Ellerslie 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1100m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Keen tempo with Biding My Time and Hot Card prominent. KING'S ENGLISH (2) resumed with a run that is better than it reads on paper when finishing ninth in the G3 Breeders' Stakes at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago. Dropping back 100m should not be a concern, and if he can hold his spot in the early rush from the pole position, then he goes on top for us. ZIVOU (1) dropped back in class, and finished runner-up here nearly 3 weeks ago, and he faces a similar field here. He prefers the cut in the ground, and with the right run, he can go one better here. BULGARI (3) finished sixth fresh up in the same G3 field as the top pick, and his racing this season has mostly been in group company, where he has more than held his own. He strips fitter, and he would not be a shock winner. RUBY RUSH (5) has been freshened since her last start win at Te Aroha on a heavy track 7 weeks ago. She has a good draw, and with a return to a sprint trip, she can run another big race. ARWEN (7) has shown plenty of talent in both of her starts to date. Don't risk her. SUGGESTED PLAY: King's English can win this.
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| 1 | 11602 |
ZIVOU
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Avantaggia with 59kg at $7.10. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at this track in the LR Nzb Kiwi on March 7 over 1500m, 9 len behind Well Written with 58kg at $82.30. Working up to a win. Sure to go close. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 2 | 110x9 |
KING'S ENGLISH
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG TE AKAU 2024 SYDNEY STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cbridge Brdrs on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Drops Of God with 57kg at $25.90. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, slow going 1.4 len behind General Menari with 57.5kg at $2.90. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 3 | 425x6 |
BULGARI
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG MRS R A CARTER, JAMIESON PARK LTD, B KENDALL, A D SCHUMACHER, THE DIAMOND SYNDICATE, MISS B L M, D R & MRS L M WEATHERLEY, B W P WRIGHT & EST LATE K J SCHUMACHER Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cbridge Brdrs on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Drops Of God with 57kg at $19.10. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Magic Carpet with 57kg at $5.90. Plenty of improvement to come. |
7 JOE DOYLE |
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| 4 | 31910 |
LADY IRIS
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG RON SAUNDERS & NUALA GROVE Last start second last of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cbridge Brdrs on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Drops Of God with 55kg at $11.40. The run before that won by a 0.4 len at Trentham 3yo SWP March 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Cheerio carrying 56kg at $16.20. Rates well and is among the chances. |
10 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | 73121 |
RUBY RUSH
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG K S COX, MRS A FAWCETT, MRS L GARDINER, A GOODWIN, J NELSON, J E O'ROURKE, MRS A M, J & R A PERRY, MISS M PRISCOTT, J L, M A, N & MRS V RIDER, MRS S A M SCOTT & MRS V J WORKER Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Happy Youmzain with 54kg at $4.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Unwritten carrying 56.5kg at $11.30. Form good for this and rates as a major player. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 6 | 263x0 |
LUBECK
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG J F BRUFORD, E N KEMP, S B MARSH, L F & R C MCLEAN, R E NIEPER & TANNER STREET SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cbridge Brdrs on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Drops Of God with 55kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind War Princess with 56kg at $2.30. Rates highly in this company and can turn things around. |
11 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 7 | 13 |
ARWEN
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MRS E BARHAM, M W BAYLY, A O BURTON, J C T CUTLER, P D HARRISON, E J HORNBROOK, MRS L A HUNT, C PHILLIPS, J STONELAKE & P A WILSON Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, won by a 0.1 len at Te Aroha March 6 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Petite Rocher with 56kg at $2.50. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Ruby Rush with 55kg at $4.30. Coming along nicely and cannot be underestimated. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 8 | 22x1 |
BIDING MY TIME
DAVID GREENE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SIR PETER VELA Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 27 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating La Tienda with 56kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Glam Award with 55.5kg at $2.70. No reason she cannot keep the ball rolling. |
5 M MCNAB |
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| 9 | 56x10 |
ELUSIVE FAITH
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R A CARTER & B KENDALL Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Arawa Park April 22 over 1230m in the wet defeating Stranger Times carrying 56kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Nedelin with 55kg at $5.60. Fitter but tougher here and prepared to risk this time. |
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| 10 | 244x0 |
HOT CARD
LANCE NOBLE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Unison with 57kg at $10.20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Miss Fladgate with 55.5kg at $7.20. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
4 M CAMERON |
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| 11 | 2669x |
ORATIA BEAUTY
KYLIE HOSKIN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Ellis Flls Clsc February 7 over 2100m, 6 len behind Ohope Wins with 56.5kg at $23.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Transcend carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 12 | 214x0 |
SHINIQUA
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GRAEME HUNT, ANN REEVES & PETER HUNT Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Avantaggia carrying 52.5kg at $31.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Yousito carrying 56kg at $13.20. Can't recommend off that run. |
3 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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