Te Rapa 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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NORWEGIAN PARK MILE 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Expect a genuine pace with plenty of speed engaged. FASTDEELDUN (5) fought on gamely for third fresh up at Arawa Park 15 days ago, and will be a lot sharper second up. He will want more ground than a mile soon enough, but can still put in a sharp effort here. On top. HAKKINEN (1) finished third fresh up, and then was a beaten favourite in his next couple of starts. The blinkers are replaced with the visor-blinkers, and despite drawing a wide gate, he is expected to be hard to hold out. BETHANY DEE (12) made up for an unlucky run in her penultimate start with a tough but comfortable victory at Te Aroha last time out. She steps up to a mile and can repeat the dose. THE NOMAD (2) put the writing on the wall with a game effort for second behind a smart type at Otaki nearly 3 weeks ago, and he will be hard to hold out again. Follow your money. WHAT A YARN (3) tried hard and was not far away when fifth at Pukekohe 2 weeks ago. He is another with each-way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bethany Dee each way.
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HAKKINEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG TE AKAU FLYING FINN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Last start 6th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Billy Blinx carrying 58.5kg at $3. The race before that 5th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Steely Man with 58.5kg at $4.20. Worth following up. |
12 SAM MCNAB |
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| 2 | 8x532 |
THE NOMAD
CODY COLE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J J ALLAN & MISS S J BAKER Last start 2nd of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Fosse with 59kg at $2.80. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Pax Mundi with 59kg at $5.60. One of the main contenders. |
11 RYAN ELLIOT |
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| 3 | 4x125 |
WHAT A YARN
CHRIS WOOD 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D & S CRAWFORD, EST LATE S A CRAWFORD, R & C CRAWFORD, G BUHLER & L JONES Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1500m, slow going 2.25 len behind Altari with 60kg at $14. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 59.5kg at $10.10. Should be in the mix. |
8 SIENNA BROWN |
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SUPER CONTENTED
ANDREW FORSMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N PEMBERTON & WOBURN FARM Second run back. First-up after nine months 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Altari carrying 58kg at $12.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Happy Valley on March 19 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Sunday's Serenade carrying 56kg at $8.10. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
2 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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FASTDEELDUN
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D KARREMAN Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Live On Air carrying 58.5kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hero Of War with 58.5kg at $15.70. Sure to run well. |
4 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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RAMBLING ON
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G A SHAND, MRS J J & P W ROGERS & J C MCLEOD Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Pax Mundi with 57kg at $16.10. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Te Aroha October 22 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Luvabeel with 58.5kg at $20.90. Going well. Has ability and can make amends. |
10 M CAMERON |
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FOUR SQUARE PETE
CODY COLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG B F & J P BROOM, A M DRAGICEVICH, B S & MRS M J L KINGHORN Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Osteria with 58kg at $17.50. Second-up 4th of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Blue Jeanie carrying 58.5kg at $7.80. Has ability but prefer to see a bit more at this stage. |
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GRAHAMS PRIDE
CHRIS WOOD 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PETER WOOD, ROSS WHITE, ALLAN POTTS & TONY KUBUS Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Tellum with 58.5kg at $11.90. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zerre with 57kg at $13. This looks a stern test. |
13 DARREN DANIS |
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FUN NEVER SETS
KYLIE HOSKIN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GO RACING CARNIVAL SYNDIATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Most recently 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Altari carrying 56.5kg at $73.10. The start before that 10th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 57kg at $10.40. Will need to do a bit more. |
5 COURTNEY BARNES |
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SAVVYSUPER
CODY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T V RIDER Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Kintaro with 56kg at $4.10. Second-up 9th of 12 at Otaki in the G3 Wellington Stakes on November 30 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ammirati carrying 57kg at $15.40. Can improve and must be included. |
6 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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ASCENSION
SAMANTHA LOGAN 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG BROWN THOROUGHBREDS LTD & JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Magice carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at this track on June 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 56.5kg at $3.10. Major player. |
9 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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BETHANY DEE
DAVID GREENE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P & J ROGERS, T & M ROGERS, B ROGERS, J MCLEOD, G A SHAND Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Yousito with 57.5kg at $29.20. Last start came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m defeating Horrie carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Rates highly. Can go on with it. |
1 WIREMU PINN |
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HEY DANA
LANCE NOBLE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Raced two times to date. At debut, won by 1.0 len at Avondale November 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Arctic Jewel with 55.5kg at $10.10. Last start 7th of 9 at Wanganui in the LR O'Learys Fillies Stakes (Trudy Thomson Memorial) on November 29 over 1340m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Circus Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Has ability and can turn things around. |
7 WARREN KENNEDY |
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