Te Rapa Race 3 - ENGAS DEVELOPMENTS 2YO
IMPERIAL ROSE (7) was put aside after being a beaten favourite at Ellerslie in January, probably not coping with the quick backup after her second on debut at Te Aroha 8 days earlier. She looked sharp when winning a recent trial, and she can get her season back on track here. On top. HIGH GOAL (2) won a trial before finishing fourth in a 6-horse field on debut at Tauherenikau when showing pace to lead that day. He will be better for the experience, and he is worth another chance in this. RUPENI (3) ruined his chances fresh up at Matamata by racing greenly throughout 3 weeks ago. He has a tricky gate, but will be a lot trimmer for this assignment, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. ZAFAR (6) makes his debut off some good trial form. Opie Bosson rides, and despite copping a nasty gate, he is sure to have plenty of market support. TIMELESS BEAUTY (12) is a stablemate of the fourth pick, and she is also making her debut, but she will have a far superior draw. Each-way.
Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed at Matamata over 1050m last time out and finished eighth, beaten 5 lengths. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/03/2026 | 134 | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 57.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 8 |
| 4.78L | $11.10 |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 0:55.23 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 57kg | 1:04.59 | - | 2 |
| 16.70L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/10/2025 | 10 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | TREN | 800m | Heavy 8 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 0:48.06 | - | 2 |
| 0.80L | $2.30 |
| 4/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:01.96 | - | 5 |
| 4.60L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 730m | Soft 7 | George Rooke | 0:45.97 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old gelding on debut. Has trialled well enough heading into this. Worth watching despite a difficult barrier.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:46.96 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 00:46.39 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a spell. Sharpened with a trial win at Ellerslie. Opened last campaign with a second at Te Aroha over 1000m. Looks all set for a positive return.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 0:47.60 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | 2YO SW+P | $47,414.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 55kg | 1:11.93 | - | 2 |
| 6.64L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TE A | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 55.5kg | 1:03.51 | - | 1 |
| 0.80L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 00:44.76 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 2yo filly who has trialled twice. Impressive trial win on March 3 at Taupo over 900m. Don't rule her out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 1:08.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Ryan Elliot | 0:54.64 | - | 8 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sam McNab
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly out of Group 3 winning dam Dreamcrafter. Coming along well at the trials with a win at her most recent at Ellerslie. Has the pedigree so well worth keeping safe first time out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 0:47.64 | - | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 0:46.03 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Daughter of Ardrossan from Torba on debut. Recent trial winner at Taupo. Worth considering.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:56.74 | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:55.23 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Daughter of Wootton Bassett from Lady Iveagh on debut. Won a recent trial at Taupo and stable have a strong strike rate with the first starters. Looks ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:54.13 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:55.23 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 600m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 0:36.55 | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debutant daughter of Tivaci from Ignored who was purchased for NZD $ 140,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). Ran fourth at recent trial. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 0:55.97 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 00:46.39 | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:53.44 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |