Te Rapa 17 Apr 2026
GOING: H(10)
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ENGAS DEVELOPMENTS 2YO 1100m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 9m |
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Anticipating good pressure with many of these lining up for the first time. 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 (2) 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. RUPENI (3) 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, and despite copping a nasty gate, he is sure to have plenty of market support. TIMELESS BEAUTY (12) is a stablemate of the fourth pick, and she is also making her debut, but she will have a far superior draw. Each-way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rupeni each-way.
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SIR RICHIE
STEPHEN RALPH 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG STUART & CHERIE HOPE Having third race start. At big 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 made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 22 over 1050m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Mayfair Street with 54.5kg at $30.20. Heading the right way and is worth including. |
2 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, on a slow track; 3 len behind Spark carrying 55kg at $3.10. Expect him to run well. |
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, slow going 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 rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Midnight Dart with 57kg at $2.30. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer. |
5 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 Two-year-old gelding (Profiteer - Danger Strykes) who was bought for NZD $ 19,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 2). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Avondale over 800m on March 24. Worth watching despite a difficult barrier. |
12 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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ZAFAR
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 2YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG FORTUNA ZAFAR SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Colt by Snitzel making his first race start. Trial form indicates he's up to a solid debut. Won an Avondale trial over 800m on March 24. Respect any market moves. |
14 O P BOSSON |
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COMETOTHECOTTAGE
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG SIR PETER VELA Gelding by King Of Comedy on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Ellerslie on April 7 over 1100m. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves. |
10 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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IMPERIAL ROSE
STEPHEN MARSH 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MYRACEHORSE NO.1 Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 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, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind State The Obvious with 55.5kg at $4.50. Looks all set for a positive return. |
9 M MCNAB |
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ANGELS HALO
HOLLIE WYNYARD 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG HOSPITALITY RENTALS LTD Filly by Proisir on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Ellerslie on April 7 over 1100m. Don't rule her out. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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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. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Won an Avondale trial over 1000m on March 24. Capable of a solid performance. |
11 JOE DOYLE |
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PHILLYJEAN
SAMANTHA LOGAN 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J M NEWMAN Two-year-old filly making debut by Hello Youmzain out of Dreamcrafter. Won a trial at Ellerslie over 800m April 7. Has the pedigree so well worth keeping safe first time out. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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SEMRA
DANIEL MILLER 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG CHRISTINE JUETT & DENISE HOWELL Two-year-old filly making debut by Ardrossan out of Torba. Won a trial over 900m at Taupo on March 17. Worth considering. |
8 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) Two-year-old filly (Wootton Bassett - Lady Iveagh) who was bought for NZD $ 320,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Taupo over 900m on March 17. Looks ready to run a big race. |
3 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 Filly by Tivaci on debut. Finished fourth in a Taupo trial over 900m on March 17. Prefer to see. |
1 COURTNEY BARNES |
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NO FINER SLING
SAM MYNOTT 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MS S P MYNOTT On debut. Two-year-old filly by Ardrossan out of No Finer Pins. At the most recent trial finished fifth on April 7 at Ellerslie over 800m. Prefer to see. |
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