Chester Boy presents as the standout selection with a strong soft track record (2-2-2 from 8 starts) and recent winning form. The significant class drop from BM65 to Maiden Hurdle, combined with his proven wet track ability and ideal barrier draw, makes him the most reliable option despite the distance and hurdle concerns.
New Zealand · Saturday 13 June 2026
Te Rapa tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 10 races at Te Rapa. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Titled offers strong each-way value with his recent Heavy 9 win and excellent place record. The significant class drop and proven wet track ability make him a serious threat, though distance and hurdle inexperience are concerns.
Towrope has the right credentials with a previous maiden win and hurdle experience, but his declining form and poor soft track record are concerning. The class drop provides some hope but recent performances suggest he may struggle.
- 1st4The BelvoirWill Featherstone$6.90
- 2nd11Tycoon WarriorBella Oliver$26.40
- 3rd1GoosebumpsJay Kozaczek$7.20
- 4th7Heza WarriorCorey Wiles$23.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | The Belvoir | 5 | Will Featherstone | B B Beatson | 68kg | $6.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Tycoon Warrior | 4 | Bella Oliver | D R Wiles | 68kg | $26.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Goosebumps | 1 | Jay Kozaczek | Barry Donoghue | 68kg | $7.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Heza Warrior | 7 | Corey Wiles | D R Wiles | 68kg | $23.90 |
| 5th | 10 | Titled | 9 | Kylan Wiles | Hollie Wynyard | 68kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 9 | Lamilago | 3 | Stephan Karnicnik | S N Rees | 68kg | $29.90 |
| 2 | Towrope | 8 | Dean Parker | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 68kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Island Hop | 10 | K T Myers | 68kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Billy | 2 | K T Myers | 68kg | ||
| 6 | Chester Boy | 6 | Billy Marshall | J R Wheeler | 68kg | ||
| 8 | Juwala | 10 | Brandon Holliday | Sarah West | 68kg |
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Squire presents as the standout selection with a recent hurdle victory at this track and outstanding Te Rapa form (4 wins from 5 starts). His wet track credentials are excellent, and he maps perfectly to settle in the ideal 3rd-6th position from barrier 6. The slight concern is jockey Jordan Hart's current form drought, but the horse's class and track specialization override this negative.
Dictation won this race last year and shows a strong second-up record. His jumps credentials are excellent, and the heavy track specialist should handle the soft conditions. The combination with Mathew Gillies has been successful, though recent flat form is concerning. The class drop back to hurdles should see improvement.
Pacheco brings strong recent form including a third in a Te Rapa hurdle and represents significant class relief from Open company. His soft track record is solid, and the quick backup suggests connections are confident. However, the step up to 3200m is untested, and his limited hurdle experience is a concern.
Roc Up Ralph offers value based on his recent Te Rapa second and proven hurdle ability. The barrier draw allows tactical flexibility, and his consistent placing record suggests he'll be competitive.
- 1st8PachecoJay Kozaczek$5.40
- 2nd2TaikaDean Parker$8.70
- 3rd1DictationMathew Gillies$8.60
- 4th4SquireJordan Hart$3.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Pacheco | 8 | Jay Kozaczek | S C Phelan | 65kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Taika | 9 | Dean Parker | P Nelson & C Mcdougal | 69kg | $8.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dictation | 7 | Mathew Gillies | P Nelson & C Mcdougal | 69kg | $8.60 |
| 4th | 4 | Squire | 6 | Jordan Hart | P & J Brosnan | 66.5kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 3 | The Bambino | 1 | Emily Farr | P Nelson & C Mcdougal | 67kg | $5.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Roc Up Ralph | 5 | Hamish Mc Neill | S & E Clotworthy | 65kg | $6.60 |
| 7th | 6 | Mont Ventoux | 4 | Joshua Parker | R P Liefting | 65kg | $12.30 |
| 8th | 9 | Leitrim Lad | 3 | Brandon Holliday | E P Green | 65kg | $28.80 |
| Scr | 5 | Happy Star | 2 | K T Myers | 68.5kg |
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Miss Parker stands out as the most consistent performer with a 50% place strike rate and proven soft track ability. The Warren Kennedy booking adds confidence, and her second-up record suggests she'll be primed for a strong showing.
