Te Rapa 12 Apr 2026
GOING: H(8)
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ZOE AND JAMES AT LODGE 1400m Track: Out 9m |
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Strong tempo with Leroy Brown and Pacheco leading from Dream Of The Moon and Financier. CHATTAHOOCHEE (3) did not get into the race on a heavy track at Te Aroha last start, after his 2 previous runs had him heading in the right direction. There will be no fitness concerns fourth up, and the key this time will be having Opie Bosson in the saddle. They go on top for us at some value here. LEROY BROWN (1) was unsuited at Tauranga last start over 1600m, where he did not seem to be his usual bright self, running off the fence when they went for home also did him no favours. He has a superior gate this time, and he should get an uncontested lead this time. Stick with him. EL VIENTO (7) has been patiently handled by the leading stable, and he won his last 2 starts near the end of the year when finishing his last prep. He may need the run, but he has had a couple of trials, and he should be ready to rumble. Check the market. DREAM OF THE MOON (9) finished fourth as the favourite at Pukekohe just over 3 weeks ago. She returns to an anti-clockwise track, and has each-way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chattahoochee each way.
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LEROY BROWN
STEPHEN RALPH 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG PARSONS BLOODSTOCK LTD Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Omega Boy carrying 55kg at $5.30. The start before that scored a big 3 len win at Matamata February 28 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Khafre carrying 54kg at $4.60. Capable of a big run. |
3 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 950x8 |
HABANA
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Second run back. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Master Fay with 58kg at $19.50. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate on September 6 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Quintessa carrying 59kg at $43.90. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
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CHATTAHOOCHEE
LISA ANDERSON 7YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG MS L M ANDERSON & B G BLACK Most recently ran last of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Pacifico carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Omega Boy carrying 55kg at $16. Has ability and is among the leading chances. |
6 O P BOSSON |
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| 4 | 58x55 |
UDERZO
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG DAVID & BELINDA KELT, ANDREW & LAUREN SCOTT, FOREST PARTNERSHIP & LB BLOODSTOCK VENTURE PARTNERSHIP NO.2 Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Captured By Love with 55kg at $14. Second-up 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Master Fay with 56kg at $23.20. Better than the last run suggests. |
11 JOE DOYLE |
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LITTLE BIT OF LOVE
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG ONE SECOND SYNDICATE (MGR: K. BAX) Resuming after nine months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR Opunake Cup July 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Joshua Brown carrying 53kg at $5.40. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at this track in the LR Lgcy Ldg Sprint November 9 2024 over 1200m, 4 len behind Babylon Berlin with 53kg at $6.20. Should be ready to run well. |
5 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 6 | 33x27 |
FINANCIER
STEPHEN MARSH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG DENNIS E FOSTER, DR P H MITCHELL, A P SAKER, G R TOMLINSON & G R WILSON Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Captured By Love with 54kg at $9. Second-up 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Master Fay with 55kg at $5.50. Capable of much better and deserves another chance. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 7 | 5211x |
EL VIENTO
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG TE AKAU FLY LIKE THE WIND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resumes. Finished off last preparation won by 2.5 len New Plymouth Raceway December 31 over 1800m in the wet defeating Blue Rata Warea carrying 60kg at $1.60. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Arabian Songbird with 59kg at $51. Expected to feature. |
13 C J GRYLLS |
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| 8 | 6217x |
PACHECO
SHAUN PHELAN 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S PHELAN, K NICHOLSON, W ORMSBY, J & R FENWICK, J HEASLEY, M KEESON, C FAULKNER, T NICHOLSON, G LEMON, M COLLIS, P & J DYSON Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 75 November 4 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Boxmoss with 60kg at $16.20. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track August 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Gigi with 54kg at $17.60. Can return in winning form. |
1 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 9 | x4224 |
DREAM OF THE MOON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG TE AKAU MOON DREAMING RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Master Fay carrying 52kg at $3.40. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Bellarista carrying 57kg at $6.70. Can bounce back. |
2 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 10 | 30353 |
OLD BILL BONE
CODY COLE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG ARION EQUINE LTD, B F BROOM, C A COLE, L A COLE, T W COLE, B P & E K FAITH, C A & M J GALLAGHER, HEAVY 10'S SYNDICATE, M JONES, D MCCULLAGH, B & G MORETON, M L SHUKER & WINNING EDGE SYNDICATE Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Bedtime Story carrying 55.5kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bellarista with 60.5kg at $6.30. Expected to be doing his best work late. |
12 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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PLATINUM DIAMOND
LISA LATTA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG N J MCALISTER, K T DIXON & T D TOMLINS Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Lady Iris with 56.5kg at $5.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Wanganui May 31 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Country Salon with 54kg at $16. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up. |
7 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 12 | 099x8 |
RUDYARD
MS D KENNEDY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C KENNEDY Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Riverplate with 59.5kg at $26.70. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hinekaha carrying 58.5kg at $37.50. Last win was two years ago and he looks tested in this. |
4 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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SUAVETTA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TERRY & JAME LINES, CONNOR LINES & EMMA CLOTWORTHY Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Pukekohe November 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 52.5kg at $58.40. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 58kg at $17.70. Might be better off following this outing. |
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