Te Rapa 17 Apr 2026
GOING: H(10)
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NZB AIRFREIGHT 3YO 1200m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 9m |
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Rioja and Passiflora possess good early speed. MAZINO (5) 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 (4) 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 (8) won on debut before tackling Stakes company in her last couple of starts, including her last run in the NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie nearly 6 weeks ago. Dropping back to 1200m at this level is the key, and she is worth another chance. SIBLING RIVALRY (3) was a solid third at Tauranga fresh. Include. PASSIFLORA (2) has been freshened since her last start third at Trentham at the end of January. She is very progressive, and from a good gate with Craig Grylls in the saddle, she can win this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tale Of The Gypsy each-way.
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LANDLOCK
CODY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MS M C ALEXANDER, ARION EQUINE LTD, B F BROOM, B P & E K FAITH, J M & W G LOVERIDGE, GARRY & NICOLE PYE, D K & H P READ Most recently 4th of 13 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Lady Iris carrying 57kg at $19.40. The race before that second last of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Uncle Remus on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 57kg at $21.10. Strong top-three hope. |
6 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 2 | 31x23 |
PASSIFLORA
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG SIR PETER VELA Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 54 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 7 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Cheerio carrying 56kg at $3.50. Second-up in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Lady Iris with 57kg at $3.50. Among the better chances. |
4 C J GRYLLS |
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| 3 | 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 a wet track; 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 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 with 55.5kg at $6. Back in good shape and is definitely worth including. |
5 WIREMU PINN |
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| 4 | 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 Most recently second last of 13 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lady Iris carrying 56kg at $23.90. The race before that second last of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 56kg at $11.60. Can turn things around. |
7 SAM MCNAB |
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| 5 | 23122 |
MAZINO
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GO RACING PERFECTO SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Recent form sound. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Katamuku with 56kg at $5.30. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Glance carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Likely to feature. |
1 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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CHATELLE ROSE
FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG ELIZABETH POLLARD, TINA THOROWGOOD, LINDSAY CORNEGE & FRED CORNEGE Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 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, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Scolera carrying 57kg at $7.40. Don't underestimate. |
10 JOE DOYLE |
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RIOJA
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED & S P MORGAN Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Party Time with 56kg at $3.30. Last start favourite; won by 4 len at Matamata March 22 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Petite Rocher carrying 56kg at $1.90. Solid credentials and should be included. |
9 WARREN KENNEDY |
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CONVINCED
KRIS SHAILER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G J CHITTICK Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Nzb Kiwi on March 7 over 1500m, 21 len behind Well Written carrying 55kg at $188.20. The run before that 8th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Uncle Remus on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 55kg at $17.90. Capable of sharp improvement. |
8 CORENTIN BERGE |
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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, slow going 4 len behind Bellarista with 55.5kg at $9. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Taupo October 10 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Woman In Charge carrying 55.5kg at $17.90. Capable of a bold showing. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 10 | 90x57 |
MISS MOET ALL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG HEELS & HOOVES SYNDICATE #3 Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Midori Glory carrying 55.5kg at $19.70. Last start 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 54kg at $22.40. Useful type but happy enough to avoid. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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