Pure Lotus showed significant improvement with a narrow second at Tauranga last start, suggesting he's close to breaking through. The step up to 1400m suits his racing pattern, and while his Ellerslie failure was disappointing, the Tauranga form line looks strong for this level.
Muteki showed promise on debut with a solid third at this track on soft ground. The George Rooke booking is a positive, given his recent form, and the filly appears well-placed to improve second-up.
Noble Cabello's recent second at Te Rapa was a significant improvement and suggests she's finding her form.
- 1st2Pure LotusSam McNab$4.70
- 2nd13La FloridaAmber Riddell$14.90
- 3rd12Noble CabelloCorentin Berge$12.20
- 4th6Big DealRihaan Goyaram$20.10
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Pure Lotus | 7 | Sam McNab | A W Pike | 56.5kg | $4.70 |
| 2nd | 13 | La Florida | 14 | Amber Riddell | S L Crawford | 55.5kg | $14.90 |
| 3rd | 12 | Noble Cabello | 13 | Corentin Berge | B H King | 56.5kg | $12.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Big Deal | 3 | Rihaan Goyaram | G Richardson & R Norvall | 56.5kg | $20.10 |
| 5th | 16 | Desert Jewel | 2 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 56.5kg | $26.90 |
| 6th | 14 | Laura | 8 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | $16.10 |
| 7th | 9 | Gracetheace | 11 | Erin M Leighton | G K Opie | 56.5kg | $11.30 |
| 8th | 15 | Muteki | 6 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Kind Of Blue | 1 | Wiremu Pinn | Ms P Gerard | 56.5kg | $12.90 |
| 10th | 4 | Manorbier | 12 | Leah Martyn | Peter & Shaun Mckay | 56.5kg | $33.90 |
| 11th | 1 | El Speedy Man | 10 | Craig Grylls | P Devcich | 58.5kg | $10.70 |
| 12th | 10 | Miss Parker | 4 | Warren Kennedy | Ms K A Hoskin | 56.5kg | $5.20 |
| 13th | 7 | Embellattack | 9 | Lynsey Satherley | Barry Donoghue | 58.5kg | $60.60 |
| Scr | 3 | Guzzler | 4 | Lynsey Satherley | J L Rathbone | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Franzinho | 15 | A Oliveira | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Dink | 13 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Escape Room | 15 | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Chappy | 10 | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Sugar Daddy | 10 | A W Pike | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Line Dancer | 5 | Ms K A Hoskin | 56.5kg |
Andrew (Ledge) Leadbeater Memorial (Bm65)
Arwen presents as the standout selection with a perfect soft track record and significant class drop from Open races. Her recent close placings in stronger company, combined with the weight relief and proven wet track ability, make her the most likely winner despite the wide draw.
Afterglo offers solid each-way value as a proven heavy track performer stepping up second up. Her record suggests she handles wet conditions well, and George Rooke's current form adds confidence. The wide draw is a concern but her class should see her competitive.
Oratia Beauty represents excellent value dropping from Group company to BM65 level. Her previous soft track success and the booking of in-form Craig Grylls provides confidence. The class drop should see her competitive despite some fitness concerns.
His fresh record suggests he can perform first up, and the lack of soft track experience is offset by his class and the significant value on offer.
