Te Rapa 13 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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FAIRVIEW MOTORS WAIKATO HURDLE 3200m Track: SOFT 7 Out 4m |
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SQUIRE (4) is a top class hurdler who was too tough when scoring by a neck here nearly 3 weeks ago. The extra 400m will suit him even more, and he is set to repeat the dose. THE BAMBINO (3) went huge on the flat fresh up, and then got too far back at Whanganui 2 weeks ago. Expect some sharp improvement back in his favoured jumping role. Stick with him. TAIKA (2) is a very accomplished hurdler who will be peaking after a couple of runs back from a spell on the flat. Each way claims in this. DICTATION (1) blew out and needed the run fresh up on the flat nearly 7 weeks ago at Waipukurau. Expect a much better effort over hurdles. Include in all top 4 combos. PACHECO (8) has plenty of talent in this role, and he is a must for all combinations. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Squire will be hard to beat.
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| 1 | 191x9 |
DICTATION
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 8YO BAY GELDING 69.0KG I SEE RED SYNDICATE Having second run back today. Not raced for 48 days. First-up after nine months raced on the speed throughout before fading finished ninth of 10 runners at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Subtle Image with 59.5kg at $14.20. Previously second-up finished sixth of 9 runners at Arawa Park on May 10 2025 over 2200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Quid with 58.5kg at $14.20. Fitter for run. Honest jumper with five wins and three minor placings from nine starts over the obs |
6 M B GILLIES |
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| 2 | 41x60 |
TAIKA
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 9YO BROWN GELDING 69.0KG K J GARNETT, M & P S NELSON Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished sixth of 13 starters at Woodville on April 29 over 2200m, slow track; 4 len behind Lord Spencer carrying 62kg at $29.90. Last start finished 13th of 14 runners at Wanganui on May 30 over 2040m, on slow going 7 len behind Coney Island with 55.5kg at $22.10. Definite winning chance. Likely to figure on his return to jumping. |
8 KYLAN WILES |
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| 3 | 12x20 |
THE BAMBINO
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 8YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG BEN FOOTE, GARRY SHERRATT & PAUL NELSON Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished second of 13 starters at Woodville on April 29 over 2200m, on slow going 1.75 len behind Lord Spencer carrying 65kg at $32.50. Last start finished 12th of 14 starters at Wanganui on May 30 over 2040m, on slow going 6 len behind Coney Island with 57.5kg at $15.50. Rates highly on best form and is a key contender. |
1 EMILY J FARR |
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| 4 | 72131 |
SQUIRE
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN, KAREN & KEVIN FURSDON & SQUIRE SYNDICATE Useful type. Last outing won by a long-neck this track on May 24 over 2800m slow track defeating Roc Up Ralph with 65kg at $3.40 in a jumps. Run before finished third of 12 runners at Arawa Park on May 9 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Whatthemansaw carrying 57kg at $8.20. Definite winning chance. Appreciated the switch to jumps racing last time out when he saluted by a long neck (2800m) at this track. |
5 JORDAN HART |
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| 5 | 27x71 |
HAPPY STAR
KEVIN MYERS 10YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG S J BARBER & J W BENNER Racing second-up today. Fresh up after nine months finished seventh of 8 runners at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 2000m, slow track; 2.25 len behind Ortem Legacy with 59kg at $37. |
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| 6 | 4px55 |
MONT VENTOUX
RUDY LIEFTING 10YO B/BR GELDING 65.0KG T LOCK, B DAVIES, KAKAPO LODGE LTD, D BEST, R BEST, T PRIEST, G TAYLOR Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 7 starters at Pukekohe on May 1 over 2100m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Khan Hunter with 59.5kg at $23. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 8 starters at this track on May 24 over 2800m, slow track; 5 len behind Squire with 66.5kg at $21.90. |
3 JOSHUA PARKER |
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| 7 | 7x682 |
ROC UP RALPH
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 6YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG T, J & C LINES, S, H, E CLOTWORTHY, G LEMON & M COLLINS Last start finished second of 8 runners at this track on May 24 over 2800m, slow track; a long-neck behind Squire carrying 65kg at $10.30. Race before made ground from midfield; finished eighth of 12 starters at Arawa Park on May 9 over 2200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Whatthemansaw with 58.5kg at $14.90. Right in the mix if he is at his best. |
4 HAMISH MC NEILL |
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| 8 | 88735 |
PACHECO
SHAUN PHELAN 8YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG S PHELAN, K NICHOLSON, W ORMSBY, J & R FENWICK, J HEASLEY, M KEESON, C FAULKNER, T NICHOLSON, G LEMON, M COLLIS, P & J DYSON Useful gelding. Last run finished fifth of 12 starters at Ellerslie on June 6 over 2100m, slow track; 7 len behind Fly My Wey with 54kg at $14.80. Before that finished third of 8 runners at this track on May 24 over 2800m, on slow going 2.25 len behind Squire with 64kg at $2.10. Worth including. |
7 JAY KOZACZEK |
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| 9 | px058 |
LEITRIM LAD
EAMONN GREEN 9YO BROWN GELDING 65.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN Last run ran last at this track on May 24 over 2800m, on slow going 20 len behind Squire carrying 65kg at $11.80. Before that raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth in a small field at this track on April 17 over 2100m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Awhina carrying 59.5kg at $25.90. Struggling to recapture his best form of late and appears tested in this line up. |
2 BRANDON HOLLIDAY |
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