Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New Zealand · Saturday 25 July 2026
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Te Rapa. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Kahului's sole run was a narrow 2nd on Heavy 8 over 1150m carrying 58.5kg, beaten a nose. That wet-track evidence is decisive today on Heavy 8 at Te Rapa where proven grinders dominate maidens. Same jockey and weight, 18 days fresh.
The only other runner with recent heavy-track place form, finishing 3rd on Heavy 10 over 1200m last start. Inside draw and Collett's current form add upside in a race where wet proof matters.
Soft-track consistency and distance affinity give her strong claims, but complete lack of heavy form is a genuine query on Heavy 8. Still the clearest threat if she handles the grind. Place focus given wet uncertainty.
Underrated wet specialist who finished a nose 2nd on Heavy 8 at 1200m earlier. Drops to a featherweight 52.5kg from a good barrier. Clear overlay for each-way value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Wise Choice | 9 | A Lawson-Carroll | C J Wood | 58.5kg | $6.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Kalgarry Ally | 2 | Samantha Collett | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 56.5kg | $18.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sweet Torquer | 4 | Tom Wigram | Samantha Logan | 52.5kg | $17.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Little Orchid | 5 | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 53.5kg | $12.80 | |
| 5th | 1 | Kahului | 7 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 9 | In Tune | 6 | Craig Grylls | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 56.5kg | $23.30 |
| 7th | 8 | Prominere | 8 | Joe Doyle | S & K Alexander | 56.5kg | $18.20 |
| 8th | 11 | Ragtime Rose | 1 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Debbie Sweeney | 50.5kg | $3.40 |
| 9th | 3 | That'll Do | 10 | Michael Mc Nab | D J Miller | 58.5kg | $4.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Concise | 11 | Matthew Cameron | Ms S Hale | 58.5kg | $34.60 |
| Scr | 5 | Withallmygrace | 3 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms J K Mahoney | 56.5kg |
Illuminated Miss maps as the clear form horse. Last-start nose defeat in identical Te Rapa Heavy BM65 conditions, carrying light weight today with proven track/distance/heavy credentials. Fits the exposed wet-track winner profile perfectly for early-card Te Rapa Heavy sprints.
Hey Hey Baby is a genuine wet-track grinder who finished a close 3rd in the key Te Rapa Heavy form race last start. Massive heavy sample with 4 wins and strong place rate. Track form and recent placing tick every Te Rapa Heavy winner-profile box. Strong each-way threat behind the top pick.
Jelly Roll brings reliable heavy-track form with two wins and recent consecutive thirds. Distance proven and currently in good rhythm. Lacks Te Rapa experience but the wet credentials and fitness make him a solid place chance and each-way contender in an open BM65.
Opaea Joe is a genuine wet-track winner with four heavy victories and a recent Te Aroha Heavy success.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Hey Hey Baby | 5 | Ashlee Strawbridge | R R Manning | 55kg | $5.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bell Time Potae | 4 | Jack Taplin | L A Winters | 56kg | $38.10 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sir Fergus | 12 | Warren Kennedy | Barbara Kennedy | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 6 | Oberon | 11 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $7.10 |
| 5th | 14 | Delorean | 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | Ms K Fawcett | 54.5kg | $11.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Illuminated Miss | 2 | Sienna Brown | Ms K Mcquade | 52.5kg | $10.60 |
| 7th | 12 | Beneath The Stars | 9 | Hayley Hassman | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 54kg | $16.40 |
| 8th | 1 | Jelly Roll | 3 | Tom Wigram | Samantha Logan | 56kg | $8.70 |
| 9th | 10 | Pollyisacracker | 10 | Erin M Leighton | G K Opie | 56.5kg | $34.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Opaea Joe | 8 | Abhay Seesa | G K Opie | 55kg | $16.70 |
| 11th | 11 | Starlit Express | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | A W Pike | 56.5kg | $15.90 |
| 12th | 9 | Poppa Dennis | 1 | Elen Nicholas | M L Rogers | 57kg | $24.10 |
| Scr | 3 | See You In Beijing | 13 | P W Lock | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Miss Anna Lee | 13 | P W Lock | 57kg |
Swiss Prince maps as the clear form horse. Last-start second in Open company on this Heavy track over a shorter trip, plus Group 2 win and placing credentials, give him the class and condition edge. Distance specialist who places consistently. Second-up and fit enough.