- 1st7ArwenCorentin Berge$5.40
- 2nd12Oratia BeautyCraig Grylls$5.10
- 3rd4Le Jacques CartierSam McNab$9.90
- 4th3Nicconi CountyJasmine Fawcett$11.30
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Arwen | 17 | Corentin Berge | R James & R Wellwood | 58kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Oratia Beauty | 5 | Craig Grylls | Ms K A Hoskin | 57kg | $5.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Le Jacques Cartier | 8 | Sam McNab | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 57.5kg | $9.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Nicconi County | 12 | Jasmine Fawcett | J & R Vance | 60kg | $11.30 |
| 5th | 10 | Afterglo | 19 | George Rooke | S R Autridge | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 5 | East End Lad | 9 | Erin M Leighton | M P Breslin | 59kg | $18.10 |
| 7th | 2 | Bannen | 7 | Hyeontaek Oh | B J Harvey | 56kg | $25.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Arjay's Flight | 20 | Tom Wigram | S C Phelan | 56kg | $27.90 |
| 9th | 16 | Trianna | 3 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Debbie Sweeney | 53kg | $44.10 |
| 10th | 11 | Justice For All | 11 | Leah Martyn | A W Pike | 55kg | $16.40 |
| 11th | 13 | Bellezor | 14 | Elen Nicholas | P S Richards | 56.5kg | $30.90 |
| 12th | 20 | Don's Legacy | 4 | D J Nunn | 57.5kg | $50.20 | |
| 13th | 6 | Oberon | 6 | Masahiro Hashizume | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | $10.80 |
| 14th | 19 | Highly Anticipated | 2 | S L Cameron | 55.5kg | $30.50 | |
| Scr | 8 | Imperial Empress | 13 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lady Impending | 16 | Wiremu Pinn | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Foxglove | 15 | Warren Kennedy | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Gina Rosa | 21 | A Lawson-Carroll | Ms M Falconer | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Digger | 13 | D B Hollinshead | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Poppa Dennis | 18 | M L Rogers | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Illuminated Miss | 1 | Ms K Mcquade | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Aramaki | 10 | S L Crawford | 55.5kg |
Ken & Roger Browne Memorial Mdn Stpl
Doctor Iris stands out as the most logical winner having won his last start at this track in a maiden hurdle. His soft track record is excellent and the step up to steeplechase from hurdles represents a class drop. The barrier draw allows tactical flexibility to settle in the ideal position for this track bias.
The combination with Billy Marshall is positive and his flat track win shows he has ability, but needs to prove himself over steeplechase fences.
Skaw Valley has the class having won a maiden hurdle previously and gets the rail barrier which should help in the slow tempo. However, his second up record is concerning and the poor last start effort raises fitness questions despite the significant class drop.
Rocem offers value as the only runner with experience at today's distance and has been competitive in recent steeplechase attempts.
- 1st6Top StreetBella Oliver$32.60
- 2nd4Red NedBilly Marshall$2.40
- 3rd7RocemBrandon Holliday$17.50
- 4th1OdysseusBradley Shane Rantall$10.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Top Street | 3 | Bella Oliver | D R Wiles | 68kg | $32.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Red Ned | 6 | Billy Marshall | J R Wheeler | 68kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Rocem | 4 | Brandon Holliday | P & J Brosnan | 66kg | $17.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Odysseus | 7 | Bradley Shane Rantall | S C Beatson | 68kg | $10.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Doctor Iris | 5 | Kylan Wiles | D R Wiles | 68kg | $2.90 |
| 3 | King Cabal | 2 | Corey Wiles | G & T Shaw | 68kg | ||
| 5 | Skaw Valley | 1 | Mathew Gillies | P Nelson & C Mcdougal | 68kg |
Signature Homes Waikato Stpl
West Coast is the standout selection having won his last start at this exact track and distance in similar soft conditions. His wet track record is exceptional with 13 wins from 25 starts on soft/heavy ground, and he's proven at Te Rapa with a perfect 3-from-3 record. Despite carrying top weight, his class and suitability make him the most likely winner.
Nedwin presents excellent value as a second up performer with a strong Te Rapa record. His previous win at this track and distance, combined with his excellent second up statistics and class drop, makes him a serious winning chance despite the extended break.
