Ellerslie
Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
CELESTIAL WONDER (6) worked hard to find the front here fresh up in a deep BM75 field, and lasted well enough to score by half a head. She has a big swing in her draw this time, and even though she is up in class, she will drop 3kg. Go again. JOHNY JOHNY (1) is the likely leader early on, and he is a proven sprinter at the highest level. He comes to hand quickly, and with 3 trials to get ready, he will take some pegging back. MASTER FAY (3) has had his issues as a lightly tried 8-year-old gelding. Both of his tune-up trials have been good, and he will be ready to rumble fresh up. Don't risk him. HITABEL (8) resumes from a spell, and the Stephen Marsh stable is firing on all cylinders. Watch closely for any positive market moves. PART TIME LOVER (9) cannot be discounted in the small field.
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3. Master Fay
Win Only
Win Only
- 6. 6. Celestial WonderJ: CRAIG GRYLLST: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSONF: 281x1
- Price History:
- 1.83
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictSecond-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by a head at this track September 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Acapelago with 57kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cmbrdg Brdrs on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Ardalio with 55kg at $6. Another win looks on the cards. Has the right credentials and is the one they have to beat. - 3. 3. Master FayJ: SAM MCNABT: CHAD ORMSBYF: 03x0x
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 273
VerdictBack after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 11 at this track in the G1 Sistema Railway on January 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Crocetti carrying 56kg at $45. First up last campaign 2nd in a small field at Ruakaka Hcp on August 3 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; head behind Crocetti with 52kg at $3.40. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on October 9. Capable of a bold return. -T/2081137.png)
9. 9. Part Time LoverJ: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: CODY COLEF: 321x3- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictDual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 14 at this track on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Celestial Wonder with 55kg at $18.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Dupont carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Fitter and should be in the mix.-T/2161410.png)
8. 8. HitabellJ: COURTNEY BARNEST: STEPHEN MARSHF: 5711x- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 303
VerdictRacing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by nose this track G2 Eight Carat December 26 over 1600m slow track defeating Sethito carrying 56.5kg at $11. At her first start won by 2.25 len Taupo October 11 2024 over 1100m on heavy track defeating Osteria carrying 55.5kg at $14.30. Capable of a bold return.- 1. 1. Johny JohnyJ: JOE NISHIZUKAT: TIM & MARGARET CARTERF: x368x
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 2-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 441
VerdictGelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Te Rapa August 10 2024 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Dusty Road carrying 58kg at $7.20. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Pukekohe May 25 2024 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Highlighter carrying 59kg at $1.80. Everything points to a effective return. -T/2090511.png)
7. 7. PericlesJ: WIREMU PINNT: PAM GERARDF: 4858x- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 140
VerdictFirst-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track June 7 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Midnight Scandal carrying 51kg at $25.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track April 5 over 1300m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Sacred Satono carrying 54.5kg at $5.90. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
Non-Runners
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5. 5. ArdalioJ: MATTHEW CAMERONT: STEPHEN MARSHF: 671x4- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictSecond-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 54kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo SWP on January 12 over 1200m, head behind Sought After with 55kg at $2.60. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes.-T/1963578.png)
2. 2. LhasaJ: TAYLA MITCHELLT: MARK TREWEEKF: 17226- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictAt the latest run 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 60kg at $20.20. Before that 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plate on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Sterling Express carrying 58.5kg at $27.80. Has been racing well. Major player on best form.-T/1803428.png)
4. 4. Pour the WineJ: WARREN KENNEDYT: BARBARA KENNEDYF: 396x8- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictSecond run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 55kg at $48.70. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on November 30 over 1300m, slow going long-neck behind Dazzled with 54kg at $4.50. Looking to others for the winner.