Last two victories were authoritative and he has a prior Group 2 placing at Te Rapa on Heavy. However the jump from BM75 into Open company and lack of a 1400m win temper win confidence relative to Swiss Prince’s established class. Strong place claims and the main danger.
Final Reason has won two of her three Heavy starts, including a fighting last-start victory. The 54kg impost is a major plus in testing ground and she is race-fit.
His Heavy record (win and second) is genuine and he has previously mixed it in Open grade. Each-way appeal if the top pair underperform.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Quondo | 5 | George Rooke | Andrew Forsman | 58.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Swiss Prince | 1 | Joe Doyle | S B Marsh | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Final Reason | 4 | Hayley Hassman | R P Liefting | 54kg | $11.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Bella's Boy | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | R R Manning | 57kg | $6.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Bellavinsky | 6 | A Lawson-Carroll | Emma Faber | 54kg | $43.60 |
| 6th | 6 | Winner Patch | 8 | Elen Nicholas | S C Phelan | 57kg | $25.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Brass Monkey | 3 | Matthew Cameron | Taui Johnson | 57kg | $17.60 |
| Scr | 3 | Ashoka | 2 | Michael Mc Nab | A W Pike | 57kg |
Best credentials for Te Rapa Heavy maiden. Recent 2nd at 1600m on Heavy 10 plus six heavy starts with places mark him as the proven wet grinder the track profile favours. Exposed type with placing form last start aligns with historical Heavy winners here.
Reliable recent form with a strong Heavy 10 second last start. Consistent places and positive connections give him clear winning claims. Steps to 1600m unknown but wet ability and fitness are solid. Strong each-way threat behind the top pick.
Key heavy form via 1600m third on Heavy 8. Competitive in better maidens lately and maps well from barrier 3. Lightly raced enough to improve further. Genuine winning chance if he handles the grind again.
Standout wet-track form with back-to-back Heavy 10 seconds at 1500-1600m makes her the clearest winning chance in this chalky Te Rapa Heavy maiden. Proven stamina and grind suit the conditions perfectly; recent placing pattern aligns with historical Heavy winner profile here.
Clear value. Improving and maps okay. Each-way appeal in open maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Vito | 12 | Samantha Collett | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 58.5kg | $14.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Artful Dodger | 3 | Joe Doyle | C R Mccarroll | 58.5kg | $8.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Forester | 6 | A Lawson-Carroll | Ms A S Johnson | 58.5kg | $8.70 |
| 4th | 3 | Compulsion | 8 | Ashlee Strawbridge | P P Mirabelli | 55.5kg | $13.90 |
| 5th | 12 | Autumn Heights | 11 | Jasmine Fawcett | M H Brosnan | 56.5kg | $22.80 |
| 6th | 5 | The Darzi | 9 | Erin M Leighton | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 58.5kg | $4.10 |
| 7th | 2 | Sneaky Cyclone | 10 | Michael Mc Nab | D J Miller | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 4 | Icon | 2 | Craig Grylls | Tim & Margaret Carter | 58.5kg | $14.60 |
| 9th | 9 | Bright Thoughts | 4 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | $47.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Iron Throne | 7 | Ethan Jones | D C Lang | 58.5kg | $11.60 |
| 11th | 11 | Laura | 13 | Warren Kennedy | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | $15.90 |
| 12th | 13 | The Giggler | 1 | Abinith Simon | R James & R Wellwood | 52.5kg | $41.10 |
| Scr | 10 | Hollaback Girl | 5 | S L Crawford | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Wicked Trick | 14 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms K A Hoskin | 56.5kg |
Amira D'argento maps as the clear form horse for Te Rapa Heavy. She owns a 1600m Heavy win here, solid 1-1-2 from six Heavies, and ran a strong third in Open grade over this course and distance last start. The class drop to BM75 with just 54.5kg is ideal. Fits the exposed, wet-and-track proven, last-start placed profile that dominates Te Rapa Heavy winners.
