Barrier 3 and Bosson booking ensure forward midfield position ideal for Te Rapa's first-half bias and slow tempo. Clear form standout despite no 2400m experience.
New Zealand · Saturday 25 April 2026
Te Rapa tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Te Rapa. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Cambridge Raceway (Bm75)
Soft record solid (15:2-1-1), barrier 7 fine, maps midfield for track bias. Recent fitness from two heavy track runs outweighs prior 2400m flop in weaker company.
Soft/heavy experience (31:2-5-1 combined) suits conditions. Reliable place form makes next best despite win drought.
Overlay after BM75 2200m win on heavy, recent 4th at Te Rapa BM75 shows placed ability at level. Strong wet stats (22:3-2-1), barrier 4 and light weight suit soft staying trip.
- 1st3PerfectmanzJoe Nishizuka$11.10
- 2nd4Ortem LegacyGeorge Rooke$3.40
- 3rd5Gate CrashersJoe Doyle$8.70
- 4th1Gippsy GodOpie Bosson$2.70
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Perfectmanz | 4 | Joe Nishizuka | S Ralph | 54.5kg | $11.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Ortem Legacy | 1 | George Rooke | Conor & Sarah Fahy | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Gate Crashers | 6 | Joe Doyle | S Ritchie & C Murray | 56kg | $8.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Gippsy God | 3 | Opie Bosson | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 7 | Pointer | 5 | Ethan Jones | D B Hollinshead | 54kg | $28.10 |
| 6th | 2 | Charlbury | 7 | Corentin Berge | Ms C Cameron | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 6 | My Maebelline Girl | 2 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms K A Little | 53.5kg | $5.80 |
Cambridge Equine Hospital 3yo
Maps midfield in moderate-fast tempo suiting Te Rapa's first-half bias. Forsman/Grylls combo elite. First up but trainer excels fresh. Clear form standout despite limited 1600m exposure.
Second up stats strong (1:1-0-0). Recent 6th respectable. Barrier 5 ideal for Te Rapa midfield bias. Bosson (24% track strike) major upgrade. Significant class rise but raw ability compensates in volatile Open race.
Lightly-raced filly with perfect soft record (3:0-1-1), recent sharp 2nd at Matamata. Second up today suits preparation. 54.5kg big help in compressed weights. Doyle positive jockey booking. Barrier 10 OK at Te Rapa (middle bias). Value in consistent progression despite class rise.
Value overlay after dominant maiden win on soft at 1650m (similar trip). Recent form trajectory strong vs exposed maidens.
- 1st2Single RedCraig Grylls$1.40
- 2nd10More BlissJoe Doyle$7.50
- 3rd8VanitygirlMatthew Cameron$23.40
- 4th4SuperbusEthan Jones$57.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Single Red | 6 | Craig Grylls | Andrew Forsman | 56.5kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | More Bliss | 10 | Joe Doyle | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Vanitygirl | 8 | Matthew Cameron | C J Wood | 55.5kg | $23.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Superbus | 1 | Ethan Jones | D B Hollinshead | 56.5kg | $57.20 |
| 5th | 3 | Silver Patch | 9 | Michael Mc Nab | S C Phelan | 56.5kg | $26.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Vanilla Storm | 2 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 54.5kg | $30.20 |
| 7th | 5 | Chaplin | 7 | George Rooke | Ms P Gerard | 56.5kg | $42.60 |
| 8th | 9 | Alacritous | 3 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | $29.50 |
| 9th | 1 | Platinum Diamond | 5 | Opie Bosson | Ms L Latta | 57kg | $5.60 |
| 10th | 6 | Nordic Raider | 4 | Lynsey Satherley | L Te Keeti | 56.5kg | $103.50 |
Beyond Water 2yo
Stands out on pure form with perfect place record from limited starts, showing strong finishing ability. Soft track exposure and light weight key positives on Soft 7. Maps midfield which aligns with Te Rapa's first-half-of-field profile.
Solid recent placing behind stronger rivals shows ability. Barrier 4 perfect for Te Rapa's midfield bias and moderate-fast tempo. Light weight and top connections enhance chances in volatile open race. Good place upside even if win eludes.
Barrier 5 gives ideal chance to lead or sit handy in first-half profile Te Rapa demands. Recent fitness edge over spellers, jockey in career-best form. Form limited but respectable debut provides base in maiden/open mix.
