Te Rapa   17 Apr 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

POWER FARMING MORRINSVILLE 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 9m  

Grinzinger Moon should find the front with Miss Bo Peep and Magice on her heels. MAGICE (6) 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 nearly 5 weeks ago after some good form prior. She slides down in class and can make amends. GRINZINGER MOON (12) 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)
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Churchillian carrying 53kg at $5.20. Before that 2nd of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Poetic Champion with 58.5kg at $7.80. Hard to beat on her best form.
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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 preparation sixth of 16 at this track June 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 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 with 58.5kg at $7.90. Looks all set for a effective return.
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O P BOSSON
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 preparation 8th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Arabian Songbird with 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 bright return.
6
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
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Te Aroha March 29 2025 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Velocious with 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 carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Looks all set for a positive return.
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MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BLACK, GOLD FLEUR DE LYS , QUARTERS CAP
5 570x8 BEAST OF BURDEN
CHAD ORMSBY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
RIVERROCK FARM LIMITED
Second run back. Comes off a 48-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.
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HYEONTAEK OH
GRAY, PURPLE SHIELD,WHITE CROWN EMBLEM,PURPLE CUFFS,CAP, GRAY PEAK,POM POM ,WHITE COLLAR
6 13x1x MAGICE
KRIS SHAILER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
CHITTICK INVESTMENTS LTD
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe November 8 over 1200m defeating Kia Kaha carrying 59kg at $6. First up 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 carrying 57.5kg at $5.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. In the right race and sure to go well.
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M MCNAB
WHITE, BLUE AND GREEN WAIKATO STUD LOGO, NAVY AND GREEN STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
7 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. Will be harder to beat this time.
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ELEN NICHOLAS
BLUE, GREEN FOUR DIAMONDS,WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DIAMOND ARMBANDS, BLUE CAP, GREEN DIAMONDS
8 x170x MO CHARAID
TERRY WENN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MANDY WALTERS, TERENCE WENN, DONALD GRAYLING
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Ellerslie November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 56.5kg at $21.70. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track August 23 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Sweetazme with 59kg at $8.60. Looks tested.
2
SAMANTHA COLLETT
PINK,WHITE EPAULETTES,PINK SLEEVES,WHITE CHEVRON,CUFFS,POM POM
9 21277 SISTA SUGAR
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B G BLACK, MRS D BLACK & MRS S CATLEY
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 58kg at $6.80. Before that 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Flanagan carrying 56.5kg at $4. Deserves another chance this suitable line-up.
1
GEORGE ROOKE
LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASH, GOLD SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
10 65401 VIENI SU
BARBARA KENNEDY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D E NAKHLE
At the latest run came home 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 run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Elle Sourit with 55.5kg at $16.90. Can continue her ascendancy.
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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. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Celestial Wonder with 56.5kg at $18.70. Cannot enthuse.
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C J GRYLLS
BLUE, GREEN SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND,cap
12 1170x GRINZINGER MOON
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
JOHN WHEELER
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Morphettville Nmw June 21 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Fast Bubbles with 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 carrying 57kg at $1.80. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
3
ETHAN JONES
RED , WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
13 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. Comes off a 41 day let-up. First-up 10th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bellarista carrying 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 carrying 55.5kg at $42. Capable and should go well.
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TAYLA MITCHELL
WHITE , ORANGE CROSSED SASH ,WHITE SLEEVES , INDIGO STARS SLEEVES ,INDIGO CAP, WHITE DIAMONDSCAP
14 2100x SUAVETTA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
TERRY & JAME LINES, CONNOR LINES & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
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. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 58kg at $17.70. Prefer to see how she returns.
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A LAWSON-CARROLL
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPES
15 1x13x CELESTIAL WONDER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
TE AKAU BEYOND THE STARS RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Ellerslie October 25 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Master Fay with 54kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m slow track defeating Acapelago with 57kg at $2.80. Prefer to see how she returns.
4
TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
16 x3235 TRISTAR
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
SIR TREVOR CLARKE, MRS A J CROAD, A CUTTANCE, B R JARY, C B JONES, D LYE, A & C MARSHALL & C WEAVER
Last start 5th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $19.10. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Egyptian Queen with 59kg at $9.10. Going well. Major player on best form.
12
JACK TAPLIN
DENIM, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, CAP
17 63224 CHATELLE ROSE
FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
ELIZABETH POLLARD, TINA THOROWGOOD, LINDSAY CORNEGE & FRED CORNEGE
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 55kg at $7.10. Before that 2nd of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Scolera carrying 57kg at $7.40. Comes into this in ordinary form. Hard to see her winning this with form like that.
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RED, EMERALD GREEN SPOTS & HOOPED SLEEVES, RED CAP