Te Rapa 12 Apr 2026
GOING: H(8)
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SAL'S PIZZA HAMILTON 1300m Track: Out 9m |
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Strong tempo with Track Tester, Opaea Joe and Fleeting Star leading the way. BHARNSTORM (5) steadily improved through his initial prep in the spring, ending on a high with a big win at Matamata over 2000m in December. He has had a trial to bring his fitness levels up, and despite 1300m being short of his best, he can still be very competitive fresh, especially on a wet track. THUMBELINA (12) overcame a wide gate to score very impressively at Pukekohe a month ago. She has plenty more to offer this year, and even from another wide draw, she will go close to repeating the dose. ESTERNAY (8) needed her first run in NZ after relocating from Australia when failing to find any form there in the spring. She slides down in class, and from a superior gate, she can be a quick improver. TRACK TESTER (3) found the company a touch easier when finishing second by a nose at this level at Matamata 3 weeks ago. He is still improving, and another honest effort is expected. ASHOKA (16) peaked on his run late when resuming from a spell, and he is worth including in all combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thumbelina each way.
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PUKANA
TIM & MARGARET CARTER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS A, MRS M, MORGAN & T J CARTER Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Vieni Su with 58kg at $16.90. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Osteria with 57kg at $22. Is a second up winner in the past and is among the genuine chances. |
16 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 2 | 2139x |
FLEETING STAR
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG RICHARDSON RACING METEORIC LASS SYNDICATE, KASBAH SYNDICATE & MURRAY-MAC SYNDICATE She is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 3yo January 24 over 1600m, soft track; 14 len behind Well Written carrying 55kg at $47.70. On debut second of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Carsolio carrying 54kg at $13.70. Others make more appeal. |
12 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 3 | 51682 |
TRACK TESTER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B G & MS D A BLACK Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Mille Grazie with 58.5kg at $9.40. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Confesara with 57kg at $30.30. Will take plenty of beating. |
10 JOE DOYLE |
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SKYMAX
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, T BAWDEN, R DONOVAN, EAGLE RACING, L ELLISTON, D LAKE, R LAWSON, C A LEISHMAN, DONAL M MACKY, N MANNING, D & G MARSHALL, C & D MASTERSON, REDBANK PTY LTD (MGR: P FAVRETTO), R TREVENEN, WAITOMO BLOODSTOCK LTD, P WESTEND, M WOOD Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track January 16 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Another Floozie carrying 59kg at $4.10. First up last campaign second of 8 at this track September 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Smart Love with 59kg at $10.30. Likely to need this run. |
1 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 5 | 2621x |
BHARNSTORM
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K W, P M & J A FULTON, S M FULTON & G H MADILL Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.75 len Matamata December 19 over 2000m slow track defeating Rocky Balboa carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. On debut ninth of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Reckoning with 58.5kg at $12.20. Open to improvement and expected to feature. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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OPAEA JOE
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GAVIN OPIE RACING LTD, K PITMAN, K SINGH, A J TATA, A P & G E THOMAS Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind What A Yarn carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that ran last of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Midori Glory carrying 55kg at $62.60. Other preferred. |
3 SAM MCNAB |
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SMOOTH WARRIOR
DEAN WILES 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D R WILES At the latest run 7th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind London with 59kg at $11. Before that won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1200m in soft going defeating Deep Pursuit carrying 58.5kg at $20.70. Has ability but looks safely held. |
4 M CAMERON |
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ESTERNAY
LANCE NOBLE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Charmrose carrying 54.5kg at $9. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Cranbourne Bm66 on October 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Miss Playlounge with 56.5kg at $15. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes. |
6 WARREN KENNEDY |
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BAMBOOZLE
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG BERRI SCHRODER, JASON FLEMING, PETER FENNESSY & SAMUEL HARBURG Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after 13 months sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Victorious Warrior with 59kg at $27.60. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 2024 over 2000m in soft going defeating Please Sir with 58.5kg at $4.40. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
13 CORENTIN BERGE |
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SHE'LL BE RIGHT
LINDA LAING 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG LINDA LAING, LANCE & ANGE GUSSEY Is first-up after a break of 14 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Tauranga January 27 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Ever Charm carrying 55.5kg at $7. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Ellerslie October 26 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mafia Mamma carrying 59kg at $11.70. Should be ready to run well. |
15 L H SATHERLEY |
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COSMOPOLITAN
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG T V RIDER & SOCIAL RACING STARTING GATES SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER) Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at this track February 7 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Miss Jones with 56kg at $12.90. On debut fifth of 8 at Matamata June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Bella's Boy with 55.5kg at $3.90. Can feature in the finish. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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THUMBELINA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG CLIFF MATSON & KATRINA DANSTED Racing well recently. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Pukekohe March 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Magic Dreams carrying 57kg at $2.60. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 56kg at $9.20. Shapes as a leading chance again. |
11 C J GRYLLS |
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AMUSEMENT
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Tauranga January 8 over 1500m, soft track; 3 len behind God Of Eros with 56.5kg at $5.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.3 len Taupo September 17 over 1400m slow track defeating Luvabeel with 57.5kg at $5.90. Expect she will go well. |
8 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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PRUDENTIA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG BLOODSTOCK ACHIVERING XCELLENCE I'M PRU SYNDICATE (MGR: K BAX) Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Unwritten carrying 56kg at $16.90. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Matzden carrying 56.5kg at $30.30. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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FROSBIE
DEAN WILES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG D R WILES Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Ellerslie December 11 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Victorious Warrior with 55.5kg at $54. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Hawera May 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Horonuku carrying 60kg at $35.90. Can't enthuse. |
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ASHOKA
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WILSON WONG Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Vieni Su carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Aksil with 56kg at $3.40. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field. |
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