Te Rapa 12 Apr 2026
GOING: H(8)
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ENGAS DEVELOPMENTS 2YO 1100m Track: Out 9m |
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Anticipating a genuine tempo over the 1100m journey. IMPERIAL ROSE (7) was put aside after being a beaten favourite at Ellerslie in January, probably not coping with the quick backup after her second on debut at Te Aroha 8 days earlier. She looked sharp when winning a recent trial, and she can get her season back on track here. On top. HIGH GOAL (3) won a trial before finishing fourth in a 6-horse field on debut at Tauherenikau when showing pace to lead that day. He will be better for the experience, and he is worth another chance in this. KA RON (1) had his last start in the Karaka Millions 2YO at Ellerslie, and after getting back from a wide gate, he had no hope. He cops the pole position for his return, and a big run is expected fresh. RUPENI (4) ruined his chances fresh up at Matamata by racing greenly throughout 3 weeks ago. He has a tricky gate, but will be a lot trimmer for this assignment, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. ZAFAR (6) makes his debut off some good trial form. Opie Bosson rides, so watch closely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ka Ron each way.
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KA RON
ALLAN SHARROCK 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG N & S STANLEY & K & EST LATE R STANLEY Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo January 24 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Dream Roca with 57kg at $44. On debut second of 8 at Otaki November 30 over 1100m, a nose behind Kinnaird carrying 56kg at $6. Has ability and worth following. |
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SIR RICHIE
STEPHEN RALPH 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG STUART & CHERIE HOPE Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 7 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Seize The Day with 54.5kg at $39.40. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 22 over 1050m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Mayfair Street carrying 54.5kg at $30.20. Top-three chance. |
11 JACK TAPLIN |
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HIGH GOAL
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG RON WANLESS & JUDI WANLESS Was well-supported at debut, 4th in a small field at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Spark with 55kg at $3.10. Can progress and take this out. |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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RUPENI
STEPHEN MARSH 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS L M & R L BONNINGTON, B & G CALDWELL, C CONNORS, L R DIXON, P DONOVAN, D GALT, C J GRACE, C HART, B HURST, D JAKEMAN, LANDSDOWNE PARK 2018 LTD, DR P H MITCHELL, J MORRISON, K W O'NEILL, H R W POMARE, M PRITCHARD, C L & R R RATCLIFFE, S ROLTON, M W SCOTT & R WILKINSON Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Matamata on March 22 over 1050m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mayfair Street with 57.5kg at $11.10. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Trentham on October 18 over 800m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Midnight Dart carrying 57kg at $2.30. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
12 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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FRAUDSTER
KENNY RAE 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG L G ADAMS, J D CLARK, J FAIRLEY, M E GRANT, M M HARRIS, D P MCHUGH, K I RAE, W K ROUSSELL, W R ROWLAND, J M SILVEIRA, J K STITT, G THORP, P A WOODCOCK & EST LATE M G C DARROCH Kenny Rae trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent Avondale trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Chances aided by an inside gate. |
2 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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ZAFAR
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 2YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG FORTUNA ZAFAR SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) First start. By leading sire Snitzel out of Zasorceress. Won a trial at Avondale over 800m March 24. The yard has a great strike-rate with debutantes. |
8 O P BOSSON |
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IMPERIAL ROSE
STEPHEN MARSH 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MYRACEHORSE NO.1 Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Ellerslie January 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Stromlinien carrying 55kg at $2.40. On debut second in a small field at Te Aroha January 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind State The Obvious carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Should come back bigger and better this prep. |
7 M MCNAB |
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LADY SUPIDO
FRANK RITCHIE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG JOHN LOCKINGTON, PAUL ROBINSON, JOHN LOCKINGTON JNR & FRANK RITCHIE Filly by Supido facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won an Avondale trial over 1000m on March 24. Looks set for a bright start to her career. |
3 JOE DOYLE |
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SEMRA
DANIEL MILLER 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG CHRISTINE JUETT & DENISE HOWELL Filly by Ardrossan facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won a Taupo trial over 900m on March 17. Don't rule her out. |
5 WARREN KENNEDY |
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TIMELESS BEAUTY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG TE AKAU BEAUTY & GRACE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Filly by Wootton Bassett facing the starter for the first time. Won a Taupo trial over 900m on March 17. Don't rule her out. |
10 C J GRYLLS |
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IGNORE ME NOT
STEPHEN MARSH 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG 2025 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, B BROOM, P CALDWELL, T DUNSTAN, DENNIS E FOSTER, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER, G & D MARSHALL, J MCKENZIE & DR P H MITCHELL Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Tivaci out of Ignored purchased for NZD $ 140,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). At the most recent trial finished fourth at Taupo over 900m. Worth watching despite a tricky barrier. |
9 COURTNEY BARNES |
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NO FINER SLING
SAM MYNOTT 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MS S P MYNOTT First-starter by Ardrossan out of No Finer Pins. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. The betting is the best pointer to her chances. |
6 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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