Lotus ran a career-best second at this track and grade last start, beaten a neck on Soft. Her Heavy record of 1-1-1 from six and nine Te Rapa starts with multiple placings make her highly suitable. The mare has Group 2 form and stays competitive at BM75.
Pegasus won over this exact course and distance on Heavy as a BM65 and followed with another 1600m win last start. Class rise is the query, yet the Heavy and track credentials plus jockey booking give him legitimate claims in an open race.
Final Reason is a genuine wet-track specialist with two hard-fought Heavy wins from three attempts, the latest a nose victory over 1600m just 10 days ago. The filly carries only 54kg from barrier 5 and stays at her preferred trip. Ideal value each-way play in an open later race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Pegasus | 12 | Craig Grylls | D C Lang | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Amira D'argento | 4 | Abinith Simon | Taui Johnson | 54.5kg | $9.40 |
| 3rd | 12 | Just A Tipple | 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | G K Opie | 54kg | $9.30 |
| 4th | 7 | Digger | 9 | Ashlee Strawbridge | D B Hollinshead | 56kg | $6.10 |
| 5th | 5 | Sense Of Timing | 10 | Michael Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57kg | $6.70 |
| 6th | 1 | Lotus | 8 | Hayley Hassman | G Richardson & R Norvall | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 8 | Double Take | 3 | Masahiro Hashizume | J & R Vance | 56kg | $23.60 |
| Scr | 2 | Skattebo | 2 | Tom Wigram | Ms J Millar | 55kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Tregor | 1 | Samantha Collett | J C Collett | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Eizus | 7 | George Rooke | S A Sharrock | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Final Reason | 5 | Matthew Cameron | R P Liefting | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Mineshaft | 11 | Joe Doyle | Ms P Gerard | 54kg |
Last-start second to Reward Smile on Soft was narrow under more weight; steps to 1300m with proven Heavy win here.
Light weight helps on testing ground. Slightly overbet relative to form depth versus Little Bit Of Love but clear second chance.
Fits the exposed wet-and-track grafter profile perfectly with 3 Heavy wins and excellent Te Rapa stats. Recent Open placings at the track under light weight with Kennedy aboard make him a genuine threat. Maps well and handles the conditions better than most.
Overlooked wet-tracker with three Heavy wins and a recent Open victory on Heavy 10. Lack of Te Rapa form is the query but overall wet credentials and stable give clear overlay value on testing ground.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Jethro Tull | 4 | Warren Kennedy | B S Gillovic | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Little Bit Of Love | 7 | Tom Wigram | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Uderzo | 3 | Jack Taplin | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Grande Gallo | 1 | Hayley Hassman | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 54kg | $7.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Tristar | 2 | George Rooke | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Electric Time | 6 | Elen Nicholas | L Te Keeti | 54kg | $33.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Reward Smile | 8 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms J K Mahoney | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Whiskey 'n Roses | 5 | Joe Doyle | Ms J Surgenor | 56.5kg | $4.30 |
Pacifico maps as the form horse for these conditions. Five heavy wins including a Listed 2200m success, plus recent Open placings and a win, align perfectly with Te Rapa Heavy winner profiles of wet-proven exposed stayers. Wide gate is a negative but stamina and class edge the field.
Mckhan is in career-best form with consecutive Open wins at 2060-2200m. Liam Kauri’s 40% strike rate on the horse is a major plus. Handles soft/heavy and the 54.5kg is manageable. Ideal for a place-focused play in a deep Open staying race.
Notabadspillane is the ultimate Te Rapa heavy specialist with four track wins and a last-start nose victory over 2400m on Heavy 8. Distance and wet credentials are elite. Class jump is the query, but the winner profile at this track on heavy heavily favours exactly this type of exposed local.
