Te Rapa 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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NATIONWIDE LIVESTOCK MILE 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Strong tempo with Rolling Stone and Requisite leading from Rufus and Undisputed. SAVINA (14) battled on well enough when finishing sixth at Pukekohe last time out, and might have just peaked on her run late. She has less time between starts this time, and a firmer surface won't do her any harm. Hard to beat. ROLLING STONE (3) was looking for more ground when finishing fourth at Arawa Park 15 days ago, and steps up to a mile for the first time. With a touch of luck from a tricky gate, he can figure in the top 3 this time. BERTIE WOOSTER (8) will be peaking third up, and will be suited to the mile. The Chris Wood stable is on fire, and this gelding can get the job done here. UNDISPUTED (4) is heading the right way with his form and has been patiently handled by his astute trainers. He gets a slight draw upgrade and will be right in the finish. Follow your money. COSMIC PURSUIT (5) ran on solidly for fourth at Arawa Park when making his debut there 15 days ago. He is bred to be good, and would be the one to beat had he drawn a decent marble here. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bertie Wooster can win this.
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JULIANUS
JO RATHBONE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P HARRISON, J L RATHBONE & STANDARD 2080 LTD At the latest run 4th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Girl Talk with 57kg at $15.50. The run before that 6th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Croix De Guerre carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. Watch for him to be flashing home. |
9 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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LEVELS UP
CATHERINE CAMERON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MAGUS EQUINE LTD Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Unwritten carrying 58.5kg at $4.10. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going head behind Burnished with 58.5kg at $26.90. Strong contender on best form. |
13 WARREN KENNEDY |
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ROLLING STONE
LAUREN BRENNAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G J MCCARTHY Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rise Companions with 58.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Lady Impending carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Great chance to atone. |
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UNDISPUTED
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS J J & K L TAPPER Third-up today. First-up 4th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mission Complete with 58.5kg at $3.60. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Croix De Guerre carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Perfectly placed this time. |
8 RYAN ELLIOT |
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COSMIC PURSUIT
TONY PIKE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MR S LEUNG At debut, 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 2.5 len behind Predominance with 58.5kg at $5.10. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Progressive type who can improve sharply. |
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DAHMERS KISS
PAM GERARD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, DAME SIAN ELIAS, H A FLETCHER & GEE GEE EQUINE LTD (MGR: GERARD PETERSON) Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Te Aroha 3yo Mdn-Sw June 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Skycatcher with 57.5kg at $11.90. On debut ninth of 11 at Matamata March 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind On The Town with 58kg at $11.10. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
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REQUISITE
KRISTINE STEAD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS K L STEAD Third race start. First start led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 970m, 3 len behind Anton with 56.5kg at $11.30. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 7 len behind King's English carrying 58.5kg at $39.50. Fitter but unlikely to threaten. |
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BERTIE WOOSTER
CHRIS WOOD 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG P G PROVERBS Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ploy carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. Second-up 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Unwritten with 58.5kg at $5.70. Terrific chance to return to form. |
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COMEDY STAR
PAUL GORDON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P A GORDON Most recently 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bethany Dee carrying 55.5kg at $96.80. The start before that 11th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Happy Venture with 55.5kg at $66.50. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again. |
7 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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RUFUS
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG MRS C A, G M, MRS G M & N D HEWSON Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Oberon carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 1550m, 9 len behind Mister Meaner with 56kg at $4.90. Among the better chances in this line up. |
15 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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ANOTHER FLOOZIE
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG JAMIESON PARK LTD, B J & W P COOPER, A J MOORE, G PETERSEN & MS J CARVER, S & R TYLER, D TANNER, M GRACE, MS B HAWES, S & MRS D BURRIDGE, & H JOHNSON At the latest run 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dragon Blossom with 57.5kg at $8.60. Before that 3rd of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Protheatrics with 57.5kg at $7.20. Should be at her top now and is among the chances. |
16 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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JUST LIKE THIS
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS H R ORTING At the latest run 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dance The Night with 56.5kg at $33.50. The race before that second last of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 52.5kg at $23.20. Likely to find this out of reach. |
5 L H SATHERLEY |
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BEABOPALULA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Most recently second last of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Dragon Blossom carrying 56kg at $7.30. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Staphani carrying 53kg at $13.50. Shapes as one to consider. |
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SAVINA
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG THE OAKS STUD At the latest run 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dance The Night carrying 55kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Regal Wings with 55kg at $7.60. Better than that and is a leading player. |
4 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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OHOPE WINS
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GARTSHORE BLOODSTOCK LTD Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind High Emotion with 56kg at $15.70. Last start 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Dance The Night with 55kg at $6.50. Further improvement likely and is a genuine hope. |
2 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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THE RITZ
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J M CASEY Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Happy Venture with 55kg at $18.30. Second-up second last of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shiniqua with 56kg at $18. Needs to lift. |
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