Ellerslie 27 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Too Darn Sweet, Biding My Time and Armagh to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. BIDING MY TIME (6) was put aside for a brief spell after finishing runner-up in both of her starts to date. She has been close up in a recent quiet trial here, and despite drawing wide, she is still the one to beat for us. ARMAGH (2) made his NZ debut and was just found wanting over the final stages when finishing fourth fresh on a heavy track at Te Aroha a month ago. He was sent out as a warm favourite that day, and he is set to make amends in this. Follow your money. PRIOVITA (3) resumes from a spell and will be a lot stronger this year. He looked in good condition at a recent trial, and from a good draw, he can make his presence felt. HONOR THE NAME (4) has improved with time, and her first 2 starts from the Hollie Wynyard stable this year have been very encouraging. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Priovita each way.
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COWBOY
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG R ANSLEY, G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, J F & K M DOWD, A G FARQUHAR, A J LAKER, M LOMAS, MISS M VANCE, C & W WALSH Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Deep Pursuit with 58.5kg at $9.90. Last start 6th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Stay Frosty with 58.5kg at $8.20. Needs to improve sharply to figure. |
19 AMBER RIDDELL |
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ARMAGH
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG D E NAKHLE Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Wine Rocs with 57kg at $2.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Zourosa with 57kg at $2.45. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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PRIOVITA
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M & B DOWD, C FINNEGAN, P FOLWELL, DENNIS E FOSTER, M MARINKOVICH, S B MARSH, P MCDONNELL, SAVVY BOYS PARTNERSHIP, T & W INVESTMENTS LTD, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Otaki 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind Fringes carrying 57.5kg at $6.40. On debut fifth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind See You In Beijing with 57kg at $10.40. Should come back bigger and better this prep. |
2 GEORGE ROOKE |
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HONOR THE NAME
HOLLIE WYNYARD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T R & MRS V M PASCOE Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, slow going 1.75 len behind Emma Twigg with 57.5kg at $6.90. Last start 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Tiantai carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. Fitter now and making headway. Worth following. |
4 SAM MCNAB |
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OSAKA GIRL
DENISE JEFFCOAT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD Third race start. First start second last of 12 at Te Rapa on January 31 2024 over 1300m, 13 len behind Foreign Affair with 55kg at $51.80. Went for a break before returning second last of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Opressor with 56.5kg at $10.30. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
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BIDING MY TIME
DAVID GREENE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG SIR PETER VELA Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Glam Award carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. On debut second of 10 at Taupo December 28 over 1100m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Written Glow carrying 55kg at $8.70. Expected to feature. |
11 M MCNAB |
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CHICA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG G J D CHITTICK Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Tauranga February 5 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Syracuse carrying 56kg at $3.10. On debut fifth of 7 at Matamata December 19 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Red Pearl with 56kg at $4.10. Likely to feature. |
16 JOE DOYLE |
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TOO DARN SWEET
SAM MYNOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Lae Zee with 54.5kg at $1.60. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Tauranga in the G2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Swiss Prince carrying 55kg at $28.60. Plenty of improvement to come. |
13 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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MAGIC DREAMS
BARBARA KENNEDY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG PLATINUM THOROUGHBREDS LTD Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Tiantai with 57kg at $2.60. Before that 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Thumbelina with 57kg at $6.60. This looks a suitable assignment. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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GENEVA QUEEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG FORTUNA GENEVA QUEEN SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, slow going 0.2 len behind My Gabriel with 55.5kg at $14. Last start ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, in the wet; 9 len behind Wine Rocs carrying 56kg at $7.30. Capable of a big run. |
3 C J GRYLLS |
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ROC DE NIGHT AWAY
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG CASEY KOPUA & MRS J WILLIAMS, R M JOHNSTON, P & J CHRISTENSEN, MS H THOMSEN, MR R WALES, MRS M & MS J WEBBER, MR A & MR R SOMANI, J EDENS, T WILLIAMS, MR P GILFILLAN, MISS G HAMPTON, MRS S A & MISS E S ANDERTON, R & S JOHNSON, D R & L M, B L M & P F J, T & J, R F & D A WEATHERLEY, MRS S & MISS L MCKENZIE & D MILLER Resuming after a break; only one run when got back early in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Glacial Storm carrying 53kg at $6.50. Drawn wide but want to have another look at her. |
12 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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BELLAVINSKY
EMMA FABER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M F RUTZ Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Tauranga 3yo SWP November 15 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Rising Star carrying 54kg at $61.80. On debut fifth of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Carsolio carrying 54kg at $34.40. Might be better off following this outing. |
10 CORENTIN BERGE |
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BIVABELLE
KEN & BEV KELSO 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG MS S E BOURKE, J F BRUFORD, G M & MRS J E DATSON, L F & R C MCLEAN, D R MITCHELL, R E NIEPER, P L SPARROW & TANNER STREET SYNDICATE Ken & Bev Kelso trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won her latest trial. Keep safe. |
6 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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TROUBLE MAKER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU DOUBLE THE TROUBLE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) First starter by Redwood out of Always In Trouble. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Looks tested in this line-up. |
20 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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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) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m April 7. Prepared to risk first time out. |
7 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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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 big odds at debut, ran last of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Utopic Warrior with 58.5kg at $48.70. Others look better prospects. |
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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 rain affected going; 22 len behind Yokozuna with 55kg at $16.70. Went for a break before returning ran last in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Van Damme carrying 55.5kg at $9.70. Expect she'll find this too tough. |
1 COURTNEY BARNES |
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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 carrying 55kg at $43.30. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Matamata May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Alacritous with 54.5kg at $19.60. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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FOUR LEAF CLOVER
LYNDA GERMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CLODAGH & TOMMY COUGHLAN Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Avondale November 6 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Protheatrics carrying 57.5kg at $53.30. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Taupo October 10 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Virgo Viva with 55.5kg at $71.90. Likely to need this run. |
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MANOLETE
KURTIS PERTAB 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $6.90. Second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $13. Going okay but this might be too tough. |
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