True debutant but elite connections scream intent on Group 1 day. Walker/Bergerson first-starters reliable, McNab booking positive.
- 1st3System Of PlayMichael Mc Nab$4.10
- 2nd7Perfect ChaosGeorge Rooke$2.40
- 3rd1High GoalMasahiro Hashizume$16.50
- 4th5Vantage PointSamantha Collett$36.70
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | System Of Play | 9 | Michael Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57kg | $4.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Perfect Chaos | 10 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 55kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | High Goal | 5 | Masahiro Hashizume | R James & R Wellwood | 57kg | $16.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Vantage Point | 8 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 57kg | $36.70 |
| 5th | 10 | Miss Magnetica | 7 | Sam McNab | Hollie Wynyard | 53kg | $11.20 |
| 6th | 11 | Rossella | 11 | Elen Nicholas | Ms J K Mahoney | 54kg | $18.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Lady Supido | 3 | Wiremu Pinn | F T Ritchie | 55kg | $10.90 |
| 8th | 8 | Bourbon Time | 4 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mr Chow | 12 | Craig Grylls | K A Pertab | 57kg | $20.30 |
| 10th | 2 | Rupeni | 2 | Joe Doyle | S B Marsh | 57kg | $40.90 |
| 11th | 12 | Silvan Charm | 6 | Lynsey Satherley | L Te Keeti | 55kg | $136.20 |
| 12th | 13 | Soulfulwoman | 1 | Matthew Cameron | K A Pertab | 55kg | $54.60 |
| Scr | 6 | Texas Cowboy | 13 | Ms D Guy | 57kg |
Allied Security Hcp
Recent 4th behind Leroy Brown on heavy here shows fitness; maps midfield in moderate-fast tempo suiting Te Rapa's first-half bias. Jockey/trainer combo solid. Preferred over others despite wide draw as form trumps minor map negatives.
Light weight, barrier 6 suits midfield settling in Te Rapa's tempo-driven shape. Strong place appeal.
Soft performer (3-3-1), likely to lead or sit handy from gate 2 in track-favouring first-half position.
Prior Te Rapa placings, distance suited; 172-day spell uses strong 1-0-2 fresh stats.
- 1st6TaliskerCraig Grylls$10.80
- 2nd1Leroy BrownJoe Nishizuka$3.10
- 3rd10Old Bill BoneSamantha Collett$3.80
- 4th4GospodinJoe Doyle$9.30
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Talisker | 8 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $10.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Leroy Brown | 2 | Joe Nishizuka | S Ralph | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 10 | Old Bill Bone | 6 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 54kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Gospodin | 1 | Joe Doyle | J C Pender | 57kg | $9.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Financier | 10 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 55kg | $6.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Uderzo | 4 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 55.5kg | $14.80 |
| 7th | 3 | Hasstobeawinner | 9 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 57.5kg | $14.40 |
| 8th | 9 | Latrelle | 7 | Matthew Cameron | K A Pertab | 54kg | $15.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Notabadspillane | 3 | Elen Nicholas | S C Phelan | 54.5kg | $44.30 |
| 10th | 2 | Habana | 5 | Sam McNab | M & K Murdoch | 57kg | $29.80 |
Windsor Park Stud Cambridge Breeders'' Stakes
Platinum Pantheon tops pure form assessment with exceptional 1200m record (4-0-1 from 8) including recent Open/heavy win. Consistent recent form (5121), handles soft (2:0-1-0) and heavy well, elite jockey Bosson engaged. Fast tempo suits midfield map; wide draw manageable at volatile Te Rapa. Group 3 credentials via recent black-type exposure.
Fast tempo at Te Rapa suits back/midfield if settles well despite wide draw.
To Cap It All brings deepest Group/Listed experience with placings in G1/G2/G3. Light 55kg in compressed scale, barrier 7 ideal for Te Rapa's first-half bias in fast tempo. Recent soft 1200m G3 5th respectable; first-up record includes win. Value in place at volatile track; form outweighs low strike rate in elite company.
Chatelle Rose offers massive overlay as Te Rapa 1200m specialist (4:2-1-0), including latest heavy win 8 days ago. Consistent form, handles wet well (heavy 5:2-1-0), barrier 4 suits on-pace in fast tempo.
