Te Rapa 12 Apr 2026
GOING: H(8)
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NZB NATIONAL ONLINE YEARLING SALE 14 APRIL 3YO 1200m Track: Out 9m |
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Rioja and Passiflora can be prominent. MAZINO (8) bolted in when scoring an overdue maiden win at Waverley by 3 lengths, and her next 2 starts have been full of merit when only being claimed late after leading to finish runner-up. She is perfectly drawn this time, and she should take some pegging back. TALE OF THE GYPSY (7) won a BM65 here fresh up, and her next 3 starts have all been in much tougher fields. She is nicely placed at this level with the same weight that she carried when she won, and a form reversal is on the cards. CONVINCED (11) won on debut before tackling Stakes company in her last couple of starts, including her last run in the NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie just over 5 weeks ago. Dropping back to 1200m at this level is the key, and she is worth another chance. SIBLING RIVALRY (6) was a solid third at Tauranga fresh. Include. SHAMELESS STAR (4) fought on well enough after racing handy to the pace in a stronger field at Trentham 15 days ago. She cops a wide draw, but Michael McNab keeps the faith, and so do we. SUGGESTED PLAY: Convinced each way.
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| 1 | 12x5 |
YOKOZUNA
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G J COSSEY, A DALY, I J LEISHMAN, MRS D M LOGAN & SOCIAL RACING PREMIER DYNAMIC DUO SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER) Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 57kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Ruakaka in the G3 Northland Breeders Stakes on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Tajana with 57kg at $7.10. In the mix. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 2 | 1x533 |
GENERAL MENARI
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MARK & TANIA STRATFORD Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Scolera carrying 59kg at $4.60. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy carrying 58kg at $2.80. One of the better chances. |
11 |
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| 3 | 31x23 |
PASSIFLORA
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG SIR PETER VELA Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 49 days. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cheerio carrying 56kg at $3.50. Last start in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Lady Iris carrying 57kg at $3.50. Likely to feature again. |
12 C J GRYLLS |
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| 4 | 5x219 |
SHAMELESS STAR
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG EXEMPT BLOODSTOCK LTD, CHELSEA CONNECTIONS LET, BRENDON & DEBBIE HART Last start 9th of 13 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lady Iris carrying 56kg at $9.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m in soft going defeating Marotiri Marsta carrying 56kg at $1.80. Can do much better this time. |
13 M MCNAB |
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| 5 | 5811x |
QUELLO DOLCE
CODY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG MARRIOTT GROUP LTD, M BALLESTY, P J & F THOMPSON, D WALKER & C SIMPSON, D V FEA, M L BARNES, MRS J K & M H M SWAN, K & K ZIMMERMAN, D & M WALKER, MRS W J BREMNER, MRS J M KIDD, G A BINNIE, MRS S J WILCOX, MRS J M EWEN & W G M SCHOONDERWOERD Resuming. Not seen since winning by 2.25 len Trentham January 17 over 1200m slow track defeating Poppy's Girl with 55.5kg at $7. On debut fifth of 12 at Taupo October 10 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Hot Card with 54kg at $8.90. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has claims if presented on song. |
2 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 6 | 110x3 |
SIBLING RIVALRY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU NO LOVE LOST RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KW FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second-up. First-up after two months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 54kg at $12.60. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha November 11 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Deprive carrying 55.5kg at $6. Fitter and worth following up. |
7 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 7 | x1980 |
TALE OF THE GYPSY
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG 2024 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, I G BENGE, R J BIBBY, D & S J FREEMAN, J R GRAY, DR P H MITCHELL, K O'BRIEN & D M PRETIOUS Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lady Iris with 56kg at $23.90. The run before that second last of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 16 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 56kg at $11.60. Better placed here. Right in the mix. |
9 SAM MCNAB |
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| 8 | 23122 |
MAZINO
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GO RACING PERFECTO SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Form hard to fault. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Katamuku carrying 56kg at $5.30. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Glance with 56.5kg at $2.10. Sure to go close. |
4 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 9 | 63224 |
CHATELLE ROSE
FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG ELIZABETH POLLARD, TINA THOROWGOOD, LINDSAY CORNEGE & FRED CORNEGE Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 55kg at $7.10. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Scolera with 57kg at $7.40. Key chance and expected to run well. |
10 JOE DOYLE |
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| 10 | 3x21 |
RIOJA
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED & S P MORGAN Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Party Time carrying 56kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; won by 4 len at Matamata March 22 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Petite Rocher with 56kg at $1.90. One of the chances. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 11 | 180 |
CONVINCED
KRIS SHAILER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G J CHITTICK Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start ran last of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Nzb Kiwi on March 7 over 1500m, 21 len behind Well Written with 55kg at $188.20. Before that 8th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Uncle Remus on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Belle Cheval with 55kg at $17.90. Willing to give her another chance. |
3 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 12 | 16x6x |
HASSTOROCK
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R & CM HASSALL FAMILY TRUST Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bellarista carrying 55.5kg at $9. Won previous preparation first up ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Taupo October 10 over 1100m in soft going defeating Woman In Charge carrying 55.5kg at $17.90. Has to be respected. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 13 | 90x57 |
MISS MOET ALL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG HEELS & HOOVES SYNDICATE #3 Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Midori Glory with 55.5kg at $19.70. Second-up 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 54kg at $22.40. Fitter but others are better placed. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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