Ellerslie 07 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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THE NZB KIWI 1500m Track: GOOD4 Out 3m |
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Strong tempo with He Who Dares, Convinced and Affirmative Action leading the way. The 4 million NZD NZB Kiwi is the richest race in NZ, and WELL WRITTEN (3) has been the find of the season, sweeping all before her, including her demolition job of a good field here on the Karaka Millions 3YO over a mile 6 weeks ago. She has a perfect draw, so look no further for the winner. BELLE CHEVAL (11) showed an impressive turn of foot when winning the G2 Uncle Remus Stakes by a neck here 2 weeks ago to remain unbeaten in 3 starts on this course. If the track is wet, then she may even push the top pick. ASAKURA (6) is an Australian-trained gelding who was a bold runner-up behind a smart sort at Flemington 3 weeks ago over 1400m. A wide gate is no help, but he is not here just for the scenery. Include. ZIVOU (7) just battled behind the second pick in the same race here last time out, and he remains a query over the trip. Stick with him for top 4 combos. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (4) was runner-up by a nose on a heavy track in the G1 2000 Guineas in the spring. Top 4 claims in the wet. SUGGESTED PLAY: Well Written to win again.
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ROMANOFF
PAM GERARD 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG WALLY CAMPBELL, ADRIAN MATHIESON, NATALIE WALKER, DAME SIAN ELIAS, EDWIN FLETCHER, HUGH FLETCHER, ITS A BELLE SYNDICATE, BRENT TAYLOR, VINCE GREGAN, JOHN & JUDY ANGELL, ROBIN & PAT HALE Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 13 at this track in the LR Krka Mill 3yo on January 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Well Written carrying 57kg at $54.70. The start before that 9th of 14 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Clssc on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind La Dorada carrying 57kg at $7.80. Others seem to have his measure. |
10 RYAN ELLIOT |
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TO BRAVERY BORN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TE AKAU SECRET IDENTITY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track in the G3 UNCLE REMUS STAKES on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Belle Cheval with 58.5kg at $13. Before that 8th of 14 at this track in the G3 Almanzor Trphy on January 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 58.5kg at $18.40. Will not find this easy. Would have to improve even further. |
5 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 3 | 11111 |
WELL WRITTEN
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG YU LONG INVESTMENTS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD, 8 MATES SYNDICATE, W L BOLTON, MS S E BOURKE, N V BURNSIDE, N J CARTER, MRS V M CARTER ONZM, P DENCH, N N DOBSON, J R GRAY, S W HAWKINGS, J LEWIS, RAYAS BLOODSTOCK LTD, P L SPARROW, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP, M & R YORTT Yet to taste defeat in five starts. When well in the market, favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track G2 Auckland Gns December 26 over 1400m in soft going defeating He Who Dares carrying 55kg at $1.20. Last time out favourite; won by 6 len at this track LR Krka Mill 3yo January 24 over 1600m in soft going defeating He Who Dares carrying 55kg at $1.20. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 4 | 11230 |
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
PAM GERARD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, W N CAMPBELL, D G DEVONPORT, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH SYNDICATE, V J GREGAN, I H & M HARRISON, KARIBA RACING PTY LTD, B TAYLOR & G WEBB Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start second last of 13 at this track in the LR Krka Mill 3yo on January 24 over 1600m, slow going 30 len behind Well Written with 57kg at $19.10. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track in the G2 Auckland Gns on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Well Written carrying 57kg at $6.70. Has the ability and is worth giving another try. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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LA DORADA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG TE AKAU SOLID GOLD RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track in the LR Krka Mill 3yo on January 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Well Written with 55kg at $10.10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Trentham G2 Levin Clssc January 3 over 1400m in soft going defeating Swiss Prince carrying 55kg at $8.70. Happy to risk this time. |
6 BEN THOMPSON |
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ASAKURA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MCGRATH RACING, MRS A MCGRATH, MR A MCGRATH, JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD, MR B NORTON, MR K F NORTON, MR J NORTON, MR C NORTON, MR D J BROOKS, MS J CORRY, MR J P MCCAHILL, MR D R BROOKS, OH THAT'S GOOD, MR R M TURNBULL, MR C A LINSSEN, MR P J PETERS, MR T D FAGAN, MR H CAMILLERI, MR A J BROOKS Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 14 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sixties with 56kg at $5.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Geelong Bm66 January 26 over 1340m defeating Loose On Gin with 56.5kg at $3.30. Looks hard to beat again in this easier level. |
14 D YENDALL |
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ZIVOU
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Most recently 6th of 12 at this track in the G3 UNCLE REMUS STAKES on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 58kg at $13.40. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Waverley January 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Poppy's Girl with 57.5kg at $2.40. Key chance on best form and expected to be in the finish. |
1 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 8 | 24522 |
HE WHO DARES
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG TE AKAU 2024 KARAKA STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR Krka Mill 3yo on January 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Well Written carrying 57kg at $11.80. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track in the G2 Auckland Gns on December 26 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Well Written carrying 57kg at $13.80. Looking to others. |
