Te Rapa   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY 2YO 1200m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 3m  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large representation of unraced runners. THE ESPY (1) was an impressive Maiden winner last time out, scoring by 1.3 lengths over 1100m at Tauranga. Win chance again. Ace draw. Only already winner in this field. DUJARDIN (10) was a good run fresh up for fourth. Can overcome a wide gate here. Include. RISING STAR (9) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1100m at this track, finishing third and beaten 0.9 lengths. Wide draw but she can cope. Dual trial winner before debut. Must include. THAT'S GOLD (2) has been course placed before. Trifecta and first four chance. ARGO (3) is a colt by Almanzor on debut. Twice trialled and wo both of them. Dam has left Richard (1 win). Drawn to be a force in this for sure. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Espy is a win wager.
1 51 THE ESPY
ANDREW FORSMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S HARDWIDGE, M SHARKIE & P VAWDREY
When well in the market at debut, 5th of 9 at Waverley on March 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Pacific Breeze carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Tauranga March 30 over 1100m defeating Belle Noire with 57.5kg at $2.10. Win chance again. Ace draw. Only already winner in this field.
1
GEORGE ROOKE
WHITE,BLACK,GOLD HORIZONTAL RAYS,BLACK SLEEVES,CAP,GOLD POM POM
2 43x57 THAT'S GOLD
CHRIS WOOD
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
ANDREW CHRISTIE, BAZ DODDS, GARRY WILLIAMS, GRANT BARNETT, HAROLD CALLAGHER, JENNIE DUCKWORTH, JOHN WOOD, MARTIN LIVINGSTON, MURRAY GIBB, NOEL BURNSIDE, PAUL WICKS, PAUL WILLIS & STEVE WILSHIRE
First-up 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Little Black Dress carrying 55kg at $7.70. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 56kg at $13.20. Has been course placed before. Trifecta and first four chance.
8
JOE DOYLE
BLACK, WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
3 ARGO
TONY PIKE
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
BRENDAN LINDSAY MNZM & MRS J E A LINDSAY, L G INNES, MRS D L MCDONALD, R G MULCASTER & PIKE RACING LTD
Colt by Almanzor on debut. Twice trialled and won both of them. Dam has left Richard (1 win). Drawn to be a force in this.
2
MATT CARTWRIGHT
BLACK, YELLOW CHECKS, ARMBAND, CHECKS CAP
4 PANTHER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
2YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
MRS E M MONTGOMERIE, FOREST PARTNERSHIP, J B HEENEY, BRIAN ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST, MRS C & H WAKELIN, J WIDDOWS, S B DOULL, J & R MCCONACHIE, C JAGER, G TAYLOR, KYPU2 SYNDICATE, BBF SYNDICATE, S J WHITE, B MCCULLUM, D & MRS L WAKELIN & W A FOWLER
Colt by Ace High making his first appearance. Twice trialled for a fourth then a win. Dam has left three winning foals with Rhinoceros (10 wins) the most prolific. Drawn wide here.
12
C J GRYLLS
YELLOW, NAVY STRIPES SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
5 7x NIGHT WOLF
KYLIE HOSKIN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
GO RACING NIGHT WOLF SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA)
At debut last start ran last of 7 at Ellerslie on November 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Toretto carrying 57.5kg at $15.50. Last trial was fourth at Ellerslie in a 800m trial on April 1. Drawn out. Looking elsewhere.
9
TRISTON MOODLEY
NAVY, WHITE BAND, GO RACING LOGO, ARMBANDS, CAP
6 CHAPLIN
PAM GERARD
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
RAY ATCHISON, BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, ALAN PANTHER, BALLYMORE STABLES (AUST) PTY LTD, DAME SIAN ELIAS, HUGH FLETCHER, NATALIE WALKER, NED FLETCHER
Colt by King Of Comedy on debut. Has had three trials for two thirds and a fourth. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Hugo the Boss (7 wins) the most prolific. Drawn okay.
5
V A COLGAN
FOREST GREEN, RED TARTAN, FOREST GREEN SLEEVES, RED CHECKS , RED CAP
7 L'AIGLE NOIR
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
MARK CHITTY, ANNE MARIE DE SPA & CHARLES HALL
Two-year-old colt making debut by Ribchester out of Silhouette Noire. Drawn well in this.
3
RYAN ELLIOT
YELLOW, NAVY STRIPES SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
8 2x25 PINK GIN
TONY PIKE
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
PINK DRINKS SYNDICATE (MG: ANTHONY PIKE)
Resuming tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 23 over 1050m, 1.0 len behind Lady Iris with 55.5kg at $5.60. Last start 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Wyndstorm with 55kg at $4.50. Has not gone a poor race so far. Quinella and trifecta must.
11
BLACK,WHITE STRIPES,SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS,CAP
9 3 RISING STAR
TIM & MARGARET CARTER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
MRS M & MR T J CARTER
At debut, 3rd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Bulgari carrying 55.5kg at $7.40. Close up at first start. Wide draw but she can cope. Dual trial winner before debut. Must include.
13
JIM CHUNG
BLACK, GOLD FERN, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPES SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, GOLD FERN
10 4x4 DUJARDIN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
TE AKAU EQUISTAR RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
First start 4th of 9 at this track on December 14 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sweet Ice carrying 55kg at $7. Went for a spell before returning 4th in a small field at Trentham on April 12 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Faultless carrying 55kg at $1.40. Good run fresh up. Can overcome a wide gate.
15
ORANGE,ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS,ORANGE SLEEVES,ROYAL BLUE STRIPES
11 LUBECK
STEPHEN MARSH
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
J F BRUFORD, E N KEMP, S B MARSH, L F & R C MCLEAN, R E NIEPER & EST LATE C J GRIFFIN
Filly by Hanseatic on debut. Twice trialled for a win then a second. She looks to have good upside. Cannot be omitted.
7
RIHAAN GOYARAM
LIME, PINK SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES, PINK CAP
12 YANGS WARRIOR
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
RAPTORS THOROUGHBRED LTD
Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall trained two-year-old filly lining up for debut. Has had two trials and won the last of them. Not out of this.
6
KELLY MYERS
BLACK, NAVY DIAMONDS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, NAVY CAP, GOLD STRIPES
13 7x AURORA STORM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
TAB RACING CLUB
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 7 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1000m, slow going 16 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy with 54.5kg at $3.90. Trialled well twice before debut. Wide draw. Looks tested.
14
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
NAVY,RED T, SLEEVES,NVAY FERN,RED CAP
14 ALACRITOUS
STEPHEN MARSH
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
GO RACING PECORINO SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA)
Filly by Dundeel facing the starter for the first time. Has been trialled twice for two thirds. Dam has left three multiple race winning foals with Velocious (5 wins including once at G1). Drawn wide here.
10
M MCNAB
INDIGO , WHITE BAND, GO RACING LOGO, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, WHITE CAP
15 46 PERFECT HABIT
MARK FORBES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
CASS THOROUGHBREDS LTD & FAIRWEATHER BLOODSTOCK LTD
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Little Black Dress carrying 56kg at $11.40. Last start 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 57kg at $17.80. Hard to recommend.
16
BLACK,LIGHT PINK FIVE SPOTS,BLACK SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK CHEVRON,LIGHT PINK CAP,BLACK STRIPE
16 PRESENCE OF MIND
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
TE AKAU FRONT OF MIND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson trained two-year-old filly lining up for debut and was purchased for AUD $ 260,000 (Inglis 2024 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Won a recent Ellerslie trial. Good draw will assist chances. Winning chance on debut.
4
ORANGE,BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES