Te Rapa 02 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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PGG WRIGHTSON GRAIN MILE 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Plenty of pace with Cleat and Pacheco up front, pressured by Bourbon Proof and Gospodin. EL VIENTO (6) raced well earlier in the season, and he had strengthened up again when resuming here just over 2 weeks ago, finishing runner-up by a nose. He flashed home that day, and with an extra 200m to travel in a similar field, he can go one better. UDERZO (5) has needed his 4 starts back from a spell, and backing up quickly will suit him after finishing sixth here last week. The key this time will be the step up to 1600m, and he is ready now to put his best hoof forward. Can win. CLEAT (1) is a lightly tried 8YO gelding who won a nice race fresh up at Te Aroha 5 weeks ago over 1150m. He rises sharply in weight and trip, but he must still be included in all top 4 combos. FINANCIER (7) fought on well enough for fifth here last week, and if the track is not too testing, then he can figure in the top 4 at value. BRIDAL TRAIN (4) is another consistent performer who has been performing well in some good fields. Her stable normally does well when they trek here, so stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: El Viento each way.
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| 1 | 571x1 |
CLEAT
DANICA GUY 8YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG D M & MRS G V GUY & E M LEIGHTON Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 0.6 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1150m on a heavy track defeating Hankee Alpha with 55.5kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on April 13 2025 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels with 58kg at $11.80. Hat-trick is on the cards. No reason he cannot get the job done again. |
8 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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| 2 | 2160x |
TISSE
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG THE CROW FAMILY TRUST Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at Ellerslie Hcp January 31 over 2200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Sinhaman carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. Previously first up; second of 8 at Trentham June 7 over 1300m, in the wet; a head behind Sotirio with 53.5kg at $4.20. Draws okay and should be thereabouts. |
3 SAM MCNAB |
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| 3 | 5x584 |
GOSPODIN
J C PENDER 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Talisker with 57kg at $9.30. The run before that 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Cannon Hill with 57kg at $27.70. Rates highly and should be prominent. |
7 JOE DOYLE |
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| 4 | 41323 |
BRIDAL TRAIN
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG SHARROCK SYNDICATIONS 004 Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Trentham on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Who Knows carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Freddie Time with 54kg at $5.70. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Leading chance. |
4 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 5 | x5576 |
UDERZO
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DAVID & BELINDA KELT, ANDREW & LAUREN SCOTT, FOREST PARTNERSHIP & LB BLOODSTOCK VENTURE PARTNERSHIP NO.2 At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Talisker with 55.5kg at $14.80. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Little Bit Of Love with 56kg at $20.70. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out. |
9 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 6 | 211x2 |
EL VIENTO
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU FLY LIKE THE WIND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind Little Bit Of Love with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Arawa Park Rating 75 on October 12 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Smart Love with 58.5kg at $12.10. Winning chance with that run under the belt. |
12 C J GRYLLS |
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| 7 | x2745 |
FINANCIER
STEPHEN MARSH 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG DENNIS E FOSTER, DR P H MITCHELL, A P SAKER, G R TOMLINSON & G R WILSON At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Talisker with 55kg at $6.40. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Little Bit Of Love with 55kg at $7.70. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 8 | 250x9 |
NOTABADSPILLANE
SHAUN PHELAN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG H J CHAPMAN, C T FAULKNER, B NICHOLAS & S C PHELAN Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Talisker with 54.5kg at $44.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track Rating 75 on August 9 over 2100m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Because with 54kg at $4.80. Might find this a bit too tough. |
14 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 9 | 19830 |
PERICLES
PAM GERARD 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, DAME SIAN ELIAS, HUGH FLETCHER, C LINDBERG, S MOUTTER, S O'CONNOR, MRS J A & R A PADDON, A SCHMEDJE & D G DEVONPORT Last start 13th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Handicap on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lupo Solitario with 53kg at $29.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 1.5 len behind Atmospheric with 59.5kg at $38.70. In a suitable race and shouldn't be far away. |
15 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 10 | 217x8 |
PACHECO
SHAUN PHELAN 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S PHELAN, K NICHOLSON, W ORMSBY, J & R FENWICK, J HEASLEY, M KEESON, C FAULKNER, T NICHOLSON, G LEMON, M COLLIS, P & J DYSON Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Little Bit Of Love carrying 53.5kg at $28.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Hcp on August 23 over 2100m, on heavy track; head behind Drop Of Something carrying 54kg at $9.30. Faces tough test. |
10 ETHAN JONES |
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| 11 | 7273x |
DODDLE
STEPHEN MARSH 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J F BRUFORD & TANNER STREET SYNDICATE Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Matamata in the LR MATAMATA KAIMAI STAKES February 14 over 2000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 53kg at $13.90. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind Arabian Songbird with 60kg at $67. Expecting a effective return. |
1 WIREMU PINN |
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| 12 | 06x95 |
BOURBON PROOF
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FOSTER, DR P H MITCHELL, EVAN PHILLIPS & T W ARCHER TRUST Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Butterfield carrying 58kg at $18.70. Second-up 5th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Atmospheric with 60.5kg at $59. Capable and should go well. |
5 M MCNAB |
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| 13 | 99x86 |
RUDYARD
MS D KENNEDY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C KENNEDY Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Riverplate with 59.5kg at $26.70. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Little Bit Of Love carrying 53kg at $25.30. Comes into this in ordinary form. Going okay but others rate better. |
11 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 14 | 517x5 |
BOXMOSS
CHRIS WOOD 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG I J FARRELLY Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sweet Smile with 58kg at $60.90. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind The Exponent with 55.5kg at $5.40. Needs something easier. |
2 WARREN KENNEDY |
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PROMETHEUS
PAUL MIRABELLI 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG MRS L C MIRABELLI & R SIMPSON Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Jaycee with 57kg at $21.70. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Solidify carrying 59kg at $19.70. Looking to others. |
13 L H SATHERLEY |
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