong after one start and they find the depth in New Zealand these days so easy it is not funny. Fourth in a trial last month. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leonardo has upside.
1 3x342 BRUSH STROKES
PETER LOCK
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P W Lock & D J Wilson
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Royal Blue, White Stars, Red Sleeves, Emerald Green Armbands & Cap
2 52206 ROYAL RULER
STEPHEN MCKEE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T A Green, D W J Sexton & Est Late T J McKee Onzm
Last outing 6th of 11 runners at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn Sep 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 6-1/4 len behind Vin De Dance with 58.5kg. Start before blocked for run in straight; 10th of 14 starters at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn in Jul over 1200m, 7-1/2 len behind Rocstock with 57.5kg. Place and first four hope at best.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Light Blue, Red & Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 754x3 LEONARDO
MARGARET FALCONER
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ellesmere Thoroughbreds Ltd, S T Moffett, L G Didham & A Didham
First-up after five months wide throughout; raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 runners at Ruakaka 3yo+ Mdn Aug 16 over 1200m, 2-1/2 len behind Dashper carrying 55.5kg. Previously second-up hung out near 600m; couldn't go on with it; 5th of 8 runners at Avondale 3yo+ Mdn in Mar over 1200m, 2-3/4 len behind Breezon with 58kg. On pacer. Senior rider atop. Win chance.
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J L WADDELL
Gold, Royal Blue Spots & Gold Cap
4 3 TOODALOO
KYLIE FAWCETT
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J & P J Brosnan
Was at long odds at debut, jumped awkwardly; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 starters at Taupo 3yo+ Mdn Aug 18 over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Don't Think Twice with 57.5kg. Showed dash at first start. Trifecta and first four chance.
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J K RIDDELL
Red, White Band & Arm Bands, Light Blue Sleeves & Cap
5 357x5 EPIC TALE
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Te Akau 2015 Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis Mnzm)
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O P BOSSON
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars & Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
6 9356x ROUGH CONDUCT
STEPHANIE TIERNEY
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Aurangi Racing Ltd, Daniel Cherry & Stephanie Tierney
Finished off last campaign 6th of 11 starters at Matamata 3yo+ E&G Mdn in May over 1400m, 8-1/2 len behind Dynamic Eagle with 58.5kg. First ever start ran inconvenienced at start and ran wide during race; 9th of 12 starters at Te Aroha 3yo+ Mdn in Feb over 1200m, 9-1/2 len behind Abbey Kay with 58kg. Best race of career so far came here. Bad draw but can still place or be first four.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
Black, Royal Blue Chevrons (B&F), Black & Royal Blue Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With Black Seams
7 57x NEXT UP
S HALE
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss S A Hale, Noel & Alison Johnstone Family Trust & R M Stent
Finished off last campaign jumped awkwardly; 7th of 10 starters at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn in Oct last year over 1400m, 7-3/4 len behind Classy Chloe with 58.5kg. First ever race start 5th of 9 runners at Avondale 3yo+ Mdn in Oct last year over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3-3/4 len behind Chicane with 58.5kg. This breed keeps winning at all ages. Trial runner up last month behind a since good thing beaten on raceday. Eachway.
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G COOKSLEY
Buttercup,emerald Green Diamonds,striped Sleeves & Hooped Cap
8 OUR LEGACY
TONY PIKE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J De Groot, L Niven & J M Simons
First race starter by Benfica out of Rubimill. Ran second at an Avondale trial over 800m on August 22. Dam has left three winning foals with El Roca (3 wins) the most prolific. Drawn well so the tote will tell you.
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DANIELLE JOHNSON
Tangerine, Black Fernleaf, Bands And Quartered Cap
9 POKURU WILD
STEPHEN MARSH
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
I J Farrelly
Four-year-old mare (Darci Brahma - Pokuru Star). She has had four trials for a win and three placings and the form since out two of those barrier heats last year has been good. Full sister to Pokuru Asif (3 wins).
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DANIELLE JOHNSON
Colbalt Blue, Black Epaulettes, Collar & Cuffs, Black & White Chequered Cap
10 OUR KATY CRUZ
DONNA LOGAN
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Matt & Paulette McArley, Malcolm Page, Doug Logan & Gerard McArley
Dual acceptor. Four-year-old mare by Per Incanto out of Royal Virtue having her first start today. No official trials. Tote your only guide.
