Te Rapa Race 5 - WAIKATO EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE STAKES
SO FEAR (6) won her first 2 starts narrowly before finishing third in the Star Way Stakes at Ellerslie 2 weeks ago off a wide gate. She maps to settle a lot closer to the pace here, and she is the one to beat. WALKIN IN MEMPHIS (3) ran boldly in a good field on debut, and then went to Otaki to score easily by nearly 2 lengths when racing on the pace. Craig Grylls sticks with him, and so do we. BELLE REBELLE (5) got up in the last stride to score an impressive debut win, and then was runner-up as a loose favourite in the Star Way Stakes last time out. The extra 200m is ideal, and she is bred to relish the wet ground. Stick with her. INCANDESCENT (2) has been holding his form well since winning his debut at Ellerslie in late November. He is handling his busy campaign with no issue, and his fifth against a similar field last start was very good. He steps up to 1400m, and he can take this out. EXCITE (1) was fourth in the G1 Sires Produce at Trentham 5 weeks ago, so don't risk him.

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Taking on an easier race this time after finishing fourth in the Manawatu Sires Produce at his latest appearance over 1400m at Trentham, beaten 5.5 lengths by Seize The Day. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 17 | 2YO SW | $0.00 | TREN | 1400m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:24.09 | - | 2 |
| 5.54L | $8.20 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 2YO | $21,008.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 57.5kg | 1:10.30 | - | 4 |
| 2.70L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Rory Hutchings | 57.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 2 |
| 0.06L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 0:46.32 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Not a bad run last start when fifth at Ellerslie over 1200m, beaten 3 lengths. One of the chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/04/2026 | 29 | 2YO SW | $83,333.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:12.07 | - | 6 |
| 2.88L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 26 | 2YO SW+P | $46,218.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:10.14 | - | 4 |
| 0.77L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 22/02/2026 | 52 | 2YO SW+P | $15,948.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chris Dell | 57kg | 1:12.06 | - | 4 |
| 0.68L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 33 | 2YO SW | $193,966.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:12.66 | - | 2 |
| 3.80L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $26,316.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 57.5kg | 1:05.76 | - | 3 |
| 1.80L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 00:55.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was successful at his latest appearance over 1300m at Otaki, scoring by 1.75 lengths. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
Last Starts 21 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 | 11/04/2026 | 22 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | OTAK | 1300m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:19.10 | - | 1 |
| 1.68L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $46,218.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Sam McNab | 54kg | 1:10.14 | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 47.69 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Cameron
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a solid effort last start when second in a race won by Walkin In Memphis over 1300m at Otaki three weeks ago. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 21 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | OTAK | 1300m | Soft 6 | Samantha Collett | 56kg | 1:19.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.68L | $13.40 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Ryan Elliot | 1:08.07 | - | 7 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:54.30 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start in the Star Way Stakes won by Miss Janet over 1200m at Ellerslie, beaten 1.75 lengths. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 52 | 2YO SW | $83,333.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 55kg | 1:12.07 | - | 3 |
| 1.81L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:47.73 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:03.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.34L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 00:46.14 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Looking to improve on her last-start third in the Star Way Stakes won by Miss Janet over 1200m at Ellerslie two weeks ago. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | 29 | 2YO SW | $83,333.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:12.07 | - | 9 |
| 2.22L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 26 | 2YO SW+P | $46,218.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:10.14 | - | 1 |
| 0.41L | $4.70 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $15,948.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 1:12.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.10L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:46.78 | - | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 0:45.76 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start in a race won by Amourette over 1200m at Ellerslie, arriving 0.6 lengths behind the winner. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $37,500.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 55kg | 1:11.19 | - | 10 |
| 0.60L | $6.30 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:08.07 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:54.30 | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here after a eighth behind System Of Play a week ago over 1200m at this track. Worth following up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/04/2026 | 59 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 55kg | 1:11.52 | - | 4 |
| 7.99L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Matt Cartwright | 0:54.97 | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 25/02/2026 | 25 | MDN 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 55.5kg | 1:03.45 | - | 1 |
| 0.57L | $12.30 |
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW | $103,448.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 55kg | 1:11.83 | - | 8 |
| 6.56L | $15.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Matt Cartwright | 0:46.32 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 00:48.73 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Courtney Barnes | 00:51.11 | - | 7 |
| 4L | $0.00 |