Ellerslie 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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KINGMAKERS 'BECOME A PRINCIPAL OWNER' 1300m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Moderate tempo with Vegas Queen leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. YALDI (5) has not won for some time, but he has been performing well all season in some very good fields. He has won on this track in the past, and he only needs a clear run at them to be hard to beat in this. DECEMBER (2) has plenty of talent, and he followed up his stakes placing at Trentham with a bold sixth here in the G3 Easter Handicap 4 weeks ago. He has won his only start over this trip, so dropping back 300m won't be a problem. Stick with him. Can win. POKURU GOLD (3) ran on well, and only peaked on his run late when finishing fourth here fresh up 4 weeks ago in a similar field to this. He has won 2 of his 3 starts on the course, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, he should be fighting out the finish this time. FROSTFAIR (4) overcame a wide draw when finishing a game third here last start. She gets a nice swing with her gate this time, and she is long overdue for another win. SUPER PHOTON (7) only needs some luck to be a big threat here. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Yaldi deserves to win, and Super Photon can also win on his best day.
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VEGAS QUEEN
KENNY RAE 4YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG DR D & N OBERHOLSTER, THE MAGPIES & NGAPUKE RACING Second run back. First-up after three months won by 0.9 len at Te Rapa May 2 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Moschino carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at this track December 26 over 1400m in soft going defeating Frostfair carrying 56kg at $3.10. One of the chances. |
10 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 2 | 02236 |
DECEMBER
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG FALCON RACING Last start 6th of 16 at this track in the G3 Easter Handicap on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lupo Solitario with 53kg at $5.20. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Archaic Smile with 53kg at $6.80. Capable of sharp improvement. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 3 | 1x0x4 |
POKURU GOLD
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG I J FARRELLY Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Charmrose carrying 58kg at $4.20. At only start last preparation second last of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Bak Da Angel with 60.5kg at $10.30. Fitter for that hitout and is worth following up. |
6 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 4 | 260x3 |
FROSTFAIR
LANCE NOBLE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Charmrose with 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 54kg at $16.50. Going well and is one of the leading chances. |
4 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 5 | 93633 |
YALDI
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) & D J WILSON Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.2 len behind Little Bit Of Love with 54kg at $2.10. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $3.10. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out. |
9 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 6 | 28x62 |
GRANDE GALLO
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG BRIAN ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST, D CLARK, G COLDRICK, COMAG SYNDICATE, L DE CLIFFORD, D C & P M DEAN, S J FREEMAN, T HAGEN, G E & MRS J E HARRIS, J HENDERSON, JAMES GROUP SYNDICATE, LION RACING LTD, LOCALLY SAUCED SYNDICATE, D N MAY, K MCELDOWNEY, K & K OSBORNE, MRS A SCHOLLUM & G C WARD Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Churchillian carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Charmrose carrying 54.5kg at $14.40. Impressed last start. Likely improver who is worth including. |
11 JOE DOYLE |
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| 7 | 04083 |
SUPER PHOTON
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FOSTER, S DOULL, HAWRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS, J HEPBURN R & C RATCLIFFE Last start 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 54kg at $7.90. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Charmrose with 56kg at $13.60. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 8 | 5290x |
QUICK FIRE
KYLIE FAWCETT 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J D & C MCPHERSON LTD, R JOYCE, A SUTTON, M MULHOLAND Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup December 13 over 2400m, soft track; 19 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart carrying 53kg at $23.80. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Arawa Park October 13 2024 over 1215m, soft track; 4 len behind Scouser with 57kg at $13.10. Has claims if presented on song. |
7 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 9 | 03610 |
LACHIE
BARBARA KENNEDY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG J K & MRS J M MACLACHLAN & A K ROBERTSON Most recently from last on the turn 10th of 16 at this track in the G3 Easter Handicap on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 53kg at $22.20. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Amira D'argento carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. In a suitable race and cannot be underestimated. |
1 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 10 | 965x0 |
ASTORIA BROOKE
TONY PIKE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BRENT TAYLOR & CHERRY TAYLOR Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cannon Hill with 54kg at $15.80. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Hcp on October 26 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Hi Yo Sass Bomb carrying 53kg at $2.90. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 11 | 095x5 |
ATLANTA GOLD
ALLAN MORLEY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J HENNAH, W HARRISON, B WILSON & A MORLEY Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind General Menari carrying 55kg at $12. Previously second-up won by a neck at Pukekohe October 29 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating High Emotion with 55.5kg at $5.30. Will need this run. |
2 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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