Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New Zealand · Monday 27 April 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Ellerslie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Clew Bay tops form assessment with consistent placings including recent 4th/2nd in Rest.60/B65 at 2100m on soft/heavy. Soft record (8:0-2-1) ideal for Soft5, McNab booking (21% Ellerslie) strong. Midfield map perfect for moderate-slow tempo and track's long straight.
Improving trend, soft record (4:1-0-1) handles Soft5. Doyle's engagement positive despite recent quiet spell. Backmarker map viable at Ellerslie's long straight. Not top pick due to Clew Bay's superior consistency but strong place claims.
Excellent place strike (35%), recent 2nd on heavy suits Soft5 (10:1-1-1). Barrier 2 positions as likely leader in moderate-slow tempo, ideal for Restricted 60 volatility. George Rooke (16% Ellerslie) boosts. Fitness from 5-day backup. Value over Taupo Dancer (declining form, topweight).
Class drop key in volatile Restricted 60.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Blackwaterfoot | 9 | Matthew Cartwright | S Ritchie & C Murray | 58kg | $23.30 |
| 2nd | 6 | Intoxicated | 2 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 59kg | $6.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | Ivy''s Dancer | 13 | Joe Doyle | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 58kg | $4.30 |
| 4th | 10 | Khando | 8 | Hayley Hassman | Ms P Gerard | 55.5kg | $17.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Melkor | 6 | Elen Nicholas | C R Isdale | 59kg | $27.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Midori Burly | 10 | Tayla Mitchell | T W Mitchell | 58.5kg | $12.90 |
| 7th | 8 | Clew Bay | 5 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 8th | 13 | Spring Queen | 3 | Masahiro Hashizume | S B Marsh | 54kg | $23.30 |
| 9th | 12 | Orange River | 12 | Matthew Cameron | Team Rogerson | 55.5kg | $25.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Taupo Dancer | 4 | Craig Grylls | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 60kg | $10.20 |
| 11th | 1 | Ember Attack | 1 | Sam McNab | P P Mirabelli | 58kg | $42.60 |
| 12th | 11 | Renegade Fighter | 7 | Amber Riddell | S L Cameron | 56kg | $88.50 |
| 13th | 5 | Uhtred | 11 | Erin M Leighton | S L Cameron | 59.5kg | $86.30 |
Walker/Bergerson stable elite, Grylls in career-best form. Barrier 1 perfect for Soft track leaders/midfield bias. Ellerslie volatility noted but clearest form standout in weak maiden. Assessed slight underlay but top win chance.
Improving form, suitable weight, neutral draw. Collett booking positive. Moderate-slow tempo at Ellerslie suits midfield runners. Solid place chance in high-volatility race.
Soft track record solid, second-up suitable. Wide draw manageable at bias-neutral Ellerslie where backmarkers viable. Recent form mixed but class edge over many.
Light weight big plus on Soft 5, improving trend. Ellerslie suits on-pace with moderate tempo, leader potential.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Van Pelt | 5 | Tayla Mitchell | T W Mitchell | 55.5kg | $9.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | I''m Quinn | 18 | Michael Mc Nab | G J Old | 58.5kg | $12.30 |
| 3rd | 10 | Da Ace | 8 | Samantha Collett | D B Hollinshead | 58kg | $11.40 |
| 4th | 15 | Chica De Oro | 1 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 12 | Hit ''n'' Run | 3 | George Rooke | Kelly Van Dyk | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 13 | Diva Kingdom | 19 | Elen Nicholas | Ms D Andersen | 55.5kg | $57.90 |
| 7th | 16 | Swey On By | 20 | Sam McNab | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 56kg | $53.60 |
| 8th | 7 | Arkadus | 9 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Mrs R Masters | 55.5kg | $70.60 |
| 9th | 4 | Beau Ondago | 12 | A Lawson-Carroll | J Williams | 57.5kg | $93.30 |
| 10th | 11 | The Hot Ticket | 13 | Corentin Berge | Emma Faber | 58kg | $74.90 |
| 11th | 2 | Tampa | 7 | Hyeontaek Oh | K G Harrison | 54.5kg | $28.20 |
| 12th | 9 | Smithsonian | 17 | Lynsey Satherley | S Ralph | 58.5kg | $29.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Smug | 16 | Sienna Brown | C J Wood | 54.5kg | $143.80 |
| 14th | 8 | Prince Valiant | 10 | Matthew Cameron | T J Miller | 58.5kg | $14.90 |
| 1 | Denver | 14 | Erin M Leighton | Ms D Guy | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Jake | 18 | P & J Brosnan | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Naughty Grannie | 6 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Beauty Warrior | 4 | D R Wiles | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Rarawa Ray | 2 | K I Rae | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | See My Machine | 11 | C R Isdale | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Moretothinkabout | 15 | S B Marsh | 58kg |
Walker/Bergerson stable elite for maidens. Barrier 5 ideal for Ellerslie inside bias on Soft5. Moderate-fast tempo suits closing style.
Grylls hot (30% recent wins). Ellerslie long straight aids back/midfield runners.
Night Wolf most experienced (11 starts, 5 places last 10) with distance affinity (5:0-2-2) and soft record (7:0-0-3). Recent form consistent including 3rds/4ths at 1400m. Barrier 3 ideal leader in likely moderate-fast tempo.
