{"id":26161,"date":"2026-02-06T13:40:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T00:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26161"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:56:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T00:56:58","slug":"te-rapa-tips-preview-saturday-7-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/02\/te-rapa-tips-preview-saturday-7-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Te Rapa Tips & Preview | Saturday 7 February"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Te Rapa hosts a nine-race program on Saturday for Legends Day, highlighted by the running of the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes and Gr.1 BCD Sprint, supported by a stacked undercard. The track is rated a Soft5 with the rail out 1m, and warm, sunny conditions in the Waikato are expected to see the surface improve toward a Good4 by raceday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Te Rapa Race 1<\/div>\n
8 Cheeky Devil<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Cheeky Devil (#8) is a 3yo Contributor filly who ran\u00a0<\/span>a very good<\/span>\u00a0race for 3rd at Pukekohe last start after bombing the start and then finding little luck in the straight. She draws the inside here and gains the services of Matt Cartwright. If she jumps cleanly, she maps to land just off the speed, potentially trailing or three-back the fence at worst, and with even luck in running she looks capable of going\u00a0<\/span>very close<\/span>\u00a0at each-way odds in an even contest.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R1 – LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:57:33 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Sarti<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Sarti (#2) is a royally bred 4yo son of\u00a0<\/span>Snitzel<\/span>\u00a0who was ultra-impressive winning on debut at Tauranga, with both his overall time and closing sectionals stacking up strongly against the R75 on the same card. He draws kindly again and Vinnie Colgan retains the ride. With natural improvement second-up, he looks\u00a0<\/span>very hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R2 – HORSES @ HENLEY PARK 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Sarti (1)<\/span>
J: Vinnie Colgan<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
1<\/span>T: Ken & Bev Kelso<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:57:34 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Steely Man<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Steely Man (#5) comes here off a below-par effort at Ellerslie, where he had some excuses but was still underwhelming\u00a0<\/span>by the same token<\/span>. He looks better suited stepping up in trip and is favoured by a significant swing in barriers, which should see him do very little work in the run and\u00a0<\/span>possibly settling<\/span>\u00a0much closer. Matt Cartwright taking over is another positive, and in what shapes as a competitive field, he looks a strong chance to bounce back.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R3 – PETER KELLY – BAYLEYS 2100<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Steely Man (1)<\/span>
J: Matt Cartwright<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
12570<\/span>T: Lynda German<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:57:35 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 4<\/div>\n
6 Lunaman<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lunaman<\/span>\u00a0(#6) is a progressive 3yo son of Reliable Man having just his third career start after winning on debut and then running\u00a0<\/span>a very good<\/span>\u00a02nd behind Tajana at Pukekohe.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0shown enough early speed to suggest he can hold a handy spot despite the wider draw here, and the step out to 2100m looks right up his alley. A staying type clearly on the up and\u00a0<\/span>likely on<\/span>\u00a0a path toward the NZ Derby, he shapes as a strong each-way chance.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R4 – LEGACY LODGE WAIKATO GUINEAS (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Lunaman (9)<\/span>
J: Matt Cartwright<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
12<\/span>T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:57:36 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 5<\/div>\n
9 Khaleesi<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Khaleesi (#9) is a lightly raced\u00a0<\/span>Savabeel<\/span>\u00a0mare who lines up for just her third start and\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0unbeaten to date. The way she powered home over 1500m last time suggests the extra 100m will suit, and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0trialled nicely since. Opie Bosson takes the ride from a low draw and with a genuine tempo expected, she looks set to get every chance to be charging over the top late again.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R5 – SIR PATRICK HOGAN KARAPIRO CLASSIC<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Khaleesi (3)<\/span>
J: Opie Bosson<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
11<\/span>T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.05<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:57:37 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 6<\/div>\n
