Te Rapa 23 Aug 2025
GOING: H(8)
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NOVERRE MILE 1600m Track: HVY8 Out 1m |
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Sonoran to take charge ahead of Don's Legacy at a good tempo. SADHBH (8) has followed on from some good trial form with a pair of second-place finishes to commence this campaign, and he will relish stepping up to a mile for his peak run here. This field is not strong, and he can go one better. DON'S LEGACY (1) has hit his straps as a 6-year-old gelding and was runner-up for the second time in a row at Arawa Park, most recently 5 weeks ago over 1400m. The mile will suit him, and he is the main threat to the top pick. SONORAN (2) resumes from a spell with a recent trial here under her belt. The blinkers are off, and he will be ready to run a big race fresh. CHARLEMAGNE (3) was only a neck from the winner here when finishing fourth 4 weeks ago. He is peaking at the right time, and can figure in the money again. VOLDEMORT (5) ran on late for second on the Cambridge poly track fresh up just over 2 weeks ago. He will continue to improve with racing and should be running on again. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sadhbh is the one to beat in this. Watch Voldemort for some value.
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DON'S LEGACY
DENNIS NUNN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D J C NUNN Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Moelle carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Mitonic carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Capable of giving a great sight. |
1 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 2 | 5220x |
SONORAN
VICKI PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M & V PRENDERGAST, C & L WEST, M A & R E ARMSTRONG, M BAYLY, F HILLIAR Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw February 7 over 2100m, 6 len behind Grey Area with 58kg at $5.10. On debut sixth of 14 at this track September 27 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 56.5kg at $20.80. Expected to feature. |
3 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 3 | 6x024 |
CHARLEMAGNE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS J L EGAN Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; long-neck behind Rio Grande with 57.5kg at $9.30. Before that 2nd of 7 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Sally with 57.5kg at $8.70. Expected to go well again. |
11 M CAMERON |
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| 4 | 60x02 |
REECETHERAGEESE
SHELLEY WRIGHT 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG I G & S WRIGHT Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 22 len behind Cheap Sav carrying 54.5kg at $137.60. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; nose behind Rio Grande with 58.5kg at $69.50. Worth including. |
10 MUNNA ALAM |
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| 5 | 88x2 |
VOLDEMORT
CATHERINE CAMERON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MS J R ALEXANDER & N D R MCKERCHAR Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Mister Meaner with 58.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Deadly Desire with 57.5kg at $59.80. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt. |
2 KELLY MYERS |
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| 6 | 03537 |
THE KEHUA
CAROLINE POMARE 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG JIM POMARE & CAROLINE POMARE At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on August 9 over 2100m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Baxter carrying 58.5kg at $11.30. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; neck behind Rio Grande carrying 57.5kg at $18.40. Worth considering for all multiples. |
9 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 7 | 0796x |
GIPPSY GOD
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C D PATEL Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw February 7 over 2100m, 4 len behind Grey Area with 58kg at $34.40. On debut sixth of 9 at Te Aroha December 8 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Usain carrying 57kg at $20.90. Expecting a bright return. |
12 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 8 | 60x22 |
SADHBH
PAM GERARD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS P A DUNELL Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Pixie with 54.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Scarlet Temple with 56.5kg at $2.50. Cherry-ripe and will be hard to hold out. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 9 | 75 |
IT'S SUMMERTIME
CARL HENDERSON 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG R A L KORENHOFF & E Y C KORENHOFF Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1230m, in the wet; 8 len behind Pollyisacracker carrying 53.5kg at $11.40. Last start 5th of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Humza Bey with 56.5kg at $12.80. Open to plenty of improvement and might surprise. |
5 JOE DOYLE |
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| 10 | 80x6 |
MOOLOO
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SCOTT HOLLINSHEAD, S, R, D, D HOLLINSHEAD, J HUNTLEY, D BUNDRED, B & J MCNEIL, J ROBERTS, L ROPIHA, P MAKUCH, L ROSS, K BECK Second-up. First-up after 10 months got back early 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Life Of Riley with 56.5kg at $26.40. Previously second-up second last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Privy Garden carrying 56.5kg at $30.40. Ran on late fresh up, and will benefit from a 4 kg claim here. |
7 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 11 | 000x0 |
AHRO
MARTIN DA CRUZ 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ANGEL CRUZ Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1550m, 12 len behind Mister Meaner carrying 54.5kg at $136. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Peerless with 55kg at $107.30. Impossible to make a case. |
6 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 12 | x00x7 |
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 Second-up. First-up after a year 7th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Rocking carrying 56.5kg at $60.50. Previously second-up second last of 15 at this track on August 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Kawhia with 54.5kg at $43.30. Not among the main chances. |
4 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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