Te Rapa   12 Apr 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

POWER FARMING MORRINSVILLE 1200m

Track:     Out 9m  

Expecting Grinzinger Moon to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. MAGICE (7) is a very progressive 4YO gelding who has been very patiently handled by his connections, winning at his only start, for his new trainer, Kris Shailer, in the spring before being put aside to further mature. He resumes at a higher level, but will drop in weight, and despite the wide draw, he still goes on top for us. SENSE OF TIMING (2) is resuming from a long spell and will have had the benefit of a couple of trials to get ready for this assignment. If he doesn't need the run, then he is capable of a top 4 finish. MISS BO PEEP (4) is also resuming from a long spell of over a year. She won 3 of her first 7 starts, and she looked in good nick when winning a recent Taupo trial last month. Follow the market moves. EGYPTIAN QUEEN (1) did not cope with the heavy track at Tauranga just over 4 weeks ago after some good form prior. She slides down in class and can make amends. GRINZINGER MOON (13) makes her NZ debut and showed plenty of pace when trained in Australia. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Magice is the one to beat, and watch Grinzinger Moon closely.
1 x4128 EGYPTIAN QUEEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
TE AKAU SHE REIGNS RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Churchillian with 53kg at $5.20. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Poetic Champion with 58.5kg at $7.80. Watch for a much better run.
2
SAM MCNAB
ORANGE, BLUE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
2 0216x SENSE OF TIMING
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
TE AKAU PERFECT TIMING RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Resuming today after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at this track June 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Joshua Brown carrying 57.5kg at $10.20. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Matamata March 12 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Cleat carrying 58.5kg at $7.90. This is an ideal race to kick off. Everything points to a positive return.
3
HAYLEY HASSMAN
TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, TANGERINE CAP
3 70x8x OVERDRAWN
TONY PIKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T DIXON, N GREENHALGH, J HARMAN, HAUNUI FARM LP, MAGIC BLOODSTOCK RACING, MANONO NO.2 TRUST, NORCROSS BLOODSTOCK LTD, P SMITH, PIKE RACING LTD, B & E WALDRON, M WEINER, MRS E WELLS & WHAKANUI STUD LTD
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 58kg at $13.10. First up last campaign 3rd of 10 at Hastings on September 7 2024 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Charmer with 58.5kg at $9.20. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 1000m on March 24. Expecting a strong run fresh.
5
JOE DOYLE
BLACK, WHITE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, CAP
4 5154x MISS BO PEEP
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
LLANHENNOCK TRUST
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Te Aroha March 29 2025 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Velocious carrying 53kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len New Plymouth Raceway October 25 2024 over 1200m slow track defeating Pollyisacracker with 56.5kg at $7.20. Expected to feature.
9
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BLACK, GOLD FLEUR DE LYS , QUARTERS CAP
5 0596x NICCONI COUNTY
J & R VANCE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
MRS J K & R D VANCE
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Tauranga January 8 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind When Stars Align with 58kg at $12.40. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Tauranga November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Kitty Flash with 56kg at $23.80. Wait and see how he comes up.
13
RIHAAN GOYARAM
ORANGE, BLACK SEAMS
6 570x8 BEAST OF BURDEN
CHAD ORMSBY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
RIVERROCK FARM LIMITED
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after two months second last of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Poetic Champion carrying 57.5kg at $24.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park in the LR Pegasus Stakes on November 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Platinum Attack carrying 53kg at $12.90. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
8
HYEONTAEK OH
GRAY, PURPLE SHIELD, CUFFS,CAP, GRAY PEAK,POM POM ,WHITE COLLAR,
7 13x1x MAGICE
KRIS SHAILER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
CHITTICK INVESTMENTS LTD
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe November 8 over 1200m defeating Kia Kaha with 59kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 2nd in a small field at Arawa Park 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 2024 over 1150m, slow going 3.5 len behind Super Photon with 57.5kg at $5.70. Key runner.
12
M MCNAB
WHITE, BLUE AND GREEN WAIKATO STUD LOGO, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
8 x8751 MIDORI GLORY
TODD MITCHELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MISS C J CAMERON, WILLIE LEUNG, T W MITCHELL & G J O'CONNOR
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start won by a 0.2 len at Matamata March 11 over 1200m in soft going defeating Carsolio with 59kg at $20.10. The run before that 5th of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Scolera carrying 59.5kg at $19.30. Rates highly. Great chance to win again.
7
TAYLA MITCHELL
BLUE,WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES
9 21277 SISTA SUGAR
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B G BLACK, MRS D BLACK & MRS S CATLEY
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Elle Sourit with 58kg at $6.80. The start before that 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Flanagan with 56.5kg at $4. Don't underestimate.
14
LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASH, GOLD SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
10 65401 VIENI SU
BARBARA KENNEDY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D E NAKHLE
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe March 20 over 1200m defeating Sweet Smile with 56.5kg at $13.90. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 55.5kg at $16.90. In the mix on best form.
11
WARREN KENNEDY
PACIFIC BLUE,LIGHT BLUE VEE,CAP,LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
11 0720x CHANTE MOI
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
BR BLOODSTOCK LTD, P B, J F, M L, P D & G J DONNISON, J & K HOGAN, D & H SMITHSON, S, B & W LESCH & P CHRISSTOFFELS
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Pukekohe November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $19.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Celestial Wonder with 56.5kg at $18.70. Others rate better.
16
C J GRYLLS
BLUE, GREEN SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND,cap
12 x340x PART TIME LOVER
CODY COLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
C & R ANSELL, L COLE, M CLAYDON, S CONNOLLY, K DEANE, M GALLAGHER, P HOLDEN, M HONISS, P LISSINGTON, A & J MORRISON, B POPPLEWELL, S REESE, M SHUKER, T THOMSON, G WHITHAM, B & E WILSON
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Pukekohe November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $16. Previously first up; third of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55kg at $18.60. Others preferred.
17
SAMANTHA COLLETT
RED,WHITE BAND
13 1170x GRINZINGER MOON
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
JOHN WHEELER
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Morphettville Nmw June 21 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Towong Mdn-Sw March 8 2025 over 1200m defeating Breezy Bon with 57kg at $1.80. Keep very safe.
1
ETHAN JONES
Orange, Blue Halves, White 'G' Logo, Quartered Cap
14 41x05 LIVE ON AIR
DANICA GUY
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A S BYRON & MRS G V GUY
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 10th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Bellarista with 54kg at $47. Last start 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Elle Sourit with 55.5kg at $42. Prefer to see her back in form.
15
JOE NISHIZUKA
WHITE , ORANGE CROSSED SASH ,WHITE SLEEVES , INDIGO STARS SLEEVES ,INDIGO CAP, WHITE DIAMONDSCAP
15 11558 THE PERFECT ONE
GLEN OLD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
E N KEMP & C W KWOK
Last start 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Charmrose with 57kg at $10.90. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Thooza with 56.5kg at $11. Prepared to overlook.
10
BLUE,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS
16 x170x MO CHARAID
TERRY WENN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MANDY WALTERS, TERENCE WENN, DONALD GRAYLING
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ellerslie November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind She's A Dealer with 56.5kg at $21.70. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track August 23 over 1200m in the wet defeating Sweetazme with 59kg at $8.60. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
6
PINK,WHITE EPAULETTES,PINK SLEEVES,WHITE CHEVRON,CUFFS,POM POM
17 2100x 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 with 52.5kg at $58.40. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 58kg at $17.70. Will take great benefit from this outing.
4
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPES