Te Rapa 02 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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DIRECT FATS & OILS 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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REQUISITE (1) has been more genuine since being tried in front, and he is also getting stronger with each run. He has a good gate, and with 200m less to travel this time, he will be hard to peg back. MULBERRY GROVE (2) has looked very good at the trials, and has won the latest of those at Tauranga last month. He cops a tricky gate, but meets no world beaters here, and he can make a winning debut. WHISTLER (4) needed time to mature in his initial spring prep, and he looked in good condition when finishing runner-up in a recent trial. The ability is there, and his first win is not far away. SILKY SHUBA (8) ran some good races last prep, and her recent short spell would have done her the world of good. She won a Tauranga trial last month, and she will be ready to rumble fresh. TOPSY TURVY (10) only battled on debut after some good trial form. She has the pole position, and Craig Grylls keeps the faith. Follow any positive market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mulberry Grove each way
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REQUISITE
KRISTINE STEAD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS K L STEAD Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Winwood carrying 58.5kg at $2. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.4 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $11.40. Terrific chance to find winning form. |
2 M CAMERON |
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MULBERRY GROVE
GLEN OLD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Gelding by Shamexpress on debut. Won a Tauranga trial over 1000m on April 16. Strong chance to break through. Expected to measure up. |
10 M MCNAB |
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SPACELY
JENNA MAHONEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J MAHONEY Three-year-old gelding (Cosmic Force - Pippa Le Pew) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was third in an Avondale trial over 1000m on April 21. Wait and see what he can do. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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WHISTLER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Argo with 57.5kg at $15.60. On debut eighth of 13 at Tauranga November 1 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Happy Venture with 57kg at $13.30. Looks all set for a bright return. |
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TARTAN SHOCKA
K & A HINTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANNETTE & KEVIN HINTON First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Te Aroha November 11 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Ploy with 58.5kg at $43.70. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m, soft track; 4 len behind Waiata with 58.5kg at $21. Might need a run or two. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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SODERMALM
GLEN OLD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG SIR PETER VELA Gelding by Darci Brahma making his first race start. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on April 16. Respect any market activity. |
3 L H SATHERLEY |
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CHICA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG G J D CHITTICK Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Tauranga February 5 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Syracuse with 56kg at $3.10. On debut fifth of 7 at Matamata December 19 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $4.10. Don't underestimate. |
9 JOE DOYLE |
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SILKY SHUBA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HALLMARK STUD LTD, T V MAGNIER & M FLANAGAN Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at this track January 30 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Katamuku carrying 56.5kg at $9.10. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1230m, soft track; 3.5 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 56.5kg at $22.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
12 GEORGE ROOKE |
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LA RIVIERE
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Kurtis Pertab trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
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TOPSY TURVY
LAUREN BRENNAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Well Written with 55.5kg at $7.70. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
1 C J GRYLLS |
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PINE LEAF
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG ANDARI LTD, J ROE, D BRAGG, R HARVEY & M FLUKER Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 14 at Waverley 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Tomahawk carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign 9th of 13 at Avondale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Kygo Star carrying 55.5kg at $46.60. Finished eighth in an Avondale trial over 1000m on March 24. Has claims if presented on song. |
4 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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TEXAS COWBOY
DANICA GUY 2YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G S GUY & UPSTAGE BLOODSTOCK LTD First starter. Two-year-old gelding by Ace High out of Smartly. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Ellerslie over 800m. Watch for any market moves. |
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