Ellerslie tips and results

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.60 · Opie Bosson

Poetic Justice brings the strongest staying credentials with multiple placings at this trip and a consistent pattern of performances. The engagement of Opie Bosson is significant, and his recent form includes a solid 7th in a stronger race at Trentham. Has shown adaptability across various track conditions and should be suited by the moderate-slow tempo predicted.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.30 · Triston Moodley

Toruk Makto has a strong record at Ellerslie with a win and a placing from 6 starts. The significant class drop is a major positive, and he's drawn well in barrier 4. His recent form has been moderate, but he did place 2nd over this course in December. Jockey Triston Moodley has won on this horse before, though his recent form is concerning with 0 wins from his last 20 rides.

Our price $7.00 · SP $10.40 · Matthew Cameron

She has strong staying credentials with 2 placings from 3 starts at this distance, including a 3rd over course and distance last start. Her overall record shows remarkable consistency with 7 top-3 finishes from 12 starts. The mare is well-weighted and should be suited by the moderate-slow tempo. Matthew Cameron's poor recent form is a concern, but the mare's consistency compensates.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.30 · Matthew Cameron

Ultra-consistent filly with an impressive 5 placings from 8 starts. Has been knocking on the door with a close 2nd last start and handles soft tracks well with 3 placings from 5 attempts. Previous experience at Ellerslie is a plus, and she's drawn well in barrier 6. The main concern is her inability to break through for a win despite multiple chances.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.10 · Rory Hutchings

Showed ability with a placing two starts back but disappointed last start when 6th. The step up to 1600m looks suitable based on his racing pattern, and he handles soft tracks. Jockey Rory Hutchings is in good form with 5 wins from his last 20 rides. The wide barrier is a concern, but he should have enough early speed to find a position.

Our price $8.50 · SP $25.70 · Darren Danis

First-up specialist who placed 2nd when resuming last preparation. Has previous experience at 1600m and handles soft tracks. The 90-day break is a positive given her first-up profile, and she should be primed for a strong showing. Barrier 12 isn't ideal, but she typically settles back anyway.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.00 · Jasmine Fawcett

Scolera brings the most consistent recent form into this race with three consecutive top-3 finishes. Her two placings at Ellerslie demonstrate course suitability, and she handles soft tracks well with a win and placing from two attempts. The Collett-Fawcett combination adds further confidence.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.80 · Opie Bosson

Singletary showed significant ability on debut when second at this track and distance. The booking of Opie Bosson is significant, and he should be able to use his tactical speed to overcome the wider draw. While less exposed than the top selection, he has the scope for improvement second-up and represents the main danger.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.20 · Warren Kennedy

Drops significantly in class here and has the perfect draw to utilize her tactical speed. W Kennedy (20% strike rate from last 20 rides) maintains the partnership and should give her every chance from the inside gate. The class drop is substantial and makes her the clear standout.

Our price $7.50 · SP $12.00 · Vinnie Colgan

Mare with excellent credentials for this assignment having won over this distance at her last start at Ellerslie. Has a strong record on soft tracks (5: 1-2-0) and draws perfectly in barrier 2. While stepping up in class, her consistency (6 top-3 finishes in last 11 starts) suggests she can handle it. Vinnie Colgan is an experienced jockey who knows Ellerslie well.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.90 · Opie Bosson

Progressive gelding who was impressive winning over 2000m last start. The booking of Opie Bosson (20% strike rate from last 20 rides) is significant and suggests connections are confident. While stepping up in class, he's on an upward trajectory with 5 top-3 finishes from his last 11 starts. The moderate-slow tempo should suit his racing pattern and allow him to settle in a good position.

Our price $7.00 · SP $16.20 · Niranjan S Parmar

Consistent gelding who finished a close 3rd at this level last start. Draws perfectly in barrier 3 and should get an ideal run in transit. While his soft track record is modest (6: 0-2-1), he's shown enough consistency (6 top-3 finishes in last 16 starts) to suggest he can be competitive here. The booking of N Parmar (38% strike rate at this track) is a significant positive.

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.50 · Rory Hutchings

Progressive mare who has hit her stride with a last-start maiden win and three placings from her last four starts. Has proven soft track credentials and gets the services of in-form jockey Rory Hutchings. The inside draw is advantageous at Ellerslie, and while she's stepping up in class, her upward trajectory suggests she can be competitive. The mile is a query but her racing pattern suggests it should suit.

Our price $10.00 · SP $13.00 · Warren Kennedy

Consistent performer who finished a close second last start at this track and class level. Has a versatile racing pattern that should allow him to position midfield from barrier 6. Warren Kennedy is riding in excellent form with a 20% strike rate from his last 20 rides. The soft track is a slight query but he has placed on this surface previously. The 30-day freshen-up should have him ready for a peak performance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $20.10

Consistent mare who has been knocking on the door with seven top-three finishes from her last twelve starts. Her last-start fourth at Tauranga was solid, and she drops 2.5kg from that run. Has performed well on soft tracks with two placings from four attempts.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.60 · Rory Hutchings

Consistent 5YO who has been racing in excellent form. Impressive winner two starts back at Trentham over 2100m and wasn't disgraced when sixth in a Group 3 last start. The step up to 2200m looks suitable based on his racing pattern and he's drawn perfectly in barrier 1. Rory Hutchings is riding in excellent form (25% strike rate) and should give him every chance. Main query is the class rise.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.40 · Triston Moodley

Seven-year-old gelding who produced an excellent second placing last start in a Group 3 at Ellerslie over 2400m. Dropping in class from his recent assignments and has a placing at track and distance. Triston Moodley knows the horse well and should give him every chance from a good draw.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Warren Kennedy

Jaarffi brings strong credentials as a consistent high-class performer with excellent Ellerslie form. Her recent G1 second at this track demonstrates her class, and she has a strong record when dropping back in grade. Warren Kennedy knows her well and has placed her in 4 of 5 rides. While she sometimes finds one better, her consistency and track suitability make her a major player.

Our price $10.00 · SP $14.70 · Triston Moodley

Frostfair brings solid recent form including a close second at this track just 7 days ago. Her overall Ellerslie record is impressive with 2 wins and a second from 7 starts. While the wide barrier (12) is a concern, she has shown versatility in her racing pattern. The class rise is significant, but her consistency and track affinity give her strong place claims in this field.

Our price $10.00 · SP $14.00 · George Rooke

Takeshi represents excellent value as a lightly-raced improver with a strong win strike rate (33%). His first-up win was impressive and his second-up record (1-1-0 from 3) suggests further improvement. George Rooke is riding in excellent form with a strong track record at Ellerslie.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.10 · Vinnie Colgan

Ridefromtheashes brings excellent consistency with 6 placings from 9 starts and has been knocking on the door with consecutive thirds. The 4YO gelding has a strong soft track record and gets in with just 55kg. While he's stepping up in class, his recent performances suggest he's ready for the challenge, and the inside draw should allow him to secure a good position. Represents the best winning chance in a competitive race.

Our price $7.50 · SP $8.90 · Opie Bosson

Bradley comes into this race in career-best form, winning last start over the mile at Trentham. The 4YO gelding has a strong record at the distance with 4 placings from 7 attempts and gets the services of top jockey Opie Bosson who has a 100% record on this horse (1 from 1). The middle draw suits his racing pattern, and he should get a nice run in midfield. Genuine winning chance.