Ellerslie

Today, November 3, 2025Flat1m1fSoft

Verdict

EL VENCEDOR (1) tried hard in the G1 Livamol Classic here last time out, but had to settle for second, after going for home at the top of the straight. He will be at his peak fitness, and we should look no further for the winner. THE ODYSSEY (3) caught the eye with an impressive last-to-first win here 10 days ago over a mile. He rocketed home fresh up from last at Taupo before that, and with the step up to 2000m, he is the main threat to the top pick. SHARP 'N' SMART (2) finally showed something like his former good form when stretching out strongly late to finish third in the G1 Livamol Classic last time out. He would be a popular winner, but for us, he is a top 3 chance. AFTERMATH (11) was fourth in the G1 Livamol and was hitting the line nicely. He has yet to feature in the top 3 on this course, which is a query for us, but include him in all combinations. MIDNIGHT BLUE (5) has been a good performer over the years. He may need this run, but can never be totally ruled out.

1. El Vencedor
3. The Odyssey
2. Sharp N Smart

Win Only

1. 1. El Vencedor
J: WIREMU PINNT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 0x572
Price History:
1.80
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 5.5 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $2.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $7.30. Made headway last time. Is back from Group 1 grade and is the one to beat.
3. 3. The Odyssey
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: BEN & RYAN FOOTE
F: 16x31
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind Churchillian with 58.5kg at $28.40. Last start settled well back; won by 0.8 len at this track October 25 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Meaningful Star with 59kg at $8.40. Produced a big finish to score last start, and can figure in the top 3 again.
2. 2. Sharp N Smart
J: GEORGE ROOKET: GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
F: x7483
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 6 len behind Waitak carrying 59kg at $14.20. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile on September 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $39.20. Looks to be back to his best again, don't risk him.
11. 11. Aftermath
J: JOE DOYLET: SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
F: x4424
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 7 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $34.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Te Rapa Hcp on September 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Agera carrying 54kg at $6.50. Was a game fourth here in Group 1 company last time out, so stick with him.
5. 5. Midnight Blue
J: OPIE BOSSONT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 470x5
Price History:
15.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Odyssey carrying 60kg at $19.90. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Flemington in the LR Cup Day Plate on November 5 over 1800m, 6 len behind Arran Bay carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Is a tough veteran who has top 4 claims at best.
4. 4. Diamond Jak
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: MARK BROSNAN
F: 55115
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Last start ran last in a small field at Te Rapa on October 27 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Wolfgang carrying 60.5kg at $7.70. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Matamata October 4 over 2000m in the wet defeating Rosetown Princess carrying 58kg at $5. Is racing well enough, but might find this a bit tough.
8. 8. Tobias
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: TONY DRAVITZKI
F: 34124
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Trentham on October 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Enrico with 52.5kg at $4.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 2100m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Who Knows with 55kg at $8.10. Looks tested in this field.
12. 12. Blue Sky At Night
J: TAYLA MITCHELLT: SHELLEY HALE
F: 100x0
Price History:
31.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after six months 11th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Agera carrying 53kg at $16.60. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Tauranga on November 2 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Nigella Lane with 57kg at $14. Is likely to need more racing yet.
10. 10. Final Return
J: CHRIS DELLT: JANELLE MILLAR
F: 624x7
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind The Odyssey with 55.5kg at $14.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G3 OMF Stakes on November 5 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $23. Will battle here, but his best form is not far away.
7. 7. Bosch
J: VINNIE COLGANT: MICHELLE BRADLEY
F: 21415
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track Hcp on September 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Diamond Jak with 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that won by a head at this track September 6 over 2200m in soft going defeating Drop Of Something with 54kg at $4.60. Would have to improve sharply to compete at this tougher level.
9. 9. Canheroc
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: CHRIS WOOD
F: 26643
Price History:
41.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at Te Rapa on October 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Wolfgang carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1950m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind What A Charma carrying 55kg at $13.50. Will be looking for more ground.
6. 6. Sagunto
J: -T: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: 99x60
Price History:
91.00
Age:
10
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last in a small field at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Tuxedo with 54.5kg at $42.60. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Churchillian with 55.5kg at $105.60. Would have to improve sharply.

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