Te Rapa 02 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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JARVIS TRADING MILE 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Skymax, She'll Be Right and Graces Gift can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. LODI DODI (14) had a good trip before being held up at a vital stage when searching for a gap at Ellerslie 2 weeks ago, and her effort was much better than it looks. She is still maturing, and with less time between starts also helping her, she will be hard to hold out in this. HAKKINEN (1) did well to finish second by a nose at Otaki 3 weeks ago when asked to make a long, sustained run from well back. He will have to be ridden in a similar manner here from another wide gate, but he can have the last say this time. BHARNSTORM (7) got back and did not fire fresh up from a wide draw on a heavy track here just over 2 weeks ago. Michael McNab replacing an apprentice is a positive change, and despite copping another tough gate, he can still figure in the top 4. Don't risk him. EVER CHARM (8) has not won for some time, but he has also not been too far away in his races. Include in all combos to be safe. RIO GRANDE (5) resumes from a spell, and he revels in the wet. Follow the market. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lodi Dodi to win.
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| 1 | 4x242 |
HAKKINEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG TE AKAU FLYING FINN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Lerado carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Mille Grazie with 59.5kg at $2.50. Expected to be very competitive. |
17 SAM MCNAB |
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| 2 | 5135 |
CELTIC TYCOON
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG MYRACEHORSE NO.1 Most recently 5th of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 ARC Championship Stakes on April 18 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Solid Gold with 57kg at $17.20. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind La Diem carrying 57kg at $10.80. Definite winning chance. Sure to be thereabouts. |
13 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 3 | 62063 |
JURISPRUDENCE
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 5YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG DALUMA HORSE OWNERS CLUB Most recently took up a position near the tail 3rd of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Super Fly with 57kg at $22.70. Before that 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 59kg at $26.10. Can feature in the finish. |
3 WIREMU PINN |
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| 4 | 29x00 |
HE'S CLASSIC
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B J, C J, J R & R J WALLACE Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Master Fay carrying 53kg at $57. Last start second last of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sweet Smile with 59kg at $33.50. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others. |
4 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 5 | 4321x |
RIO GRANDE
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by nose this track July 26 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Reecetherageese carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. On debut third of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Shamus Enigma carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Everything points to a bright return. |
12 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 6 | 738x6 |
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 Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Prudentia carrying 58.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Summerston with 59.5kg at $22.40. Has won second up before and should do much better. |
10 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 7 | 621x0 |
BHARNSTORM
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K W, P M & J A FULTON, S M FULTON & G H MADILL Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Prudentia carrying 55.5kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Berry Brown with 58.5kg at $7.20. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement. |
15 M MCNAB |
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| 8 | 53654 |
EVER CHARM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L B CROCKFORD & L A O'SULLIVAN ONZM Last start 4th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Lerado with 55kg at $7.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Trentham on March 21 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Helluvah Return carrying 58kg at $6. Cannot be dismissed. |
14 JOE DOYLE |
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| 9 | 210x8 |
HISTORY MAKER
PAUL ADLINGTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P T ADLINGTON Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 19 len behind What A Yarn with 58.5kg at $15.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Go Easy with 58.5kg at $55.60. Fitter but hard to see him featuring. |
8 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 10 | 77x61 |
BLESSTAS
BENJAMIN KING 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG SARAI STUD Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Unwritten carrying 56kg at $11.70. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a 0.3 len at Avondale April 8 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Lagisquet carrying 58kg at $2.40. Major player on best form. |
7 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 11 | 10x70 |
GRACES GIFT
DEBBIE SWEENEY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D G & S P HERBERT Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Lachie with 53kg at $21. Second run from a spell second last of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 53.5kg at $55.10. Not keen on her chances. |
5 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 12 | 7x152 |
MORNING COCOA
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Super Fly carrying 56.5kg at $26.30. The start before that 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Florenza carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations. |
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| 13 | 216x5 |
HONOR MISSION
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GLENN KANE, ROBIN BEEBY, BRANDON ALLEN, PETER HOGG, DEAN SKIPPER Second run back. First-up after four months made ground from midfield; 5th of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Super Fly carrying 57kg at $37.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 2200m, head behind Khando with 56.5kg at $6.20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
1 ETHAN JONES |
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| 14 | x6437 |
LODI DODI
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG MRS L G BISHOP, J CLOTHIER, MRS J F & P B DONNISON, D & D R FOX, M P & R P GODDARD, A S & MRS L R GOODALL, MRS D C & S J HART, C A HAZELTON, B S & MRS J A HENDERSON, C & M P O'BRIEN, MRS B J & P ROIGARD, S SUN, I & J WHALLEY At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Super Fly carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 56kg at $6.50. Great chance to atone. |
11 C J GRYLLS |
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| 15 | 347x7 |
SHE'LL BE RIGHT
LINDA LAING 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG LINDA LAING, LANCE & ANGE GUSSEY Second-up. First-up after 16 months 7th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Prudentia with 57kg at $42. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Arawa Park on November 19 2024 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Eparaima with 55kg at $26.40. Will need this run. |
9 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 16 | 3319x |
FRENCH THINKER
KELLY VAN DYK 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ANRAY HOLDINGS LTD First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway January 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Ayteem with 54.5kg at $5.10. First up last campaign seventh of 15 at Avondale November 6 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Road To Paris carrying 56.5kg at $28.20. Maybe later. |
6 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 17 | 21690 |
DRAGON BLOSSOM
PAM GERARD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $13.70. The start before that 9th of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Hoorah Henry with 56.5kg at $12.60. Prepared to overlook. |
2 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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