Ellerslie 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 1300m Track: SOFT 5 Out 8.5m |
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A solid tempo is anticipated with Merchant Queen and Gospodin kicking up to hold out the next wave. YALDI (13) burst through late when finishing third here in his penultimate start, and then was not too far away in the G3 King's Plate 4 weeks ago over 1200m on this track. He drops a further 2kg, and though he has not won for some time, he has found the right race here to break his drought. MASTER FAY (1) made a welcome return to the winner's circle at Pukekohe last time out, and he is meeting a similar field here. He is very handy on his day, and he can repeat the dose. CANNON HILL (2) got back and flashed home late against the pattern last start. Each way value. I'M ALL IN (4) fought on well enough in the G3 King's Plate here 4 weeks ago, and he should be very competitive in this. Each way. ESPADAS (14) made up a lot of ground late at Pukekohe last start, and was not far off the fourth pick in the same G3 race before that. He has had a gear change since then and is worth including in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Yaldi can win this at value, and Canon Hill is also an each-way hope.
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| 1 | 00541 |
MASTER FAY
CHAD ORMSBY 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG RIVERROCK FARM LIMITED Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Pukekohe March 20 over 1400m defeating Moschino with 58kg at $5.30. Before that 4th of 9 at this track in the G3 King's Plate on March 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sweynesday carrying 55kg at $33.60. Likely to feature. |
4 HYEONTAEK OH |
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| 2 | 88535 |
CANNON HILL
TONY PIKE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T B DIXON, N GREENHALGH, J HARMAN, HAUNUI FARM LP, MAGIC BLOODSTOCK RACING, MANONO NO.2 TRUST, NORCROSS BLOODSTOCK LTD, P M SMITH, PIKE RACING LTD, B & E WALDRON, M WEINER, MRS E WELLS & WHAKANUI STUD LTD Most recently 5th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Omega Boy with 55kg at $15.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Freddie Time with 54.5kg at $8. Certainly worth another chance. |
11 O P BOSSON |
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| 3 | 525x5 |
GOSPODIN
J C PENDER 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Churchillian carrying 60kg at $20.80. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Twain carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
10 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 4 | 2x315 |
I'M ALL IN
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Most recently 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 King's Plate on March 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sweynesday with 55kg at $12. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at this track February 21 over 1200m on a soft track defeating December with 54kg at $7.10. Worth another chance. |
7 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 5 | 69049 |
MERCURIAL
STEPHEN MARSH 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M D DARVILL, A W FLEXMAN, T J MYERS, T W PHILLIPS, S MARSH & R WYETH Most recently second last of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Churchillian with 59kg at $14.80. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind I'm All In carrying 55.5kg at $14.10. Unlikely to feature. |
9 SAM MCNAB |
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| 6 | 828x6 |
GRANDE GALLO
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG BRIAN ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST, D CLARK, G COLDRICK, COMAG SYNDICATE, L DE CLIFFORD, D C & P M DEAN, S J FREEMAN, T HAGEN, G E & MRS J E HARRIS, J HENDERSON, JAMES GROUP SYNDICATE, LION RACING LTD, LOCALLY SAUCED SYNDICATE, D N MAY, K MCELDOWNEY, K & K OSBORNE, MRS A SCHOLLUM & G C WARD Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Churchillian with 55.5kg at $12.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track Rating 75 on February 22 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lord Penman with 58.5kg at $7.20. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
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| 7 | 91102 |
MOSCHINO
MARGARET FALCONER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG ELLESMERE THOROUGHBREDS LTD Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Master Fay with 54kg at $6.30. The start before that ran last of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 53 len behind Enrico with 54kg at $15.30. Cannot be discounted. |
8 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 8 | 51040 |
SUPER PHOTON
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FOSTER, S DOULL, HAWRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS, J HEPBURN R & C RATCLIFFE Most recently ran last of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Omega Boy carrying 55kg at $20.90. The run before that 4th of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Freddie Time carrying 55kg at $8.30. Can bounce back. Certainly worth another chance. |
11 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 9 | x5677 |
MERCHANT QUEEN
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG I G BENNETT, W L BOLTON, A BRISTOW, C CYGLER, DENNIS E FOSTER, P A FOWLER, J R GRAY, B J MARTELLETTI, J A MCINTOSH, G MCNAUGHTON, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER, TWO FAT COWS SYNDICATE, P WILLIAMS, J G & MRS S K YOUNG Last start 7th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Churchillian carrying 55kg at $10.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind I'm All In carrying 54kg at $9. Likely to find this out of reach. |
3 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 10 | 30353 |
OLD BILL BONE
CODY COLE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG ARION EQUINE LTD, B F BROOM, C A COLE, L A COLE, T W COLE, B P & E K FAITH, C A & M J GALLAGHER, HEAVY 10'S SYNDICATE, M JONES, D MCCULLAGH, B & G MORETON, M L SHUKER & WINNING EDGE SYNDICATE Last start 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, slow going 0.2 len behind Bedtime Story carrying 55.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bellarista with 60.5kg at $6.30. Rates highly and can measure up. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 11 | 1965x |
ASTORIA BROOKE
CODY COLE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BRENT TAYLOR & CHERRY TAYLOR Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 2100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Livid Sky carrying 53kg at $11.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Te Rapa September 27 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Electric Time with 56kg at $4. Will take great benefit from this run. |
1 C J GRYLLS |
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| 12 | 6617x |
ISLAND LIFE
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG SIR PETER VELA Mare back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Tauranga January 8 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Super Photon carrying 54kg at $5.80. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at this track September 6 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 56.5kg at $18.80. Has claims if presented on song. |
2 JOE DOYLE |
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| 13 | 64936 |
YALDI
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) & D J WILSON Last start 6th of 9 at this track in the G3 King's Plate on March 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sweynesday with 56kg at $30.40. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Bellarista carrying 59.5kg at $8.70. Can atone. |
6 M MCNAB |
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| 14 | 01473 |
ESPADAS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG MRS E L CLOTWORTHY, MRS M L COLLIS, G D LEMON, C, MS J & T G LINES, C TALYANCICH & R M WARWICK Last start 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 0.4 len behind Charmrose carrying 56.5kg at $4. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track in the G3 King's Plate on March 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sweynesday with 55kg at $25.20. One to keep in mind. |
5 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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