CAMBRIDGE 09 Sep 2026
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RACING @ TE RAPA 13 SEPTEMBER 970m Track: AW True |
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Genuine pace with Paravane taking up the running ahead of Shavasana and Feel The Stag. THE PERFECT ONE (1) will slide down in class after finishing fourth here 3 weeks ago, and before that he came with a well time run to score in BM72 company on this track. He cops another good gate, and if the tempo is strong, he is good enough to bounce straight back into the winner's circle. PINK GIN (2) shared the pace and fought on bravely for second here 12 days ago, continuing her strong form on this course. With the right run in transit, she can go one better this time. PARAVANE (4) bolted in at Te Aroha when fresh up last prep, and she looked in good condition at a recent trial. She has needed time to mature, and with the aid of a 4kg claim, she is good enough to overcome a wide draw, and give this a shake. FEEL THE STAG (5) needed her resuming run at Te Rapa, and makes her poly track debut on her home course. He carries less weight second up, and should be very competitive. Include in all top 4 combos. SHAVASANA (7) benefits from a 3kg claim for her peak run. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Perfect One can win this.
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THE PERFECT ONE
GLEN OLD 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG E N KEMP & C W KWOK Recent form sound. Last start got back early 4th in a small field at this track on August 19 over 970m, 2.25 len behind Chatelle Rose with 58.5kg at $8.20. The start before that settled well back; won by 0.6 len at this track on July 22 over 970m defeating Reptak carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Encouraging effort last start. Should be hard to beat. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 2 | 01122 |
PINK GIN
TONY PIKE 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG PINK DRINKS SYNDICATE (MG: ANTHONY PIKE) Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on August 28 over 970m, 0.3 len behind Lady Iris with 57.5kg at $2. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 19 over 970m, 1.3 len behind Chatelle Rose carrying 57kg at $2.60. Expected to be in the finish again. |
4 SAM MCNAB |
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| 3 | 1740x |
PERFECT HABIT
MARK FORBES 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J T & J K CASSIN & FAIRWEATHER BLOODSTOCK LTD Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas February 28 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 57kg at $24.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track September 24 over 970m defeating Russian Blues with 56kg at $6.90. Expect he will go well. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 4 | x135x |
PARAVANE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG TE AKAU RULE THE WAVES RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Tauherenikau February 6 over 1300m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Gohugo with 53kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Te Aroha November 26 over 1150m defeating Hot Card with 54kg at $3.80. Will be ready to rumble fresh up. |
7 COOPER STUMBLES |
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FEEL THE STAG
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Second run back. First-up after 10 months 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Oberon with 59kg at $13.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 2025 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Amazing Son with 58.5kg at $3.10. Rates a top 4 hope and can do much better this time. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 6 | 72125 |
FAT ALBERT
FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG LINDSAY & FRED CORNEGE Most recently ran second last in a small field at this track on August 28 over 970m, 3 len behind Lady Iris carrying 55kg at $10. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 7 over 970m, 4 len behind Pink Gin carrying 54kg at $9. A top 4 player on best form. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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| 7 | 35x63 |
SHAVASANA
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG SIR PETER VELA Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Marotiri Marsta carrying 53kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at this track on August 7 over 970m, 4 len behind Pink Gin with 53kg at $12.70. Has ability and looks a solid top-three chance. |
2 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 8 | 5009x |
KING'S MOUNT
ALLAN SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A SMITH, C FLACK, N MASON & D MCMAHON Resuming after a break of a year. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track September 10 over 1300m, 9 len behind Anton with 50kg at $61.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at Ellerslie May 25 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Dupont with 53.5kg at $55.20. Happy to risk. |
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