Te Rapa 17 Apr 2026
GOING: H(10)
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FOY AND HALSE LAWYERS 2100m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 9m |
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Leitrim Lad and Awhina look to bowl along in front. PROBOY (3) can get himself into a fizz in the barriers, but he was still good enough to overcome that and win at this level by a neck at Wanganui nearly a month ago. He cops more weight, but in the same class, he has to be hard to beat again. ALTARI (4) ran home strongly for third in a tougher grade at Matamata a month ago, and he has Opie Bosson back in the saddle this time. He likes some cut in the ground, and with a drop in class, he can take this out. CHARLBURY (9) needed his fresh run at Te Aroha just over 2 weeks ago after winning a trial before that. If she can settle a touch closer this time, then she is more than capable of taking this out. GIPPSY GOD (5) was a well-deserved winner at Ellerslie nearly 2 weeks ago, and he did it easily enough to suggest that he can repeat the dose. PERFECTMANZ (7) put away a soft field at Te Aroha nearly 3 weeks ago, and he won't lack fitness. With the right run, he is always a top 4 chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Charlbury each-way.
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LEITRIM LAD
EAMONN GREEN 9YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 14 len behind Savoir Faire with 55.5kg at $69.80. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Arawa Park in the LR Rotorua Cup on May 10 over 2200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Nigella Lane with 53kg at $48.40. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
2 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 2 | 0x309 |
THE UNDERBELLY
CODY COLE 7YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG E M & N A BOURKE & A R PIERCY Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 24 len behind Savoir Faire carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. Before that 13th of 15 at Ellerslie Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Sinhaman with 56.5kg at $7.50. Key runner on his best form. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 3 | 01581 |
PROBOY
CODY COLE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG E J WOOD Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.4 len at Wanganui March 14 over 2040m on a rain affected track defeating Sheaf carrying 56kg at $4.80. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 7 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 56.5kg at $20.50. Can get the job done again. |
10 SAM MCNAB |
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| 4 | x1043 |
ALTARI
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU BOHEMIAN BEAUTY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Giacomo with 54kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Belle Tribute with 56.5kg at $12.60. Top chance. |
6 O P BOSSON |
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| 5 | 25331 |
GIPPSY GOD
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C D PATEL Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Ellerslie April 4 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Fastdeeldun with 60kg at $2.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Astarte carrying 57kg at $6.80. Back in winning form but won’t find this any easier. |
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| 6 | 33403 |
AWHINA
NICHOLAS BISHARA 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG N P BISHARA, R W CASSIDY, I R HORSNELL, S V JAMIESON, G W KNOWLES, K R ROPER & D WAIROA Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Pacifico with 53kg at $13.70. Before that 10th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 56.5kg at $29.80. Can play a role in the outcome. |
3 JOE DOYLE |
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| 7 | 90271 |
PERFECTMANZ
STEPHEN RALPH 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG STEPHEN RALPH & MELANIE SUTTON Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 2200m on a heavy track defeating Squire carrying 51kg at $4.70. The start before that got back early 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Castle Rock carrying 59kg at $24.10. Don't underestimate. |
1 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 8 | 46110 |
VOLUNTEER
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG GOODSON & PERRON FAMILY TRUST Most recently second last of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lupo Solitario with 56kg at $14.50. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Pukekohe February 25 over 1500m in soft going defeating Flamenco with 58.5kg at $5.60. Sure to be thereabouts. |
9 C J GRYLLS |
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| 9 | 049x5 |
CHARLBURY
CATHERINE CAMERON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG MS J R ALEXANDER & N D R MCKERCHAR Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 2200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 56kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at this track Rating 75 on September 27 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Notabadspillane with 57kg at $36.40. Plenty of improvement to come. |
8 CORENTIN BERGE |
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TIDE AND TIME
KENNY RAE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A CONEGLAN, J FAIRLEY, C W GUNSON, M M HARRIS, R F KNEEBONE, G A MATCHES, D P MCHUGH, K I RAE, A REID, S J WHITEHEAD & EST LATE M G C DARROCH At the latest run 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 2200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 54kg at $6.60. The start before that second last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Savoir Faire with 54kg at $39. Going well. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope. |
5 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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