Ellerslie tips and results

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.10 · Bruno Queiroz

Toronto brings excellent consistency to this race with 5 placings from his last 6 starts including a win two starts back. While he's stepping up in class, his adaptable racing style should allow him to find a good position from barrier 4. The Good 4 track conditions are ideal based on his record of 1 win and 1 third from 2 starts on Good surfaces. The main query is the 1400m distance which he's tackling for the first time.

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.70 · Sam Weatherley

Dramatic Miss is a consistent mare who has placed in 7 of her 13 starts. While she only has one win to her name, she's been competitive in similar company and has valuable experience at Ellerslie. The inside draw is advantageous, and having Sam Weatherley aboard is a positive. She's coming off a 7th place finish just 6 days ago but has shown she can bounce back quickly. The main concern is her moderate record on Good tracks.

Our price $7.00 · SP $16.60 · Warren Kennedy

She boasts an impressive record on Good tracks with 2 wins and a second from 5 starts, and gets in with just 54kg. Warren Kennedy is a quality jockey who knows how to time his run, making her an appealing each-way proposition.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.20 · Masahiro Hashizume

Espadas has a perfect second-up record winning his only attempt in that pattern. He's a track winner at Ellerslie and showed good ability when 4th fresh-up in stronger BM75 company. The Ace High gelding has a consistent record of 3:1-0-1 and should appreciate the Good track. The wide barrier is a concern, but his tactical speed should allow him to overcome it. Hashizume is a positive jockey booking.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.60 · Craig Grylls

Sword Of Stars brings rock-solid consistency with two second placings from as many starts, including one at this track. The Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson-trained filly draws perfectly in barrier 1 and retains the services of Craig Grylls. Her last start second at Te Rapa in the same class shows she's holding her form well. The Good track conditions suit, and she should be right in the finish again.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.40 · Masahiro Hashizume

Incandescent made an impressive debut winning at this track over 1100m on a Soft 5 surface. The Per Incanto gelding draws well in barrier 2 and retains Masahiro Hashizume in the saddle. While this represents a significant class rise from a Maiden to Group 2, the R James & R Wellwood stable rarely place their horses incorrectly.

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.70 · Opie Bosson

Progressive mare who has never missed a place in 5 starts. Her last start second at this track over 1400m suggests she's ready for the mile. Has tactical versatility to settle midfield from a good draw and finish strongly. The Marsh stable is in good form and Opie Bosson is a significant jockey booking. Looks the one to beat despite the class rise.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Ryan Elliot

Consistent gelding who has been racing well with a second two starts back at Otaki over this trip. Has a good record at the track and distance, and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. Ryan Elliot stays aboard which is a positive, and the horse has tactical versatility to settle midfield and finish strongly. Main danger to the top selection.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.80 · Vinnie Colgan

Lightly-raced mare who has shown ability in her 5 starts to date. Her last start fifth at this track over 1400m was a solid effort and suggests she's ready for the step up to 1600m. Gets the services of experienced jockey Vinnie Colgan and should get a good run from barrier 7.

Our price $6.00 · SP $14.70 · Sam Weatherley

Red Pearl is an improving 3YO filly who was impressive winning last start at Matamata. The step up to 1500m looks ideal for this Redwood filly, and the 13-day turnaround is perfect. The engagement of Sam Weatherley is significant, and with just 55kg she gets in well at the weights.

Our price $4.00 · SP $7.30 · Joe Doyle

Yamato Satona brings strong credentials with a win and a second from just three starts. His second-up record is perfect (1-from-1), and the inside draw gives Joe Doyle tactical options. While he disappointed last start in Group 3 company, he should appreciate the drop back in class. The step up to 1600m looks suitable based on his racing pattern, and he appears to have significant upside.

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Wiremu Pinn

His Ellerslie record is outstanding with 3 placings from 4 starts at the track, including a third at this track and distance. The perfect barrier 1 draw gives Wiremu Pinn options, and his consistency (3 seconds, 1 third from 8 starts) suggests he'll be in the finish. The 58-day break is a concern, but his track record and tactical versatility offset this.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.30 · Bruno Queiroz

Pulsatilla brings valuable track experience with a win at Ellerslie from four attempts. Her versatility across different track conditions (wins on both soft and heavy) is a significant asset. While unproven at 2000m, her Listed win at 1500m suggests she has the class to be competitive. Bruno Queiroz should be able to position her forward from barrier 8.

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.30 · Kelly Myers

Her inside barrier draw is a significant advantage, allowing Kelly Myers to save ground throughout. While stepping up to 2000m for the first time, her strong performances at 1500m-1600m suggest she'll handle the distance. Her ability on soft tracks adds further confidence.

Our price $2.00 · SP $2.40 · Kelly Myers

Tisse brings the strongest recent form into this race, winning impressively last start over 2100m at Trentham. While stepping up to 2400m for the first time, his racing pattern suggests the extra distance should suit. Has tactical versatility to settle midfield and finish strongly, which will be crucial given the moderate-fast tempo expected. His excellent record on good tracks (3 wins from 4 starts) is a significant advantage.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.10 · Triston Moodley

Gigi brings excellent recent form into this race, finishing a close second last start in Group 3 company over this exact distance. Has a perfect barrier draw which should allow him to settle in an ideal position just behind the leaders. His consistency is a major asset with 11 top-3 finishes from his last 18 starts. While his win strike rate isn't exceptional, he rarely runs poorly and should be right in the finish.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.80 · Joe Doyle

His recent form includes a strong 3rd in Group 3 company and he backs up quickly here which suggests fitness and wellbeing. While his win strike rate is modest, he's a genuine stayer who will be suited by the likely moderate-fast tempo.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.00 · Joe Doyle

Tuxedo brings strong credentials with a consistent record in Group company. His second-up form is excellent, and he's perfectly drawn to get an economical run. Has placed twice at Ellerslie over the mile and drops to a very manageable 53kg. His recent form is rock solid with a close second last start in Group 3 company, and he should be peaking third-up.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.20 · Angela Jones

Smart Love is a progressive mare with an impressive record of 4 wins from 7 starts. She's won her only attempt at the mile and handles all track conditions. While this represents a significant class rise, her consistent form and lightweight give her strong claims. The expected fast tempo should suit her racing pattern, and she's ready to peak third-up.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.30 · Masahiro Hashizume

She's A Dealer brings an impressive record of 4 wins from 7 starts including a perfect 2 from 2 at Ellerslie. She's won her only attempt at the mile and handles good-soft tracks well. While this represents a significant class rise, her perfect record at the track and lightweight give her strong claims. The expected fast tempo may test her stamina.

Our price $7.00 · SP $14.90 · Matthew Cameron

Midnight Edition brings strong credentials as a consistent Group performer with excellent recent form including a win last start. While he's only had one attempt at the mile for a third placing, his versatile racing pattern should suit the expected fast tempo.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.00 · Craig Grylls

Twain brings a strong overall record (15: 7-3-2) and excellent distance credentials (12: 5-2-2) to this race. While carrying top weight, his class warrants respect, and barrier 1 gives him tactical options. Craig Grylls knows how to rate a front-runner, which will be crucial given the predicted fast tempo. His recent form has been slightly declining, but he's proven at the track and should be in the finish.