Ellerslie

Tomorrow, October 17, 2025Flat6fSoft

Verdict

A very nice race will start the quaddie, and we like TAJANA (1) who charged home through the pack to beat most of these here 4 weeks ago in the Sunline Vase. She may already be looking for more ground, but if the gaps open like they did last time out, then she can have the last say again. LOLLAPALOOZA (2) was finishing just as quickly as the top pick in the same race last start, and had to settle for second. She is likely to adopt similar tactics here and can turn the tables this time. QUEEN'S EVIDENCE (4) finished sixth behind the top pick last time out, and was third here in the Gold Trail Stakes when resuming from a spell. She is showing a fair amount of promise, and Opie Bosson sticks with her. Each way value. LITTLE BLACK DRESS (3) was less than a length from the top pick last time out in the same race, and her next win is not far away. WELL WRITTEN (9) bolted in on debut here 4 weeks ago in maiden company. This is much tougher, but she is worthy of respect.

1. Tajana
2. Lollapalooza
4. Queens Evidence

Win Only

2. 2. Lollapalooza
J: VINNIE COLGANT: GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
F: 8x212
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Tajana with 56.5kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track G3 Gold Trail Stakes September 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating In Haste with 56.5kg at $5.90. Key chance capable of going on with it.
1. 1. Tajana
J: GEORGE ROOKET: SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
F: 13x11
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Ruakaka G3 Northland Breeders Stakes August 16 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Yokozuna with 55kg at $11.60. Second-up settled well back; won by a nose at this track G3 Sunline Vase September 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $5.90. Rates highly. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
9. 9. Well Written
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 1
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Getting off the mark on debut; won by 3 len at this track September 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Navy Ensign carrying 55.5kg at $7.40. One of the contenders.
4. 4. Queens Evidence
J: OPIE BOSSONT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 42x36
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 10 at this track in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $17.60. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tajana carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. Racing well. Expected to measure up.
3. 3. Little Black Dress
J: WIREMU PINNT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 1x463
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Tajana carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lollapalooza carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Hard to beat this time.
5. 5. Unrestrained
J: JOE DOYLET: RUDY LIEFTING
F: 24
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Since last run she has trialed at Te Awamutu over 850m on 9/10/2025; Last start 4th of 11 at this track in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tajana with 56.5kg at $41.80. Before that second of 11 at Ruakaka September 3 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Transcend carrying 52.5kg at $70.90. Better than that and worth following up.
7. 7. Places To Be
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: KELLY VAN DYK
F: 1
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; scored a big 4 len win at Taupo September 17 over 1300m in soft going defeating Miss Parker carrying 55.5kg at $12.20. Since won a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on October 9. Worth including.
8. 8. Rising Star
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: TIM & MARGARET CARTER
F: 35x81
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Quantum Legend with 55.5kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at Tauranga October 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating Confesara with 53.5kg at $5.50. One of the contenders.
11. 11. Circus Trix
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: BEN & RYAN FOOTE
F: 6x5x6
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Racing second-up today. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Well Written with 55.5kg at $36.90. At only start last preparation 5th of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Varjak carrying 52.5kg at $10.10. Will need to do a bit more.
6. 6. Oratia Beauty
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: 2x41
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Transcend with 55.5kg at $4.90. Second run from a spell won by a long-neck at Taupo September 17 over 1300m in soft going defeating Kygo Star with 55.5kg at $6.80. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.
10. 10. Savvy Donna
J: KOZZI ASANOT: R K FLEMING
F: 3x2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First start 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Pollyisacracker with 54.5kg at $5.30. Went for a spell before returning 2nd in a small field at Matamata on October 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Smart Tip with 54kg at $7.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

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