Ellerslie 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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STELLA ARTOIS 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 8.5m |
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Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. DEPRIVE (7) was put aside after finishing in the money in all 4 of his starts to date. He has not had any lead-up trials, but he has a good draw, and he will be right in the finish. HEAVY IS THE CROWN (2) has been placed in each of his 2 starts to date on a heavy track. His trial form is good, and with plenty of time to mature, he should be out of this grade at short notice. Each way. PRESENCE OF MIND (12) did nothing in the spring, but looked much better when resuming at Matamata. Include. UTOPIC WARRIOR (8) makes his debut off the back of a good trial win, and he also has a good draw. He has a reputation and should be well found in the market. MANOLETE (3) was fourth on debut, and with some luck from a wide gate, he can figure in the top 4 again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Deprive each way.
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FORCE OF LAW
PAM GERARD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, T BARTOSH, W N CAMPBELL, L I & S R CHAPMAN, M E JAMES, W H PARKINSON, SAVVY RACING TIGHT FIVE SYNDICATE (MGR: KEITH MCDONALD) & B R TUTT Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Sister Cynane with 58.5kg at $11.70. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Ledhaven Cassie carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. Can improve. Sure to be a major player. |
13 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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HEAVY IS THE CROWN
CARL HENDERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CASSIE HODDER & JASMINE MACKAY Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway July 19 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Bolt with 55.5kg at $5.20. On debut second in a small field at Tauranga July 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Eligius with 56.5kg at $3.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
8 L H SATHERLEY |
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MANOLETE
CODY COLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY At debut, 4th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $6.90. Expected to be competitive. |
12 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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APOLLYON
BRENT PINNY 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G B SWANN & G L GEORGETTI Having second run back today. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Silent Spy carrying 58.5kg at $64.10. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on February 8 2025 over 1200m, on a slow track; 30 len behind One More Dance with 57kg at $50.30. Prefer in something easier. |
2 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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HE'S DIVINE
TARISSA MACDONALD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TARISSA MACDONALD, DAVID TANNER, JAN BENES, ROBYN MACDONALD, MARK WILSON & CARL PRESANT Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 33 len behind Marie Antoinette with 57.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Smooth Warrior with 58.5kg at $50.80. Hard to fault if at his best. |
9 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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TEN TO TWO
TARISSA MACDONALD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DAVID TANNER, JAN BENES, TARRISA MACDONALD, ROBYN MACDONALD, TINA BOATWRIGHT, DAVID KNOWLES, MICHAEL KNOWLES & LAWRENCE LEYDON Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 31 len behind Khaleesi with 58.5kg at $26.70. When resuming last campaign 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Graces Gift with 58.5kg at $5.30. Useful type who should go well. |
1 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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DEPRIVE
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Te Rapa December 20 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Confesara carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. On debut second of 7 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Circus Trix carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Improvement to come and looks hard to beat. |
3 SAM MCNAB |
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UTOPIC WARRIOR
KELLY VAN DYK 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W WONG Three-year-old gelding (Deep Field - Sorpesee) who was bought for NZD $ 550,000 (NZB 2024 Ready 2 Run Sale). He has four recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Ellerslie over 1100m on March 10. Importantly has a nice gate so well worth keeping safe first time out. |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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LATINO
ANNABELLE JOHNSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Three-year-old gelding (Redwood - Latin Salsa) will no doubt benefit from the four trials prior to his debut today. Was second in a Ellerslie barrier trial over 800m March 10. Prepared to risk first time out. |
6 M CAMERON |
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BIDING MY TIME
DAVID GREENE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG SIR PETER VELA Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Glam Award carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. On debut second of 10 at Taupo December 28 over 1100m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Written Glow with 55kg at $8.70. Can improve again here. |
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PAPER MOON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU I KAN WIN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Quello Dolce with 55kg at $4.40. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer. |
18 O P BOSSON |
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PRESENCE OF MIND
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU FRONT OF MIND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, slow going 0.3 len behind My Gabriel with 55.5kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Golden Wings with 55kg at $24.20. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
10 C J GRYLLS |
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ANNIE BLING
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG N JUDD, M DARVILL, M PIVAC & R WYETH Second run back. First-up after a year 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Thumbelina carrying 57kg at $34.60. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Te Rapa on April 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bulgari with 55.5kg at $20.30. Rates highly and should do much better. |
7 COURTNEY BARNES |
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STRANGER TIMES
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TERRY LINES, JANE LINES, CONNOR LINES, S CLOTWORTHY, M GORDON, D CLARK, W HARNETT Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 54kg at $23.70. Went for a break before returning second last of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Emma Twigg with 57kg at $20.50. Not going well enough. |
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FORTUNE ASIA
CATHERINE CAMERON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W K SO Gelding by Capitalist facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on March 10. Wait and see what he can do. |
5 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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AD ASTRA
DENISE JEFFCOAT 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J K PITMAN, D M JEFFCOAT, B JEFFCOAT Four-year-old gelding (Vadamos - Sutology) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on March 10. Facing a stiff test. |
11 WARREN KENNEDY |
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UMIZOOMI
CATHERINE CAMERON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG I H MACKAY, LEANACH LODGE LTD & LAURA JAMES At debut, 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Thumbelina carrying 56kg at $16.20. Others look better placed. |
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LUV LACE
SAM MYNOTT 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG GRANT STEWART, R STEWART, W STEWART, G STEWART & RICHARD STEWART Third race start today. At debut, 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, slow going 5.5 len behind Arwen carrying 56.5kg at $8.20. Last start 9th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 56.5kg at $17.80. Look elsewhere. |
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