Ellerslie 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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SHOW BY SKYCITY 1500m Track: SOFT 5 Out 8.5m |
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Strong pace from Big Wave and Eliud matching motors with Bourbon Proof close at hand. TOP SHELF (8) dug deep second up with a gritty win here 4 weeks ago over 1600m. She stays in the same class, and with Opie Bosson in the saddle to offset her nasty gate, she can repeat the dose. BIG WAVE (4) ran some big races earlier in the season without winning, and he seems to be at his best when he can find the early lead. If he can cross them from a wide gate, then he can give this field a big shake fresh up. FLANAGAN (9) won by a head at this level 3 starts back, and then was not far away in Stakes company before finishing close up in second here 4 weeks ago. Stick with her on an each-way basis. PERICLES (1) will find this a lot easier than his last couple of starts, and he did win in open company at Te Rapa before that. Each way value. HAVE A CRACK (11) has been heading the right way with his firm, and he was only beaten by a nose at Pukekohe last time out. He has won on this course in the past, and from a good gate, he can go one better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Big Wave each way value.
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PERICLES
PAM GERARD 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, DAME SIAN ELIAS, HUGH FLETCHER, C LINDBERG, S MOUTTER, S O'CONNOR, MRS J A & R A PADDON, A SCHMEDJE & D G DEVONPORT Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Savoir Faire carrying 56kg at $9.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track in the G2 Rich Hill Mile on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Queen Zou with 53kg at $42.80. Tough to beat if near his best. |
9 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 2 | 106x9 |
BOURBON PROOF
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FOSTER, DR P H MITCHELL, EVAN PHILLIPS & T W ARCHER TRUST Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Butterfield with 58kg at $18.70. Previously second-up 6th of 17 at this track on October 18 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind War Of Succession carrying 58.5kg at $15.70. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
5 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 3 | 2108x |
WAR OF SUCCESSION
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU 2022 STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1950m, soft track; 7 len behind Gallant Hero with 57.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 13 at this track Rating 75 September 20 over 1600m, a long neck behind Elysian Fields with 57kg at $5. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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| 4 | 5024x |
BIG WAVE
CAITLIN MCKEE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C R MCKEE Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at this track January 31 over 1600m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Arawa Park July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Ocean Road carrying 57kg at $8.80. This is an ideal race to kick off. Great chance. |
13 C DELL |
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| 5 | 0040x |
ENRIGHT
STUART MANNING 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG KAYE DURRANT & STUART MANNING First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Pukekohe January 18 over 2200m, soft track; 21 len behind Levakia carrying 59.5kg at $21.70. First up last campaign second in a small field at Taupo Rating 75 August 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind This Time Girl with 57.5kg at $10.90. Win would surprise. |
12 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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| 6 | x3119 |
SORGHAGHTANI
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG G RICHARDSON, C LEISHMAN, B PRIEST, S & P COPELAND, R & A ANARU, R GODDARD & P GODDARD & MURRAY-MAC SYNDICATE Most recently got back early 9th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Omega Boy with 53kg at $27. Before that came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track January 31 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Peerless carrying 54.5kg at $12.70. Should be at peak fitness now and looks sure to feature. |
16 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 7 | 8307x |
BALANCE OF POWER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J O ANDERSON, DJ BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP, M K DURLING, GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD, J F & MRS P L HEPBURN, C W KWOK, R LAU, T N SIMPSON, TE AKAU STUD & WESTONLEA BLOODSTOCK First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Te Rapa December 20 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Roctave carrying 59.5kg at $11.60. First up last campaign seventh of 18 at this track September 6 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Mizella carrying 58kg at $20.80. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
15 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 8 | 23x61 |
TOP SHELF
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG FAIRDALE STUD (2007) LTD, G B FELL MNZM, GIMME SOME OF THAT TOP SHELF SYNDICATE & TOP DRAW RACING SYNDICATE Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Volunteer with 59.5kg at $4. Second-up won by a 0.4 len at this track March 7 over 1600m in soft going defeating Flanagan carrying 56kg at $8.70. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
14 O P BOSSON |
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| 9 | 64142 |
FLANAGAN
SAMANTHA LOGAN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Top Shelf carrying 57.5kg at $5.80. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at this track in the LR FULTON FAMILY STAKES on January 31 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Special Sakura with 53kg at $25.70. Expected to be very competitive. |