13 O P BOSSON |
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PANTHER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MRS E M MONTGOMERIE, FOREST PARTNERSHIP, J B HEENEY, BRIAN ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST, MRS C & H WAKELIN, J WIDDOWS, S B DOULL, J & R MCCONACHIE, C JAGER, G TAYLOR, KYPU2 SYNDICATE, BBF SYNDICATE, S J WHITE, B MCCULLUM, D & MRS L WAKELIN & W A FOWLER At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track in the G3 UNCLE REMUS STAKES on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.4 len behind Belle Cheval with 57kg at $7.10. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 31 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Espadas carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Leaning to others this time. |
4 C J GRYLLS |
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L'AIGLE NOIR
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MARK CHITTY, ANNE MARIE DE SPA & CHARLES HALL Last start 4th of 12 at this track in the G3 UNCLE REMUS STAKES on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Belle Cheval with 57kg at $22.20. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 Almanzor Trphy on January 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belle Cheval with 57kg at $14.10. Happy to risk. |
7 JOE DOYLE |
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BELLE CHEVAL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG D L ARCHER, S C ARCHER, N N MICARONE & D J WRIGHT Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track G3 Almanzor Trphy January 24 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bulgari with 55kg at $4.80. Second-up favourite; won by a 0.4 len at this track G3 UNCLE REMUS STAKES February 21 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Panther with 56.5kg at $2. Profiles nicely. Looks hard to beat again in this easier level. |
11 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 12 | 12104 |
WAR PRINCESS
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG CHELSEA CONNECTIONS LTD, BRENDON & DEBBIE HART & EXEMPT BLOODSTOCK LTD Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track in the LR Krka Mill 3yo on January 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Well Written with 55kg at $38. The run before that 11th of 14 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Clssc on January 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind La Dorada carrying 55kg at $5.30. Would have to improve. |
9 WIREMU PINN |
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LOLLAPALOOZA
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG SOCIAL RACING PREMIER DYNAMIC DUO SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER) & RICHARDSON RACING CARNIVAL SYNDICATE Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 13 at this track in the LR Krka Mill 3yo on January 24 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Well Written with 55kg at $30.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Eight Carat Classic on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Tellum carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Looking to others. |
12 M MCNAB |
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CONVINCED
KRIS SHAILER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G J CHITTICK Had two starts to date. At debut, won by 1.4 len at Matamata January 23 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Flyhalf with 55kg at $6.90. Last start 8th of 12 at this track in the G3 UNCLE REMUS STAKES on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 55kg at $17.90. Looks tested in this field. |
8 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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TOMAHAWK
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD, G WILSHIER, B STEVENSON, A FORSMAN, B CHRISTOPHER & S RYAN Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd in a small field at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sperlari with 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.4 len at Waverley January 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Incredible Patch carrying 55kg at $7.80. Would have to improve further. |
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BOLLI BELLE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU VICTORY VEUVE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Dual acceptor. Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at Wanganui January 19 over 1340m in soft going defeating Ivy Time carrying 52kg at $6.90. Last time out favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Matamata February 14 over 1400m in the wet defeating Our Lurrina with 54kg at $3.70. Will need further improvement to maintain the impeccable record. |
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BURNERPHONE
BENJAMIN KING 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG J LAMBERT, R LAMBERT, FOXHILL THOROUGHBREDS PARTNERSHIP, W & E JONES, J SINCLAIR, BEV & SUE RITCHIE, J LEONG, JOSH CHETTLEBURGH, DANIEL HALL Dual acceptor. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Circus Trix with 53kg at $2.30. The race before that won by 3 len at this track January 31 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Wee Nessy carrying 52.5kg at $3.60. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
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LAURA'S LEGACY
JANELLE MILLAR 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG B & P MITCHELL, D & S MILES, C THORBURN, G REIVE, M HODGES, R GILBERT, R GUTHRIE, M CURSONS, O, D, E, J & J COLE, R HARVEY, M SHARP, J MILLAR, G MCLEAN, S JOPSON, M DAVISON, W COLE, D RENSHAW, K FOOTE, M FOOTE, A CHILD, J ELDER, S CHAMBERS, D TOPPING, T VOGEL, J WALKER, T COLLOPY, M HODGES, J & B DAVISON, B & R COLLINGS, B DODUNSKI Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at this track in the G3 UNCLE REMUS STAKES on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Belle Cheval with 55kg at $34.10. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Trentham on January 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cheerio carrying 53kg at $9.60. Will need to do even more. |
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