Te Rapa   20 Sep 2017
 
GOING: SL

Square Leg Mdn 1400m

Track: SLOW9   Rain Late   Rail: Out 12m.  

Fortaleza should be able to slide over comfortably and lead. CARSON RIVER has to cope with a tricky draw but is clearly the one to beat. Has been heavily-backed both runs and finds easier than last time. ABACUS debuts for Baker off a nice trial win. He draws inside and is sure to race boldly. OUR ROSE ROYAL will get back again from the wide gate but finished it off well at to place Matamata and looks a hope. This maiden event looks to have the bet of the day in CARSON RIVER that should despite a wide gate beat them senseless anyway. This is easier by a margin than the last time seen out when wide and not shirking the run home at all. FORTALEZA a trifecta and first four chance. ABACUS on debut is drawn to be a chance. Trial winner and the tote price will add up to make him an include. Dr Hank and Dear Douglas the next best duo for your multiples. Princess Dillon runs for a new yard and might be a sly one at double figures. SUGGESTED PLAY: Carson River makes strong appeal. Abacus is an obvious market watch.
1 548x8 DR HANK
PETER HOLLINSHEAD
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C G Clarke, D B & P G Hollinshead, C Venn, Mrs A M & H E Wilson
Fresh up after three months 8th of 10 starters at Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn Sep 8 over 1150m, on heavy track; 12-1/4 len behind Bobo So Good with 58.5kg. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 7 runners at Ellerslie 3yo Swp in Jun over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6-1/4 len behind Irish Mist carrying 56kg. The extra 250m is helpful. Place and first four hope.
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T N HARRIS
Gold, Purple Spots, Gold & Purple Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap
2 26 CARSON RIVER
TONY PIKE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J G Carran & M R Pitman
At debut, 2nd of 13 runners at Ruakaka 3yo+ Mdn Aug 16 over 1200m, a head behind Dashper carrying 58.5kg. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 13 starters at Hastings Spec Mdn Sep 2 over 1200m, 4-3/4 len behind Glory Days with 57kg. Looks the best bet of the day even though drawn wide. Easier field here than last outing.
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L G INNES
Red, Silver Fernleaf, Red & White Striped Sleeves With Red Arm Band, White Cap
3 7350x DEAR DOUGLAS
TIM & MARGARET CARTER
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D F Cunningham, Jacqueline, Jean & K Duncan, Mis S Houston & Chase A Fox Racing Syndicate
Finished off last preparation slowly away; 12th of 13 starters at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 2000m, 11-1/2 len behind Here He Comes carrying 58.5kg. When resuming last campaign slowly away; 7th of 13 runners at Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn in Nov last year over 1580m, 7-1/2 len behind Angeline carrying 58.5kg. Place and first four chance fresh up.
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L H SATHERLEY
Dark Blue & Orange Diagonal Stripes, Orange Sleeves & Cap
4 89 GRAND DUKE
GRAEME SANDERS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W J Jelley
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Light Green, Pink Band, Light Green Cap
5 x5x52 KEEP THE MOMENT
R S MANNING
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R S Manning & L K Durrant
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Scarlet & Gold Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 63 OUR ROSE ROYAL
KIMBERLEY HODGSON
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K E & R V Jackson
At debut, jumped awkwardly; 6th of 10 starters at Taupo 3yo+ Mdn Aug 18 over 1200m, 4-1/4 len behind Don't Think Twice carrying 56.5kg. Last start 3rd of 8 starters at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn Aug 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3-1/4 len behind Patricia Anne carrying 56.5kg. Place and first four hope.
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ANNA JONES
Old Gold, Emerald Green Sleeves, Light Green Sash, Red Cap
7 x9854 FORTALEZA
MICHAEL MORONEY & PAM GERARD
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G P Bartlett, N Bidois, W R Boyd, M & Mrs M J Caro, J P Clapham, Ms D Harris, B B Kennedy, R Kinnaird, T Lysaght, A M & T Nicol, J A Peters, Ms L Stanley, B R Trimmer & Ms S Whiting
Last outing 4th of 15 runners at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn Aug 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3-1/2 len behind Basil Brush with 56.5kg. Start before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 starters at this track 3yo+ Mdn in Jul over 1600m, 2-3/4 len behind Lambrusco carrying 56.5kg. Trifecta place and first four chance.
