Ellerslie 17 May 2025
GOING: S(5)
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TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 6m |
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Off the low draw Fantastic Smile should lead at a genuine tempo. SCHMOOZE (1) has been four times placed. Can handle dry and wet footing as well. Win chance in this line-up. HAKUSHU (3) is back to his original yard and fresh up. Close second here on debut. Sure to be well backed in this. TRANSATLANTIC (4) he is fresh up here. Rider atop is a plus. Trifecta and first four chance. FANTASTIC SMILE (6) only had one run when he lost the rider at Taupo on October 11 over 1100m. Has won two trials last month. He also has won three trials and run second in another last year. Well drawn. Tote tip. ATKINS (15) was well backed on debut. He had been trialling superbly prior clockwise four times. Go again on the punt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hakushu and Fantastic Smile are win wagers.
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SCHMOOZE
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R A DIXON Most recently 5th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 58.5kg at $8.80. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Matamata on March 12 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Inside Out carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Four times placed. Can handle dry and wet footing. Win chance. |
4 V A COLGAN |
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DELZ ABEEL
TONY PIKE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B K DELL Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Taupo December 30 over 1100m, 3 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at this track November 5 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Texas Hold 'Em carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Fresh up. Trial winner here. Carpark barrier. Each-way play. |
19 RYAN ELLIOT |
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| 3 | 24x |
HAKUSHU
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG HAWRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS LTD, JAMIESON PARK LTD, JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) & LITTLE AVONDALE TRUST Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Trentham 2yo Sw+P March 16 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Sergeant Major carrying 56kg at $4.90. On debut second of 7 here in a 2yo Mdn-Sw February 17 2024 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Foreverintime with 57.5kg at $6.20. Back to original yard. Close second here on debut. Sure to be well backed. |
5 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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TRANSATLANTIC
PATSY RILEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PATSY RILEY, NICOLE SIMS, TAYLOR THORNTON Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Pukekohe January 19 over 1300m, 5 len behind Cypher carrying 58.5kg at $8.80. On debut second last of 12 at Te Aroha October 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Honey Badger with 58.5kg at $26.50. Fresh up. Rider atop is a plus. Trifecta and first four chance. |
6 WARREN KENNEDY |
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EZELLOHAR
FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Pukekohe January 19 over 1300m, 13 len behind Cypher with 57kg at $38.40. On debut sixth of 10 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1150m, soft track; 6 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 57.5kg at $34.50. Poor in last two runs. Not too bad in first two starts. |
8 LIAM KAURI |
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FANTASTIC SMILE
JENNA MAHONEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L L LEE Only one run when he lost the rider at Taupo on October 11 over 1100m. Has won two trials last month. He also has won three trials an run second in another last year. Well drawn. Tote tip. |
3 KELLY MYERS |
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SIR FERGUS
BARBARA KENNEDY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D NAKHLE & G BEEMSTERBOER Barbara Kennedy trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Ellerslie. Wait and see what he can do. |
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BUCCINO
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 4YO BLACK MARE 56.0KG K GIBBONS, D SMITH, B MCCULLUM ONZM, C LEISHMAN, M O'BRIEN, M CHUBB & G RICHARDSON At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 56.5kg at $15.70. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Mallister with 56.5kg at $5.10. Made headway last time. Sure to be in the finish. |
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MELTEMI
RICHARD MCKENZIE & JORDAN BASSETT 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG R C MCKENZIE First-up after two months got back early 8th of 12 at Woodville on April 30 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Andantino carrying 53.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Wanganui on January 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind We Found Love carrying 55.5kg at $6. Poor when resuming. Runner up in two of three races in first campaign. Wide draw. First race clockwise. |
10 COURTNEY BARNES |
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MISS FLADGATE
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG MISS FLADGATE SYNDICATE Last start 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. The run before that 5th of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Afterglo carrying 57kg at $3.70. Has placed in three of five runs so far. Course placed. Drawn wide. Cannot be omitted. |
12 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 11 | 44399 |
GRACES GIFT
DEBBIE SWEENEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D G & S P HERBERT Last start raced behind speed prior to fading to run last of 9 here on April 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind She's A Dealer with 56.5kg at $15. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Larius Lacus with 52.5kg at $9.50. Once placed. Better than that. Wide draw. Overs. |
16 L H SATHERLEY |
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VINAYA
MARGARET FALCONER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Most recently 4th of 8 at Matamata on March 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 56.5kg at $11.80. Before that 4th of 7 at Taupo on February 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 57kg at $14. Has run well in last two runs. Ace gate. Cannot be omitted. |
1 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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SHE'S HOT
MICHELLE BRADLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG CHELSEA CONNECTIONS LTD & EXEMPT BLOODSTOCK LTD Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ruakaka January 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Graphic carrying 55kg at $24.40. On debut second last of 13 at Ruakaka December 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Berenhard with 55kg at $33.70. Might be better off following this run. |
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INDIGO
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 2YO GREY FILLY 53.0KG THE OAKS STUD Filly by U S Navy Flag facing the starter for the first time. Twice trialled for a second then a win. Dam has left two single race winning foals. Drawn well. Tote horse. |
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ATKINS
CODY COLE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Was well-supported at debut, 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Trialling superbly prior clockwise four times. Go again on the punt. |
7 C J GRYLLS |
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VENUCCI
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At debut, 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 56.5kg at $21.30. Not too bad a run. Had been trialled three times prior for a win and two placings. Wide draw. Will be at overs. |
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ALTIPLANO
JOHN BELL 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG SIR PETER VELA Three-year-old gelding (Ace High - Atacama) on debut. Has had four trials for two placings and a fourth here. Dam has left Copiapino (1 win). |
9 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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ABLE DANCER
DAVINA WADDELL 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D J MCGEE Five-year-old mare by He's Remarkable out of Dancethenightaway on debut. Has had no barrier trials. Wide draw in this. Cannot have. |
11 YUGA OKUBO |
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TREASURE TROVE
CODY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TIM HARRISON Gelding by Swiss Ace making his first appearance. Five times trialled for two thirds here. Dam has left three winning foals with Furious Pegasus (4 wins) the most prolific. Well drawn. |
2 RYAN ELLIOT |
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FIRA
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G N RICHARDSON, C LEISHMAN, J CRABB, P & P FOLWELL, E & G HOPE, T JAMES, T TROUGHTON & WOULD YOU ADAM & EVE IT SYNDICATE Only one run when 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Ocean Miss carrying 55kg at $36.50. Spelled after poor debut. Carpark barrier. |
12 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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