Te Rapa tips and results

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.20 · Vinnie Colgan

Made an impressive debut when finishing a close 3rd over this distance at New Plymouth on a soft track. The Ben & Ryan Foote-trained mare showed natural ability and should improve with that experience. Vinnie Colgan is a significant jockey booking with a strong record at Te Rapa (22% strike rate). Drawn to get a good midfield position and should be strong through the line.

Our price $9.00 · SP $7.30 · Samantha Collett

Consistent gelding who has placed in 4 of his 7 starts including a second at this track and distance. Has a good record when second-up from a spell and drops back in class here. The wide barrier is a significant concern, but Samantha Collett is a capable jockey who can navigate a path.

Our price $12.00 · SP $10.10 · Masahiro Hashizume

This filly is resuming from a spell but importantly drops significantly in class after competing in open company last preparation. Jockey Masahiro Hashizume is riding in good form with a 20% recent strike rate, and the O'Sullivan/Scott stable knows how to prepare a horse. The wide barrier is a concern, but with the expected moderate-fast tempo, she could find cover midfield and finish strongly.

Our price $3.80 · SP $2.90 · Craig Grylls

Thumbelina brings strong credentials despite limited racing. The significant class drop from Open company is a major positive, and the booking of in-form jockey Craig Grylls (25% recent strike rate) is telling. Barrier 1 provides tactical options at Te Rapa, and the Walker/Bergerson stable excels with first-up runners.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.90 · Lynsey Satherley

While first-up from a lengthy spell, he's shown ability in similar company and gets the services of experienced jockey Lynsey Satherley who performs well at Te Rapa (15% strike rate).

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.90 · Tayla Mitchell

Progressive mare who has shown significant improvement in her last two starts, placing in both. Her soft track form is solid (2:0-1-1) and she appears ready for this step up in distance. Carries a light weight and has the tactical speed to position well from barrier 9. The improving pattern is clear and she looks the most likely winner.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.20 · Rory Hutchings

Consistent gelding who has been knocking on the door with 4 seconds from 19 starts. His second placing two starts back at 2000m was strong, and he has a good record on soft tracks (9:0-4-0). The wide barrier is a concern, but Te Rapa's layout gives him time to find position. Experienced jockey and proven at the track (3:0-1-0).

Our price $12.00 · SP $7.10 · Joe Doyle

Joe Doyle has a perfect record on this horse with a win from their only partnership. While the wide barrier is a concern, Te Rapa's long straight gives backmarkers a genuine chance. The class rise is offset by his consistent performances and the strong trainer-jockey combination.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.10 · Matthew Cameron

The Andrew Forsman-trained filly produced a strong third last start at Arawa Park over 1560m on a Soft 5 track, suggesting she'll handle similar conditions here. She's shown improvement from her first to second start and is proven at the distance. Well-weighted at 55.5kg and should continue her upward trajectory.

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.10 · Rory Hutchings

Four-year-old mare who has been racing consistently with a solid third last start at Ellerslie. Has a strong record at the mile with 0-1-3 from 6 starts and performs well on soft tracks with 1-2-1 from 12 starts. Drawn to get a good run from barrier 8 and should be right in the finish despite carrying top weight. Rory Hutchings rides and has a solid 20% strike rate at this track.

Our price $5.50 · SP $10.10 · Elen Nicholas

Five-year-old mare with a perfect 1-0-0 record at both Te Rapa and this track/distance combination. Has been racing consistently with three top-four finishes from her last five starts. Well drawn in barrier 3 to get a good position and performs adequately on soft tracks with 0-1-0 from 5 starts.

Our price $4.80 · SP $5.70 · Jasmine Fawcett

Kudos brings the strongest recent form to this race with a close second last start at Ruakaka over this distance. The Belardo gelding has shown a clear affinity for soft tracks with two placings from four attempts and should get an economical run from barrier 2. While he's yet to win, his consistency makes him a major player, though the top weight is a slight concern.

Our price $6.50 · SP $3.60 · Craig Grylls

Rufus represents excellent each-way value as a significant class dropper from Listed company. The Andrew Forsman-trained gelding has been competing in much stronger races and gets the services of in-form jockey Craig Grylls (25% strike rate). While the wide barrier is a concern, his proven ability on soft tracks and the drop in class make him a genuine contender for the placings.