8 Legarto<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Legarto<\/span>\u00a0(#8)\u00a0<\/span>hasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0quite been at her brilliant best this preparation, though her 3rd in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic two runs back still\u00a0<\/span>reads<\/span>\u00a0well for this. She\u00a0<\/span>didn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0look suited by the conditions at Trentham last start and should appreciate getting back onto firmer footing here. Returning to WFA conditions is a plus and Opie Bosson partnering her is a big plus too. If she finds something closer to her brilliant best,\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0worth sticking with at the price.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R6 – HERBIE DYKE STAKES (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Legarto (6)<\/span>
J: Opie Bosson<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
65434<\/span>T: Ken & Bev Kelso<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 10:56:48 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Ohope\u00a0Wins<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Ohope<\/span>\u00a0Wins (#2) was exceptional winning the Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes at Ellerslie last start. Interestingly, despite winning so impressively last start, the blinkers have now been applied, which hints there may somehow be further upside still to come. The manner of that last start victory over 2000m suggests 2100m here will pose no issues, and she profiles as the one to beat in a high-quality field of staying fillies.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R7 – DAVID & KARYN ELLIS FILLIES CLASSIC (G2) <\/span> <\/div>
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2. Ohope Wins (10)<\/span>
J: Joe Doyle<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
5521<\/span>T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:57:38 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 8<\/div>\n
1 Here To Shock<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Here To Shock (#1) returns to defend his Gr.1 BCD Sprint crown after last year\u2019s dominant victory. While he finished 10th in the Supernova last start, he\u00a0<\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0beaten far after doing plenty of early work to sit outside the leader following a slow getaway.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0since jumped out sharply,\u00a0<\/span>indicating<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0right on song, and from the inside draw he should be prominent throughout under in-form apprentice Logan Bates. Looks\u00a0<\/span>a very strong<\/span>\u00a0chance of going back-to-back.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R8 – BCD GROUP SPRINT (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Here To Shock (1)<\/span>
J: Logan Bates<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
79610<\/span>T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:57:39 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Hankee Alpha (#11) comes here off a solid 2nd at Ellerslie last start, where she finished strongly but couldn\u2019t reel in the winner in what was only a moderately run race. The wide draw is the obvious hurdle, though she maps to get back with cover in a field where there appears plenty of tempo engaged. If she finds a back to follow into the race at the right time, she looks like she\u2019ll take plenty of holding late.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R9 – DR JOHN SOUTHWORTH MEMORIAL 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Hankee Alpha (13)<\/span>
J: Logan Bates<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
50X32<\/span>T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:57:40 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa hosts a nine-race program on Saturday for Legends Day, highlighted by the running of the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes and Gr.1 BCD Sprint, supported by a stacked undercard. The track is rated a Soft5 with the rail out 1m, and warm, sunny conditions in the Waikato are expected to see the surface improve toward a Good4 by raceday. Selections for each of the nine races below: Te Rapa Race 1 8 Cheeky Devil Cheeky Devil (#8) is a 3yo Contributor filly who ran\u00a0a very good\u00a0race for 3rd at Pukekohe last start after bombing the start and then finding…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":11663,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,36],"tags":[582],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-26161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"06\/02\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"45","race_id":"360ba922-471f-4fa1-9609-87cb36e7aa71","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e4b8a2af-df8a-40ca-a210-e9503d63e827"}],"summary":"Cheeky Devil (#8) is a 3yo Contributor filly who ran a very good race for 3rd at Pukekohe last start after bombing the start and then finding little luck in the straight. She draws the inside here and gains the services of Matt Cartwright. If she jumps cleanly, she maps to land just off the speed, potentially trailing or three-back the fence at worst, and with even luck in running she looks capable of going very close at each-way odds in an even contest."