Te Rapa 26 Jul 2025
GOING: H(9)
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NEW ZEALAND FARMERS LIVESTOCK 1200m Track: HEAVY 9 Out 9m |
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Expecting Richard And I to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. RICHARD AND I (1) resumed with a solid enough effort on the Cambridge poly track just over 2 weeks ago and will notice the drop back in company here. He strips fitter and has Michael McNab in the saddle for the first time. Hard to beat here. TIMETOPLAYTHEGAME (3) led all the way to break his maiden status here by a short head in his penultimate start and then weakened in the run home at Ruakaka 4 weeks ago in a stronger field over 1600m. The drop back to 1200m is a query, but he will be running on and can bounce straight back into the money. SI EXQUIS (4) made some solid progress last prep and is resuming from a decent spell that would have done him the world of good. He benefits from a 4kg claim and is likely to have plenty of admirers fresh up. Watch closely. FLORIN (5) followed up a nose win at Matamata with a solid third here 3 weeks ago. She is in a good space and can figure in the finish again. MONEYPENNY (8) was an easy winner fresh up and can go on with the job now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Si Exquis could be the one to side with, especially if the money comes for him.
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RICHARD AND I
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS P J ASHTON Second run back. First-up after six months didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Vittorio Veneto carrying 54kg at $7. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Tauranga on January 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lovaci with 58kg at $4.30. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
2 M MCNAB |
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| 2 | 107x3 |
BELL TIME POTAE
LENNY WINTERS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L G BOWATER, M S WINTERS Second-up. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind MacAllan carrying 54.5kg at $16.10. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Taupo on August 21 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind What You Wish For carrying 57kg at $26.50. Solid top-three chance. |
11 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 3 | 34218 |
TIMETOPLAYTHEGAME
DAVID GREENE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG V PASOCE, T PASCOE, D GREENE, H GREENE, J HODGSON, K BARNS, G BROWNE, A BURNS, B CAMERON, I CAMERON, J CAMERON, R CAMERON, A CLOSE, T CURLE, C NICHOLSON, M NOBLE, M SHEARMAN & L TAUKIRI Last start 8th of 13 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Reinstatement carrying 56kg at $5.70. The run before that won by a head at this track June 14 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Stewart with 55.5kg at $4.50. Capable of sharp improvement. |
13 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 4 | 3122x |
SI EXQUIS
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG MRS K J & S D ALEXANDER, CASS THOROUGHBREDS LTD, KILMORE FARM LTD, SHAKY BLOODSTOCK & WOODY NO 1 SYNDICATE (MGR: A BERRY) Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Tauranga Rating 65 November 2 over 2100m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Charlbury with 57.5kg at $5.20. First up last campaign third of 12 at Matamata September 13 over 1400m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Court Of Appeal with 57.5kg at $4.70. Everything points to a positive return. |
5 SAM MCNAB |
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| 5 | 6x013 |
FLORIN
MICHAEL WALLACE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M D N WALLACE Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Family Folks carrying 57kg at $15.60. The run before that won by a nose at Matamata June 15 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Charmrose with 55.5kg at $22. Capable of taking this out. |
8 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 6 | 9383x |
SLIPPERY
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG VL BLOODSTOCK LTD, NICK CVITANOVICH, BEN ELGAR & ADAM BRIDGEMAN Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Waverley April 4 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Lucullan with 59.5kg at $3.70. Previously first up; second last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway December 31 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Thooza carrying 58kg at $7.20. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
3 KELLY MYERS |
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| 7 | 63827 |
INCA BELLE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG FORTUNA INCA BELLE SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Most recently 7th of 11 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind MacAllan carrying 54.5kg at $7. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 54kg at $6.70. Definite winning chance. Rates highly and shouldn’t be far away. |
10 YUGA OKUBO |
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| 8 | 287x1 |
MONEYPENNY
BARBARA KENNEDY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG D E NAKHLE Second run back. First-up after eight months scored a big 4 len win at Pukekohe June 25 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Oratia Beauty carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on October 3 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Puzzle Master with 55.5kg at $5.10. Sure to go well again. Found winning form and can go on with it. |
4 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 9 | 14x4 |
SOCIAL CLIMBER
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG SOCIAL RACING PREMIER SOCIAL CLIMBERS SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER) & G N RICHARDSON Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran last in a small field at this track on July 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Ribkraka with 55kg at $7.20. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Read About It carrying 55kg at $7.90. Rates highly and should do much better. |
12 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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POLLYISACRACKER
GAVIN OPIE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D CONDER, MISS D J FARMER, K GOODFELLOW, M HADDON, K KELSEY, L NEEVE, MRS K M & P NICHOLAS, K A OPIE, MRS A J SMITH & P STEWART Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Arawa Park July 2 over 1230m in the wet defeating Smart Tip with 54.5kg at $7.30. The race before that 6th of 12 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Bernie's Ego with 52.5kg at $5.80. In the mix. |
1 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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MURCH
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 4YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Most recently eased back early on 7th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Hakata Bay with 55.5kg at $9.20. The start before that second last of 11 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind MacAllan carrying 56.5kg at $10.80. Won't be bothering these on recent runs. |
13 LIAM KAURI |
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| 12 | 318x5 |
WE FOUND LOVE
LAUREN BRENNAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG ATTITUDE THOROUGHBRED LTD, GBA BLOODSTOCK LTD, LANDMARK TRADING COMPANY LTD & RAPTORS THOROUGHBRED LTD Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Fernandez with 56kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park F&M Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1215m, on a slow track; head behind Amazonia with 55kg at $6.10. Strips fitter and can do much better this time. |
9 WIREMU PINN |
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RETURN MESSAGE
STEPHEN RALPH 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG RALPH THOROUGHBREDS LTD Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 14 at Arawa Park May 11 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 18 len behind Chante Moi carrying 55.5kg at $30.70. On debut fourth of 9 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw March 16 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Black Opium with 54.5kg at $22.60. Will probably need the run. |
6 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 14 | 66x55 |
SILKDEGREES
PHILLIP STEVENS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG DAVID GORDON, GRAEME MONTEITH, PETER MONTEITH & SHANE VUGLAR Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 5th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 52.5kg at $28.50. Last start 5th of 11 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind MacAllan carrying 52kg at $17.30. Can't recommend until improvement is shown. |
7 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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