Leaderboard brings strong wet track credentials and jumping experience but concerns exist around his distance record and recent form. His class and wet track ability keep him competitive, but the distance question mark prevents higher confidence.
Justice offers value based on his previous steeplechase success and young age suggesting upside potential.
- 1st3NedwinMathew Gillies$4.00
- 2nd2LeaderboardHamish Mc Neill$4.90
- 3rd8SmugMichael Roustoby$23.10
- 4th5Prince TurboEmily Farr$23.40
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Nedwin | 11 | Mathew Gillies | P Nelson & C Mcdougal | 65kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Leaderboard | 8 | Hamish Mc Neill | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 68kg | $4.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Smug | 4 | Michael Roustoby | C J Wood | 65kg | $23.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Prince Turbo | 10 | Emily Farr | K T Myers | 65kg | $23.40 |
| 5th | 12 | Sound Of Silence | 5 | Billy Marshall | D J Blackie | 65kg | $67.70 |
| 6th | 9 | Justice | 3 | Kylan Wiles | D R Wiles | 65kg | $7.40 |
| 7th | 6 | Mr Fabulous | 7 | Jay Kozaczek | A C Baker | 65kg | $29.30 |
| 8th | 4 | Jakama Krystal | 1 | Jordan Hart | P & J Brosnan | 65kg | $12.00 |
| 1 | West Coast | 2 | Joshua Parker | M K Oulaghan | 72kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Whiskey Tango | 2 | Dean Parker | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 65kg | |
| 10 | Renegade Fighter | 6 | Corey Wiles | S L Cameron | 65kg | ||
| 11 | Countryman | 9 | Bradley Shane Rantall | B B Beatson | 65kg |
WTR Thanks The Castles Family (Bm75)
Gold Currency presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and wet track credentials. His last start victory at Wanganui on Soft 5 conditions demonstrates current fitness and suitability for today's track condition. The combination with George Rooke, who is riding at a 20% strike rate, adds significant confidence. While the wide barrier presents a challenge, his tactical speed should allow him to secure a forward position.
Free Bird's perfect soft track record makes her a compelling proposition despite the jockey concern. Her recent form is outstanding with three wins from five starts, including a dominant last start victory at Ellerslie. The Tarzino mare has shown she handles the step up in distance and her wet track credentials are impeccable. The main concern is the jockey booking, but her form profile suggests she can overcome this.
Ortem Legacy brings strong credentials with a last start win and previous form at this track and distance. Her second placing here over 2400m on Soft 6 conditions in April shows she handles the specific demands of this race. The class drop from Open company is a significant positive, though the weight burden and barrier draw present challenges.
His last start victory at Te Rapa and previous success here over 2400m make him a genuine contender. The wide barrier is concerning, but Craig Grylls' excellent form (30% strike rate) and the horse's soft track credentials suggest he can overcome the draw disadvantage.
