Te Rapa 02 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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SHELL & COSGRAVE 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Genuine tempo with El Jaycee leading the way. HANKEE ALPHA (4) is a consistent mare who will find this a touch easier than her recent assignments. She is likely to settle back from another wide draw, and with the right trek into the race, she can have the last say this time. ROCKING (10) looked very promising in her initial prep, all on wet ground, and her only poor run was on debut. She has trialled and will be ready to rumble fresh. ON THE TOWN (5) has been freshened up since his last start, finishing third at Pukekohe just over 6 weeks ago. Another wide draw is no help, but Michael McNab sticks. Each way. MID OCEAN (13) caught the eye with a sound fourth fresh at Ellerslie 2 weeks ago, and she will be a lot sharper this time. She is up to taking this out. SHACKTIME (12) capped off some good form with a tough short-head win at Trentham 6 weeks ago. Go again. UP THE ANTI (3) was a game, last start winner by a head at Otaki 3 weeks ago. Include in all combos. GOLDILUXE (18) is ready to show something third up. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mid Ocean each way.
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MERCHANT QUEEN
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG I G BENNETT, W L BOLTON, A BRISTOW, C CYGLER, DENNIS E FOSTER, P A FOWLER, J R GRAY, B J MARTELLETTI, J A MCINTOSH, G MCNAUGHTON, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER, TWO FAT COWS SYNDICATE, P WILLIAMS, J G & MRS S K YOUNG At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Part Time Lover carrying 57.5kg at $11.10. Before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54kg at $14.80. Won't be far away. |
18 SAM MCNAB |
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| 2 | 21919 |
BUTTERFIELD
PATRICK MCCARTEN 10YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P J MCCARTEN & K Y E YUE Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Charmrose carrying 59kg at $21.70. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1400m in the wet defeating Oppenheimer carrying 55kg at $23.60. Might struggle again. |
2 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 3 | 16681 |
UP THE ANTI
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOHN BOWBYES & DI BOWBYES Most recently won by a 0.3 len at Otaki April 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Coulthard carrying 56kg at $8.90. Before that 8th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 56.5kg at $23.50. In form and is a solid top-three hope. |
4 C J GRYLLS |
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| 4 | 32623 |
HANKEE ALPHA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO GREY MARE 58.0KG B G BLACK, MRS DEE BLACK & MRS JENNY COURTNEY Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Sweet Smile with 57.5kg at $4.70. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Cleat carrying 53kg at $1.60. Expected to be in the finish again. |
16 JOE DOYLE |
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| 5 | 93283 |
ON THE TOWN
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D KARREMAN Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Lupo Solitario with 57kg at $10.50. Before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Top Shelf carrying 57.5kg at $15.90. Making headway. Rates highly and expected to run well again. |
21 M MCNAB |
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| 6 | 0x8x6 |
OVERDRAWN
TONY PIKE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T DIXON, N GREENHALGH, J HARMAN, HAUNUI FARM LP, MAGIC BLOODSTOCK RACING, MANONO NO.2 TRUST, NORCROSS BLOODSTOCK LTD, P SMITH, PIKE RACING LTD, B & E WALDRON, M WEINER, MRS E WELLS & WHAKANUI STUD LTD Second-up today. Last run 6th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Miss Bo Peep carrying 57.5kg at $18.90. At only start last preparation 8th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Arabian Songbird with 58kg at $13.10. Second up record is sound but others rate better. |
8 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 7 | 1515x |
PRINCIPLED
PAUL RICHARDS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG RICHARDS RACING LTD Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at this track December 20 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Roctave with 57kg at $11.30. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at this track September 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 6 len behind Smart Love carrying 55kg at $9.90. Can't enthuse. |
11 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 8 | 550x1 |
WHAT A YARN
CHRIS WOOD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D & S CRAWFORD, EST LATE S A CRAWFORD, R & C CRAWFORD, G BUHLER & L JONES Second run back. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Shining Pearl carrying 59.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 59.5kg at $10.10. Can go on with it. A repeat performance is on the cards. |
13 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 9 | 31431 |
EL JAYCEE
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG THE CROW FAMILY TRUST Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.75 len at Waverley April 10 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Scelta Di Elena carrying 52kg at $5.80. Before that 3rd of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 54kg at $9.40. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up. |
