Wednesday, 24 December 2014 TE RAPA Race Results
| Race No | Race Name | Winner | Trainer | Win Time | PM $ NZD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | PALAMOUNTAIANS NUTRITION WAIKATO CLASSIC HEAT 3 | SPUD MISSILE | S P CLARK | 25.52 | 2,400 |
| R2 | PALAMOUNTAIANS NUTRITION WAIKATO CLASSIC HEAT 4 | TEEGAMBO | R D BLACKBURN | 25.79 | 2,400 |
| R3 | WAIKATO CUP HEAT 1 | THRILLING CARTER | K M WALSH | 25.64 | 3,600 |
| R4 | WAIKATO CUP HEAT 2 | ROYAL RUNNER | P FREEMAN & A TURNWALD | 25.61 | 3,600 |
| R5 | WAIKATO CUP HEAT 3 | GUS | P FREEMAN & A TURNWALD | 25.64 | 3,600 |
| R6 | HOUSE OF TRAVEL DISTANCE | THRILLING EVIE | K M WALSH | 38.01 | 3,300 |
| R7 | THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SERIES HEAT 1 | SPANISH FANCY | D SCHOFIELD | 25.54 | 1,900 |
| R8 | THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SERIES HEAT 2 | GOLD CLASS | D SCHOFIELD | 25.45 | 1,900 |
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Two years after taking out the Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) with Carolina Reaper, Matamata trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall have repeated and surpassed that result with a one-three finish headed by the rising star Snazzytavi.
Impendabelle proved herself at the highest-level last campaign, and the talented filly is poised to strike in a fresh state in Saturday’s Gr.3 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan will head to Te Rapa on Saturday with a couple of in-form runners for breeder-owner Greg McCarthy, and she is expecting them both to go well.
The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott training partnership have been in white hot form this season with 48 wins to their credit, including seven at Group or Listed level, headed by the victory of Molly Bloom in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton in November.
Te Akau Racing’s Mark Walker was busy packing on Thursday morning as he readied himself for a trip to Adelaide to link up with a five-strong arsenal from the team’s Cranbourne base that will contest most of the major events at Morphettville on Saturday.
Islington Lass will face the sternest test of her career at Otaki and Allan Sharrock is more than confident Proisir’s daughter can rise to the challenge.
Ben and Ryan Foote will be represented by a pair of stakes contenders at Te Rapa and are expecting bold showings from the duo.
Exciting juvenile Domain Ace maintained his perfect record with a dominant win in Saturday’s Listed TAB Starway Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie.
Stephen Marsh has made a habit of excelling at this stage of the season with his emerging two-year-old talent, and the Cambridge trainer is hoping to continue that trend in Saturday’s Listed TAB Star Way Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie.
Group Two performer Zaila was in a purple patch of form late last year and trainer Kylie Hoskin is hoping she can pick up where she left off when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday.
Promising youngster Renovations is further vindication of Cody Cole’s eye for young thoroughbred talent.
The Hottie produced an ideal prelude to next Saturday’s Listed Great Easter Stakes (1400m) with a dominant display down the chute at Riccarton Park on Saturday.
With the curtain coming down on the racing career of Te Akau Racing’s 10-time Group One winner Imperatriz yesterday, they are now looking forward to unveiling their next future star, which could very well come at Riccarton on Saturday.