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"e5bd6819-670a-4bc9-b45d-93fd7db19100","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"aafe4ba3-d17a-4142-99b3-eaa82496aa91"}],"summary":"Sarti (#2) is a royally bred 4yo son of Snitzel who was ultra-impressive winning on debut at Tauranga, with both his overall time and closing sectionals stacking up strongly against the R75 on the same card. He draws kindly again and Vinnie Colgan retains the ride. With natural improvement second-up, he looks very hard to beat."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"995146e5-c92e-4898-ac70-ffab79c1bebd","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f3f8aedf-fc84-4fb8-bfca-e9629d92b444"}],"summary":"Steely Man (#5) comes here off a below-par effort at Ellerslie, where he had some excuses but was still underwhelming by the same token. He looks better suited stepping up in trip and is favoured by a significant swing in barriers, which should see him do very little work in the run and possibly settling much closer. Matt Cartwright taking over is another positive, and in what shapes as a competitive field, he looks a strong chance to bounce back."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"46ae3213-1635-4096-9155-b34cc31174cc","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ec439b55-b31c-45b4-8b82-a8529cad4717"}],"summary":"Lunaman (#6) is a progressive 3yo son of Reliable Man having just his third career start after winning on debut and then running a very good 2nd behind Tajana at Pukekohe. He\u2019s shown enough early speed to suggest he can hold a handy spot despite the wider draw here, and the step out to 2100m looks right up his alley. A staying type clearly on the up and likely on a path toward the NZ Derby, he shapes as a strong each-way chance."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"c2d47fc1-980e-43ba-baa6-fd9b724f11ea","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8af9abcd-df13-4031-bf0b-ca17c7518c6f"}],"summary":"Khaleesi (#9) is a lightly raced Savabeel mare who lines up for just her third start and remains unbeaten to date. The way she powered home over 1500m last time suggests the extra 100m will suit, and she\u2019s trialled nicely since. Opie Bosson takes the ride from a low draw and with a genuine tempo expected, she looks set to get every chance to be charging over the top late again."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"2458c4c7-c84c-4a68-a054-6f00418e39ad","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cde666a2-ff67-47c4-a99b-fd487e9542c0"}],"summary":"Legarto (#8) hasn\u2019t quite been at her brilliant best this preparation, though her 3rd in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic two runs back still reads well for this. She didn\u2019t look suited by the conditions at Trentham last start and should appreciate getting back onto firmer footing here. Returning to WFA conditions is a plus and Opie Bosson partnering her is a big plus too. If she finds something closer to her brilliant best, she\u2019s worth sticking with at the price."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"e272cf03-ae37-4099-b059-c29d98f4a91a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"5acf80a0-359f-419b-ab98-ab25afd1dea3"}],"summary":"Ohope Wins (#2) was exceptional winning the Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes at Ellerslie last start. Interestingly, despite winning so impressively last start, the blinkers have now been applied, which hints there may somehow be further upside still to come. The manner of that last start victory over 2000m suggests 2100m here will pose no issues, and she profiles as the one to beat in a high-quality field of staying fillies."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"20640036-dca5-4aa7-8b12-1ecd92d21458","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8df84b16-b551-42d9-93ed-75f18a888072"}],"summary":"Here To Shock (#1) returns to defend his Gr.1 BCD Sprint crown after last year\u2019s dominant victory. While he finished 10th in the Supernova last start, he wasn\u2019t beaten far after doing plenty of early work to sit outside the leader following a slow getaway. He\u2019s since jumped out sharply, indicating he\u2019s right on song, and from the inside draw he should be prominent throughout under in-form apprentice Logan Bates. Looks a very strong chance of going back-to-back."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"7a288f25-9e1c-4382-be35-8c26e16206c0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6a47f33c-e593-4584-885f-ed0c80ec2064"}],"summary":"Hankee Alpha (#11) comes here off a solid 2nd at Ellerslie last start, where she finished strongly but couldn\u2019t reel in the winner in what was only a moderately run race. The wide draw is the obvious hurdle, though she maps to get back with cover in a field where there appears plenty of tempo engaged. If she finds a back to follow into the race at the right time, she looks like she\u2019ll take plenty of holding late."}]}]},"yoast_head":"\nTe Rapa Tips & Preview | Saturday 7 February - TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/02\/te-rapa-tips-preview-saturday-7-february\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Te Rapa Tips & Preview | Saturday 7 February - TAB NZ Punters Lounge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Te Rapa hosts a nine-race program on Saturday for Legends Day, highlighted by the running of the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes and Gr.1 BCD Sprint, supported by a stacked undercard. 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