Te Rapa 30 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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PGF TRANSPORT MILE 1600m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Charlunga and Midori Burly will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. TO THE MAX (5) charged home from the tail at Ellerslie to finish within striking distance in fifth place there a fortnight ago, and the extra ground here should suit him perfectly. He is peaking at the right time, and he can go one better. EVER CHARM (3) has been thereabouts this prep, and he returned to form with a strong runner-up effort over the mile at this track 4 weeks ago. Stick with him.. CHARLUNGA (2) made full use of the rails draw when scoring on debut at Wanganui last time out, and with a similar run in transit, he can take the next step immediately. MIDORI BURLY (10) just peaked on his run at Ellerslie over 2100m last time out, and he won't mind dropping back to 1600m for this. He is capable of a top 4 finish. GETAWAY (8) hit the line well for fourth last time out, and she is a very progressive filly. SUGGESTED PLAY: To The Max each way.
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MINESHAFT
PAM GERARD 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD & C H MCKAY Second run back. First-up after nine months 9th of 16 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Ballbeena with 57kg at $25.70. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Pacifico carrying 57kg at $26.40. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
5 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 2 | 1 |
CHARLUNGA
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T LOWRY At debut, won raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Wanganui May 10 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Greek Anthology carrying 58.5kg at $13.60. Should prove tough to beat again. |
7 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 3 | 36542 |
EVER CHARM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L B CROCKFORD & L A O'SULLIVAN ONZM Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind French Thinker with 58kg at $12.10. The run before that 4th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Lerado with 55kg at $7.40. Going well and should be in the finish again. |
14 C J GRYLLS |
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| 4 | x4184 |
STARCLAN
ROSS MCCARROLL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS D S MCCARROLL Most recently 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Artamos carrying 59kg at $7.50. Before that got back early 8th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Prudentia carrying 59kg at $11.40. Going well. Expect he will make amends. |
11 SAM MCNAB |
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| 5 | 15x65 |
TO THE MAX
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS J L EGAN Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Thumbelina with 58.5kg at $13.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind Hakushu with 59kg at $9.40. Rates highly today can run a much improved race. |
9 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 6 | 3215x |
CHARLEMAGNE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS J L EGAN Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at Ellerslie November 29 over 2100m, soft track; 2 len behind Just A Karin carrying 58.5kg at $14.20. When resuming last campaign 11th of 15 at Ellerslie May 7 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Hero Of War carrying 57.5kg at $43.40. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
12 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 7 | 247x1 |
ANDIAMO
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG THE OAKS STUD Second-up. First-up after 16 months favourite; came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Matamata May 13 over 1400m in soft going defeating Roc De Night Away carrying 56.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ellerslie on February 1 2025 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Wyndsong carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Worth following up. |
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| 8 | 14 |
GETAWAY
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.1 len at Arawa Park April 22 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Kenwood House carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Circus Dancer with 55kg at $9. Watch for her rattling home once again. |
2 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 9 | 7x926 |
BAMBOOZLE
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG BERRI SCHRODER, JASON FLEMING, PETER FENNESSY & SAMUEL HARBURG At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Hawera on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bean A Pleasure carrying 58kg at $16.10. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Hawera on April 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Customized carrying 58kg at $5.80. Hard to have this tough line-up. |
1 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 10 | 74806 |
MIDORI BURLY
TODD MITCHELL 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MISS C J CAMERON, S GILES & T W MITCHELL Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Blackwaterfoot carrying 58.5kg at $12.90. Before that failed to make an impression; 11th of 14 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Blesstas with 58kg at $7.20. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role. |
13 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 11 | 35090 |
LYIN' EYES
CHRIS WOOD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K W GREEN, R D PEDERSEN, R PRESCOTT, P BARKER, S ELLISON, C FROST, D GRAY, M JONES, R T & W T MCKEY, J POA, L RUSSO, S WERETA, G & S WILSHIER Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Inside Out carrying 56.5kg at $17.20. Before that 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Unison with 56kg at $17.40. Rates highly on best efforts and can do better this time. |
3 SIENNA BROWN |
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| 12 | 10x60 |
ZOLZAYA
KYLIE HOSKIN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D R & J R BORICH, M L & M W BORICH, J R & S J BORICH, T G & T L BRADY, R J & T L CARTY, K DEANS, J M HANNAH, K A HOSKIN, C JACKSON, G D MANSON, D & H K SADLER & F VORIAS Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 6th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56.5kg at $25.80. Last start second last of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Super Fly carrying 56.5kg at $45.20. Might struggle again. |
6 ETHAN JONES |
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| 13 | 28x30 |
AMUSEMENT
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Prudentia with 55kg at $9.90. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hakushu with 55.5kg at $16.40. Expect she will make amends. |
4 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 14 | 267x8 |
VADANOVA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG W R & L A BERRY, P A TRUSCOTT, D R WALLACE, C J MEAR, L K BERRY, J L BERRY, G W FULLERTON Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Amazonia carrying 55.5kg at $24.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mr Marigold carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Will struggle against these. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 15 | x0068 |
HE'S PLATINUM
MICHAEL ROGERS 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MRS J J ENTWISLE At the latest run faded in the straight second last of 9 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Berenhard carrying 58.5kg at $10.80. The race before that 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Free Bird carrying 58kg at $50.20. Needs to do more. |
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| 16 | 3x000 |
WITH GRACE
KYLIE HOSKIN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG GO RACING DOUBLE PARKED SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Inside Out carrying 54.5kg at $58.90. The start before that ran last of 16 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 32 len behind Ballbeena with 55.5kg at $15.50. Needs to do more. |
10 CORENTIN BERGE |
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