{"id":28424,"date":"2026-05-01T22:20:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28424"},"modified":"2026-05-01T22:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:36:56","slug":"te-rapa-tips-preview-saturday-2-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/te-rapa-tips-preview-saturday-2-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Te Rapa Tips & Preview | Saturday 2 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Te Rapa hosts an eight-race program this Saturday, with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 3m. A clear forecast for the Waikato this weekend should see the surface remain in the Soft5 range early, with the potential to improve to a Good4 as the day progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Te Rapa Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Bradley<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Bradley (#1) has found R75 company a touch too rich at his past three starts since winning well at Trentham four runs back. Back to R65 grade here, this looks a much more suitable assignment in what isn\u2019t an overly strong race. While he typically settles back, the smaller field and low draw should ensure he isn\u2019t conceding too much of a start. He should get every chance to run an improved race back in this company.<\/p>\n

Te Rapa R1 – CHAMPION FREIGHT 2100<\/span> <\/div>
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60kg<\/span>21877<\/span><\/div>
J: Samantha Collett<\/span>T: Tony Cole<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.00<\/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\/09\/2026 04:15:43 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 2<\/div>\n
10 Topsy Turvy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Topsy Turvy (#10) is a 3yo filly by Super Seth resuming here off a long lay-off, last seen finishing down the track in a maiden behind Well Written back in September. She has had the benefit of a recent trial to bring her on for this, and the booking of Craig Grylls from an inside draw is a key positive. She should be able to take up a forward position and looks capable of running a competitive race fresh.<\/p>\n

Te Rapa R2 – DIRECT FATS & OILS MAIDEN 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Topsy Turvy (1)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>0X<\/span><\/div>
J: Craig Grylls<\/span>T: Lauren Brennan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Te Rapa Race 3<\/div>\n
1 General Menari <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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General Menari (#1) has been consistently around the mark this campaign and was good in defeat last start at Otaki behind Avantaggia. From the inside gate he maps to settle much closer here, and should get conditions to suit underfoot come race three on Saturday. With natural improvement on the shorter turnaround, he looks a solid chance to get win number two on the board.<\/p>\n

Te Rapa R3 – NUTRITECH 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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1. General Menari (2)<\/span>
60kg<\/span>X5332<\/span><\/div>
J: Masa Hashizume<\/span>T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Te Rapa Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Force Of Nature<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Force Of Nature (#2) produced only a pass mark first-up at Otaki, where he settled well back in a genuinely run race before working home fairly. He should have taken good improvement from that outing and looks much better suited here. In a small field lacking obvious tempo outside of Vegas Queen, he maps to settle much closer in the run. With George Rooke taking the ride, he looks set to produce a sharper showing second-up.<\/p>\n

Te Rapa R4 – JONES TRUCKING HCP 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Force Of Nature (5)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>X10X4<\/span><\/div>
J: George Rooke<\/span>T: Andrew Forsman<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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\/09\/2026 01:54:23 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Belle Rebelle<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Belle Rebelle (#5) was very good when finishing 2nd in the Star Way Stakes at Ellerslie last start, where she was held up at a crucial stage before finding the line strongly once clear. She has the natural early speed to hold a position from the low draw and should land a pair back off the speed. Her raceday efforts suggest 1400m will be no issue and she looks the one to beat here with even luck.<\/p>\n

Te Rapa R5 – WAIKATO EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE STAKES (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Belle Rebelle (3)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>12<\/span><\/div>
J: Masa Hashizume<\/span>T: Donna Logan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.00<\/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\/09\/2026 01:54:24 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 6<\/div>\n
7 Financier<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Financier (#7) has been a touch hit and miss since returning from a long lay-off. His last start effort here over 1400m was only fair, where he worked early, found a position, and looked a touch flat thereafter when finishing 5th. The step up to a mile may suit him better, and he now draws to get a more economical run under George Rooke. It\u2019s a tricky race, but he should take beating if he brings his best.<\/p>\n

Te Rapa R6 – PGG WRIGHTSON GRAIN MILE HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Financier (6)<\/span>
57.5kg<\/span>X2745<\/span><\/div>
J: George Rooke<\/span>T: Stephen Marsh<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.50<\/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\/09\/2026 01:54:25 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Celtic Tycoon<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Celtic Tycoon (#2) ran well to finish 5th in the Gr.3 Championship Stakes over 2100m last start, grinding home from the back despite laying in for much of the straight. From the wide draw he maps to settle back again, where he will\u00a0<\/span>likely be<\/span>\u00a0ridden patiently and saved for one run at them late. The drop back into R65 company suits, and if he handles the drop in distance, he should be thereabouts. Looks a solid each way contender.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R7 – JARVIS TRADING MILE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Celtic Tycoon (12)<\/span>
59.5kg<\/span>5135<\/span><\/div>
J: Masa Hashizume<\/span>T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.20<\/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\/09\/2026 01:54:26 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 8<\/div>\n
4 Hankee Alpha<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Hankee Alpha (#4) was excellent at Ellerslie last start when finishing off strongly from a long way back, just missing in 3rd. The setup looks\u00a0<\/span>very similar<\/span>\u00a0here, where she maps to get back again from a wide draw in what should be a strongly run race. The key will be whether she can find a back to follow into the race before the turn, as she\u00a0<\/span>possesses<\/span>\u00a0a sharp finishing burst when saved for one run. Given her pattern, she looks\u00a0<\/span>a very good<\/span>\u00a01×3 each way\u00a0<\/span>play<\/span>\u00a0to close the card.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R8 – SHELL & COSGRAVE 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Hankee Alpha (13)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>32623<\/span><\/div>
J: Joe Doyle<\/span>T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/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\/09\/2026 01:54:27 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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