Ellerslie 11 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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POWERTURF 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Out 7m |
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Good early pressure with Chicago Dream or Pink Gin likely to take up the running. QUEEN'S EVIDENCE (6) showed a lot of promise as a juvenile, and all of her 3 starts this prep have been in Group company. She drops way down in class, and also returns to 1200m, which should see her clearly as the one to beat in this. HARD ROCA (2) has been mixing his form, and if he can reproduce his effort for second here in his penultimate start, then he will be the main danger to the top pick if there is to be one. MISS SETH (4) found some form at the back end of her last prep and will be resuming from a brief spell. A good draw will help her, and she can figure in the finish here. VIENI SU (7) broke through for her maiden win during the winter, and resumes from a spell with a recent placing at an Avondale trial under her belt. A firmer surface shouldn't bother her, and she is worth including in all combinations. PINK GIN (10) has not been far away in some handy fields this prep, and her next win is not far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Queen's Evidence to win this.
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CUSTOMIZED
STEVEN COLE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG D R COLE, N A COLE, P R COLE & S D COLE, M R NOTMAN & J K PITMAN Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Miss Fladgate with 59.5kg at $13.10. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rise Companions with 59.5kg at $21.30. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope. |
1 JOE DOYLE |
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HARD ROCA
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS A J & B M SPEEDY, A R FENWICK (ONZM) & MRS S J, M C & L A C FENWICK, CALAGS RACING PARTNERSHIP NO.1, MRS S & M GASKELL, SPARKLES & SHINES RACING, CLOVER RACING, R J BLOODSTOCK RACING, T P GILLESPIE, BLACK RABBIT #4 RACING & G J P GOLLANS Last start 9th of 13 at this track on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rise Companions with 57.5kg at $9.70. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Miss Fladgate with 57.5kg at $5.70. Nicely placed and expected to be in the finish. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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BAD EDUCATION
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, A G FARQUHAR, S & T HALL, D W HILL, S HOWE, J KING & M LOMAS Last start 5th of 9 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lucullan carrying 57.5kg at $13.80. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mad Max carrying 59.5kg at $31.50. Rates highly and can return to form. |
2 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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MISS SETH
KENNY RAE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG K RAE, D EVANS, H & S WHITEHEAD, F HANSEN, G THORPE, R DICK, M HARRIS, B WILKINSON & P WOODCOCK Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Ruakaka September 3 over 1400m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 57kg at $8.60. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Free Bird with 52.5kg at $13.50. Expected to run well. |
5 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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CHICAGO DREAM
KENNY RAE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN, C LI, C, MS J & T G LINES, K I RAE & B R TRIMMER Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ruakaka September 3 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Dancing Dream with 55.5kg at $25. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at this track May 25 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Sir Fergus with 58.5kg at $34.50. May need the run. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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QUEEN'S EVIDENCE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG TE AKAU LINEAGE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track in the G2 Soliloquy Stakes on October 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Well Written with 56.5kg at $12.80. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tajana carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. Well-placed this time and is worth another chance. |
7 O P BOSSON |
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VIENI SU
BARBARA KENNEDY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D E NAKHLE Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Part Time Lover carrying 56kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Jamaica Farewell carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Looks all set for a bright return. |
9 WARREN KENNEDY |
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ESPERANZA
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG THE OAKS STUD Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 21 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 58.5kg at $9.60. On debut fourth of 11 at Pukekohe March 14 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Sista Sugar with 55.5kg at $5.50. Top hope if back in good order. |
10 GEORGE ROOKE |
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VISTOWN
JOHN BELL 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG F A BLACKBURN, P MCINTYRE, R.W.D. SYNDICATE, B A REYES, D B, G M, L J & M SHEPPARD Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 21 len behind Pax Mundi with 55.5kg at $22.60. Before that 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mollify carrying 56kg at $16.10. Might struggle again. |
11 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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PINK GIN
TONY PIKE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG PINK DRINKS SYNDICATE (MG: ANTHONY PIKE) Most recently 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 4 len behind Paravane with 54.5kg at $6.80. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Fladgate carrying 56kg at $11.80. Major player. |
8 SAM MCNAB |
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LUMINANCE
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG TINEKE PERTAB At the latest run ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sista Sugar with 56kg at $51.20. The race before that second last of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Driftin carrying 54kg at $9. Can play a role in the outcome. |
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