Te Rapa 09 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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WAIKATO/BOP OWNERS ASSOCIATION 1300m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 12m |
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Jabeur and Malleable can be prominent. SALTBURN (1) is a recent Victorian import who went close to winning a race this year and would have maintained some fitness levels with less than 7 weeks between starts. Hard to beat in this field. Use the market moves as your best guide. FEEL THE STAG (3) has won both of his tune-up trials last month and will have Michael McNab retaining the ride from those hitouts. He cops a wide draw and will have plenty of admirers on debut. Watch closely. MALLEABLE (2) only ran out of condition late when resuming with a fourth at Avondale just over 3 weeks ago, and he will be a lot sharper second up. Each way claims here. RENAISSA (8) was runner-up as favourite on debut at Te Aroha, and will have Opie Bosson in the saddle this time. Follow your money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Malleable at some each-way value here.
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SALTBURN
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K G & M DALY, J F & K M DOWD, A G FARQUHAR & D W HILL Recent form sound. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Matron Samsing with 59.5kg at $2.90. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Itwasonlyakiss carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Hard to beat in this even field. |
7 V A COLGAN |
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| 2 | 46x4 |
MALLEABLE
GLEN OLD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CHITTICK INVESTMENTS LTD Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Interlaken carrying 58.5kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Oceana Dream with 57.5kg at $6.40. Will come on from that run and is sure to measure up. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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FEEL THE STAG
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Four-year-old gelding (Too Darn Hot - Prosecco). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Avondale over 1000m on July 22. Expected to be in the finish. |
10 M MCNAB |
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| 4 | 77986 |
CUBAN REVOLUTION
STEPHEN RALPH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R L MEAD, STEPHEN RALPH & MS M U SUTTON Last start 6th of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Mr Marigold with 55.5kg at $55.90. The race before that 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Pixie with 54.5kg at $26.80. Hard to entertain on that form. |
11 SIENNA BROWN |
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PURE BARS
BRENT PINNY 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG DAVID LUNN, MUNNA ALAM & RAHUL BHARATI Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 4 len behind Shamel Express carrying 54.5kg at $110.30. Last start 6th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Deep Water Bay carrying 58.5kg at $27.30. Strong winning hope. |
3 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 6 | x2725 |
JABEUR
SHANE CRAWFORD 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1300m, 2 len behind Oban carrying 55kg at $13.60. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind The Exponent carrying 53kg at $11.40. Drawn well close to the inside so worth including. |
2 C J GRYLLS |
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LITTERAL
KEN & BEV KELSO 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, on rain affected going; nose behind Jelly Roll carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Sweetazme with 56.5kg at $1.70. Sure to be about the money again. |
11 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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RENAISSA
KYLIE HOSKIN 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG K GIBBONS, B B MCCULLUM ONZM, G RICHARDSON, ROSEMONT STUD PTY LTD, S KENNEDY, M WILCOX & S MOWATT Was well-supported at debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1150m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Zenith carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Worth consideration. |
6 O P BOSSON |
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ROCKING
DONNA LOGAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG GERALD HARVEY Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sista Sugar with 55.5kg at $10.90. Returned from break 2nd of 7 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind Miss Understood carrying 54.5kg at $7.20. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix. |
9 WARREN KENNEDY |
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WHAT SHE WANTS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG TERRY, JANE & CONNOR LINES, KERRI SPENCE BLOODSTOCK LTD, ELIZABETH POLLARD, ASH MITCHELL, EMA CLOTWORTHY, ALAN & MARIE TYLER Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at this track August 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Kawhia with 54.5kg at $43.30. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Ruakaka August 3 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Johnny Rondo with 56.5kg at $11.90. Prepared to watch. |
5 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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EBONY GEM
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG WE JEFFRIES LTD Four-year-old mare (Snitzel - Midnight Revels) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a 1000m trial on June 24 at Avondale. Tough assignment. |
4 M CAMERON |
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SHARAPOVA
MARGARET FALCONER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P M MERTON & RICH HILL THOROUGHBREDS LTD First starter by Grunt out of Shock Shock. Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Tough assignment. |
8 JOE DOYLE |
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SWISS PRINCE
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS R A CARTER, B & E KENDALL At debut, 5th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Interlaken with 53kg at $9.90. Has upside and may pay to follow up. |
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