Ellerslie 11 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HAUNUI FARM 1400m Track: GOOD4 Out 7m |
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Solid tempo anticipated with One More Dance and Dream Of The Moon leading the way. DREAM OF THE MOON (1) raced handy to the pace fresh up here just over 2 weeks ago, and just peaked on her run late, finishing fourth. She will find this easier, and the extra 200m will suit her. Hard to beat. LADY IMPENDING (12) has franked some good trial form with a pair of wins at Arawa Park to open her career. She is nicely placed in this with 2kg less to carry, and the hat-trick is not beyond her. MAD MAX (4) has not had all the luck since a big win here in the spring. He was unsuited to leading last time out, and from the pole position, he can settle just off the pace. Bruno Queiroz picks up the ride, and he can't be taken lightly. Each way. MID OCEAN (13) ended her last campaign in the NZ Oaks, and then resumed from a spell here over 1400m, and was too strong for BM65 grade. A wide gate is no help here, but she has more to offer, and is another with solid each-way claims. SISTA SUGAR (6) finished runner-up in a strong field here 16 days ago, and should be thereabouts again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mad Max each way.
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| 1 | 818x4 |
DREAM OF THE MOON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG TE AKAU MOON DREAMING RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Power Of Three carrying 58.5kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Kellanzor carrying 56kg at $3.60. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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| 2 | 2x876 |
PERFECT DIVIDENDS
J & R VANCE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D A RUFF, R SWAN, MRS J K & R D VANCE At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Romilly carrying 57kg at $13.10. The run before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Britannia Gold with 57.5kg at $29.40. Open to plenty of improvement. |
13 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | 8x170 |
NEPHETI
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GALAXY RACING NO.7 SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN DAVEY) & WINDSOR PARK STUD Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Moxie with 55.5kg at $9.90. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes on November 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Captured By Love with 55kg at $23.80. Struggling a bit and will need to improve sharply. |
11 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 4 | 71458 |
MAD MAX
ANDREW FORSMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG C J GRACE, T HARTLEY, T G HEPTINSTALL, C W KWOK, D PAINTER & ZAME PARTNERSHIP Last start faded in the straight 8th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rise Companions carrying 56kg at $25.10. The start before that 5th of 14 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Britannia Gold with 56.5kg at $17.70. Certainly worth another chance. |
2 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 06135 |
SIXTH GENERATION
JIM COLLETT 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J C COLLETT Last start 5th of 9 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind El Viento carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1950m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gallant Hero carrying 56kg at $4.30. Going okay but others rate better. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 6 | 6x212 |
SISTA SUGAR
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B G BLACK, MRS D BLACK & MRS S CATLEY Racing well recently. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Rise Companions with 54.5kg at $7.40. The run before that won by a head at Pukekohe November 22 over 1400m in soft going defeating Moschino carrying 58kg at $10.30. Racing well and is nicely placed. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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| 7 | 31x95 |
DANCING DREAM
KENNY RAE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S MARTIN Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 54.5kg at $25.50. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Power Of Three with 55kg at $43.40. Prefer to see her back in form. |
7 M CAMERON |
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| 8 | x5031 |
ONE MORE DANCE
ROSS MCCARROLL 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG A K RACING SYNDICATE, M BEATTIE, C J BEBBINGTON, S J BORICH, R J CARTY, S P DONOVAN, B G DUCKWORTH, S D MCALISTER, N & P BALIA FAMILY TRUST, D M & M P PYNE, SMH SYNDICATE & R I WILSON Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a nose at Te Rapa December 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Chaource with 56.5kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Power Of Three carrying 57kg at $9.40. Going well. Rates highly and looks one of the top prospects again. |
9 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 9 | 61736 |
SUMMERSTON
DEBBIE SWEENEY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Last start 6th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rise Companions with 54.5kg at $49.80. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Moxie carrying 54kg at $19.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
4 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 10 | 8x204 |
ACAPELAGO
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG HAUNUI BLOODSTOCK LTD, TIM DIXON, PAT BUCKINGHAM, GILLY SPENCER, JOHN & SUE MAASLAND & JOHN GRACIE Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zerre with 57.5kg at $3.60. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind She's A Dealer with 55kg at $11.50. Strong contender on her best form. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 11 | 4x464 |
FLANAGAN
SAMANTHA LOGAN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Most recently 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Basel Warrior carrying 54kg at $7.10. The start before that 6th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hinekaha with 54kg at $10. Expect she will make amends. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 12 | 11 |
LADY IMPENDING
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R A CARTER & B KENDALL Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Arawa Park December 5 over 1230m in soft going defeating Sugar Schnapps carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Arawa Park December 27 over 1215m on a rain affected track defeating Saltnesse carrying 57kg at $2.60. Going well. Can't knock that form so stick with her. |
3 WIREMU PINN |
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| 13 | 920x1 |
MID OCEAN
BENJAMIN KING 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG HENRIETTA, DUCHESS OF BEDFORD & GRAEME THOMSON Second run back. First-up after 10 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track December 26 over 1400m on a soft track defeating High Emotion carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pax Mundi with 56.5kg at $11.90. Top chance. |
10 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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