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
Fitter after 8th at Matamata; expected to finish strongly.
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
Debut 2yo gelding. Won Avondale trial. Good draw, big chance.
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
Back from break; trial win; strong 2nd last start; looks ready.
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
Proisir filly on debut; recent trial second. Worth including.
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
Unraced 2yo filly; won Ellerslie trial on April 7. Consider her.
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
Ardrossan filly debuts; trial win suggests potential. Watch betting.
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
Debuting filly; 3 trials; won at Taupo. Well-drawn; strong chance.
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
Tivaci filly debut; $140k buy, 4th in trial. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |