Te Rapa 25 Apr 2026
GOING: S(7)
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TCL EARTHWORKS 1400m Track: SOFT 7 True |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Whats The One Code leading the way. ORSON STONE (5) was a beaten favourite in a good field at the end of his initial prep, and probably lacked some strength at the time for his first run over a middle distance. He will be stronger now, and a recent trial will have him ready to rumble fresh, and his wide gate may even be an advantage on a heavy track. Check the market moves. ACCENTUATE (11) just battled fresh up after her saddle slipped just after the start, and that run is best ignored. She has a superior gate here, and she will have Craig Grylls replacing an apprentice this time, so give her another chance. WINWOOD (6) needed his debut run, and then caught the eye with a big finishing win by more than a length at Pukekohe just over 3 weeks ago. He has the scope to repeat the dose. SHINING PEARL (10) has raced his way into some good form, and he has raced well since winning his maiden in February. She cops a wide gate, but she is still worth including in all top 4 combos. WITH GRACE (15) has top 4 claims at big odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Winwood each way.
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MINESHAFT
PAM GERARD 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD & C H MCKAY Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at this track Rating 75 August 9 over 2100m, in the wet; 24 len behind Because carrying 56kg at $14.60. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Arawa Park May 10 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Bozo carrying 54.5kg at $10.70. Expecting a bright return. |
7 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 2 | 0017x |
MUSCOVADO
JOHN BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D J BENTLEY, M ROBINS, D GRAYLING, J BELL, B & M COONEY, R BELL & S BELL Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Matamata October 17 over 2000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sweet But Psycho carrying 60kg at $10. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Bassoroc carrying 53.5kg at $51.70. Hard to recommend. |
13 HYEONTAEK OH |
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PUKANA
TIM & MARGARET CARTER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS A, MRS M, MORGAN & T J CARTER Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Vieni Su carrying 58kg at $16.90. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Prudentia carrying 57kg at $17.90. Likely improver who should feature. |
3 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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I PARK
LAUREN BRENNAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W K TING Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Pukekohe November 22 over 2100m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Mollify with 56kg at $10.80. First up last campaign failed to finish at this track July 26 over 1400m. Has claims if presented on song. |
12 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 5 | 2416x |
ORSON STONE
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Ellerslie December 26 over 2100m, soft track; 5 len behind Reliable Squeeze with 58.5kg at $3.80. On debut second of 13 at Trentham September 20 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Pacific Princess carrying 57.5kg at $7.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
17 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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WINWOOD
CHRIS WOOD 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG L & C CLARKE, K DODDS, B & L MOBBS, G FOWLER, G & S ATKINSON, H CALLAGHER, A O'SULLIVAN, J FORSYTH, J CARTER, W ATKINSON, P WICKS, P HASSALL, S WILSHIER, M KANE, G BLACKETT & D VAN DER HOEVEN Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Rocky Marciano with 58kg at $6.10. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1400m in the wet defeating The Republican with 58kg at $10. Progressive type who looks well placed. |
10 CORENTIN BERGE |
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BANNEN
BRUCE HARVEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J & MRS M A HARVEY At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Waverley April 10 over 1400m in soft going defeating Daiwa Explorer with 57.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 9th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Solid Gold with 58.5kg at $40.60. Can play a big role again. |
15 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 8 | 3x691 |
WHATS THE ONE CODE
DENISE VENN 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG BERNARD VENN & DENISE VENN Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Matamata March 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Rosina carrying 58kg at $4.80. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Volunteer with 57kg at $38.70. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again. |
8 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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DANCE FOR HER
KURTIS PERTAB 7YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG ARION EQUINE LTD Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Wanganui November 29 over 2040m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 57.5kg at $12.90. Previously first up; second of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; a nose behind Steal My Thunder carrying 54kg at $14.30. Prefer to see how she returns. |
11 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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SHINING PEARL
JON MILLER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N J COSGROVE, C R HAMILTON, D S MCKAY, T J MILLER & K W PENNELL Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind What A Yarn carrying 54kg at $5.70. Before that 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Roaring Bebe with 55.5kg at $16.80. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. |
16 M CAMERON |
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| 11 | 16x8 |
ACCENTUATE
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Second-up. First-up after nine months 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 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 with 55kg at $7. Worth following up. |
4 C J GRYLLS |
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BURNISHED
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M L MURDOCH, M J MURDOCH, K J MURDOCH, B BUCHANAN Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Ellerslie in the LR Trevor Eagle Memorial November 29 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Pulsatilla with 55kg at $19.70. On debut second of 9 at Avondale October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Feel The Stag with 54kg at $7.90. Might be better off following this run. |
6 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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BALLBEENA
PAUL RICHARDS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Florenza with 56.5kg at $11.90. The start before that came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Te Aroha March 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating The Spaniard with 56.5kg at $27.60. Has ability but looks safely held. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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STAGE THREE
ALLAN MORLEY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A J GAVIGAN, R S GROCOTT, P M HYLAND & G R SUTHERLAND Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.3 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 55kg at $13.20. Not far away last time. Worth including in calculations. |
14 ETHAN JONES |
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WITH GRACE
KYLIE HOSKIN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG GO RACING DOUBLE PARKED SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Play It Again Sam with 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 57.5kg at $3.70. Plenty of improvement to come. |
9 WARREN KENNEDY |
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OUR JASMINE
SCOTT WENN 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG SCOTT WENN, ALLAN OLIVER & TRUDY OLIVER & BARBARA WENN Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Lae Zee with 53kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Highly Anticipated with 52kg at $40.30. Fitter but happy to bet around this time. |
5 SIENNA BROWN |
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GENERAL MENARI
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MARK & TANIA STRATFORD Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Avantaggia carrying 59kg at $5.40. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Matamata on February 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Scolera carrying 59kg at $4.60. Can figure in the outcome again. |
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