Ellerslie 18 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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GOLF WAREHOUSE 2100m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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GIPPSY GOD (3) let down strongly for a well-deserved win at Ellerslie at BM65 level 2 weeks ago, and he had plenty in store when he crossed the line, suggesting that he can measure up in this as well. Stick with him. ALTARI (2) fought on gamely when finishing third in open-grade at Matamata just over 5 weeks ago. The gap between runs could be an issue on a heavy track, but his stable is not at the top of the premiership for nothing. Each way. CASTLE ROCK (5) followed up his maiden win with another victory nearly a month ago, both times at Pukekohe. His future lies over these sorts of trips, and the hat-trick beckons. CROWN PRINCESS (7) can't be faulted with his form, and he stuck to her guns gamely for third as the favourite at Te Aroha 3 weeks ago. Craig Grylls replaces an apprentice, and she will try her best again. Follow your money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Castle Rock each way in a very competitive field.
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JUST CALL ME JONNY
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T V RIDER Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Levakia carrying 54kg at $9. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Tauranga on March 14 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind High Country with 59kg at $3.40. Hard to fault if at his best. |
10 WIREMU PINN |
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| 2 | x1043 |
ALTARI
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG TE AKAU BOHEMIAN BEAUTY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Giacomo with 54kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Belle Tribute with 56.5kg at $12.60. Right in the mix again. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 3 | 25331 |
GIPPSY GOD
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C D PATEL Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track April 4 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Fastdeeldun carrying 60kg at $2.90. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Astarte with 57kg at $6.80. Gets every chance to continue the good run of form. |
11 O P BOSSON |
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| 4 | 24176 |
THE EXPONENT
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S B MARSH, S BARNAO, R BIRD, N BURNSIDE, K CHEAH, P FOLWELL, B HASSELL, C HASSALL, P MCDOUGALL, G MCTAGGART, A WALL, WIFE SAID NO SYNDICATE & G WILSON At the latest run 6th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Atmospheric with 57kg at $25.60. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Top Shelf with 57kg at $19.40. Expect he will make amends. |
2 JOE DOYLE |
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| 5 | 9x211 |
CASTLE ROCK
CHAD ORMSBY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG BRENT TAYLOR & CHERRY TAYLOR Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Pukekohe March 20 over 2100m defeating My Maebelline Girl carrying 58kg at $4.70. Before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at Pukekohe February 25 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Released carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Likely to feature again. |
5 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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RUACH
ANTONY FULLER 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS S H FULLER, C R & I M MACRURY Most recently second last of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 2200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. The run before that ran last of 8 at Tauranga on March 14 over 2100m, on heavy track; 19 len behind High Country carrying 57.5kg at $9.80. Came from a wide gate and could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 2200m at Te Aroha. |
3 SAM MCNAB |
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| 7 | 42123 |
CROWN PRINCESS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG TE AKAU GLITTERING RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 2200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Perfectmanz with 54kg at $2.40. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Giacomo carrying 54kg at $3.20. Expected to measure up. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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ORTEM LEGACY
CONOR AND SARAH FAHY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J C T CUTLER, P W DWYER, E J HORNBROOK, D J O'DRISCOLL, J STONELAKE & P A WILSON Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Lupo Solitario with 55kg at $10. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Summerston with 56.5kg at $25.10. Fitter and can feature in the finish. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 9 | 66113 |
APEX
CATHERINE CAMERON 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG MONOVALE HOLDINGS LTD Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on March 14 over 2100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind High Country with 53.5kg at $8.70. Before that won by a 0.4 len at Matamata February 28 over 2000m in soft going defeating Mulan Ardeche with 55.5kg at $24.20. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
9 CORENTIN BERGE |
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THRILLING
LISA LATTA 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG M G COLSON, M W FREEMAN, C JACKSON, M G MALLETT, G N MARTIN, CARL JACKSON, S M MILLER, S G MUTCH, S ROLSTON, B & S M SAUNDRY, T SEVERINSEN, DAN SMITH, SUMMIT CAPITAL LTD & F VORIAS Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Girl Talk with 55.5kg at $12.20. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 2050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ricochet carrying 54kg at $3.50. Major player on best form. |
7 GEORGE ROOKE |
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ASTARTE
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S D ALEXANDER, K J ALEXANDER, J T CASSIN, J K CASSIN & KILMORE FARM Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.4 len at Pukekohe March 13 over 2100m in soft going defeating Clew Bay carrying 56.5kg at $14.50. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Tauranga February 5 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Erase carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Racing well and can win again. |
2 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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VICTORIOUS WARRIOR
DEAN WILES 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D R WILES Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 54kg at $14.80. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.1 len at Te Aroha March 6 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Rob's Mistake with 57.5kg at $8.20. Prefer to see her back in form. |
4 M CAMERON |
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