Te Rapa 09 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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SKYCITY HAMILTON MILE 1600m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 12m |
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Chasing Warrior can work over from a wide draw to lead. INDIAN GOLD (1) has made up a stack of late ground in each of his 2 runs back from a spell on this track, finishing less than a length from the winner on both occasions. He won't get as far back with Michael McNab replacing an apprentice, and he should go close to having the last say. JAFFIRA (2) ran on late here a fortnight ago in the same race as the top pick, finishing fifth. She had been in good form before that, and is set to bounce straight back into the money here. HAKATA BAY (4) was very courageous when getting up to score by a head in a tight finish fresh up at Avondale just over 3 weeks ago. He steps up to a mile and won't find this much harder. Go again. TALENTOSO (5) has only battled in his last couple of starts, but he is better than that, and Opie Bosson will take over the reins. Each way value. EAGLE ROCK (6) followed on from a solid maiden win here with a good effort for third on this track 2 weeks ago. He has more to offer, and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Talentoso to provide some each-way value.
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| 1 | 27x23 |
INDIAN GOLD
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P H GRIEVE & B C THOMAS CNZM Third-up today. Resuming came from the tail of the field 2nd of 15 at this track on June 14 over 1300m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Lotus carrying 55kg at $28.40. Second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Elle McFab with 56kg at $4.30. Racing well. Racing well and looks perfectly placed to take this out. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 2 | 03325 |
JAFFIRA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG J S ALEXANDER, C & M BLAIKIE, M J CLAPCOTT, JACKSON RACING LTD, P D LEIGHTON, J R MAGILL, C Y & I F MELLETT & NEOVIA SYNDICATE At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Elle McFab with 56kg at $7.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Zanzibar carrying 58kg at $5.80. Nicely placed and is expected to be in the finish. |
9 JIM CHUNG |
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| 3 | 36525 |
RUACH
ANTONY FULLER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS S H FULLER, C R & I M MACRURY At the latest run 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 55.5kg at $8.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Rosetown Princess carrying 56kg at $6.20. Worth considering based on the latest effort. |
11 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 4 | 106x1 |
HAKATA BAY
MARGARET FALCONER 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG C DAY & ELLESMERE THOROUGHBREDS LTD Second-up. First-up after five months won by a neck at Avondale July 16 over 1400m in the wet defeating Blondie carrying 60kg at $33.50. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Privy Garden carrying 58.5kg at $18.40. Back in fine order and will be tough to beat. |
10 JOE DOYLE |
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| 5 | 0x356 |
TALENTOSO
SHELLEY HALE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G W & M W SIMON, G A THOMAS, T M THOMSON, P & T MURRAY, A B & M CLARK At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Elle McFab carrying 59kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 54kg at $9.90. Hard to beat on his best form. |
6 O P BOSSON |
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| 6 | 2213 |
EAGLE ROCK
KYLIE LITTLE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K A LITTLE & GENE JACOBSON Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ortega carrying 57kg at $5.70. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track May 31 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Bradley carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Likely to feature. |
4 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 7 | 30231 |
CHASING WARRIOR
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG KEVIN SUN, B J, C J, J R & R J WALLACE Racing well recently. Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Avondale July 16 over 1400m in the wet defeating Akimoto carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Graces Gift carrying 57.5kg at $4.10. Has found form and should be in the mix. |
13 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 8 | 001x7 |
JOEJOECCINI
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS C A & P M ALGIE Second-up. First-up after eight months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 14 len behind Zanzibar carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ocean Miss with 58.5kg at $86. Fitter and is among the chances. |
1 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 9 | 99413 |
GRACES GIFT
DEBBIE SWEENEY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D G & S P HERBERT Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Ocean Road with 52.5kg at $17.90. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Pukekohe June 25 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Moelle with 52.5kg at $11.60. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
14 MARIA SANSON |
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| 10 | 32002 |
TE ATATU DREAM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS C M & J D MCCORMICK At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Elle McFab with 53kg at $8.90. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 24 len behind Family Folks carrying 55kg at $9.70. One of the chances. |
2 C J GRYLLS |
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| 11 | 46030 |
PHANTOM DRAGON
PAM GERARD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP Returns from a 45-day let-up. Last start 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Bassoroc carrying 58kg at $4.90. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Monday Melody with 53.5kg at $14.40. Better than last start so he deserves another chance. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 12 | 64100 |
TAKEACHANCE
TRACY LOMAS 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS T R LOMAS At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Elle McFab with 56.5kg at $54.60. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 17 len behind White Mask carrying 56.5kg at $13.70. Struggling a bit and will need to improve sharply. |
11 GARETH LAHOUD |
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| 13 | x6534 |
SAINT BRIGID
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG DEBBIE AUTRIDGE, EST LATE TOBY AUTRIDGE, JOSH AUTRIDGE, ANNIE & LINSAY BOURNE, BOB AUTRIDGE, LYN & BOB GINNS Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on July 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Brian Lamont with 58kg at $3.90. Before that 3rd of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Hakata Bay carrying 58kg at $5.60. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away. |
3 M CAMERON |
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| 14 | 0x050 |
KING'S MOUNT
ALLAN SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A SMITH, C FLACK, N MASON & D MCMAHON Last start second last of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Hakata Bay carrying 55kg at $19.30. The start before that 5th of 8 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, in the wet; 8 len behind Jack In The Box carrying 55kg at $12.70. Out of his depth. |
12 SIENNA BROWN |
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| 15 | 698x0 |
MANAWA
JOHN BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B PAMATATAU, J BELL Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 2000m, 9 len behind Penurious with 54kg at $16.90. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Taupo on February 26 over 1400m, 37 len behind Lady Of Court carrying 58.5kg at $30.80. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately. |
7 FRANKIE BARRETT |
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| 16 | x1256 |
JAMAICA FAREWELL
CARL HENDERSON 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG EST LATE C H ROSE At the latest run 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Zanzibar with 57.5kg at $8.70. The run before that 5th of 13 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Reinstatement with 55.5kg at $16.40. Can feature in the finish. |
5 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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