{"id":32640,"date":"2026-09-25T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32640"},"modified":"2026-09-25T22:57:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T10:57:52","slug":"te-rapa-tips-preview-friday-25-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/te-rapa-tips-preview-friday-25-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Te Rapa Tips & Preview | Friday 25 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Te Rapa hosts a nine-race card on Friday, with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 8m. Forecast for Hamilton is fine on Friday, therefore the track should remain in good order 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 nine races at the Te Rapa meeting on Friday 25 September below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Te Rapa Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Gate Crashers<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Gate Crashers (#3) weakened out of it last start at Ellerslie after settling up on speed throughout, fading into 10th. He comes here second-up and looks suited by the step up in trip, and he maps to lead this time from a nice low gate, and may just need to hold off an early challenge from Allaces. Can run these into the ground if he finds the front.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R1 – WENTWOOD GRANGE 2100<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Gate Crashers (2)<\/span>
J: Sam McNab<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
031X0<\/span> T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 01:04:03 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 2<\/div>\n
15 Russian Prime<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Russian Prime (#15) comes here at just start number three for Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray. She closed off nicely from the back of the field last start at <\/span>Ruakaka<\/span>, fighting on well for 5th after a wide run in transit. Kyle Wilson-Taylor takes the reins, and from a nice low gate she maps to settle ahead of midfield with cover. Now back on more even footing, she should take some beating in this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R2 – CAMBRIDGE STUD MDN 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Russian Prime (2)<\/span>
J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
25<\/span> T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 01:36:17 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 3<\/div>\n
15 Top Marks<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Top Marks (#15) is a 3yo St Mark’s Basilica colt on debut for Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray, and he’s trialled nicely ahead of this. He was held up at his latest hit-out at Ellerslie but was strong through the line once clear. George Rooke takes the reins, and he maps to settle back in the field from a nice low gate. Can run a big race on debut.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R3 – LODGE REAL ESTATE MDN 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Top Marks (3)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 02:09:23 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Sweet Ice<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sweet Ice (#1) comes here third-up for the <\/span>locally-based<\/span> David Greene stable. He was a touch one-paced when the sprint went on turning for home last start at Ellerslie, finishing 4th. Warren Kennedy rides again, and from a middle barrier he maps to settle handy to the speed again here. Can run a much-improved race back on his home track.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R4 – CAMBRIDGE SYNTHETIC SEASON FINALE 30 SEP MILE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Sweet Ice (11)<\/span>
J: Warren Kennedy<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
05X84<\/span> T: David Greene<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 02:45:01 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 5<\/div>\n
10 Party Time<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Party Time (#10) sat off the speed and fought well in the straight last start at Ellerslie, doing so having to race four-wide without cover for the duration, and still stuck on bravely for 3rd. Michael McNab takes over from the wide gate and I\u2019m hoping he can ride her neutrally early given there looks to be an abundance of speed drawn underneath her. Thought she could finish off over the top of these late with some luck early.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R5 – TAB 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Party Time (11)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
176X3<\/span> T: Cody Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 03:20:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Shalabiya<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Shalabiya<\/span> (#5) looked a touch flat-footed when the sprint went on turning for home last start at <\/span>Ruakaka<\/span>, unable to reel in the winner as a very short-priced favourite that day. She comes here third-up and has had the benefit of a trial since her last start, which was a very sharp piece of work. Warren Kennedy takes the ride again, and from a middle barrier she maps to settle just behind the speed. Can bounce back and go one better here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R6 – HENLEY PARK 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Shalabiya (5)<\/span>
J: Warren Kennedy<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
12<\/span> T: Danny Walker & Arron Tata<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.26<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 03:56:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Te Rapa Race 7<\/div>\n
12 Lachie<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Lachie (#12) resumes here, last seen finishing 4th in Open Handicap company at Ellerslie back in May. <\/span>He’s<\/span> had the benefit of a recent quiet yet impressive hit-out at the trials earlier this month. Elen Nicholas jumps aboard from a handy barrier, and he maps to settle back of midfield in what should be a genuinely run race. Could be one finishing off hard <\/span>late, and<\/span> looks an each-way chance at long odds.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R7 – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT WAIKATO HCP 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Lachie (6)<\/span>
J: Elen Nicholas<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
1034X<\/span> T: Barbara Kennedy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
21.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.40<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 04:30:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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12 Willydoit<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Willydoit<\/span> (#12) was a touch one-paced when the sprint went on turning for home from a midfield position last start in the Gr.1 <\/span>Proisir<\/span> Plate at Ellerslie, finishing back in the pack that day. He comes here second-up in a much lesser <\/span>field, and<\/span> looks very well weighted carrying just 54kg with George Rooke aboard. He maps to settle midfield from a nice inside gate. Can run a vastly improved race back in this company.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R8 – CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS HCP 1500<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Willydoit (1)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
X00X0<\/span> T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 05:12:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Pulsatilla (#8) never saw daylight last start at Ellerslie, going to the line untested and finishing well back in the field <\/span>as a consequence<\/span>. She comes here second-up, and Kyle Wilson-Taylor <\/span>retains<\/span> the ride from the wide gate, where she maps to settle back of midfield. Looks well over the odds at the price, and she can go close with a cleaner run in transit this time.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Te Rapa R9 – CURRAGHMORE STUD 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Pulsatilla (11)<\/span>
J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
179X0<\/span> T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.90<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 05:46:15 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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