Te Rapa 08 Aug 2026
GOING: H(8)
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SEE YOU AT THE TE RAPA TAVERN MILE 1600m Track: HVY8 Out 10m |
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Expect a strong tempo with Elle Mcfab pressing on from an outside draw, with Horrie nearby. DROMMY (5) bolted in when scoring his maiden win in his penultimate start at Te Aroha, and he then ran on too late as the favourite at New Plymouth 3 weeks ago over 1400m in a decent field. The extra 200m will make all the difference, and he can take this out. Follow your money. INDIAN GOLD (1) rattled home late for third out wide at New Plymouth 3 weeks ago, and he will now be spot on with his fitness. He has found form at the right time, and he will go close to winning this. MISISSIPI GAMBLER (9) has been close up in 2 starts since winning her maiden fresh up as a hot favourite at Tauranga in late May. Stick with her on an each-way basis. ELLE MCFAB (11) did not have much go her way at Avondale last time out, and her record racing in an anti-clockwise direction is far better, which includes a win on this track. She cops a wide gate, but we still give her a strong each-way hope at odds. EVER CHARM (6) has not won for some time, but he is usually very consistent. Keep him very safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elle McFab each way value.
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INDIAN GOLD
ALLAN SHARROCK 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P H GRIEVE & B C THOMAS CNZM Last start 3rd of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Dubai's Potiki carrying 57kg at $13.30. Before that ran second last in a small field at Hawera on July 11 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind He's Lucid carrying 52kg at $5.20. Making headway. Further improvement expected. |
3 TOM WIGRAM |
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BILLY BLINX
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG H J CHAPMAN, MRS E L CLOTWORTHY, C K R DAWSON, C, MS J & T G LINES, J J MCCALL & J A SCALMER Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Durrani carrying 56kg at $10.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Miss Seth carrying 59.5kg at $7.10. Top 4 chance for his peak run. |
10 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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BECAUSE
RALPH MANNING 11YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG SHAUN DROMGOOL, PETER & JODINE BUNN, MEL SIMPSON & IAN WHITNEY First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Ruakaka January 6 over 2100m, soft track; 8 len behind The Trendsetter with 59kg at $23.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Matamata June 15 2025 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Eloise carrying 56kg at $23.20. Prefer to see how he returns. |
11 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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DON'S LEGACY
DENNIS NUNN 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J C NUNN Last start 9th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Dubai's Potiki with 57.5kg at $4.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Afterglo carrying 57kg at $5.20. Good enough to make amends. |
1 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 5 | 4x315 |
DROMMY
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M BROOKER, B, C, E, M, N & S DROMGOOL, A HADDON, M LEE & D RUSSELL At the latest run 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Came True with 56.5kg at $2.30. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Te Aroha July 5 over 1400m in the wet defeating Golden Point carrying 55.5kg at $2. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. |
5 J K RIDDELL |
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| 6 | 26320 |
EVER CHARM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L B CROCKFORD & L A O'SULLIVAN ONZM At the latest run ran second last of 15 at this track on July 25 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Zenith carrying 58kg at $6.90. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Afterglo carrying 56kg at $14.70. Prepared to forget last start; big chance to make amends. |
7 COOPER STUMBLES |
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FAHALI
GRANT & TANA SHAW 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TANA SHAW, DENNIS SHAW, CLAIRE SHAW, GRANT SHAW, DANIEL WINCHESTER & BILL GIANOTTI Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Ruakaka July 18 over 1600m defeating Cheerful Smile carrying 58.5kg at $14.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Trouble Maker with 58.5kg at $53.40. Has upside and is top 4 hope again. |
9 L H SATHERLEY |
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VITO
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG RBC RACING Last start won by 2.5 len at this track July 25 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Artful Dodger with 58.5kg at $14.50. Before that 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Meisai with 58.5kg at $6.10. Has upside and is a serious top 4 prospect in this line-up. |
4 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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MISISSIPI GAMBLER
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG MARTHAS KITCHEN LTD Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1800m, on heavy track; 0.2 len behind Timemakesthewine with 54.5kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; nose behind Illustrious carrying 57kg at $4.70. Looks a key top 4 runner. |
8 SAM MCNAB |
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GOLDEN JACKET
J C PENDER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG RIVERROCK FARM LIMITED Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Tauranga on June 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Purosangue with 54kg at $35.40. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on July 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Chahoo carrying 57kg at $13.80. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort. |
2 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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ELLE MCFAB
DAVID GREENE 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N J CUNNOLD, L FERGUSSON, MISS H A GREENE, J D HODGSON, I INNES, MRS C A MCLEOD, C J MCMULLAN, R.P.M. SYNDICATE, MS A SEDDON, MRS S THORBURN, B C, M & P WAGHORN Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Avondale on July 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Final Reason carrying 57.5kg at $6.60. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Jack In The Box with 55kg at $5.10. Hard to beat on her best form. |
12 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 12 | 80618 |
VADANOVA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG W R & L A BERRY, P A TRUSCOTT, D R WALLACE, C J MEAR, L K BERRY, J L BERRY, G W FULLERTON Last start ran last of 8 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Sibella with 56.5kg at $10.40. Before that won by a neck at Arawa Park July 1 over 1560m in the wet defeating Bellezor carrying 57kg at $12.90. Doesn't appeal. |
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HORRIE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG ALWYN BLOODSTOCK, B W AMIES, NESSY'S BOY SYNDICATE & L H M SALVIDGE At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Avondale on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Chicago Jack with 59kg at $14.20. Before that 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Vadanova carrying 59.5kg at $10.80. Might find this a bit too tough. |
6 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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JAMAICA FAREWELL
CARL HENDERSON 7YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG EST LATE C H ROSE Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at Ruakaka on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Chicago Dream with 56.5kg at $40.80. Last start 6th of 15 at this track on July 25 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Zenith with 56.5kg at $29.50. Facing another stiff test today. |
13 JOE DOYLE |
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BELLAVINSKY
EMMA FABER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M F RUTZ At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at this track on July 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Quondo with 54kg at $43.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Drommy with 56kg at $5.80. Looking to others. |
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