Ellerslie 20 Jun 2026
GOING: S(5)
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LIVING TURF 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 8m |
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Jack High, Mafia Whispers and Osaka Girl will not hold back as they vie for the lead from Earlicheer and Cadaques. EARLICHEER (1) got to be within a short-head of a deserved maiden win here 2 weeks ago, and the only thing preventing him from doing so here is the wide gate. If his top stable starts him, then he is the one to beat. I'M NO ANGEL (10) failed to cope with a very heavy track at Te Aroha, fresh up there 16 days ago and finished at the rear of the field. She strips fitter, and a form reversal is expected. Each way. KUSUDA RUSH (3) has the ability and has needed time to mature. He was runner-up in a recent tune-up trial and will only need some luck from his horror gate to be a top 4 threat in this. CAPOTE (4) has been game in defeat with a couple of third-place finishes in just 2 starts this prep. He is peaking at the right time, and he is capable of taking this out. OSIPOVA (8) ran her best race yet on a good track at Tauranga just over 3 weeks ago. She is bred to make the grade, and she should continue to progress this year. Include in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: I'm No Angel each way.
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EARLICHEER
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, slow going head behind Manolete carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Catwalk Queen carrying 58.5kg at $3. Expected to feature. |
15 GEORGE ROOKE |
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ESCAPE ROOM
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P DONOVAN, MRS H D & K PETERS, G S REIVE & VL BLOODSTOCK LTD Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Otaki in the LR Castletown Stakes June 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Platinum Diamond with 57kg at $14.70. On debut fourth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway 2yo Mdn-Sw May 24 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Paltrow Miss with 54.5kg at $21.20. Looks all set for a effective return. |
1 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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KUSUDA RUSH
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CHEUNG SHUN CHING Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Belle Cheval with 57.5kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Tauranga 3yo Mdn-Sw October 1 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Rising Star with 57.5kg at $4.80. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
20 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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CAPOTE
BRENT GILLOVIC 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B S & K A GILLOVIC Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Purosangue carrying 58.5kg at $13.80. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Manolete carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Shapes as one of the key chances. |
5 WARREN KENNEDY |
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JACK HIGH
JOANNE SURGENOR 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ASHFORD LODGE LTD At debut, ran second last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 970m, 9 len behind Estilo carrying 58.5kg at $8. Needs to show a lot more. |
13 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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APOLLYON
BRENT PINNY 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G B SWANN & G L GEORGETTI Last start ran second last of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 1300m, 10 len behind La Cadiere carrying 57.5kg at $46. The start before that 6th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 970m, 5 len behind Angels Brew with 56.5kg at $22.70. Will need to improve sharply on recent form. |
19 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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WITHALLMYGRACE
JENNA MAHONEY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG MS V TANG Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Te Rapa January 30 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Mosala carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. On debut second of 13 at Te Aroha November 26 over 1150m, a head behind Get Me An Angel carrying 55kg at $30.70. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
14 KELLY MYERS |
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OSIPOVA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG M W BAYLY, BRIAN ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST, J P & L R BROOKY, MISS J A COLLINS, L FITT, S J FREEMAN, FRONTIER FARM 2015 LTD, GOLDEYE TRUST (MGR: KYLIE BAX), A HAMILTON, O R HENDERSON, L HOSKING, C & W JOHNSON, M KENNEDAY, C W KWOK, MRS J & M D MCLACHLAN, MS J E MEECH, N L M ROBERTS, C RODGER, J SHARPE, G TAYLOR, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP & EST LATE G D COLLINS Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Andiamo with 56.5kg at $29.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Catwalk Queen carrying 56.5kg at $16.40. Profiles nicely. Looks ready to win. |
16 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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MAFIA WHISPERS
NATACHA OTTO 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG N E OTTO Third race start. First start 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 6 2024 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Sesimbra with 55kg at $4.50. Went for a break before returning 4th of 11 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Manolete carrying 56.5kg at $28.20. Further improved and is worth including in calculations. |
18 M CAMERON |
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I'M NO ANGEL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG GO RACING ARCHANGEL SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Second-up. Promising on debut tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 55.5kg at $14. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1150m, on heavy track; 31 len behind Jelly Roll with 54kg at $4.60. Has drawn wide but should be right in the mix. |
9 COURTNEY BARNES |
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MISS KIPLING
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG LEX & KATRINA PATERSON, JOAN GILCHRIST, J CASKEY, M GETHING, P WOOLLASTON, G, M & Z WHITTON, M, M, T WOOLLASTON, T R PASCOE & V M PASCOE Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Magic Dreams carrying 55.5kg at $19.90. Last start 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Aurora Belle carrying 57.5kg at $29.20. Safely held. |
3 TONI DAVIES |
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TASSELS
ROSS MCCARROLL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C R MCCARROLL & W N DOLLIMORE At debut, 5th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Catwalk Queen with 53.5kg at $14.60. Needs to do more. |
10 JACK TAPLIN |
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LINE DANCER
KYLIE HOSKIN 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG B P JACKSON & G S MITCHELL Second-up. First-up after 13 months ran last of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 33 len behind Ocean Opal with 56.5kg at $46.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 15 at this track on May 7 2025 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Hero Of War with 53.5kg at $73.80. Expect she'll find this too tough. |
6 TOM WIGRAM |
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OSAKA GIRL
DENISE JEFFCOAT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD At the latest run 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Aurora Belle with 57.5kg at $45. The start before that 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Nulli with 56.5kg at $34.70. Looking to others. |
7 L H SATHERLEY |
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ICON
TIM & MARGARET CARTER 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R C Y HUI Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran second last of 14 at Te Aroha Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sister Cynane carrying 57.5kg at $105.40. When resuming last campaign 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Perfect One with 58.5kg at $29.80. May need the run. |
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CASA RUBICK
TIM & MARGARET CARTER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ERIC WU Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on September 7 over 1400m, 55 len behind The Heir carrying 53kg at $240. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on April 16 2025 over 1200m, 13 len behind Fatal Blow carrying 58kg at $86. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on May 26. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
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SILKY SHUBA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HALLMARK STUD LTD, T V MAGNIER & M FLANAGAN Most recently 7th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lumbridge Castle carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Armagh carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Major player. |
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CADAQUES
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DUNGOWAN RACING Was well in the market at debut, 6th of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Zenzero Girl with 58.5kg at $4.10. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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PALOMBAGGIA
BARBARA KENNEDY 2YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG SIR PETER VELA Dual acceptor. First starter. Two-year-old filly by Circus Maximus out of Opito Bay. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Avondale April 21. Facing a stiff test. |
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DARCI HUNTER
MARK FORBES 2YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG C L A CHAN Dual acceptor. First starter by Darci Brahma out of Tavi Hunter. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Tough assignment. |
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