Te Rapa

Today, September 14, 2025Flat6f

SMART LOVE (7) progressed nicely in his initial prep and capped off some solid form with a maiden win here by a head over a mile. She has had a couple of tune-up trials, and if she doesn't already want more ground, then she is the one to beat, especially with Opie Bosson picking up the ride. FAT CAT (8) has been kept on ice since leading all the way for a soft win at Waverley just over 7 weeks ago. He has plenty of pace and could take some pegging back again. TIMETOPLAYTHEGAME (3) has been racing well, with his racing well-spaced over the winter months. He won his only race on his home track here, and he is a must for all combinations. HIGHLY ANTICIPATED (6) was a touch disappointing at Ruakaka when ridden off the pace. She seems better in front, so stick with her.

  • 7. Smart Love
  • 8. Fat Cat
  • 3. Timetoplaythegame
Win Only
  • 7. 7. Smart Love
    J: OPIE BOSSONT: LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
    F: 221x
    Price History:
    2.25
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    63
    Days Since Last Run:
    309
    Verdict
    Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by head this track November 9 over 1600m defeating Bella Montagna carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. On debut second of 10 at Taupo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 20 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Sexy And I Moet with 55.5kg at $8.50. Looks all set for a effective return.
  • 8. 8. Fat Cat
    J: JOE DOYLET: ANDREW FORSMAN
    F: 547x1
    Price History:
    4.33
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    63
    Days Since Last Run:
    51
    Verdict
    Second-up. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 6 len at Waverley July 25 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Marge carrying 55.5kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Remala with 56kg at $5.40. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Has upside and can make it two on the trot.
  • 3. 3. Timetoplaythegame
    J: WARREN KENNEDYT: DAVID GREENE
    F: 21873
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Big Wave with 55.5kg at $5.90. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Moneypenny with 57kg at $6.50. Nice effort last time. Sure to prove hard to beat.
  • 1. 1. Digger
    J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD
    F: 20245
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    64
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Rocking carrying 56kg at $7.90. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Mo Charaid with 56kg at $10.90. Has ability and can do much better.
  • 4. 4. Principled
    J: HAYLEY HASSMANT: PAUL RICHARDS
    F: 0x90x
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    61
    Days Since Last Run:
    309
    Verdict
    Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Sha Tin November 9 over 2000m, 7 len behind Joyful Prosperity with 60kg at $103. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Sha Tin October 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Family Jewel carrying 60kg at $166. Watch the markets closely.
  • 2. 2. Skymax
    J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
    F: 5454x
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    67
    Days Since Last Run:
    176
    Verdict
    Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 15 at Trentham in the G1 Nz Oaks March 22 over 2400m, soft track; 3 len behind Leica Lucy carrying 56.5kg at $50.90. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at this track September 27 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Midnight Edition with 55.5kg at $20.80. Capable of a bold return.
  • 6. 6. Highly Anticipated
    J: RIHAAN GOYARAMT: BARBARA KENNEDY
    F: 51337
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    63
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 57.5kg at $9.40. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Dancing Dream with 57.5kg at $5. Should be right about the mark again.
  • 10. 10. Vadanova
    J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER
    F: 3186x
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    61
    Days Since Last Run:
    78
    Verdict
    Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Levakia carrying 54kg at $25.30. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Arawa Park May 10 over 1215m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Ridgeview Vicky carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Prefer to see how she has returned.
Non-Runners
  • 9. Sweet Ice
    J: WARREN KENNEDYT: DAVID GREENE
    F: 16x6x
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    1-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    177
    Verdict
    Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Little Black Dress with 57kg at $4.30. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at this track December 14 over 1100m defeating Curzon Park with 57kg at $10.10. Finished sixth in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 26. Expecting a strong run fresh.
  • 5. 5. Ziggy Stardust
    J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: TONY PIKE
    F: 2127x
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    64
    Days Since Last Run:
    92
    Verdict
    Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at this track June 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Lotus with 58kg at $4.80. First up last campaign third of 9 at Te Aroha February 12 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind I Am Nutz carrying 56kg at $3.70. Expecting a strong run fresh.

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