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 (3) 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. KA RON (1) had his last start in the Karaka Millions 2YO at Ellerslie, and after getting back from a wide gate, he had no hope. He cops the pole position for his return, and a big run is expected fresh. RUPENI (4) 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, so watch closely.
Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to break through after two starts but hasn't been too far away, the latest effort a solid second over 1050m at Matamata. Top-three chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/03/2026 | 11 | MDN 2YO | $18,500.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 54.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.12L | $30.20 |
| 5/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $25,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 54.5kg | 1:10.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.04L | $39.40 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Gareth Lahoud | 00:36.13 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won a trial then did a good job on debut to finish fourth at Tauherenikau over 1000m. Will take valuable race experience from that outing. Can progress and take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Bruno Queiroz | 55kg | 0:57.57 | - | 2 |
| 2.91L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 00:45.78 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned from a layoff last start and was beaten 5 lengths into eighth over 1050m at Matamata. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
Last Starts 20 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 | $18,500.00 | 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 | $40,000.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 57kg | 1:04.59 | - | 2 |
| 16.70L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/10/2025 | 10 | 2YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | TREN | 800m | Heavy 8 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 0:48.06 | - | 2 |
| 0.80L | $2.30 |
| 4/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $18,500.00 | 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: Samantha Collett
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 2yo gelding who has trialled three times. Impressive trial win on March 24 at Avondale over 800m. Chances aided by an inside gate.
Last Starts 18 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: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt out of Group 3 winning dam Zasorceress. Coming along well at the trials with a win at his most recent at Avondale. The yard has a great strike-rate with debutantes.
Last Starts 18 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 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:45.14 | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:47.45 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back for a second campaign. Finished a respectable second on debut then turned in a disappointing effort to finish sixth over 1200m at Ellerslie before going for a spell. Should come back bigger and better this prep.
Last Starts 4 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 | $55,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 55kg | 1:11.93 | - | 2 |
| 6.64L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $18,500.00 | 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: Joe Doyle
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter from the Frank Ritchie yard. Won a trial in good style on March 24 over 1000m at Avondale. Good barrier will assist. Looks set for a bright start to her career.
Last Starts 18 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 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:00.29 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 0:47.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 2yo filly who has trialled twice. Best trial form was when she won at Taupo on March 17. Don't rule her out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 2yo filly who has trialled three times. Impressive trial win on March 17 at Taupo over 900m. Don't rule her out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Two-year-old filly on debut. Has had three trials leading into this, most recently finishing in the placings at Taupo over 900m. Worth watching despite a tricky barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ardrossan filly who makes her debut. Hasn't trialled publicly. The betting is the best pointer to her chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:47.64 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |