Ellerslie 27 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
|
TAB 2100m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Solid tempo with Smug, Smithsonian and Tampa going hard, closely attended by Denver. I'M QUINN (3) has raced his way into some good form, and he will be at his peak fitness fourth up from a spell. A wide gate is no help, but if Michael McNab can secure a handy spot early on, then he is capable of taking this out. CHICA DE ORO (15) has more upside than most here, and her 2 starts to date have been full of merit. She has trialled up since her last run for third just over 5 weeks ago, and from the pole position, she should be right in the finish again. DA ACE (10) has turned a corner with his form since stepping up to a middle distance. He will continue to improve, and his first win is not far away. HIT 'N' RUN (12) has been unlucky on more than one occasion in her career, and she only has to make an even start to be an each-way threat in this. PRINCE VALIANT (8) has some each-way claims at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hit 'N' Run each way value.
|
||||
| 1 | 220x0 |
DENVER
DANICA GUY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG UPSTAGE BLOODSTOCK LTD, G S GUY & G V GUY Second-up. First-up after 11 months 11th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Solid Gold carrying 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 31 2025 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Peerless with 58.5kg at $51.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
10 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
|
| 2 | 0x062 |
TAMPA
KEN HARRISON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K HARRISON, R WEIR, P MCGLADE, J MCGLADE & P MCGLADE At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Matamata on April 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind So Be It carrying 65kg at $13. The run before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Starclan with 58.5kg at $39.60. Top three chance. |
4 HYEONTAEK OH |
|
| 3 | 9x043 |
I'M QUINN
GLEN OLD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG I'M QUINN SYNDICATE Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 2200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Guipago carrying 58.5kg at $4.10. The run before that 4th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Fantastic Ideas carrying 58.5kg at $25. Expected in the finish. |
13 M MCNAB |
|
| 4 | 00494 |
BEAU ONDAGO
JOHN WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOHN WILLIAMS Last start 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Fortune Cookie with 56.5kg at $66.80. The race before that 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, slow going 9 len behind She Suits Herself carrying 55.5kg at $92.90. Might struggle again. |
8 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
|
| 5 | 51x30 |
JAKE
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Cosmic Pursuit carrying 58.5kg at $44.20. Second-up ran last of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, slow going 9 len behind Malibu with 58.5kg at $20.90. Can't have on that form. |
18 |
|
| 6 | q185x |
SMUG
CHRIS WOOD 8YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R E & M K THOMPSON Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Woodville August 17 over 4000m, on heavy track; 32 len behind Run Jakko Run carrying 68kg at $17.60. First up last campaign ran last of 17 at this track May 7 over 1600m, soft track; 32 len behind Gate Crashers carrying 54.5kg at $104. Later on perhaps. |
11 SIENNA BROWN |
|
| 7 | 05095 |
ARKADUS
RACHEL MASTERS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R MASTERS Last start 5th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 2200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Guipago carrying 55.5kg at $31.10. The run before that second last of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Fantastic Ideas with 58.5kg at $67.60. Will struggle. |
6 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
|
| 8 | 87656 |
PRINCE VALIANT
JON MILLER 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG T J MILLER Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind King Jakkal with 58.5kg at $6.80. The start before that 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rob's Mistake with 55.5kg at $13.70. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance. |
7 M CAMERON |
|
| 9 | 50 |
SMITHSONIAN
STEPHEN RALPH 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG STEPHEN RALPH & MELANIE SUTTON Raced twice to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Frozen Fortune carrying 55.5kg at $17.20. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 14th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Solid Gold with 55.5kg at $59.70. Hasn't done much to inspire. |
12 L H SATHERLEY |
|
| 10 | 00942 |
DA ACE
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Malibu with 58kg at $8. Before that 4th of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Up With Ace with 55kg at $26.30. Can do one better. |
5 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
|
| 11 | 954 |
THE HOT TICKET
EMMA FABER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MICHAEL DYBALL & MELISSA PILKINTON, THE GOLDEN O SYNDICATE Last start 4th in a small field at Matamata on April 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 13 len behind Wanganella carrying 57.5kg at $19. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Fortune Cookie with 58kg at $44.70. Might struggle again. |
9 CORENTIN BERGE |
|
| 12 | 56354 |
HIT 'N' RUN
KELLY VAN DYK 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G J PATTIE Dual acceptor. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Solid Gold carrying 56.5kg at $31.40. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rumours with 57.5kg at $9.80. Can turn things around. |
2 GEORGE ROOKE |
|
| 13 | 94074 |
DIVA KINGDOM
DIANE ANDERSEN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG AVRO ENTERPRISES LTD At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 2200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Guipago with 56.5kg at $7.20. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Wolf God carrying 56.5kg at $38.60. Hard to fault if at her best. |
14 ELEN NICHOLAS |
|
| 14 | 59857 |
VAN PELT
TODD MITCHELL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A H & MRS H MACKENZIE & T W MITCHELL At the latest run 7th of 16 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Solid Gold with 55.5kg at $49.80. The run before that 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Written In Heaven with 55.5kg at $8.60. In a suitable race and should give a good account. |
3 TAYLA MITCHELL |
|
| 15 | 23 |
CHICA DE ORO
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU GOLDEN GIRL RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Since last run she has trialed at Tauranga over 1000m on 16/4/2026; Last start 3rd of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Fantastic Ideas carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before second of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway March 7 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind King Jakkal carrying 54kg at $6.40. Close to a win. Progressing well and will give this a shake. |
1 C J GRYLLS |
|
| 16 | 8x66 |
SWEY ON BY
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BROOKBY STABLES LTD Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Rocky Marciano with 58kg at $18.90. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind I Dunnet with 56.5kg at $8.80. Will be harder to beat this time. |
15 SAM MCNAB |
|
| 17 | 9 |
NAUGHTY GRANNIE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M W BOYD, D C ELLIS CNZM, J A ELSTOB, K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM & G M SOUTHWORTH At debut, 9th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Frozen Fortune carrying 54kg at $10.70. Among the leading chances. |
6 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
|
| 18 | 00x9 |
BEAUTY WARRIOR
DEAN WILES 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D R WILES Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Matamata on April 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 38 len behind So Be It carrying 64.5kg at $70.50. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1950m, slow going 16 len behind Air Dancer carrying 53kg at $102.90. Can't entertain until she offers something more. |
4 |
|
| 19 | 5x066 |
RARAWA RAY
KENNY RAE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG STIRLING BLOODSTOCK LTD At the latest run ran last in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Vanitygirl with 58.5kg at $18.30. The run before that 6th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 58.5kg at $58.30. Can't enthuse. |
2 |
|
| 20 | 08707 |
SEE MY MACHINE
CLINTON ISDALE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ALEXANDRA BLACKIE & TRISH REED At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; second last of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 2200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Guipago carrying 56.5kg at $34.90. The race before that 10th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Wolf God with 56.5kg at $87.70. Not keen on his chances. |
11 |
|
| 21 | 90x06 |
MORETOTHINKABOUT
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG 2024 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, MRS L M & R L BONNINGTON, C CONNORS, G C COTTERILL, L R DIXON, C J GRACE, D JAKEMAN, LANDSDOWNE PARK LTD, J MORRISON, H R W POMARE, S ROLTON, A P SAKER, M W SCOTT, S G SNELL, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP, R WILKINSON & EST LATE T W POMARE Third-up today. Resumes off a 45 day letup. First-up 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Castle Rock carrying 58kg at $8.40. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Written In Heaven with 58kg at $6.90. Hard to recommend. |
15 |
|