Ellerslie 11 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Out 7m |
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Specialist and Fleeting Star will press forward but with many of these appearing for the first time they may not get their own way in front. FLEETING STAR (9) has finished in the money in all 4 of her career starts to date, including her last start second by a neck at Te Aroha just over a fortnight ago. There is a bonus attached to this race, and she should be the one to beat. SHINING PEARL (1) was a solid runner-up when resuming from a spell at Te Aroha and then found the same trip of 1150m too short for her there a month ago when finishing sixth. She will relish the extra 250m, and will be hard to hold out here. CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE (3) lacked some strength in her initial campaign, and her best run was on debut when finishing fourth at Matamata. She was close up in a recent trial, and is sure to have some admirers in the market fresh up. CONFECTIONIST (10) was doing her best work late at Arawa Park over this trip last time out, and is another with top 4 claims in an even field. TYPHOON LUCY (13) is a staying bred filly making her debut from the leading Walker/Bergerson stable. Her trial form is good. Watch closely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fleeting Star will be the one to beat.
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SHINING PEARL
JON MILLER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N J COSGROVE, C R HAMILTON, D S MCKAY, T J MILLER & K W PENNELL Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Waiata carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Perfect One carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. Looks hard to beat in this line up. |
11 O P BOSSON |
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| 2 | 555x4 |
ADLERIAN
SAM MYNOTT 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG LOUISE O'BRIEN & ACACIA O'BRIEN Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Miss Anna Lee carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 2024 over 1230m, 5 len behind Mr Fortrus with 56.5kg at $36.70. Major player. |
3 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 3 | 40x |
CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE
SAM MYNOTT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS P E M & EST LATE G N BRINDLEY Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track June 7 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Vieni Su with 55.5kg at $9.70. On debut fourth of 14 at Matamata May 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Viva Glam carrying 54kg at $11.40. Expecting a bright return. |
4 JOE DOYLE |
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| 4 | 569x8 |
ROB'S MISTAKE
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 4YO GREY MARE 57.0KG J J STEFFERT Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 56.5kg at $38.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Sacred Combatant with 56kg at $4. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
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| 5 | 508x5 |
REKINDLE
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG THE OAKS STUD Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Justice For All carrying 57.5kg at $17.80. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Matamata on April 17 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Urlar with 56kg at $10.30. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form. |
12 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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SPECIALIST
CODY COLE 4YO BLACK MARE 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind All Too Brave with 55kg at $15.80. Sure to have improved over the break so she can feature. |
7 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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DIDO BELLE
SHANE CRAWFORD 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD First starter by Redwood out of Twenty Angels. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Wait and see what she can do. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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LUNA
ALAN ROLSTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A C & I ROLSTON Four-year-old mare (Preferment - Essayez) will no doubt benefit from the four trials prior to her debut today. Was third in an Avondale trial over 1000m on November 14. Happy to watch this time. |
6 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 9 | 2332 |
FLEETING STAR
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG RICHARDSON RACING METEORIC LASS SYNDICATE, KASBAH SYNDICATE & MURRAY-MAC SYNDICATE Form hard to fault. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, long-neck behind That's Gold carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Golden Wings carrying 55kg at $10.40. Expected to go well again. |
9 C J GRYLLS |
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| 10 | 3574 |
CONFECTIONIST
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG GO RACING BROADBEACH SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Last start 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind High Emotion carrying 56kg at $13.50. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Golden Wings carrying 55kg at $17. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
8 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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WAIMEA BAY
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG CHITTICK INVESTMENTS LTD Three-year-old filly making debut by Savabeel out of Oahu. Won a trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m August 19 then followed up with a Was third in a Taupo trial over 1100m on November 25. Pay to watch for a market push. |
5 GEORGE ROOKE |
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ARTISSIMO
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG MRS L M MOORE & G MOORE Filly by Trapeze Artist making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Taupo trial over 900m on November 25. Pay to keep an eye of the betting despite a tricky barrier. |
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TYPHOON LUCY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG ARROWFIELD PASTORAL PTY LTD & KONJ PTY LIMITED Three-year-old filly making debut by Dundeel out of Stormy Lucy. Was second in an Avondale trial over 1000m November 14. Worth watching for any market moves. |
2 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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