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L G INNES
Royal Blue & White Halves, Striped Sleeves & White Cap
11 3x4 PRANCE DRAGON
MARK FORBES
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Dr Kelvin Chong Man Yuk
First race start jumped awkwardly and hit rail near turn; 3rd in a small field at Ruakaka 2yo Mdn in Jan over 1000m, 5-1/2 len behind Florence Jean with 57.5kg. Returned from break jumped awkwardly and lost ground; eased back early on 4th of 8 starters at Ruakaka 3yo Swp Sep 2 over 1000m, 6-3/4 len behind Prom Queen carrying 56.5kg. He has run into two tidy fillies so far. Include if started from this wide gate.
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L G INNES
ORANGE, GRAY AND BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, BLACK CAP, ORANGE DIAMONDS
12 CAVALLO ECCELLENTE
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
B Anderson, W N Campbell, Forest Partnership & B W P Wright
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Yellow, Navy Blue Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 ON THE ROCKS
MICHAEL MORONEY & PAM GERARD
9YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ballymore Stables Nz Ltd, A Clark, N Gurney, A Mathieson, On The Rocks Syndicate, R Sims & D P Sinn
Three-year-old colt (Alamosa - Cold Shoulder) on debut. In his last trial was fourth over 1000m Te Teko trial on Aug 1. Dam has left three multiple winning foals with Cool Tart (3 wins) the most prolific.
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M T COLEMAN
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
14 PERFECTO
SHAUNE RITCHIE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S P Bellew, Rebecca Bellew, Tony Bellew, Phil McDonald, Sarah McDonald, Mike Mika, John Blue, Nichola Blue, Toni Green & Warren Ruwhiu
Three-year-old gelding (Makfi - Springtime Fever) on debut. In his last trial ran 3rd at Te Teko over 1040m on Aug 31. Placed in his two other trials as well.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Emerald Green, White Crossed Sashes, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
15 0x DESCENDANT
TODD MITCHELL
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
The Thoroughbred Trader Ltd
Only had one start last when he was didn't do much in the run; 13th of 14 runners at Sha Tin Hcp (C4) in Jul 2016 over 1400m, 12-1/2 len behind Baba Mama with 56.5kg. Fourth in a trial at Te Teko over 820m on Aug 1. Reject from Hong King but they find New Zealand so easy. Include.
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M CAMERON
Royal Blue & White Diagonal Stripes, White Cuffs, Royal Blue Sleeves & Cap
16 70x INVERNESS
KEVIN HINTON
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A P & K Hinton
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Oxford Blue, White St Andrews Cross (B&F), Crimson Sleeves With White Seams & Oxford Blue Cap With White Seams
17 890x ZAYZAY
STEPHEN MARSH
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ray Johnson, Christine Tapper, Neil Edge, Ngaire Buchan & Murray Angelo
Dual acceptor. Not seen since running last at Arawa Park 3yo+ Mdn in Apr over 1400m, in the wet; 74-1/2 len behind Deals In Heels carrying 56kg. At debut 8th of 11 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn in Mar over 1200m, 5-1/2 len behind Elusive Meteor with 56kg. Better than she has shown so far. Best effort so far came here.
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Royal Blue, Black Sash, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Arm Band & Red Cap
18 3x HANGER
R JAMES
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B M Crawford, Cooper Bros (Mgr: J Cooper), Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D Humphries), R Brady, D Nufer, A Ocampo, B Poyntor, G Schultz, A Schultz, T Hickman, M Dawson, J Steinhart, K Dawson, M Dyordyevic & M Beer
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Royal Blue, Gold Stripes And Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
19 3325x DOUBTLESS BAY
R JAMES
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
B M Allen, J Driscoll, J J Dunlop, P L Hogg, M Livingston, C T Perry & T S Valentine
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White, Red Diamonds & Sleeves, White Cap
20 FLYING JOURNEY
R JAMES
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
APS RACING STABLE
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White, Red Diamonds & Sleeves, White Cap