11 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 10 | 620x3 |
ATMOSPHERIC
CODY COLE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B BROOM, M L & D SHUKER, D R & C EVANS, T THOMSON, C & R ANSELL, D HARI, M BRIGHOUSE, M GALLAGHER, L & G GALLAGHER, C & J GALLAGHER, M HONISS, A & G VEINT, M EINERT, ARION EQUINE LTD & C A COLE Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Top Shelf with 57.5kg at $15.50. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 3rd of 17 at this track on October 18 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind War Of Succession carrying 56.5kg at $9.30. Genuine galloper and is worth thought. |
10 C J GRYLLS |
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| 11 | 28x52 |
HAVE A CRACK
CHAD ORMSBY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S ZAHRA Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Poetic Champion carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 0.1 len behind Charmrose with 56.5kg at $5.10. Fitter now and making headway. Going well and should be in the finish again. |
2 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 12 | 2x085 |
LOVACI
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG 2022 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, MRS C S & J G BEATSON, C & M CONNORS, L R DIXON, D J HOOKE, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER & J WOLK Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Butterfield carrying 57.5kg at $6.60. Before that 8th of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Bellarista with 58kg at $34.80. Can improve and play a big role. |
4 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 13 | 06136 |
EL ARISH
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG GO RACING SINGLETON SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Last start did the work up front then tired 6th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Lupo Solitario with 54.5kg at $14.40. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Thooza carrying 54kg at $7.60. Worth including. |
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THE EXPONENT
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S B MARSH, S BARNAO, R BIRD, N BURNSIDE, K CHEAH, P FOLWELL, B HASSELL, C HASSALL, P MCDOUGALL, G MCTAGGART, A WALL, WIFE SAID NO SYNDICATE & G WILSON Last start 7th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Top Shelf with 57kg at $19.40. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Otaki Rating 65 February 21 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Andahar with 59.5kg at $4.50. Major player on best form. |
7 JOE DOYLE |
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GOD OF EROS
SHANE CRAWFORD 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B LI & REGAL FARM PARTNERSHIP Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.2 len Tauranga January 8 over 1500m slow track defeating Buster Shaw with 58.5kg at $23.80. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Matamata December 19 over 1600m slow track defeating Vesphire carrying 59kg at $25. Has claims if presented on song. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 16 | 27051 |
THE NOMAD
CODY COLE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J J ALLAN & MISS S J BAKER Most recently won by 2.25 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Bassoroc with 58.5kg at $5.40. The start before that 5th of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Butterfield with 58.5kg at $7.70. Would need to improve further. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 17 | 21277 |
SISTA SUGAR
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG B G BLACK, MRS D BLACK & MRS S CATLEY Last start 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 with 56.5kg at $4. Worth including. |
18 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 18 | 156x3 |
ELIUD
TONY PIKE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S LEUNG Second-up. First-up after nearly two years held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Riverplate carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. Previously second-up scored a big 6 len win at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw May 11 2024 over 1400m in soft going defeating Charm Zafarm with 58.5kg at $2.30. Genuine galloper and is one of the better hopes. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 19 | 9480x |
PROMETHEUS
PAUL MIRABELLI 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MRS L C MIRABELLI & R SIMPSON Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 14th of 18 at this track December 26 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Maldini carrying 57.5kg at $80.20. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Tauranga November 1 over 1600m, soft track; a long neck behind Bourbon Proof carrying 58.5kg at $22.90. Prefer to see how he returns. |
14 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 20 | 53005 |
DELZ ABEEL
TONY PIKE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG B K DELL Most recently 5th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Riverplate with 55kg at $18.30. Before that second last of 15 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bellarista carrying 58kg at $55.20. This looks a stern test. |
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| 21 | 561x4 |
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 run back. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Charmrose with 54.5kg at $14.90. Previously second-up won by a nose at Avondale November 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating We Found Love with 58kg at $4. Prefer others. |
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UP THE ANTI
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG JOHN BOWBYES & DI BOWBYES Most recently 8th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Lupo Solitario with 56.5kg at $23.50. Before that ran last in a small field at Matamata on February 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 41 len behind Peerless carrying 57.5kg at $8.20. Prepared to overlook. |
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