Te Rapa 17 Apr 2026
GOING: H(10)
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SAL'S PIZZA HAMILTON 1300m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 9m |
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Anticipate Track Tester, Opaea Joe and Fleeting Star to set a strong tempo. BHARNSTORM (6) 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. 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 nearly 4 weeks ago. He is still improving, and another honest effort is expected. LIECHTENSTEIN (9) finished less than a length from the winner when runner-up at Pukekohe just over a fortnight ago. She is drawn to receive the run of the race, and another bold effort is likely. Each-way. FLEETING STAR (2) resumes from a spell, and her last run was in stakes company. Don't risk her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Esternay each-way.
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PUKANA
TIM & MARGARET CARTER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS A, MRS M, MORGAN & T J CARTER Second-up. 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 ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Osteria with 57kg at $22. Rates highly and should improve. |
7 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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FLEETING STAR
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG RICHARDSON RACING METEORIC LASS SYNDICATE, KASBAH SYNDICATE & MURRAY-MAC SYNDICATE Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 3yo January 24 over 1600m, soft track; 14 len behind Well Written with 55kg at $47.70. On debut second of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $13.70. Winning hope in a suitable contest. |
9 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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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. Before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Confesara carrying 57kg at $30.30. In form and will be hard to beat. |
11 JOE DOYLE |
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STARCLAN
ROSS MCCARROLL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS D S MCCARROLL Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Miss Jones carrying 57kg at $32.60. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1400m in the wet defeating Centurial with 58.5kg at $4.60. Sure to measure up here. |
15 M CAMERON |
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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 Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track January 16 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Another Floozie with 59kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track September 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Smart Love with 59kg at $10.30. Can run a bold race. |
14 GEORGE ROOKE |
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BHARNSTORM
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K W, P M & J A FULTON, S M FULTON & G H MADILL Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.75 len Matamata December 19 over 2000m slow track defeating Rocky Balboa with 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. Shows promise and worth following up. |
17 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 At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind What A Yarn with 57kg at $8. The run 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. |
5 SIENNA BROWN |
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ESTERNAY
LANCE NOBLE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Charmrose with 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. |
12 WARREN KENNEDY |
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LIECHTENSTEIN
TONY PIKE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Nedelin with 55kg at $5.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Unwritten carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Shapes as a key runner. |
3 SAM MCNAB |
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SHARAPOVA
MARGARET FALCONER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P M MERTON & RICH HILL THOROUGHBREDS LTD Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning by nose Pukekohe October 29 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Bharnstorm carrying 56.5kg at $16. On debut second last of 11 at this track August 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Rocking with 56.5kg at $49.10. Might be better off following this outing. |
13 CORENTIN BERGE |
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SHE'LL BE RIGHT
LINDA LAING 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG LINDA LAING, LANCE & ANGE GUSSEY Resuming after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Tauranga January 27 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Ever Charm with 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. Will take great benefit from this run. |
4 L H SATHERLEY |
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TRIANNA
DEBBIE SWEENEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign winning by head Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1550m defeating Voice Of Ohio with 56kg at $2.70. On debut third of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic June 4 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Mulan Ardeche carrying 56.5kg at $15. Expecting a positive return. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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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 preparation eighth of 12 at Tauranga January 8 over 1500m, soft track; 3 len behind God Of Eros carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.3 len Taupo September 17 over 1400m slow track defeating Luvabeel carrying 57.5kg at $5.90. Can play a major role. |
16 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 run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 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 with 56.5kg at $30.30. Prefer others. |
8 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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INTERLAKEN
SHANE CRAWFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Second-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 58kg at $21.70. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 59kg at $8.40. Looking to others. |
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ACCENTUATE
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Second run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 54.5kg at $11.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Otaki in the LR Ryder Stakes on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 55kg at $7. Rates highly and should do much better. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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RICHEMONT
SHANE CRAWFORD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 6 len at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Just A Drop carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Last start 6th of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind London carrying 57kg at $3.70. Has ability but looks tested again. |
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BAMBOOZLE
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG BERRI SCHRODER, JASON FLEMING, PETER FENNESSY & SAMUEL HARBURG Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 13 months sat behind the speed prior to 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 ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 2024 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Please Sir carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again. |
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