Diamond Jak is the classic Te Rapa Heavy overlay. Seven heavy wins, four Te Rapa victories and a perfect 2-1-1 at the track/distance make him the profile winner.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Diamond Jak | 6 | Samantha Collett | M H Brosnan | 62kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cheval De Foudre | 13 | Matthew Cameron | M K Oulaghan | 54kg | $6.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Pacifico | 19 | Tom Wigram | Andrew Forsman | 58kg | $7.90 |
| 4th | 4 | Fly My Wey | 2 | Jack Taplin | M H Brosnan | 54.5kg | $23.10 |
| 5th | 14 | Tenfoot Tall | 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | V A Prendergast | 54kg | $14.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Rosetown Princess | 14 | Masahiro Hashizume | D B Hollinshead | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Heza Sharp One | 1 | George Rooke | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 54kg | $14.50 |
| 8th | 17 | Charlbury | 4 | Ethan Jones | Ms C Cameron | 54kg | $50.80 |
| 9th | 6 | Notabadspillane | 8 | Elen Nicholas | S C Phelan | 54kg | $4.10 |
| 10th | 10 | Quick Fire | 17 | Hayley Hassman | Ms K Fawcett | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Awhina | 5 | Erin M Leighton | N P Bishara | 54kg | $26.10 |
| 12th | 5 | Mckhan | 7 | Liam Kauri | A J Meadows | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Gold Currency | 11 | A Lawson-Carroll | K A Pertab | 54kg | $30.50 |
| 14th | 15 | Overrated | 12 | Courtney Barnes | M B Garrett | 54kg | $88.50 |
| 15th | 12 | Procella | 9 | Joe Doyle | Conor & Sarah Fahy | 54kg | $33.70 |
| Scr | 3 | Tisse | 16 | Michael Mc Nab | S A Sharrock | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Pick Of The Litter | 19 | Courtney Barnes | P W Lock | 54kg | |
| Scr | 18 | In A Pickle | 15 | R R Manning | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Arjay's Flight | 10 | S C Phelan | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Just A Tipple | 18 | G K Opie | 54kg |
Sacred Combatant produced a career-best nose second on Heavy 10 over 1600m BM65 last start at Avondale. His heavy record (2 wins, 1 second from 4) and proven ability to grind on testing ground perfectly match the Te Rapa Heavy winner profile of exposed wet-track performers who placed last start. Clear form standout.
Ever Charm is the ultimate Te Rapa wet-track grafter. Last-start narrow 2nd here over 1600m BM65 plus 3 placings from 8 track starts and solid heavy place record make him a high-probability contender. Fits the exposed, recently-placed, track-proven profile that dominates Te Rapa Heavy.
Explosive Impact is a genuine wet-tracker with multiple heavy placings and positive second-up statistics. Although first-up was ordinary, she maps as a reliable each-way chance who handles the grind and stays 1600m. Solid place claims in an open BM65.
Gracetheace is a pure heavy-track specialist who has placed in 5 of 9 heavy starts and won her maiden last outing. Clear value runner.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Zenith | 9 | Tom Wigram | J W Bell | 54.5kg | $4.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sugar Daddy | 2 | Samantha Collett | A W Pike | 59kg | $7.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Los Salsero | 14 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 56kg | $30.10 |
| 4th | 14 | Go Joanna | 16 | Ethan Jones | N P Bishara | 56kg | $14.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Another Floozie | 12 | Joe Doyle | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $39.20 |
| 6th | 13 | Jamaica Farewell | 13 | Jasmine Fawcett | C J Henderson | 56.5kg | $29.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Whistler | 4 | Craig Grylls | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Mister Pucci | 10 | Masahiro Hashizume | G K Opie | 56kg | $28.20 |
| 9th | 9 | Trouble Maker | 7 | Michael Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57kg | $17.20 |
| 10th | 11 | Feint To East | 5 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 56.5kg | $17.70 |
| 11th | 10 | Classic Grace | 11 | B H King | 56.5kg | $27.80 | |
| 12th | 12 | Gracetheace | 15 | Erin M Leighton | G K Opie | 56.5kg | $6.30 |
| 13th | 16 | Lady Mak | 6 | P A Coutts | 54kg | $114.90 | |
| 14th | 1 | Ever Charm | 8 | Hayley Hassman | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 58kg | $6.90 |
| 15th | 3 | Sacred Combatant | 3 | A Lawson-Carroll | B Wallace & G Cooksley | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Explosive Impact | 1 | George Rooke | S A Sharrock | 57.5kg |
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