NZ - Te Rapa - Race 1

ISLAND HOP (6) resumed on the flat over 7f at Tauherenikau and now switches to jumping for the first time. He is sure to be well-schooled in this new role, and he is well placed to make an immediate impact. TUTIN CANS (2) has been racing consistently on the flat, most recently finishing third over 1 5/16m at Hawera. He has been placed in both of his jump starts to date, and with the aid of a 7lbs claim, he will be hard to hold out. I'LBERIDINGSHOTGUN (5) comes through a recent Hawera run where he finished a battling fifth after trying to make all the running over 1 5/16m, and he now heads to the jumps for the first time. Each way value. DOCTOR IRIS (1) has been battling away on the flat and was not far away at Pukekohe last start. He has already shown promise in this role, and he will be fit enough to run a big race. Each way. GAMBLE (4) is having his third run this prep, and in a modest field, he could be one to bolster any top 4 combos.