- 1st4BoxmossWarren Kennedy$11.20
- 2nd9Free BirdWiremu Pinn$5.00
- 3rd13Ivy's DancerMasahiro Hashizume$5.10
- 4th7Heza Sharp OneCraig Grylls$5.70
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Boxmoss | 8 | Warren Kennedy | C J Wood | 58.5kg | $11.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Free Bird | 4 | Wiremu Pinn | D G Greene | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Ivy's Dancer | 12 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 54kg | $5.10 |
| 4th | 7 | Heza Sharp One | 15 | Craig Grylls | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 56.5kg | $5.70 |
| 5th | 1 | Notabadspillane | 10 | Sam McNab | S C Phelan | 59.5kg | $13.80 |
| 6th | 11 | Charlbury | 2 | Ethan Jones | Ms C Cameron | 54.5kg | $22.70 |
| 7th | 14 | Jamaican Boy | 3 | Rihaan Goyaram | S L Crawford | 52kg | $56.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Kwanza | 9 | Jasmine Fawcett | P Nelson & C Mcdougal | 56kg | $16.90 |
| 9th | 2 | Gold Currency | 13 | George Rooke | K A Pertab | 59.5kg | $9.80 |
| 10th | 12 | Prisca | 7 | A Lawson-Carroll | Ms C Cameron | 54kg | $26.20 |
| 11th | 6 | Affordable | 1 | Lynsey Satherley | J L Rathbone | 57kg | $17.80 |
| 12th | 10 | Lostcause | 11 | Leah Martyn | J Lupton | 53kg | $20.50 |
| 13th | 3 | Ortem Legacy | 6 | Corentin Berge | Conor & Sarah Fahy | 58.5kg | $11.70 |
| 14th | 15 | Uhtred | 14 | S L Cameron | 54kg | $115.70 | |
| Scr | 5 | Quid | 5 | Amber Riddell | K T Myers | 57kg |
Thanks Bernard Kneebone - 25 Years On The Clock Hcp
Force Of Nature stands out as the Te Rapa specialist with an exceptional 5 wins from 8 starts at the track. His soft track credentials are solid, and the Forsman/Grylls combination is proven. Despite the inside barrier concern, his track dominance and class make him the standout selection.
Miss Bo Peep brings a perfect Te Rapa record and recent winning form at the track. Her wet track credentials are excellent, and she's proven capable of handling class rises. The significant step up in grade is a concern, but her track specialization gives her strong claims.
Tristar brings solid recent form and good connections but faces concerns with soft track inexperience and wide barrier. Her recent close 4th at this level shows she belongs, but the conditions may not suit her best efforts.
Kia Kaha offers excellent value after her impressive Te Rapa win last start.
- 1st8TristarGeorge Rooke$2.90
- 2nd3Little Bit Of LoveSam McNab$7.50
- 3rd11Jethro TullWarren Kennedy$8.80
- 4th5Reward SmileWiremu Pinn$9.30
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Tristar | 10 | George Rooke | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 54kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Little Bit Of Love | 9 | Sam McNab | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Jethro Tull | 12 | Warren Kennedy | B S Gillovic | 54kg | $8.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Reward Smile | 3 | Wiremu Pinn | Ms J K Mahoney | 58kg | $9.30 |
| 5th | 9 | Miss Bo Peep | 4 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 54kg | $8.10 |
| 6th | 10 | Butterfield | 11 | Leah Martyn | P J Mccarten | 52kg | $40.30 |
| 7th | 12 | Kia Kaha | 7 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 54kg | $13.30 |
| 8th | 4 | Cleat | 13 | Sienna Brown | Ms D Guy | 54.5kg | $23.70 |
| 9th | 1 | Dusty Road | 2 | Jasmine Fawcett | G M Cameron | 60kg | $35.30 |
| 10th | 2 | Force Of Nature | 1 | Craig Grylls | Andrew Forsman | 60kg | $8.30 |
| 11th | 6 | Caitlyns Wish | 8 | Tom Wigram | S R Autridge | 53kg | $49.40 |
| 12th | 13 | Miss Fladgate | 5 | Elen Nicholas | S B Marsh | 54kg | $34.30 |
| 13th | 7 | Takeshi | 6 | A Lawson-Carroll | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 53.5kg | $31.30 |
Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate 22/8 Mile Hcp
Won impressively last start over this distance at this track.
Consistent Open class performer who won last start on similar conditions. Solid wet track record and proven at this level.
Consistent performer with solid recent form and proven wet track ability. The Grylls/Walker combination is in good form and he maps well from the inside draw. Recent 3rd at Ellerslie suggests he's ready to peak.
Class dropper with excellent heavy track credentials but questionable soft track form. Strong Te Rapa record and proven connections provide hope.
- 1st4TisseSam McNab$11.00
- 2nd2Joshua BrownLynsey Satherley$9.10
- 3rd1HasstobeawinnerTom Wigram$9.20
- 4th7Amira D'argentoMasahiro Hashizume$10.90
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Tisse | 1 | Sam McNab | S A Sharrock | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Joshua Brown | 6 | Lynsey Satherley | L R Gussey | 59.5kg | $9.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Hasstobeawinner | 3 | Tom Wigram | R James & R Wellwood | 60kg | $9.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Amira D'argento | 4 | Masahiro Hashizume | Taui Johnson | 54kg | $10.90 |
| 5th | 6 | Bonnard | 7 | Amber Riddell | S L Crawford | 53kg | $1.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Dramatic Miss | 5 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 54kg | $10.30 |
| 7th | 9 | Lovaci | 10 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 54kg | $22.40 |
| Scr | 3 | Uderzo | 11 | Leah Martyn | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | El Viento | 2 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Nancy She Wrote | 8 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Desert Mystic | 9 | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 54kg |
See You @ Te Rapa Tavern (Bm75)
Erin Go Bragh presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form and wet track credentials. The barrier 5 draw allows tactical positioning in the likely slow tempo, and despite jockey concerns, the horse's upward trajectory and class rise timing make him the most reliable selection.
Rocking offers excellent second-up value with a perfect record when resuming from a break. Her heavy track credentials (2 wins from 5 starts) translate well to soft conditions, and Warren Kennedy's strong Te Rapa record (21% strike rate) adds confidence. The wide barrier is concerning but her tactical speed should allow settling in the first half of the field, crucial on this track.
Chante Moi brings solid credentials with her strong soft track record and proven 1400m ability. Her recent close fourth demonstrates current form, and the barrier 7 draw suits the track's preference for mid-field runners. While jockey concerns exist, her consistent wet track performance and distance suitability make her a reliable each-way proposition.
The Forsman stable's reputation for having horses ready first-up, combined with her proven class at Group level, makes her an attractive overlay despite the long spell and track unfamiliarity.
- 1st4Erin Go BraghSam McNab$4.20
- 2nd10Chante MoiCourtney Barnes$7.60
- 3rd5RibkrakaErin M Leighton$14.80
- 4th16Sexy And I MoetGeorge Rooke$14.20
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Erin Go Bragh | 5 | Sam McNab | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Chante Moi | 7 | Courtney Barnes | G Richardson & R Norvall | 55kg | $7.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Ribkraka | 1 | Erin M Leighton | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 57kg | $14.80 |
| 4th | 16 | Sexy And I Moet | 8 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 54kg | $14.20 |
| 5th | 14 | Cosmopolitan | 17 | Jasmine Fawcett | G Richardson & R Norvall | 54kg | $6.30 |
| 6th | 2 | Bak Da Angel | 9 | Lynsey Satherley | D B Hollinshead | 58.5kg | $19.80 |
| 7th | 11 | New York Belle | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 55kg | $21.90 |
| 8th | 1 | Overdrawn | 11 | Leah Martyn | A W Pike | 57kg | $16.10 |
| 9th | 9 | Rocking | 12 | Warren Kennedy | Ms D Logan | 55.5kg | $11.30 |
| 10th | 6 | Renovations | 15 | Corentin Berge | T W Cole | 56.5kg | $10.20 |
| 11th | 13 | Twilight Tale | 6 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Scarlet Temple | 13 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Debbie Sweeney | 52kg | $31.20 |
| 13th | 17 | Another Floozie | 16 | S B Marsh | 54kg | $34.60 | |
| 14th | 15 | Live On Air | 3 | Sienna Brown | Ms D Guy | 50kg | $33.30 |
| Scr | 3 | Daring Pursuit | 10 | Wiremu Pinn | A W Pike | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sense Of Timing | 4 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Elysian Fields | 18 | A Lawson-Carroll | T R Powell | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Butterfield | 14 | P J Mccarten | 58.5kg |
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