Ellerslie   21 Sep 2024
 
GOING: S

SKYCITY HORIZON 1500m

Track: SOFT     True  

The race pace looks okay in this 1500m event to close out the days card here. CAST OF DIAMONDS (2) ran a good race fresh up and not beaten too far at all. Proven second up. He is a win chance for sure in this field. LA MEZQUITA (8) is a definite improver on her fresh-up run. Has won and placed second up. Each-way all day. MAGICAL ROAD (5) has been much improved this time in. Chance for sure here on either dry or wet ground. PHELAN THE POWER (6) has been not too bad in both runs this time in so far for a new yard. Dual winner when third up. Must include here in all of your multiples. HOT SALSA (4) was not too bad in two of four runs this time in. Place and first four hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cast Of Diamonds and La Mezquita are win wagers.
1 100x7 SON OF SUN
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
NEW ZEALAND GINGKOSUN INVESTMENT LTD
Scratched.
2
BLACK, WHITE STRIPE, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, MAROON CAP, BLACK STRIPES
2 x21x4 CAST OF DIAMONDS
TONY PIKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T ATTENBOROUGH, KILMORE FARM LTD, KINSALE BLOODSTOCK LTD, B L & MRS D A MARTIN, PIKE RACING LTD, K L SAMSON & L C WADEY
First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Hastings on September 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sheaf carrying 59kg at $7.30. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 4 len at Arawa Park April 17 over 1560m on a rain affected track defeating First Eminent with 57.5kg at $2.40. Good run fresh up. Proven second up. Win chance for sure.
4
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
BLACK, WHITE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, EMERALD ARMBANDS, CAP
3 122x7 HE'S CLASSIC
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J, C J, J R & R J WALLACE
First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 57.5kg at $33.90. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 2 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Saltnesse with 54.5kg at $12.70. Improver on fresh up run. Ace draw. Not out of this.
1
TRISTON MOODLEY
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE CAP
4 x0740 HOT SALSA
JOHN BELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O A ANDERSON-ROGERS, JOHN, R & MISS SUMMER BELL, D J BENTLEY, R E HAWKINS QSO, M I ROBINS & C D ROGERS
At the latest run 10th of 15 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 1500m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Asgard carrying 56kg at $22.30. The race before that got back early 4th in a small field at Arawa Park on July 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Electric Time carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. Not too bad in two of four runs this time in. Place and first four hope.
8
JASMINE FAWCETT
MAROON, LIME BRACES, LIME SLEEVES, MAROON, LIME QUARTERS CAP
5 45x12 MAGICAL ROAD
NICHOLAS BISHARA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N P BISHARA, C R HARRISON, L R LOWE & EST LATE M A RUTLEDGE
First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Ruakaka August 17 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Midnight Monarch carrying 58.5kg at $6.10. Last start 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka on September 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Prometheus carrying 54.5kg at $14.30. Much improved this time in. Chance for sure here on dry or wet ground.
3
WARREN KENNEDY
BLACK, RED BAND, STARS SLEEVES , QUARTERS CAP
6 75x55 PHELAN THE POWER
TARISSA MACDONALD
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
F J, S D & S L PHELAN
G3 placegetter. First-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 14 at Taupo on August 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind What You Wish For carrying 59kg at $28.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Matamata on September 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind My Lips Are Sealed with 58.5kg at $10.60. Not too bad in both runs this time in so far for a new yard. Dual winner third up.
10
TAYLA MITCHELL
GOLD, PINK DIAMOND, PINK SLEEVES, GOLD ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP,PINK DIAMONDS
7 5231x THE STORYTELLER
STEPHEN MARSH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D KARREMAN
Finished off last preparation won by head this track April 10 over 2100m defeating Sunset Boulevard carrying 58kg at $3. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Tauranga November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind Grande Gallo with 54.5kg at $38.20. Class riser. Won his Maiden here. Will be stronger this time in.
12
TEGAN NEWMAN
WHITE, BLUE BAND, CAP
8 x32x7 LA MEZQUITA
STEPHEN MARSH
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
HODSON & GODDARD PARTNERSHIP & JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA)
First-up after two months 7th of 15 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Asgard carrying 58kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on June 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; nose behind Maldini with 57.5kg at $10.40. Improver on fresh up run for sure. Has won and placed second up. Eachway.
13
SAM WEATHERLEY
LIME, NAVY SASH, YELLOW AND NAVY STRIPES SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, YELLOW STRIPE
9 3810x TOMMY PERFECT
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
TERRY, JANE & CONNOR LINES, SHAUN, HARRISON & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Pukekohe April 6 over 2200m, 9 len behind Blissfull Lady carrying 56kg at $23. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Pukekohe December 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Wallen carrying 58.5kg at $31.10. Fresh up. Sure to be stronger now. Not the worst.
5
V A COLGAN
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS, HOOPS SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
10 4441 ARABELLA
MICHELLE BRADLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
JOHN & DENESE BORICH
At the latest run won by a head at Ruakaka September 7 over 1400m defeating Electric Dream carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Before that 4th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Johnny Rondo with 56.5kg at $9.80. Class riser. Several here look better chances at this stage.
11
A LAWSON-CARROLL
AQUA,RED BAND,SLEEVES,CAP
11 93690 THE FIRST LINK
ACACIA O'BRIEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
MRS T L ELLIOTT, MRS D C HART & MRS A M O'BRIEN
Last start 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 10 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Agera carrying 57.5kg at $21.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on July 27 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Hula Beat carrying 52kg at $59.10. Has been poor for ages. Not liked.
9
DARREN DANIS
GREEN, GOLD SEAMS, GREEN SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND, BLUE CAP
12 x100x ARABIAN SONGBIRD
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
BARNESWOOD FARM LTD FOR S C GREEN & G C BEEMSTERBOER
Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at this track Rating 65 Ben February 17 over 2100m, 7 len behind Sailor Jack with 56.5kg at $8.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ruakaka January 5 over 1600m defeating Rustic with 55kg at $5.30. New stable now. Twice trialled. Dry tracker so far.
14
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
ORANGE,WHITE FIVE STARS,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,
13 31500 CHILLI CON KHAN
MURRAY GARRETT
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MURRAY GARRETT, JULIE GARRETT
Most recently second last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 17 over 1800m, in the wet; 19 len behind Faustian Bargain with 55.5kg at $9.20. The start before that 11th of 14 at Ruakaka on July 13 over 2100m, 9 len behind Fly My Wey carrying 53kg at $36.50. Poor in last two starts. Wet tracker. Best clockwise.
6
L H SATHERLEY
DARK BLUE, MAUVE DIAMOND, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, MAUVE ARMBANDS, DARK BLUE CAP, MAUVE QUARTERS
14 170x0 SPRING QUEEN
STEPHEN MARSH
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
S B MARSH, R B MARSH, R K MARSH & D M JOHNSON
First-up after seven months second last of 15 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 1500m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Asgard with 56.5kg at $41.90. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Matetsi with 55kg at $5.40. Needs to improve. Better footing can help her cause.
7
COURTNEY BARNES
WHITE, RED DISC, GREEN SLEEVES, RED CAP
15 38662 HANALEI STAR
TEAM ROGERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G A ROGERSON, C A LEISHMAN, DR S FUATAI, P & E KARTON, S WOOD, M & M BUTTERWORTH, P & Y WALLIS, P & J PERRY
Last start 2nd of 13 at Te Rapa on September 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Loch Katrine carrying 54kg at $20.70. Before that 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 54.5kg at $24.30. Best effort last start in five runs. Drawn to go another good race.
2
C J GRYLLS
 RED , INDIGO SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS