Ellerslie 27 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Cracking tempo with Highly Anticipated and Poppa Dennis leading the way. TIANTAI (12) was unlucky not to have won in her initial prep, and after a short spell, she set the record straight with a comfortable win fresh at Pukekohe nearly 4 weeks ago when arriving in time to score by nearly a length on a heavy track. A firmer surface would be no issue, and she can take the next step immediately. SHE'S UNTOUCHABLE (5) was out of the money here 9 days ago after settling too far back on a day when nothing was running on. Her third fresh up is the guide to use, and she is worth another chance. HOT CARD (6) resumes from a spell, and from a handy gate, she has top 4 claims. PARTY TIME (11) won fresh up before a good effort in a strong field at Trentham a month ago. She can bounce straight back into the money here. Each way value. ASHOKA (4) will be peaking third up from a spell, and he will have Opie Bosson in the irons this time. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tiantai can take this out.
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SMOOTH WARRIOR
DEAN WILES 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D R WILES Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Thumbelina carrying 58.5kg at $73.20. Has the pole, and he is worth including. |
1 M CAMERON |
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OPRESSOR
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 0.7 len at Avondale April 8 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Shuffle The Pack carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Promising type who will be hard to hold out again. |
16 SAM MCNAB |
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| 3 | 55361 |
UNISON
NICK KNEEBONE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG PATELLA RACING, T K ALLAN & NICK KNEEBONE Most recently won by a 0.5 len at Avondale April 8 over 1200m in the wet defeating Tonia's Dragon carrying 55kg at $13.40. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 54.5kg at $17.70. Can play a big role again. |
2 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 4 | 21x66 |
ASHOKA
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WILSON WONG Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Vieni Su carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. Second-up 6th of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Avantaggia carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
5 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 5 | 80x30 |
SHE'S UNTOUCHABLE
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FOSTER, MRS R A CARTER, B KENDALL & DR P H MITCHELL Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Nedelin with 57.5kg at $3.60. Last start 11th of 14 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Thumbelina with 58kg at $5.60. Racing well. Rates highly on her best performances and deserves another chance. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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| 6 | 4244x |
HOT CARD
LANCE NOBLE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track January 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind King's English with 54.5kg at $20.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Taupo October 10 over 1000m slow track defeating Manorbier carrying 54kg at $4.50. Has the talent to take this out. |
4 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 7 | 2135x |
ATKINS
KURTIS PERTAB 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Resumes. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Matamata February 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Taupo October 10 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Hot Card with 56.5kg at $8.50. Looks a key runner. |
14 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 8 | 15350 |
LYIN' EYES
CHRIS WOOD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K W GREEN, R D PEDERSEN, R PRESCOTT, P BARKER, S ELLISON, C FROST, D GRAY, M JONES, R T & W T MCKEY, J POA, L RUSSO, S WERETA, G & S WILSHIER Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 31 len behind Unwritten with 56kg at $5.40. Before that 5th of 10 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Imperial Empress carrying 53kg at $5.90. Shapes up nicely. |
13 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 9 | 315x |
COSMIC DREAM
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG KINGSCLERE LUNCHING LADIES, PAVILION RACING, B M ALLEN, J E DRISCOLL, M LIVINGSTONE, MRS J S O'SHEA, P J COWLEY, P L HOGG, P REA, S D TREMAIN & T S VALENTINE Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track January 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind King's English with 55kg at $10.40. On debut third of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1230m, soft track; 3.5 len behind L'aigle Noir with 55kg at $3.30. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to feature. |
19 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 10 | 1403x |
COSMOPOLITAN
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG T V RIDER & SOCIAL RACING STARTING GATES SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER) Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Te Rapa February 7 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Miss Jones with 56kg at $12.90. On debut fifth of 8 at Matamata June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Bella's Boy with 55.5kg at $3.90. Has ability but others rate better. |
11 C J GRYLLS |
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| 11 | 8x17 |
PARTY TIME
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG ALCHEMY FAMILY TRUST, ARION EQUINE LTD, C W KWOK, P D LISSINGTON, C D W O'REILLY, G P WHITHAM & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.1 len at Taupo February 22 over 1100m defeating Rioja with 56kg at $6.70. Second-up 7th of 13 at Trentham 3yo SWP on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lady Iris with 55kg at $9.10. Better than the last run suggests and can do better. |
7 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 12 | 52x1 |
TIANTAI
KEN & BEV KELSO 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.9 len at Pukekohe April 1 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Durrani with 57kg at $2.70. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Oberon with 55.5kg at $4.50. Still has scope for improvement and is sure to measure up. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 13 | 3730x |
ARABELLA
MICHELLE BRADLEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG JOHN & DENESE BORICH Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Altari carrying 57kg at $41.10. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at this track April 19 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Reptak carrying 56.5kg at $21.10. Others have firmer winning claims. |
9 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 14 | 3377x |
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
SEAN CAMERON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S L CAMERON Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Te Rapa September 14 over 1300m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Smart Love carrying 55kg at $15.50. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Pukekohe April 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Elle Sourit with 58kg at $20.60. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
12 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 15 | 4069x |
IRIDESCENT
MICHELLE BRADLEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G F GRAHAM, P L COSTELLO, G LEMON & M L COLLIS Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track Rating 65 November 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mad Max with 57kg at $19.70. On debut third of 11 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Chicago Dream carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Minor claims at best. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 16 | 7169x |
POPPA DENNIS
MICHAEL ROGERS 3YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG M ROGERS Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Pukekohe in the G3 Bonecrusher December 6 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind That's Gold with 57kg at $44.80. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Avondale October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Princess Elsa carrying 55kg at $3.60. Doubt he will have much to offer first up. |
10 AMBER RIDDELL |
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JADE DRAGON
PAM GERARD 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, M BOGOIEVSKI, D G DEVONPORT, S P MOUTTER, PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP & PURE TIME SYNDICATE Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at this track May 17 over 1300m, soft track; 10 len behind Jurisprudence carrying 57kg at $19.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Te Aroha February 12 2025 over 1150m defeating Out Of Exile with 56kg at $17.20. Might be better off following this outing. |
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CANAVESE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO GR/BL GELDING 57.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, CLRKEY LTD & C A LEISHMAN First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Hostile La Vista carrying 60kg at $7.50. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Gold Coast Cg&E Bm58 November 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hollywood Epic carrying 60kg at $8.50. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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BAD EDUCATION
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, A G FARQUHAR, S & T HALL, D W HILL, S HOWE, J KING & M LOMAS Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Lae Zee with 57.5kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 970m, 2 len behind Hasstobefast carrying 56.5kg at $26.20. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
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| 20 | 6597x |
NOTABADBERGS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C T FAULKNER Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Tauranga December 12 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Unison with 57.5kg at $18.30. Previously first up; second of 11 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Chicago Dream with 58.5kg at $17.70. Hasn't shown enough. |
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