Te Rapa 30 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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ALEXANDER GROUP 2200m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Relentless and Beetlegeuse to battle for the leading role. MORNING COCOA (6) won fresh up, and she continues to race honestly. She was not far away again when finishing fourth over 2200m at Arawa Park 3 weeks ago, and she gets another good chance to win another race. HEZA SHARP ONE (3) returned to form in style at Matamata, lifting strongly to score over 2000m after sitting handy throughout. There is more depth to this field, but he will still be on the up, and with the right run, he can repeat the dose. BRADLEY (1) has been building nicely this prep, and he went close here last start over 2100m, beaten less than a length. He needs it wet, and another honest effort can be expected on similar track conditions. RELENTLESS (2) dropped into a soft race at Tauherenikau nearly 4 weeks ago and won easily. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bradley each way.
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BRADLEY
TONY COLE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D & J SCLATER, P SMITH, M WILLIAMS, R & S TWEEDY, C & T TORRIE, R & C SUTTON Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on May 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Hakata Bay with 60kg at $5.20. Before that 7th of 11 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Up The Anti carrying 56kg at $10.90. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance. |
5 SAM MCNAB |
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| 2 | 00x91 |
RELENTLESS
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G I BARNETT, R COOPER, M G WILLS, S & M ANDERSON, G & R SCHWIETERS & S F RITCHIE Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind La Diem carrying 57kg at $34.70. Second run from a spell won by 1.2 len at Tauherenikau May 3 over 2050m defeating Coney Island carrying 60kg at $3.80. Will be improved on the two runs in and is worth value bet consideration. |
4 C J GRYLLS |
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| 3 | 0x871 |
HEZA SHARP ONE
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, EAGLE RACING, M & M T BUTTERWORTH, MRS J L EGAN, DR S FUATAI, D W LAKE & DONAL M MACKY Last start came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Matamata May 13 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Ivy's Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $11.60. Before that 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Free Bird carrying 60kg at $16.50. Racing well and can feature again. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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SWEET BUT PSYCHO
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO GREY MARE 58.0KG RUN DON'T WALK SYNDICATE (MGR: KYLIE BAX) Last start got back early 5th of 7 at this track on May 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bonnard carrying 54kg at $6.30. Before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1560m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Loch Katrine with 56kg at $6.80. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
6 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 5 | x6681 |
BEETLEGEUSE
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Hawera May 17 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Rosina with 65kg at $9.70. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Free Bird with 59kg at $13.60. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
9 CORENTIN BERGE |
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MORNING COCOA
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 2200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Whatthemansaw with 57.5kg at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Super Fly with 56.5kg at $26.30. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
6 WARREN KENNEDY |
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PRISCA
CATHERINE CAMERON 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG MISS C J CAMERON Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Loch Katrine carrying 54.5kg at $16.80. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Pukekohe Rating 75 on March 21 2025 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Lord Of The Sea carrying 54kg at $36.20. Others are preferred. |
7 SIENNA BROWN |
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HE'S CLASSIC
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B J, C J, J R & R J WALLACE At the latest run 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Super Fly carrying 54kg at $39.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind French Thinker carrying 58kg at $49.40. Looks tested in this field. |
8 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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RIO GRANDE
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Third-up today. First-up 11th of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind French Thinker with 57.5kg at $24.80. Second-up 7th of 11 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Beetlegeuse with 66kg at $5.90. Rates highly and can make amends. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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JAMAICAN BOY
SHANE CRAWFORD 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG SCOTT WILLIAMS Last start got back early 8th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Heza Sharp One carrying 59.5kg at $6.70. The race before that 4th of 10 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Subtle Image with 58.5kg at $6. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish. |
1 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 11 | 32272 |
ROSINA
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G O & MRS J D SHERRATT Last start 2nd of 11 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Beetlegeuse with 65kg at $6.70. The race before that 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 2100m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Elton Rocks with 57kg at $12. Bold showing expected. |
3 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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