Te Rapa tips and results

Our price $12.00 · SP $22.00 · Ryan Elliot

The Tarzino mare has shown ability at staying trips with a placing at this track and distance. Her form has been improving with two consecutive top-4 finishes. Ryan Elliot retains the ride after their strong showing last start.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Samantha Collett

Rybakina showed promise on debut when finishing 4th at Otaki. The Super Seth filly gets in with just 55kg and has Samantha Collett aboard who rides Te Rapa well. Natural improvement is expected second-up and the barrier draw gives options. While inexperienced, she has the scope to improve significantly on what we've seen so far.

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.10 · Craig Grylls

Our Solana returns from a spell with a solid fresh record and consistent placing strike rate. The mare has placed at Te Rapa previously and gets the services of Craig Grylls who rides the track well. Represents excellent each-way value.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.60 · Ryan Elliot

Pure Lotus brings solid form with consecutive thirds at Tauranga and Arawa Park. The engagement of Ryan Elliot is significant, with the jockey having a 15% strike rate at Te Rapa. The middle barrier gives options in running, and the 22-day spacing between runs is ideal. Has shown ability on both good and soft tracks (0-0-1 from 1 start on good, 0-0-1 from 2 starts on soft).

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.40 · Craig Grylls

Ayumi represents excellent value having competed in much stronger company, including a Listed race. Her soft track record is impressive with a second and third from two attempts. Craig Grylls is riding in peak form with 4 wins from his last 20 rides and boasts a strong 19% strike rate at Te Rapa. Second-up today and should be ready to peak after a solid third when resuming.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.50 · Masahiro Hashizume

Miller's Point brings strong credentials with a placing at this track and distance. The mare has been competing in stronger company including Group 3 races and returns to maiden grade where she should be competitive. Masahiro Hashizume is riding in excellent form (20% strike rate) and despite the wide draw, the mare has shown tactical versatility in previous races. Her recent 2nd at Te Aroha indicates she's ready to perform.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.40 · Lynsey Satherley

Bannen brings solid credentials with multiple placings including at this track and distance. The 5YO gelding has been knocking on the door with three second placings from eight starts. The inside draw should allow him to utilize his early speed and be prominent throughout. While his last start was disappointing, he can bounce back with Lynsey Satherley aboard from the good gate.

Our price $8.00 · SP $19.00 · Joe Doyle

Thee Auld Trick represents excellent value as a lightly-raced mare from the Stephen Marsh stable. The booking of in-form jockey Joe Doyle (25% strike rate) is significant, and the Doyle/Marsh combination boasts an impressive 23% strike rate. Coming in fresh after a 208-day break with a good draw in barrier 4, this mare showed promise last preparation and has likely strengthened during her spell.

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.30 · Craig Grylls

Petite Rocher showed significant ability on debut when finishing a narrow second at Wanganui over 1340m. The three-year-old filly from the powerful Walker/Bergerson stable gets the services of top jockey Craig Grylls who has a strong 19% strike rate at this track. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 with a light weight of 55kg, she should get an ideal run and looks primed to break through.

Our price $7.00 · SP $16.10 · Matthew Cameron

The mare has been competing in stronger maidens and now drops significantly in class. Her record at 1400m includes a close second at Ellerslie, and she's drawn to get a good run from barrier 6. The booking of Matthew Cameron suggests connections are expecting a forward showing.

Our price $3.20 · SP $4.30 · Craig Grylls

Virgo Viva represents excellent value as a class dropper coming back from Group 3 company. Her recent Group 3 seventh was respectable, and she's well-weighted with 56.5kg in this field.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.60 · Warren Kennedy

Bethany Dee brings solid credentials with a win over this distance and a close second last start in the same class. The Warren Kennedy-trained mare has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 and should get an economical run. While carrying top weight is a concern, her proven ability and consistency make her a genuine winning chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.80 · Wiremu Pinn

This mare won impressively over 1400m two starts back and followed up with a solid 4th last time. With a record of 1 win and 2 placings from 7 starts, she's shown consistency and should handle the track conditions. The booking of in-form jockey Wiremu Pinn is another positive.

Our price $12.00 · SP $5.60 · Masahiro Hashizume

Consistent filly with 2 placings from 3 starts who should appreciate the fast tempo predicted. Jockey Hashizume is in good form with 4 wins from his last 20 rides. Likely to settle back and be running on strongly, which suits Te Rapa's long straight. The step up to 1300m looks suitable based on her finishing efforts.

Our price $6.00 · SP $16.20 · Wiremu Pinn

Djibouti showed significant promise on debut with a strong 2nd placing at Arawa Park. The 3YO filly gets in well at the weights with just 55kg and has secured the services of in-form jockey Wiremu Pinn (15% strike rate from last 20 rides). The wide barrier is a concern, but her natural ability should see her overcome this.

Our price $8.00 · SP $15.70 · Ryan Elliot

Has proven mile ability and is showing an improving pattern with each run. The wide barrier is a concern, but with a moderate-fast tempo predicted, he should get his chance to finish strongly. Ryan Elliot is a capable jockey who can navigate a path from the wide gate.