Ellerslie 27 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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GOLF WAREHOUSE 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Au Fait is the likely leader at a strong tempo. PURE LOTUS (2) did well in his initial prep, finishing third twice and then having a spell that would have done him the world of good. He was close up in a recent trial on this track, and with Michael McNab sticking with him from that hit-out, he will be hard to beat. KITTEN HEELS (10) showed ability in 2 starts in the spring, and she will be a lot stronger now. She was second in a recent trial under her own steam, and she can give this a shake fresh up. Follow the market. SABATINI (7) makes her debut after having plenty of trial experience, including 2 this year. She is rising 5, so she must be capable of winning a race. The market will be our best guide. FLYHALF (8) was a beaten favourite in all of her 3 starts to date. She resumes from a spell, and she has to be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pure Lotus can win this, also watch Flyhalf.
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DARE TO PROISIR
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TE AKAU PROISIR PERFECTION RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KW FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Is first-up after a break of 15 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track in the G3 Jllngs 2yo Clssc February 1 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Return To Conquer with 57kg at $7.30. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track January 12 2025 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 56kg at $11.60. Expecting a effective return. |
20 O P BOSSON |
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PURE LOTUS
TONY PIKE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG PIKE RACING LTD Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Katamuku carrying 57kg at $7.60. Previously first up; third of 13 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1215m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 54.5kg at $14. Everything points to a bright return. |
4 M MCNAB |
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EARLICHEER
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Second run back. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Avantaggia carrying 57.5kg at $7.30. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
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OUR LYKOI
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MISS O E BLANE, T HOLYOAKE, LILYWHITES LODGE LTD, S P MATHER, E MCHALE, MISS H R ORTING, D STEWART & MISS C STOEGER Gelding by Tivaci facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Ellerslie over 800m on April 7. Will improve on whatever he does today. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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BUCCINO
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 5YO BLACK MARE 56.0KG K GIBBONS, D SMITH, B MCCULLUM ONZM, C LEISHMAN, M O'BRIEN, M CHUBB & G RICHARDSON Comes here off a 58-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Victor Tango with 54.5kg at $9.40. The start before that 4th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Syracuse with 54.5kg at $10.60. Top 4 chance if near her best. |
10 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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SMASHING SISTER
SEAN CAMERON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T O HARRISON & S L CAMERON Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Deep Pursuit carrying 56.5kg at $20.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Litteral with 54.5kg at $28.90. Faces tough task. |
1 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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SABATINI
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Four-year-old mare (El Roca - Amarantha). She has four recent trials prior to her debut today. Trialled on April 16 at Tauranga over 1000m and finished fourth. Should play a role in the finish. |
7 C J GRYLLS |
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FLYHALF
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C J GRACE Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Matamata January 23 over 1200m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Convinced carrying 55kg at $2.70. On debut second of 10 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1230m, soft track; a nose behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $2.20. Should be right in the finish. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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LA CADIERE
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG 4 GUYS AND A HORSE SYNDICATE, MRS K E, M & MISS M & EST LATE R B PRISCOTT Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Shiniqua carrying 56kg at $6.80. On debut second last of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Quantum Legend carrying 55.5kg at $29.30. Expected to feature. |
13 AMBER RIDDELL |
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KITTEN HEELS
LANCE NOBLE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Te Aroha November 26 over 1150m, 8 len behind King's English with 55kg at $5. On debut third of 11 at Te Aroha November 11 over 1150m, soft track; 2 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 55.5kg at $5.30. Expected to feature. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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AU FAIT
SAM MYNOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C W KWOK, G MACKIN & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Resuming after a 13 months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Pukekohe April 2 2025 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lady Georgiana with 54kg at $12.60. On debut fourth of 10 at Matamata March 12 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Tajana carrying 55.5kg at $24.40. A bold run while fresh is on the cards. |
5 GEORGE ROOKE |
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KALGARRY ALLY
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG G I & K L BOX Filly by Almanzor making her first appearance. Failed to finish in a Ellerslie trial over 800m on April 7. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
6 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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TZARINA'S CROWN
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG ANDARI LTD, P BEDFORD, A CUTTANCE, J DUDSON, B JOYCE, C B S KENNEDY, LOCALLY SAUCED SYNDICATE, Q J MCINTYRE, S I MCLAUCHLAN, R WOODWARD & EST LATE M A MCQUILLAN On debut. Three-year-old filly by Russian Camelot out of Bergamot. At the most recent trial finished seventh on April 16 at Tauranga over 1000m. Looks a capable type and will be competitive. |
17 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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CAMILA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 56kg at $8.50. Finished fourth in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on April 16. Can do better. Expected to improve sharply. |
12 JOE DOYLE |
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LA TIENDA
JENNA MAHONEY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG A R MALCOLM & D C MORISON Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Bivouac - Fleet Of Foot) will no doubt benefit from the five trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m April 7. Tough assignment. |
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AD ASTRA
DENISE JEFFCOAT 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J K PITMAN, D M JEFFCOAT, B JEFFCOAT Dual acceptor. Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Utopic Warrior with 58.5kg at $48.70. Looking elsewhere. |
2 L H SATHERLEY |
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COOKIES 'N' CREAM
KENNY RAE 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG M BARRATT & MS T PATTERSON Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Yokozuna with 55kg at $16.70. Went for a spell before returning ran last in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Van Damme with 55.5kg at $9.70. Hard to get excited about her chances. |
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VANBRUGH BELLE
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG A DUNICK, K R GREEN, M J GLEESON, G & C COCHRANE, D G SELBY, G KIDD, K GREEN, D DESMOND, C & G KIDD, S HAYES, G ALDERTON, L LOWE, M DUFFIE & N BISHARA Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Yokozuna with 55kg at $43.30. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Matamata May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Alacritous carrying 54.5kg at $19.60. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
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FOUR LEAF CLOVER
LYNDA GERMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CLODAGH & TOMMY COUGHLAN Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Avondale November 6 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Protheatrics carrying 57.5kg at $53.30. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at Taupo October 10 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Virgo Viva carrying 55.5kg at $71.90. Prefer to see how she has returned. |
11 AMBER RIDDELL |
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MANOLETE
KURTIS PERTAB 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $6.90. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Utopic Warrior with 58.5kg at $13. Not far away in either run but a win doesn’t look likely. |
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