Wednesday, 24 December 2014 TE RAPA Race Results
| Race No | Race Name | Winner | Trainer | Win Time | PM $ NZD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | PALAMOUNTAIANS NUTRITION WAIKATO CLASSIC HEAT 3 | SPUD MISSILE | S P CLARK | 25.52 | 2,400 |
| R2 | PALAMOUNTAIANS NUTRITION WAIKATO CLASSIC HEAT 4 | TEEGAMBO | R D BLACKBURN | 25.79 | 2,400 |
| R3 | WAIKATO CUP HEAT 1 | THRILLING CARTER | K M WALSH | 25.64 | 3,600 |
| R4 | WAIKATO CUP HEAT 2 | ROYAL RUNNER | P FREEMAN & A TURNWALD | 25.61 | 3,600 |
| R5 | WAIKATO CUP HEAT 3 | GUS | P FREEMAN & A TURNWALD | 25.64 | 3,600 |
| R6 | HOUSE OF TRAVEL DISTANCE | THRILLING EVIE | K M WALSH | 38.01 | 3,300 |
| R7 | THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SERIES HEAT 1 | SPANISH FANCY | D SCHOFIELD | 25.54 | 1,900 |
| R8 | THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SERIES HEAT 2 | GOLD CLASS | D SCHOFIELD | 25.45 | 1,900 |
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Marton trainer Fraser Auret sure knows how to cram a bit into his weekend.
