Ellerslie   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

KRA TROPHY 1400m

Track: SOFT     True  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Sako. SAKO (3) has been course placed before. Form prior to last start was good and it was for many starts in a row too. Win chance here in this field. MISS ROCKETTE (12) she has been uber-consistent for ages. Course winner. Proven on dry and wet footing as well. Top tier must in this line up. PITKIN COUNTY (4) the mare is proven third up. Has won on dry and wet ground too. Chance at overs in this particular assembly. CHANTILLY LACE (1) has won fresh up before. Multiple class dropper here. Twice trialled so she is very ready indeed to rumble. THE WEAPON (7) he has come back in good form. Class riser. Drops 3kg. Has won on dry and wet. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sako and Miss Rockette are win wagers.
1 1667x CHANTILLY LACE
CHRISSY BAMBRY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
CHRISSY BAMBRY, JUDITH BAMBRY, TONY BAMBRY
Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Trentham in the G3 Anniversary Hcp January 4 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind My Lips Are Sealed carrying 53kg at $20.30. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Wanganui LR Wanganui Gns September 2 2023 over 1200m slow track defeating Lantern Way with 55kg at $4.10. Proven fresh up. Multiple class dropper. Triple trialled so ready.
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RIHAAN GOYARAM
CERISE, SILVER HORSE HEAD,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,POM POM
2 41671 NICCONI COUNTY
J & R VANCE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
MRS J K & R D VANCE
At the latest run won by a nose at this track April 5 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Up The Anti carrying 55kg at $22.10. The run before that second last of 8 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind You Say D'orsay carrying 57.5kg at $15.90. Nose winner at last start. Has won on dry and wet. Ace gate again.
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JIM CHUNG
ORANGE, BLACK SEAMS
3 22329 SAKO
STEPHEN MARSH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Nicconi County carrying 59.5kg at $4.10. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1400m, slow going head behind You Say D'orsay with 58.5kg at $5.10. Course placed. Form prior to last start was good for many starts in a row. Win chance here.
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WIREMU PINN
LIGHT GREEN,DARK GREEN EPAULETTES,DARK GREEN SLEEVES, DARK GREEN QUARTERS CAP
4 60247 OVERDRAWN
TONY PIKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T DIXON, N GREENHALGH, J HARMAN, HAUNUI FARM LP, MAGIC BLOODSTOCK RACING, MANONO NO.2 TRUST, NORCROSS BLOODSTOCK LTD, P SMITH, WAIKATO STUD LTD, B & E WALDRON, M WEINER, MRS E WELLS & WHAKANUI STUD LTD
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Nicconi County carrying 59kg at $6.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind You Say D'orsay carrying 59kg at $6.90. Dual winner here. Wide gate. He has won on dry and wet ground.
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M MCNAB
BLACK, WHITE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, CAP
5 4052x AWHINA
NICHOLAS BISHARA
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N P BISHARA, R W CASSIDY, I R HORSNELL, S V JAMIESON, G W KNOWLES, K R ROPER & D WAIROA
Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Tauranga December 13 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Charlbury carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Ruakaka April 3 2024 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rising Tide with 56kg at $22.60. Drawn very wide here. Trial second at the start of this month.
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MARIA SANSON
BROWN, GREEN SASH, BROWN SLEEVES, GOLD ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
6 8300x RAVELLO
STEPHEN MARSH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
HAWRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS LTD, JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) & LITTLE AVONDALE TRUST
Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Matamata February 15 over 1600m, soft track; 26 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 58.5kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Warwick Farm Bm78 September 25 over 1300m defeating French Endeavour carrying 56kg at $3.50. Trial second here earlier this month. Wide draw in this.
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YELLOW GREEN, NAVY BLUE SASH, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES, NAVY CAP, YELLOW STRIPE
7 90x21 THE WEAPON
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
BRIAN ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST, R A DUKE, FOREST PARTNERSHIP, GEE GEE EQUINE LTD (MGR: GERARD PETERSON), K R MACKENZIE, MRS E M MONTGOMERIE & J C ROBERTS
Resuming 2nd of 10 at Taupo on February 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Kakadu carrying 59.5kg at $5.80. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Te Aroha March 29 over 1400m defeating Katashi carrying 60kg at $3.10. Has come back in good form. Class riser. Drops 3kg. Has won on dry and wet.
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WARREN KENNEDY
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, STARS CAP
8 21769 KOHEROA
BARBARA KENNEDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
JAMIESON PARK LTD
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Lord Of The Sea carrying 57kg at $5.90. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Penman with 57kg at $12.50. Course winner. Has won on dry and wet. Will be at overs.
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TRISTON MOODLEY
WHITE, MAROON DISC, INDIGO SLEEVES, MAROON CUFFS, MAROON AND YELLOW QUARTERS CAP
9 1190x LERADO
STEPHEN MARSH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MS S E BOURKE, J F BRUFORD, G M DATSON, C J DOBBIE, M J FOX, J W GRACIE, P L SPARROW & WAIHI LIVESTOCK LTD
Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track January 12 over 1500m, 6 len behind Hasstobeawinner with 57.5kg at $20.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 13 at this track November 5 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Frostfair carrying 59.5kg at $21.20. Has won fresh up. Proven on dry and wet ground. Wide barrier.