- 1st9Drops Of GodCraig Grylls$3.90
- 2nd1Platinum PantheonOpie Bosson$5.00
- 3rd6Little Black DressSam McNab$15.90
- 4th10Fleeting StarLynsey Satherley$32.40
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Drops Of God | 18 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Platinum Pantheon | 16 | Opie Bosson | Ms L Latta | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Little Black Dress | 6 | Sam McNab | S B Marsh | 55kg | $15.90 |
| 4th | 10 | Fleeting Star | 5 | Lynsey Satherley | G Richardson & R Norvall | 55kg | $32.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Cheerio | 2 | George Rooke | K A Pertab | 55kg | $8.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Bulgari | 8 | Joe Doyle | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 57kg | $19.10 |
| 7th | 12 | Circus Dancer | 10 | Matthew Cameron | K A Pertab | 55kg | $79.00 |
| 8th | 4 | To Cap It All | 7 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 55kg | $9.30 |
| 9th | 3 | King's English | 9 | Jonathan Riddell | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57kg | $25.90 |
| 10th | 8 | Chatelle Rose | 4 | Tayla Mitchell | F & L Cornege | 55kg | $16.20 |
| 11th | 14 | Shameless Star | 12 | Masahiro Hashizume | Peter & Trent Didham | 55kg | $50.20 |
| 12th | 13 | Lubeck | 13 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 55kg | $10.90 |
| 13th | 5 | Lady Iris | 1 | Wiremu Pinn | S B Marsh | 55kg | $11.40 |
| 14th | 11 | Lucy In The Sky | 11 | Warren Kennedy | A W Pike | 55kg | $18.90 |
| Scr | 15 | Passiflora | 3 | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Quello Dolce | 15 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Avantaggia | 14 | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Landlock | 17 | K A Pertab | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | London | 19 | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Yokozuna | 20 | Ms D Logan | 57kg |
Hutton Contracting Sprint (Bm75)
Fast tempo at volatile Te Rapa suits midfield finishers like her over pure leaders.
Soft form reliable, recent fitness peak. Excellent each-way value ahead of pure sprinters.
Legally Binding's distance dominance (8:3-2-1) and recent Waverley BM75 win make her prime fast-tempo contender from barrier 3. Elite stable, weight history strong despite topweight. Soft record holds placings; Te Rapa volatility suits proven class risers over unproven types. Solid top-3 chance.
Fast tempo exposes backmarkers; her position trumps soft concerns in volatile race.
- 1st14Part Time LoverSamantha Collett$18.70
- 2nd7Miss JonesMichael Mc Nab$4.70
- 3rd6Bak Da AngelAshlee Strawbridge$20.40
- 4th13MagiceGeorge Rooke$8.90
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Part Time Lover | 9 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 54.5kg | $18.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Miss Jones | 4 | Michael Mc Nab | K A Pertab | 58kg | $4.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bak Da Angel | 1 | Ashlee Strawbridge | D B Hollinshead | 55kg | $20.40 |
| 4th | 13 | Magice | 8 | George Rooke | K I Shailer | 56.5kg | $8.90 |
| 5th | 11 | She's All That | 5 | Joe Doyle | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 57.5kg | $5.70 |
| 6th | 5 | Romilly | 14 | Craig Grylls | G Richardson & R Norvall | 58.5kg | $5.70 |
| 7th | 12 | Renovations | 6 | Matthew Cameron | K A Pertab | 56.5kg | $19.80 |
| 8th | 2 | Merchant Queen | 17 | Sam McNab | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $11.10 |
| 9th | 1 | Legally Binding | 3 | Hyeontaek Oh | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Rabega | 7 | Jonathan Riddell | F J Auret | 59kg | $28.00 |
| 11th | 18 | Domain Ace | 12 | Elen Nicholas | Team Rogerson | 55kg | $16.30 |
| 12th | 9 | Ribkraka | 2 | Joe Nishizuka | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 55kg | $25.10 |
| 13th | 10 | Sense Of Timing | 18 | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $19.80 |
| 14th | 8 | Kahawai | 11 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms J K Mahoney | 58kg | $59.90 |
| Scr | 3 | Brazen Affair | 18 | Corentin Berge | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 59kg | |
| Scr | 15 | St Giles | 10 | Matthew Cartwright | K A Pertab | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Live On Air | 13 | Ms D Guy | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Loch Katrine | 16 | D J Miller | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Toronto | 15 | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 57.5kg |
Travis Stakes
Bosson booking signals intent in Group 2. Maps midfield from barrier 9, ideal for Te Rapa's first-half profile in moderate-fast tempo. Soft7 suits better than unproven rivals despite no soft wins. Clear form leader over class rise horses.
