Te Rapa 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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LODGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3YO 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. CONFESARA (5) has been beaten by a couple of handy types in both of her starts to date, and cops a good draw this time. She can settle close to the pace and get the job done this time. On top for us. MAZINO (6) has raced herself into good form and was only run down late as the favourite at Te Aroha nearly 6 weeks ago. She has options from a handy gate and is the main threat to the top pick here. DEPRIVE (1) gave a good sight in front for a long time when finishing a game third at Ellerslie 3 weeks ago. He has 100m less to travel this time, and can take them all the way. THE MAILMAN (2) won a trial prior to finishing third fresh up at New Plymouth just over 4 weeks ago. He has a better draw this time and can figure in the top 3. ELUSIVE FAITH (7) was a sound runner-up on a heavy track when making her debut, and then just battled at Tauherenikau nearly 6 weeks ago. She has had a gear chance since then, and is worth including in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Confesara can win this.
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DEPRIVE
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Form hard to fault. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 54.5kg at $5.40. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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THE MAILMAN
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S B MARSH, N SMITH & R SUPPLE Second-up. First start raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Varjak with 57.5kg at $18.40. Returned from break 5th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 57.5kg at $5.80. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt. |
4 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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DIPLOMATIC
GAVIN SHARROCK 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G R O'DEA & C W ERB First-starter by Darci Brahma out of Katie's Dynasty. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Market the best guide to his chances. |
10 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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EARLY DIVINE
PHILLIP STEVENS 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG T V RIDER Lining up for just third start. At debut, faded in the straight second last of 9 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Hasstorock with 57.5kg at $11.10. Second-up did the work up front then tired second last of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 22 len behind Rise Companions carrying 55kg at $22.20. Can't recommend. |
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CONFESARA
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG ALI & GRAEME ANDREW Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Rising Star with 55.5kg at $3.70. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Avantaggia with 55.5kg at $5.10. Rates highly is among the leading hopes. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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MAZINO
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GO RACING PERFECTO SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Ploy carrying 55kg at $3.30. Before that 2nd of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind St Kilda carrying 54kg at $1.50. Winning chance. |
5 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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ELUSIVE FAITH
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R A CARTER & B KENDALL Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1200m, in the wet; nose behind Halo's Fire carrying 55.5kg at $8.70. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nedelin carrying 55kg at $5.60. Can do much better this time. |
8 NIRANJAN PARMAR |
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ALEZANDO
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, ALEKHINE TRUST, T I BAWDEN, EAGLE RACING, D M MACKY, M MACKY & M B WADDY At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $12.10. Can progress and take this out. |
9 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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BREE
PHILLIP STEVENS 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG T V RIDER First starter by Ocean Park - Brianna. Has run a number of ordinary trials prior to her debut today. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
3 COURTNEY BARNES |
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JAWS
PAM GERARD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD First starter by Ocean Park out of Acting. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Looks tested in this line-up. |
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