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MATT CARTWRIGHT
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK FIVE SPOTS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, HOT PINK SPOTS, HOT PINK CAP
10 875x1 CHANTE MOI
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
BR BLOODSTOCK LTD, P B, J F, M L, P D & G J DONNISON, J & K HOGAN, D & H SMITHSON, S, B & W LESCH & P CHRISSTOFFELS
First-up after two months won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Cornelia carrying 54kg at $9.70. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Grande Gallo with 54.5kg at $27.20. Won well fresh up. Can handle the rise in 2kg. Has won second up.
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JASMINE FAWCETT
BLUE, GREEN SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND,cap
11 03041 MAFIA MAMMA
WAYNE HILLIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
EVANS BREEDING LTD
At the latest run won by 5 len at Trentham March 29 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Charlotte's Way with 57.5kg at $20.30. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Francee with 56.5kg at $27.40. Class riser. Wide draw. Course proven. Not out of this field at all.
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V A COLGAN
YELLOW, BLACK SASH,PALE GREEN CAP
12 12134 MISS ROCKETTE
STEPHEN MARSH
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
2022 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, MRS R A CARTER, B KENDALL, DR P H MITCHELL, A OAKLEY & W T SMITH
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind First Five with 56kg at $6.30. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Tauranga on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Grande Gallo carrying 54kg at $5.30. Has been uber-consistent for ages. Course winner. Proven on dry and wet.
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GEORGE ROOKE
AQUA BLUE, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, YELLOW SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, DIAMONDS CAP
13 42x66 PITKIN COUNTY
HOLLIE WYNYARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
ASPEN BLOODSTOCK LTD
First-up ran last in a small field at Tauranga on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Grande Gallo with 54.5kg at $9.90. Last start 6th of 13 at Te Rapa on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 56kg at $21.40. Proven third up. Has won on dry and wet.
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MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
INDIGO, WHITE STAR, SLEEVES, INDIGO STARS
14 450x6 NEPHETI
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
GALAXY RACING NO.7 SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN DAVEY) & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD
First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Chante Moi with 55.5kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind My Lips Are Sealed with 56kg at $5.90. Has won second up before. Course winner. Wide draw but still an include.
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NAVY, SILVER BUMBLE BEE, NAVY, GOLD QUARTERS CAP
15 117x0 BAK DA ANGEL
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
SCOTT HOLLINSHEAD, D & S HOLLINSHEAD, B FLEMING, L ROSS, A & A ATUTAHI, A IRWIN, L ROHIPA, H RICHARDSON, L & J RUSSO, A VALE, A JOHNSTON, M CLAY, J MCNEILL, L ROPHIA & 3 IN 1 SYNDICATE
First-up after three months second last of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Sacred Satono with 52.5kg at $36.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Carajillo with 56.5kg at $16.60. Poor fresh up. Multiple class dropper. Looking elsewhere.
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JOE DOYLE
LIGHT GREEN, SCARLET BRACES, CAP
16 3505x I'M LULU
TODD MCDONALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T M & K J MCDONALD & K D SCOTT
Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track Rating 75 December 12 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Withallmyfaith carrying 55kg at $10.60. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Te Rapa February 10 2024 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Kingfisher with 54kg at $30.40. Resumes. Has won fresh up. Wide barrier draw.
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COURTNEY BARNES
SILVER
17 11455 EVER CHARM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L B CROCKFORD & L A O'SULLIVAN ONZM
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on March 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Lord Of The Sea with 56kg at $7.40. The run before that 5th of 14 at Matamata Rating 75 on March 1 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Leroy Brown with 56kg at $11.20. Not too bad in three runs since winning a brace. Gets a good draw today. Not out of this.
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L H SATHERLEY
YELLOW,NAVY STRIPES SLEEVES,NAVY QUARTERS CAP
18 335x0 NAVY CHIEF
NICHOLAS BISHARA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D BILLINGTON, N P BISHARA, G COCHRANE, S C COCHRANE, M DUFFIE, L R LOWE & M R POWELL
First-up after six months 10th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Electric Zou carrying 58kg at $20. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Matamata on April 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind City Girl carrying 57.5kg at $12.50. Class riser second up. Many here look better.
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NIRANJAN PARMAR
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED STARS SLEEVES, RED, BLACK QUARTERS CAP
19 8400x PROMETHEUS
PAUL MIRABELLI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
E CHIPPENDALE, MRS L C MIRABELLI & R SIMPSON
Dual acceptor. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Te Rapa December 14 over 1500m, 12 len behind Our Absolute with 56.5kg at $27.40. Previously first up; third of 9 at Ruakaka August 17 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Flying Gib carrying 58kg at $16.60. Resumes. Has won on dry and wet. This looks a tad short.
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DEEP SKY BLUE, BLACK VEE, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES & BLACK CAP