Barrier 6 ensures midfield settling in Te Rapa's favoured first-half zone. Soft track record solid, tempo suits strong finisher.
Wet track specialist with exceptional soft/heavy stats, recent Open win shows fitness. 2000m+ record strong but class rise tests. Barrier 1 neutral at Te Rapa; can settle handy despite map.
Progressive mare with outstanding recent form (233 latest), G3 3rd at 2040m proves staying ability. High soft suitability, barrier 5 maps midfield perfectly for Te Rapa tempo.
- 1st2KhansheMatthew Cameron$3.50
- 2nd1Qali Al FarrashaOpie Bosson$4.00
- 3rd10LotusGeorge Rooke$19.40
- 4th9GillianMasahiro Hashizume$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Khanshe | 6 | Matthew Cameron | F J Auret | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Qali Al Farrasha | 9 | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Lotus | 7 | George Rooke | G Richardson & R Norvall | 57kg | $19.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Gillian | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | Debbie Sweeney | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Blue Sky At Night | 8 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms S Hale | 57kg | $17.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Who Knows | 1 | Jonathan Riddell | N J Quinn | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Electron | 3 | Ethan Jones | Ms S P Mynott | 57kg | $49.30 |
| 8th | 6 | Rosetown Princess | 10 | Elen Nicholas | D B Hollinshead | 57kg | $32.10 |
| Scr | 7 | Monologue | 5 | Joe Doyle | A R Fieldes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Privy Garden | 4 | Craig Grylls | Andrew Forsman | 57kg |
TCL Earthworks (Bm65)
Accentuate stands out on pure form with a heavy track win and now second up for elite stable Andrew Forsman. Craig Grylls booking (21% with trainer) signals intent. Class drop from BM65 to BM65 with barrier 4 perfect for Te Rapa's midfield bias. Recent Listed run was excusable.
Winwood's perfect 1400m record (2 starts, 1 win latest on heavy) makes him prime BM65 debutant. Recent fitness (24 days) and barrier 10 exploits Te Rapa middle-outer draw bias. Moderate-fast tempo suits forward runner in first-half field track.
I Park arrives first up off consistent BM75 form with multiple placings including strong Ellerslie runs. Medium soft record (6:1-2-1) handles conditions. Wide draw manageable for tempo-suited runner at volatile Te Rapa.
- 1st13BallbeenaSam McNab$32.60
- 2nd11AccentuateCraig Grylls$5.30
- 3rd3PukanaAshlee Strawbridge$4.00
- 4th9Dance For HerSamantha Collett$21.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Ballbeena | 2 | Sam McNab | P S Richards | 54kg | $32.60 |
| 2nd | 11 | Accentuate | 4 | Craig Grylls | Andrew Forsman | 56.5kg | $5.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Pukana | 3 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Tim & Margaret Carter | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Dance For Her | 11 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Whats The One Code | 8 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms D Venn | 57.5kg | $14.20 |
| 6th | 5 | Orson Stone | 17 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Burnished | 6 | Matthew Cartwright | M & K Murdoch | 56.5kg | $23.70 |
| 8th | 7 | Bannen | 15 | Lynsey Satherley | B J Harvey | 58.5kg | $23.30 |
| 9th | 1 | Mineshaft | 7 | Joe Nishizuka | Ms P Gerard | 57kg | $25.70 |
| 10th | 4 | I Park | 12 | George Rooke | Ms L Brennan | 59.5kg | $13.50 |
| 11th | 6 | Winwood | 10 | Corentin Berge | C J Wood | 58.5kg | $14.30 |
| 12th | 14 | Stage Three | 14 | Ethan Jones | A J Morley | 55.5kg | $17.20 |
| 13th | 2 | Muscovado | 13 | Hyeontaek Oh | J W Bell | 56kg | $87.70 |
| 14th | 10 | Shining Pearl | 16 | Matthew Cameron | T J Miller | 57kg | $25.60 |
| 15th | 16 | Our Jasmine | 5 | Sienna Brown | S T Wenn | 50kg | $105.70 |
| 16th | 15 | With Grace | 9 | Warren Kennedy | Ms K A Hoskin | 55.5kg | $15.50 |
| Scr | 17 | General Menari | 1 | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 59.5kg |
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