{"id":32481,"date":"2026-09-20T08:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32481"},"modified":"2026-09-20T08:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T20:11:01","slug":"te-aroha-tips-preview-sunday-20-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/te-aroha-tips-preview-sunday-20-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Te Aroha Tips & Preview | Sunday 20 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Te Aroha hosts a seven-race program on Sunday for Day 2 of the two-day Great New Zealand Jumps Carnival, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail in the true position. The forecast is mostly clear, however with racing having taken place here in the same rail position just two days ago, the track is expected to remain Heavy throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the seven races at the Te Aroha meeting on Sunday 20 September below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Te Aroha Race 1<\/div>\n
9 The\u00a0Finnster<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The\u00a0<\/span>Finnster<\/span>\u00a0(#9) makes his\u00a0<\/span>jumps<\/span>\u00a0debut here for the Chrissy\u00a0<\/span>Bambry<\/span>\u00a0stable in this 0-1 win hurdle event. He comes here rock hard fit deep into his prep, which should have him ready for this assignment. He is a free-running galloper on the flat who will\u00a0<\/span>likely look<\/span>\u00a0to emulate that racing pattern over the hurdles here. He will appreciate the Heavy conditions underfoot and can run a big race despite taking on some hurdle winners.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Aroha R1 – KNOTTINGLY FARM 0-1 WIN HURDLE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. The Finnster (2)<\/span>
J: Jay Kozaczek<\/span> 64kg<\/span><\/div>
54410<\/span> T: Chrissy Bambry<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/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: 20\/09\/2026 01:56:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Aroha Race 2<\/div>\n
7 Taika<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Taika (#7) is a handy hurdler who was a mightily impressive winner here on Day 1 of the carnival just two days ago, stretching clear for a monstrous 17L win. He now rises slightly in grade to this\u00a0<\/span>0-1 win<\/span>\u00a0steeplechase, but it is hard to see how any of these could beat him if he replicates that\u00a0<\/span>effort from<\/span>\u00a048 hours ago. He comes here as fit as he can be and should get\u00a0<\/span>very similar<\/span>\u00a0conditions to work with. If he handles the\u00a0<\/span>very short<\/span>\u00a0turnaround, he will take plenty of beating.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Aroha R2 – AJRA 0-1 WIN STEEPLECHASE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Taika (3)<\/span>
J: Dean Parker<\/span> 68.5kg<\/span><\/div>
85421<\/span> T: Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.05<\/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: 20\/09\/2026 02:29:53 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Aroha Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Rocky Belle<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Rocky Belle (#2) comes here off a very brave effort last start for 2nd at Hawera, where he was parked wide without cover throughout and kept fighting hard to the line but came up short.\u00a0<\/span>Remaining<\/span>\u00a0at 1600m on a testing Heavy track looks ideal here. Drawing the inside on a\u00a0<\/span>possibly tired<\/span>\u00a0track\u00a0<\/span>isn’t<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ideal, but<\/span>\u00a0trusting Dean Parker to navigate a path away from the fence. Just needs to cope with the weight to be going\u00a0<\/span>very close<\/span>\u00a0in what is a very winnable maiden\u00a0<\/span>highweight<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Aroha R3 – THE GRAND TAVERN MDN 1600<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Rocky Belle (1)<\/span>
J: Dean Parker<\/span> 67kg<\/span><\/div>
05532<\/span> T: Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/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: 20\/09\/2026 03:02:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Aroha Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Prince Turbo<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Prince Turbo (#4)\u00a0<\/span>built to<\/span>\u00a0an emphatic win over the big fences last start at Woodville, where he put his rivals to the sword late and ran the 4800m out strongly. He has had a flat trial since that win two weeks ago, so he comes into this 6200m fitness test as ready as he can\u00a0<\/span>possibly be<\/span>. He looks well placed just above the minimum with the country’s leading\u00a0<\/span>jumps<\/span>\u00a0rider in Kylan Wiles aboard. Expect him to position handy to the speed from the inside gate and give a good account of himself here. Peaking at the right time and\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>solid<\/span>\u00a0each-way chance at the price.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Aroha R4 – BEN & RYAN FOOTE RACING GREAT NEW ZEALAND STPL<\/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: 20\/09\/2026 03:40:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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2 Teleost <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Teleost (#2) is a 4yo son of Darci Brahma having his second start here for Kevin Myers. He was desperately unlucky on debut at Woodville, where he was carted back by a tiring runner but thundered through the line for 2nd. He should be better for the debut outing and now looks suited stepping out over 2200m here off that effort over 2000m. Another Heavy track\u00a0<\/span>won’t<\/span>\u00a0concern him either, looks clearly the horse to beat if he copes with the weight.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Aroha R5 – WAITOA HAULAGE MDN 2200<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Teleost (2)<\/span>
J: Dean Parker<\/span> 67kg<\/span><\/div>
2<\/span> T: Kevin Myers<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/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: 20\/09\/2026 03:22:15 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Derryman<\/span>\u00a0(#4) was a touch one-paced when the sprint went on turning for home last start at Ellerslie, before running into backsides once he got going in the straight and settling for 4th. He has plenty of racing under his\u00a0<\/span>belt<\/span>\u00a0this campaign, including a couple of hurdling starts through the winter, which should have him ready for a testing track. He maps to settle back of midfield with cover from his wide barrier, where he should be blending into the race late in the best part of the track. Hard to be overly confident in an amateur\u00a0<\/span>riders<\/span>\u00a0race, but he\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0a leading\u00a0<\/span>contender<\/span>\u00a0nonetheless.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Aroha R6 – DUKE OF GLOUCESTER CUP<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Derryman (10)<\/span>
J: Zoe Pawson<\/span> 68.5kg<\/span><\/div>
10554<\/span> T: Jo Rathbone<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Game effort last start when he finished a close fourth at Ellerslie over 2200m. Shapes as one of the key chances.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 20\/09\/2026 03:22:17 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Trainwreck (#1) comes here off a last-start 2nd in R65 company at Wanganui, where he was\u00a0<\/span>beaten<\/span>\u00a0a narrow margin in a vastly stronger field than he meets here. He looks suited sliding back to R60 company as well as remaining on a testing Heavy track over 1400m. Expect Kylan Wiles to be positive from the outset from his low draw, where he should be able to dictate his own path in the better lanes off the fence.\u00a0<\/span>Looks<\/span>\u00a0the one to beat, just needs to cope with the big weight.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Aroha R7 – KATE & DAVE SMYTH HCP 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Trainwreck (3)<\/span>
J: Kylan Wiles<\/span> 67kg<\/span><\/div>
76322<\/span> T: Rochelle Lockett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Gutsy effort last start when he finished a close second at Wanganui over 1340m. Nicely drawn. Expected to be very competitive.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 20\/09\/2026 03:29:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Aroha Tips & Preview | Sunday 20 September<\/h2>
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Geraldine Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 20 September<\/h2>
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Ellerslie Tips & Preview | Saturday 19 September<\/h2>
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