Te Rapa 30 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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PFS ENGINEERING LTD 1200m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Gin And Bare It and Merchant Banker to take up the running at a strong tempo. SILKY SHUBA (10) has yet to crack it after nine runs but showed promise with a placing fresh up here before a fair effort at Ellerslie. Finds the right field, and she can get the job done this time. LUMBRIDGE CASTLE (6) lines up for his first race outing, and the Ardrossan gelding has caught the eye with a smart Taupo trial win. He is in good hands and is likely to have plenty of market support. MERCHANT BANKER (1) resumes from a lengthy break after tackling some stronger company last prep. He will be stronger this year, and he has always promised to win more than 1 race. Don't risk him, especially from a good draw. GIN AND BARE IT (11) finished a solid second on debut at Matamata just over 2 weeks ago, and with the natural improvement that is expected, she can figure in the finish again. OUR LYKOI (5) has been sound in both of his starts to date. Include in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Merchant Banker each way.
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MERCHANT BANKER
GAVIN SHARROCK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R O'DEA Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1200m, 14 len behind Ashoka carrying 57.5kg at $10.70. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Hawera May 18 2025 over 1200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind War Queen carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Looks a key runner. |
1 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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ODDS AND ENDS
TONY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WOBURN FARM Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Wailea with 58kg at $8.80. Second-up 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Presence Of Mind with 58.5kg at $4.50. Up in trip and is worth some thought. |
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CAPOTE
BRENT GILLOVIC 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B S & K A GILLOVIC Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Purosangue with 58.5kg at $13.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Virgo Viva carrying 58.5kg at $24.10. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
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COWBOY
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG R ANSLEY, G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, J F & K M DOWD, A G FARQUHAR, A J LAKER, M LOMAS, MISS M VANCE, C & W WALSH Last start 5th of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Zenzero Girl with 57.5kg at $9.30. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Nulli carrying 57.5kg at $21.10. Sure to be prominent. |
5 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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OUR LYKOI
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MISS O E BLANE, T HOLYOAKE, LILYWHITES LODGE LTD, S P MATHER, E MCHALE, MISS H R ORTING, D STEWART & MISS C STOEGER Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sabatini carrying 58kg at $7.20. Last start 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Armagh with 58.5kg at $11.20. Big chance to make amends. |
4 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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LUMBRIDGE CASTLE
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG 5 BELLS SYNDICATE, CARLAW PARK LTD, MISS J A COLLINS, A L FAIRGRAY, FOREST PARTNERSHIP, B & M GIBBONS, D G HARRIS, C R JENKINS, A A MERRIMAN, J PALMER & EST LATE G D COLLINS Gelding by Ardrossan facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Taupo over 1100m on May 19. Sure to have admirers. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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WINNER PATCH
SHAUN PHELAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MAGUS EQUINE LTD Three-year-old gelding (Hanseatic - Bahja) will no doubt benefit from the six trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a 1200m trial on May 12 at Avondale. Prepared to risk this time from a difficult draw. |
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COMPULSION
PAUL MIRABELLI 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG FOUR EYES SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 970m, 9 len behind Angels Brew with 58.5kg at $22.30. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mission Complete carrying 57kg at $22.40. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
9 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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FLYHALF
TONY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C J GRACE Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Sabatini carrying 56kg at $2.80. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Armagh carrying 56.5kg at $11.20. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks a solid top three prospect. |
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SILKY SHUBA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HALLMARK STUD LTD, T V MAGNIER & M FLANAGAN Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Topsy Turvy carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Second-up 6th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Armagh with 56.5kg at $4.20. Can improve. Great chance to atone. |
8 C J GRYLLS |
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GIN AND BARE IT
KYLIE FAWCETT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG ROBIN JOYCE & KYLIE FAWCETT At debut, 2nd of 9 at Matamata on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Electric Angel with 52.5kg at $9.80. Worth consideration. |
3 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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AUTUMN HEIGHTS
MARK BROSNAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Y M BROSNAN, D B HARRIS, B J LEACH, K E MCCAULEY, J A MCCOSH, R J MCLEOD, W J POTTER, MRS F R & DR M C VAUTIER, D L WALKER & EST LATE W J EWEN Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, on a slow track; 9 len behind L'aigle Noir with 55kg at $43. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Quondo carrying 55.5kg at $7.10. Won trial at Avondale over 800m on May 12. Might be better off following this outing. |
2 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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CATWALK QUEEN
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG CATWALK COLLECTIVE SYNDICATE & ENTAIN NZ LTD Three-year-old filly (Per Incanto - Outflank). Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott has her ready for this with four recent trials prior to her debut today. Runner-up in a Taupo trial over 900m on May 19. Don't rule her out. |
6 CORENTIN BERGE |
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THE GIGGLER
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G J PATTIE First starter by Belardo out of Our Sweetheart. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Worth including. |
6 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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TASSELS
ROSS MCCARROLL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C R MCCARROLL & W N DOLLIMORE First starter by Embellish out of Fairlight. Third April 16 at Tauranga at her only trial. Any positive move in betting must be respected. |
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ASSASSINA
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) First starter by Alabama Express out of Sorrentina. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Watch for any market confidence. |
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DUNAMIS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG ANGELINA DORRIAN Second-up. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Purosangue carrying 58.5kg at $52.80. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Hey Dana with 57.5kg at $50.30. Hard to get excited about his chances. |
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