Ellerslie 18 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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YOURRIDE 1400m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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From the inside draw Dream Of The Moon has enough dash to hold the lead, joined by Nedelin. DREAM OF THE MOON (2) has not won for some time, but her form has been rock-solid, including a last start fourth as the favourite in open-grade at Pukekohe nearly a month ago. Opie Bosson replaces an apprentice with a drop in class, and she can get the job done here. Follow your money. MID OCEAN (13) has been patiently handled, and she will be resuming from a short spell. She won a recent trial here 11 days ago very easily, and she will be ready to rumble fresh. HANKEE ALPHA (5) has been racing well this prep without winning, and she cops a wide gate here, but the step up from 1150m to 1400m will suit her, and she can't be left out of any calculations. ROARING BEBE (10) has been flying since relocating from Hong Kong, finishing a game third in a good field at Trentham 4 weeks ago when chasing a hat-trick of wins. He has a good gate here, so stick with him. SWEET SMILE (7) is another gelding who has made the most of his move from Hong Kong, winning 2 of his 3 starts. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mid Ocean each way.
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OLD BILL BONE
CODY COLE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG 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 Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 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 carrying 60.5kg at $6.30. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
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| 2 | x4224 |
DREAM OF THE MOON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG TE AKAU MOON DREAMING RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Master Fay carrying 52kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Bellarista carrying 57kg at $6.70. Better than that and is one of the major players. |
1 O P BOSSON |
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| 3 | 56779 |
MERCHANT QUEEN
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG 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 At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54kg at $14.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Churchillian with 55kg at $10.40. Will be harder to beat this time. |
20 JACK TAPLIN |
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BOXMOSS
CHRIS WOOD 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG I J FARRELLY Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track November 29 over 2400m, soft track; 8 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 59kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 970m, 2.75 len behind Brazen Affair with 51.5kg at $20.30. Maybe later. |
13 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 5 | x3262 |
HANKEE ALPHA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO GREY MARE 57.0KG B G BLACK, MRS DEE BLACK & MRS JENNY COURTNEY Most recently 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Cleat carrying 53kg at $1.60. The start before that 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Egyptian Queen with 55kg at $2.50. Working up to a win. Expected to be very competitive. |
11 JOE DOYLE |
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NICCONI COUNTY
J & R VANCE 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MRS J K & R D VANCE Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Tauranga January 8 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind When Stars Align carrying 58kg at $12.40. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Tauranga November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Kitty Flash carrying 56kg at $23.80. Wait and see how he comes up. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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SWEET SMILE
JENNA MAHONEY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MS V TANG Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by a 0.1 len at this track April 4 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Hakushu with 59.5kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Vieni Su carrying 59kg at $4.90. One of the chief contenders. |
10 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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WHAT A YARN
CHRIS WOOD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D & S CRAWFORD, EST LATE S A CRAWFORD, R & C CRAWFORD, G BUHLER & L JONES Second-up. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Te Aroha March 28 over 1400m in the wet defeating Shining Pearl carrying 59.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi with 59.5kg at $10.10. Can play a big role again. |
2 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 9 | x4111 |
KATAMUKU
SAMANTHA LOGAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG GERALD HARVEY Racing well recently. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Trentham March 21 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Mazino with 58kg at $5.20. Before that won by 2.5 len at Hawera February 27 over 1200m defeating Classy Brahma with 58kg at $3.60. Talented type who is one of the leading chances. |
13 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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ROARING BEBE
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG MISS L CHAN, MRS K & R T FOOTE, K J GARNETT & MRS L ROGERS Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Katamuku with 60kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at New Plymouth Raceway March 7 over 1400m in soft going defeating Hakkinen with 59kg at $4.40. Big chance to bounce straight back. |
2 COURTNEY BARNES |
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PLAY IT AGAIN SAM
BARBARA KENNEDY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D NAKHLE & D BRADY Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Volunteer carrying 58.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Zerre carrying 59kg at $5.30. Worth including. |
14 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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NEDELIN
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Second run back. First-up after five months won by 0.7 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Liechtenstein carrying 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Tauherenikau November 9 over 1000m in soft going defeating Alcaraz with 57kg at $3.20. Don't discount. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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MID OCEAN
BENJAMIN KING 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG HENRIETTA, DUCHESS OF BEDFORD & GRAEME THOMSON Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track January 11 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Flanagan with 55kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track Rating 65 December 26 over 1400m slow track defeating High Emotion carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 14 | 44411 |
MILLE GRAZIE
SAMANTHA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at Matamata March 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Track Tester carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. The run before that won by 2 len at Hawera February 27 over 1400m defeating Tranzed with 58kg at $3.30. Worth following up. |
3 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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SPERLARI
CODY COLE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Most recently 5th of 10 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Desert Mystic with 54.5kg at $4.30. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Elle Sourit with 57kg at $10.60. Hard to fault if at her best. |
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WAR QUEEN
KURTIS PERTAB 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG RICH HILL THOROUGHBREDS LTD Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind She's All That carrying 54.5kg at $4.70. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Rosesrred carrying 57kg at $3.20. Sure to be thereabouts. |
4 C J GRYLLS |
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GOLDILUXE
DAVID GREENE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG ALLEY FAMILY SYNDICATE, G BALL, CAN'T SLOW DOWN SYNDICATE, S M CARTER, C & D DAVENPORT, R T FERGUSSON, MISS H A GREENE, C HAROLD, J, M & P HILL, H C MENZIES, G B ROSS, J H A & J S A SHECK, TAALISMAN SYNDICATE & J WONG Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Charmrose carrying 54.5kg at $14.90. Previously second-up won by a nose at Avondale November 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating We Found Love with 58kg at $4. Will benefit from that run and is one of the chances. |
12 WIREMU PINN |
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GRACES GIFT
DEBBIE SWEENEY 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D G & S P HERBERT Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Lachie with 53kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 12 2025 over 1150m, 2.25 len behind Jade Dragon carrying 56.5kg at $19.20. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
5 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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RUDYARD
MS D KENNEDY 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C KENNEDY Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Riverplate carrying 59.5kg at $26.70. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hinekaha with 58.5kg at $37.50. This looks too tough. |
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VIENI SU
BARBARA KENNEDY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D E NAKHLE Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Pukekohe March 20 over 1200m defeating Sweet Smile carrying 56.5kg at $13.90. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Elle Sourit with 55.5kg at $16.90. Still favouring others today. |
7 M MCNAB |
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SISTA SUGAR
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG B G BLACK, MRS D BLACK & MRS S CATLEY Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Elle Sourit with 58kg at $6.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Flanagan carrying 56.5kg at $4. Good enough to make amends. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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SUAVETTA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TERRY & JAME LINES, CONNOR LINES & EMMA CLOTWORTHY Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Pukekohe November 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 52.5kg at $58.40. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 15 len behind Elle Sourit with 58kg at $17.70. Prefer to see how she returns. |
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