Te Rapa 25 Apr 2026
GOING: S(7)
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HUTTON CONTRACTING SPRINT 1200m Track: SOFT 7 True |
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Strong tempo with Miss Jones and Ribkraka leading from Legally Binding and Merchant Queen. SENSE OF TIMING (10) resumes from a spell and cops a nasty draw as well. She has had 3 trials to get ready, and though she usually takes a run to get ready, she is a year older, and does have the services of Opie Bosson, so don't rule her out of winning fresh up. MISS JONES (7) was very well placed when winning 4 races on a bounce before finishing a game fourth in the Listed Lightning Handicap at Trentham 5 weeks ago. She has won her only start here, and on a likely wet track, she will be hard to hold out. ROMILLY (5) has made progress this season, and she was runner-up by less than a length at Trentham 4 weeks ago as the favourite. She will be hitting the line hard again, and with the right run, she could have the last say here. MERCHANT QUEEN (2) has only battled this season and will be dropping down in class for this suitable assignment. A form reversal is on the cards. Each way value. MAGICE (13) was well found in the market fresh, and peaked on his run late. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Merchant Queen each way.
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LEGALLY BINDING
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG TE AKAU EAGLE EYED RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Poetic Champion carrying 60.5kg at $8.90. Last start won by a 0.1 len at Waverley March 18 over 1200m defeating Rabega carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. One of the chances. |
3 HYEONTAEK OH |
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| 2 | 56779 |
MERCHANT QUEEN
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG I G BENNETT, W L BOLTON, A BRISTOW, C CYGLER, DENNIS E FOSTER, P A FOWLER, J R GRAY, B J MARTELLETTI, J A MCINTOSH, G MCNAUGHTON, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER, TWO FAT COWS SYNDICATE, P WILLIAMS, J G & MRS S K YOUNG At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54kg at $14.80. The run before that 7th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Churchillian with 55kg at $10.40. Can turn things around. |
17 SAM MCNAB |
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| 3 | 11x94 |
BRAZEN AFFAIR
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG TE AKAU BRAZEN BEAUTIFUL RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Poetic Champion carrying 59kg at $15.60. Second run from a spell eased back early on in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Cleat with 54.5kg at $8.20. Strong contender on her best form. |
18 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 4 | 41262 |
RABEGA
FRASER AURET 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG GRANDMORAL LODGE RACING Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1200m, 0.1 len behind Legally Binding with 58kg at $8.10. The start before that 6th of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Gohugo carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. Bold showing expected. |
7 J K RIDDELL |
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| 5 | 17562 |
ROMILLY
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG B MCCULLUM, K GIBBONS, S DONOVAN, B MCLAUGHLIN, R GODDARD & P GODDARD, S KENNEDY, G RICHARDSON, V NOWELL, G PICKETT & L LYNCH Last start 2nd of 9 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind She's All That carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 6th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Butterfield with 58kg at $2.60. Made headway last time. Shapes as a key runner. |
14 C J GRYLLS |
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| 6 | 40697 |
BAK DA ANGEL
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG SCOTT HOLLINSHEAD, D & S HOLLINSHEAD, B FLEMING, L ROSS, A & A ATUTAHI, A IRWIN, L ROHIPA, H RICHARDSON, L & J RUSSO, A VALE, A JOHNSTON, M CLAY, J MCNEILL, L ROPHIA & 3 IN 1 SYNDICATE Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 18 len behind Leroy Brown with 54kg at $17.80. Before that 9th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 1500m, in the wet; 10 len behind Enrico with 53kg at $28.90. Will need to do a lot more. |
1 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 7 | 11114 |
MISS JONES
KURTIS PERTAB 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $8.40. The start before that won by a nose at this track February 7 over 1200m in soft going defeating Sarti carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Well-placed to make amends. |
4 M MCNAB |
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| 8 | 7000x |
KAHAWAI
JENNA MAHONEY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MS V TANG Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Sha Tin November 24 2024 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sky Trust carrying 58.5kg at $47. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Sha Tin September 15 2024 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sunlight Power with 61kg at $24. Will be better for this outing. |
11 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 9 | 4348x |
RIBKRAKA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J S & Y ALEXANDER, W BEVINS, C BLAIKIE, S BORRELL, M CLAPCOTT, JACKSON RACING LTD, J JENSEN, C KANJARBHAT, E LAGTO, P D LEIGHTON, J R MAGILL, A B & J D WIDDOWS Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track September 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Astoria Brooke with 56kg at $9.10. Previous preparation first-up won by head Te Aroha November 12 2024 over 1150m slow track defeating Love Symbol carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
2 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 10 | 0216x |
SENSE OF TIMING
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG TE AKAU PERFECT TIMING RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resumes. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at this track June 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Joshua Brown with 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. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
19 O P BOSSON |
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| 11 | 438x1 |
SHE'S ALL THAT
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG LITTLE AVONDALE TRUST, A H ILLSTON, J & P PEARCE, M BURGESS, W PARKINSON, A WHITE, J MCINERNEY, M MCTAMNEY, M SMITH, G, B, A & A PICKERING, J & C SHARP, G SHARMAN, T BROWNE, C & J TURNER, N & G GRANT, R & S WILLIAMS & K PERCY Second-up. First-up after two months won by 0.9 len at Trentham March 28 over 1200m in soft going defeating Romilly carrying 55kg at $13.20. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Charmrose carrying 55kg at $10. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today. |
5 JOE DOYLE |
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| 12 | 179x3 |
RENOVATIONS
KURTIS PERTAB 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SOCIAL RACING HIGH ADRENALIN SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER), ARION EQUINE LTD, P LISSINGTON, J ROWLANDS, C O'REILLY, D MCGREGOR, G WHITHAM Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind She's All That carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Kitty Flash carrying 55kg at $7.70. Has a sound second-up record and can feature in the finish. |
6 M CAMERON |
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| 13 | 3x1x7 |
MAGICE
KRIS SHAILER 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG CHITTICK INVESTMENTS LTD Having second run back today. Last outing 7th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Miss Bo Peep carrying 56.5kg at $5. At only start last preparation won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe November 8 over 1200m defeating Kia Kaha with 59kg at $6. Rates highly and should improve sharply. |
8 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 14 | x340x |
PART TIME LOVER
KURTIS PERTAB 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 Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Pukekohe November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Moxie with 55.5kg at $16. First up last campaign third of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Celestial Wonder with 55kg at $18.60. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 15 | 211x6 |
ST GILES
TONY COLE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after 11 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Trentham on March 1 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Party Rocking carrying 56kg at $8.10. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Matamata Mdn-Sw March 1 2025 over 1400m on a soft track defeating The Sky Above with 58kg at $6.20. Among the chances. |
10 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 16 | 1x054 |
LIVE ON AIR
DANICA GUY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A S BYRON & MRS G V GUY Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Miss Bo Peep carrying 53kg at $9.20. The race before that 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. Expect she will make amends. |
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| 17 | 0764x |
LOCH KATRINE
DANIEL MILLER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG PAUL SULLIVAN, ANNIE PHILLIPS, BRUCE BROWNE, DAVID SHEFFIELD, TREVOR TYE & DAVID S BROWN First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1950m, soft track; 3 len behind Gallant Hero carrying 53kg at $11.10. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Old Bill Bone with 54kg at $46.30. Prefer to see how she returns before backing. |
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| 18 | 767x6 |
DOMAIN ACE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG GA ROGERSON MNZM, M & M T BUTTERWORTH, CA LEISHMAN, L & B GURNEY Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Charmrose carrying 53kg at $33.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 57.5kg at $27.40. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
12 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 19 | 2134x |
TORONTO
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG LIM SIAH MONG & PAUL HICKMAN Dual acceptor. Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Ellerslie January 1 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Romilly carrying 57.5kg at $8.10. On debut third of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic August 3 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Platinum Designs carrying 54kg at $2.50. Has claims if presented on song. |
15 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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