Te Rapa 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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LODGE REAL ESTATE MILE 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Giacomo to take charge ahead of Bosch at a solid tempo. MOSINVADER (4) is ready now for a mile after a couple of really strong efforts over 1300m to start the season. He will soon be looking for more ground, but should be the one to beat third up in this. On top. KEEGAN (7) has needed all of his 3 starts since resuming from a spell, and finds a field that is lacking much depth of recent form. He has not missed a cheque in 3 starts on this track, and is poised to put his best hoof forward here. GIACOMO (9) drops back to a mile, and with the aid of a 4kg claim, he can boot up to hold the lead from the pole position. If he gets into a nice rhythm, he could take them all the way. DODDLE (6) had no luck when being trapped wide with no cover in the Whanganui Cup 3 weeks ago. She likes it here, and from a superior gate, she is worth another chance. TRUST IN YOU (5) resumes from a spell at an easier level than he is used to. If his mind is on the job, then he might just have the last say. Don't risk him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mosinvader can win this.
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| 1 | 1800x |
SON OF SUN
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG NEW ZEALAND GINGKOSUN INVESTMENT LTD Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Randwick in the G3 St Leger October 18 over 2600m, 7 len behind Travolta carrying 57.5kg at $91. Previous preparation first-up won by head Te Aroha Hcp August 31 over 1600m in the wet defeating Canheroc with 56kg at $6.90. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
5 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 2 | x1857 |
WHISKEY 'N ROSES
JOANNE SURGENOR 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG ASHFORD LODGE LTD & HAUNUI FARM LP At the latest run 7th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ardalio with 53.5kg at $15.60. The run before that 5th of 8 at Pukekohe in the LR WaikRC Sprint Handicap on November 8 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 53.5kg at $7.10. Rates highly and can bounce back. |
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| 3 | 14150 |
BOSCH
MICHELLE BRADLEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M T & D A BEAZLEY, H W & K S PERRY, J M KERR Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind El Vencedor with 59kg at $50.60. Before that 5th of 9 at Ellerslie Hcp on September 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Diamond Jak with 56.5kg at $4.80. Good enough to make amends. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 4 | 24x24 |
MOSINVADER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind Glamour Tycoon with 54kg at $8.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 0.7 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Big chance. |
7 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | 77680 |
TRUST IN YOU
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG A J & C W REYNOLDS, B J, C J, J R & R J WALLACE Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 10th of 15 at Randwick in the G3 Rosehill Cup on November 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Wootton Verni carrying 53kg at $101. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 St Leger on October 18 over 2600m, 4 len behind Travolta carrying 57.5kg at $151. Rates highly on best form and can show something here. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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| 6 | x0050 |
DODDLE
STEPHEN MARSH 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J F BRUFORD & TANNER STREET SYNDICATE Last start second last of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Tshiebwe with 53kg at $11.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at Tauranga in the G2 Tauranga Stakes on November 15 over 1530m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Agera with 57kg at $11.70. Rates highly and can break through if at her best. |
2 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 7 | 4x544 |
KEEGAN
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG BEN FOOTE, BRYAN HENRY, JOHN STEWART & POO MASTERS Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Electron carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54.5kg at $14.60. Rates highly on best form and gets his chance to feature. |
9 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 8 | 58x57 |
PERICLES
PAM GERARD 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, DAME SIAN ELIAS, HUGH FLETCHER, C LINDBERG, S MOUTTER, S O'CONNOR, MRS J A & R A PADDON, A SCHMEDJE & D G DEVONPORT Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Master Fay carrying 54kg at $12.30. Second-up 7th of 9 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 54kg at $18.90. Among the leading chances. |
8 NIRANJAN PARMAR |
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| 9 | 38477 |
GIACOMO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG A C & L J E MACDONALD, KIM & PETER MCKAY Dual acceptor. Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Livid Sky with 52.5kg at $12.90. The race before that 7th of 9 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gillian with 58.5kg at $3.50. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance. |
1 SIENNA BROWN |
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