9 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 10 | 1133x |
ROCKING
DONNA LOGAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG GERALD HARVEY Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track Maat September 27 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Transcend carrying 55kg at $2.90. Previously first up; second of 7 at Avondale July 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a nose behind Miss Understood with 54.5kg at $7.20. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
7 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 11 | 720x3 |
CHANTE MOI
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG BR BLOODSTOCK LTD, P B, J F, M L, P D & G J DONNISON, J & K HOGAN, D & H SMITHSON, S, B & W LESCH & P CHRISSTOFFELS Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Miss Bo Peep carrying 54.5kg at $23.30. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind I'munstoppable carrying 57kg at $7.70. Genuine galloper and cannot be discounted. |
14 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 12 | x3321 |
SHACKTIME
ALLAN SHARROCK 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG C M & J P GOODIN & WAIKATO STUD LTD Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.2 len at Trentham March 21 over 1200m in soft going defeating Fancypants with 57.5kg at $4.10. Before that 2nd of 8 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Casino carrying 57kg at $6.20. Key chance expected to feature. |
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| 13 | x13x4 |
MID OCEAN
BENJAMIN KING 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG HENRIETTA, DUCHESS OF BEDFORD & GRAEME THOMSON Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 54.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Flanagan with 55kg at $3.40. Fitter and can break through. |
5 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 14 | x100x |
TENFOOT TALL
VICKI PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K & K L CLAUSEN Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Tauranga November 1 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Bourbon Proof with 55kg at $20.60. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track August 23 over 1500m in the wet defeating Sweet But Psycho carrying 58kg at $5.90. Prefer to see how she returns. |
6 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 15 | 2x511 |
FLORENZA
PATSY RILEY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG PATSY RILEY & JULIE MITCHELL Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Written In Heaven carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. The race before that won by 2 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 1600m in soft going defeating Lofty Manuel carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Big chance. |
19 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 16 | 97x51 |
PRUDENTIA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BLOODSTOCK ACHIVERING XCELLENCE I'M PRU SYNDICATE (MGR: K BAX) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Unwritten with 56kg at $16.90. Second-up won by a 0.3 len at this track April 17 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Fleeting Star carrying 56kg at $10.60. The inside gate brings her right into contention. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 17 | 147x8 |
COLONEL WARDEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R LAU Second-up. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Lachie with 55kg at $20.70. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Honey Badger carrying 58.5kg at $11.20. Expect a better outcome this time. |
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GOLDILUXE
DAVID GREENE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG ALLEY FAMILY SYNDICATE, G BALL, CAN'T SLOW DOWN SYNDICATE, S M CARTER, C & D DAVENPORT, R T FERGUSSON, MISS H A GREENE, C HAROLD, J, M & P HILL, H C MENZIES, G B ROSS, J H A & J S A SHECK, TAALISMAN SYNDICATE & J WONG Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Charmrose carrying 54.5kg at $14.90. Second-up 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sweet Smile with 54kg at $16.30. Capable enough and should be in the finish. |
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| 19 | 170x5 |
MO CHARAID
TERRY WENN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MANDY WALTERS, TERENCE WENN, DONALD GRAYLING Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Miss Bo Peep with 55.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 56.5kg at $17. Others are preferred. |
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| 20 | 11024 |
MOSCHINO
MARGARET FALCONER 4YO BAY MARE 61.0KG ELLESMERE THOROUGHBREDS LTD Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $10.80. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Master Fay with 54kg at $6.30. Not keen on her chances. |
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| 21 | 517x5 |
BOXMOSS
CHRIS WOOD 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG I J FARRELLY Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Sweet Smile with 58kg at $60.90. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind The Exponent carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
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