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SHAUN M MC KAY
Cerise & White Quarters, Lime Green Sleeves & Cerise Cap
8 8x59x SOUL SERENADE
CLAYTON CHIPPERFIELD
10YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Keith Parsons & Clayton Chipperfield
Finished off last campaign tightened for room; 9th of 14 starters at Matamata 3yo+ F&M Mdn in May over 1600m, in the wet; 20-3/4 len behind August Edition carrying 57.5kg. First up last campaign slowly away (3l); 5th of 12 starters at Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn in May over 1580m, 1-1/4 len behind Hoyt Axton carrying 56.5kg. After a 3kg claim is not the worst for first four bettors.
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HAIRI MARZUKI
Purple, Purple Sleeves With White Seams, Purple Cap
9 0970x PRINCESS DILLON
JOSEPH WALDRON
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S A Waldron
Finished off last campaign wide early stages; 13th of 14 starters at Te Teko 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 2100m, 10-1/4 len behind Marshal with 56.5kg. Previously first up; hung out during race; ran last at Avondale 3yo+ Mdn in Nov last year over 1400m, 16-3/4 len behind Seraphim carrying 56.5kg. New stable now. Sly one.
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D J HAIN
Royal Blue & White Chequers, Royal Blue & Gold Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue & White Quartered Cap
10 KACHHI
DONNA LOGAN
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M A & Mrs S L Treweek
Four-year-old mare (Showcasing - Barija) on debut. In her last trial was runner-up at Avondale over 800m on Jun 16 behind a since raceday winner. Dam has left two multiple winning foals with Mercedario (12 wins) the most prolific.
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DANIELLE JOHNSON
Royal Blue,white Stars,black & White Halved Sleeves,black & Royal Blue Quartered Cap With White Stars
11 MANGAROA FIRE
GRAHAM THOMAS
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
E J Wood
Mare by Mastercraftsman on debut. Fourth in a trial at Avondale over 1200m on August 22. Dam has left three multiple winning foals with Sacred Flyer (7 wins) and Mangaroa Flyer (7 wins) the most prolific.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
White, dark green band, sleeves & cap
12 2 MISSION HILL
MURRAY BAKER
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
L C R De Souza & T A Hartley
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Emerald Green, Black Epaulettes, Red Cap
13 ABACUS
MURRAY BAKER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J R Wheeler, Mrs D G Neville-White, Mrs M G Mcluckie, B T W Mcluckie & Mrs J Carroll
Three-year-old gelding (Postponed - Utmost Caution) on debut. In his last trial deadheated for first over 1000m at Avondale on Aug 22. Drawn to be top tier.
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M CAMERON
CLARET, GOLD DIAMONDS BAND, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD ARMBANDS, CLARET AND ROYAL BLUE QUARTERED CAP
14 MORRELLMAC
ROBERT PRISCOTT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K N & W E Calder
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Excelebration out of Asavant. Unplaced in a trial on July 18. Dam is by Zabeel so time has been needed.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Pink, Orange Sleeves, Pink Armbands And Cap With Orange Peak
15 260x0 CAPTAIN ORANGE
Shaun & Emma Clotworthy
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P G Dowdall
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Tangerine, Black Band, Royal Blue Arm Bands & Cap
16 6800x REBEL REBEL
BRIAN MCKEAGG
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kapraad Syndicate
Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 runners at Makaraka 3yo+ Mdn in Feb over 2000m, on rain affected going; 23-3/4 len behind Palacio carrying 57kg. At debut 6th of 13 runners at Tauranga 3yo Mdn in Dec last year over 1600m, 3-3/4 len behind Equilibrium carrying 57.5kg. Not liked.
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RYAN ELLIOT
Pink, Brown Stars & Hooped Sleeves, Brown & Pink Quartered Cap
17 0 KONABAR
Shaun & Emma Clotworthy
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Markwood Lodge Ltd
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Red & White Chequers, Stylized Logo (B&F), Royal Blue Sleeves With Red & White Chequers Down Sleeves, Red & White Chequered Cap With Royal Blue Peak