James/Wellwood stable strong, Rooke 16% track strike. First up record 1:0-1-0. Barrier 8 midfield ideal for Ellerslie shape. Soft untested but pedigree suits; upset potential in volatile race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Wee Nessy | 6 | Warren Kennedy | Barbara Kennedy | 55.5kg | $15.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Night Wolf | 3 | Sam McNab | Ms K A Hoskin | 55.5kg | $11.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Marzenie | 16 | Craig Grylls | G Richardson & R Norvall | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Hell Island | 15 | Corentin Berge | C J Wood | 57.5kg | $46.30 |
| 5th | 3 | Centurial | 5 | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $5.10 | |
| 6th | 7 | Fortune Asia | 14 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms C Cameron | 57.5kg | $36.50 |
| 7th | 13 | Rosalina | 8 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 55.5kg | $7.10 |
| 8th | 17 | Just Jock | 13 | Elen Nicholas | S C Phelan | 56.5kg | $36.00 |
| 9th | 11 | In Your Dreams | 4 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Gitano | 10 | Tayla Mitchell | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 56.5kg | $14.90 |
| 11th | 6 | Don''t Tell The Mrs | 1 | Joe Doyle | Andrew Forsman | 57.5kg | $35.50 |
| 12th | 12 | Indian Falls | 9 | Lynsey Satherley | K W Hawtin | 55.5kg | $57.90 |
| 13th | 20 | Fionn | 2 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Munro | 56.5kg | $110.60 |
| 14th | 19 | Caprese | 12 | Samantha Collett | A W Pike | 55.5kg | $44.70 |
| 15th | 22 | Allthekingshorses | 7 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | $55.70 |
| Scr | 2 | Why Daddy | 10 | B Wallace & G Cooksley | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Lucy | 16 | P W Lock | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Proud Capitalist | 15 | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Annie Bling | 11 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Pre Nup | 19 | R James & R Wellwood | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Latino | 21 | Ms A S Johnson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Platinum Patch | 5 | Ms C Cameron | 57.5kg |
Best pure form profile in maiden with 6 soft starts yielding 2 seconds/2 thirds. Recent consistency (9033223) shows reliability, strong at distance (4:0-0-2). First up record fair (2:0-0-1). Barrier 10 manageable at volatile Ellerslie. Top win chance on 82% form weighting.
Grylls booking strong signal. Soft record adequate but not elite. Wide draw concern in moderate-fast tempo but long Ellerslie straight aids.
High soft suitability with perfect place record on wet (soft/heavy: 0-2-1). Savabeel filly from elite stable, barrier 4 ideal for inside bias. First up viable (2:0-1-0). Long absence risk but class drop and conditions suit. Good place chance in open maiden.
Lightly raced Savabeel filly with 66% place rate, recent Listed 9th respectable. High soft suitability, strong Wellwood/Rooke combo (17% strike). Barrier 13 offset by Ellerslie's neutral draw bias. First up ok, upside in maiden company makes overlay.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Durrani | 11 | Samantha Collett | C J Wood | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Luvabeel | 4 | Joe Doyle | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Fighter Ace | 9 | Erin M Leighton | S R Autridge | 58kg | $15.90 |
| 4th | 17 | Latino | 2 | Matthew Cameron | Ms A S Johnson | 58kg | $12.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Absolutelyfabulous | 16 | Craig Grylls | G Richardson & R Norvall | 56.5kg | $5.20 |
| 6th | 1 | Unodostrescuatro | 10 | Tayla Mitchell | C K Ormsby | 57.5kg | $5.90 |
| 7th | 9 | Kind Of Blue | 15 | Hayley Hassman | Ms P Gerard | 54.5kg | $7.10 |
| 8th | 16 | Pink Petra | 8 | Michael Mc Nab | S & K Alexander | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Pinky Pie | 7 | Sam McNab | S B Marsh | 54.5kg | $23.40 |
| 10th | 2 | Show Your Ace | 1 | Matthew Cartwright | Conor & Sarah Fahy | 58.5kg | $11.40 |
| 11th | 13 | Zenzero Girl | 12 | Lynsey Satherley | G & T Shaw | 56.5kg | $27.50 |
| 12th | 21 | Her Grace | 5 | S & E Clotworthy | 56.5kg | $55.30 | |
| 13th | 22 | Viognier | 14 | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 56kg | $76.20 | |
| Scr | 3 | Modelo | 3 | Warren Kennedy | C J Wood | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | He''s Divine | 17 | Tarissa Macdonald | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Willie Stay | 4 | Elen Nicholas | D S Wilson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Departure | 16 | Ms D Logan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Celebrate Now | 13 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | The Ritz | 6 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Robbie | 5 | Ms P Riley | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Galway Lass | 20 | E P Green | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Fionn | 1 | Ms L Munro | 58kg |
Lightly raced 3yo from elite stable showed strong debut form running 2nd in maiden on Soft 5 at 1600m just 36 days ago. Hashizume retains ride (40% trainer combo strike). Midfield map ideal for Ellerslie's long straight and moderate-fast tempo. Soft track specialist signal.
Strong distance affinity with consistent recent form including 2nd on Heavy 8 at Avondale (19 days) and 3rd on Soft at Te Aroha. Improving trajectory suits Soft 5 and moderate-fast tempo at volatile Ellerslie. Kennedy booking signals intent.
Consistent recent form in BM65 including recent runs behind stronger fields. McNab retains ride. Closing style viable at Ellerslie's bias-neutral, long straight track. Solid place claims despite wide draw in moderate-fast tempo.
Consistent placer last campaign with multiple 2nds/3rds in maidens/R60 including Ellerslie. Pike stable targets this. Collett (20% combo) from good barrier despite wide draw - backmarkers viable at Ellerslie.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Free Bird | 15 | Michael Mc Nab | D G Greene | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 17 | The Spaniard | 10 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 55kg | $4.10 |
| 3rd | 11 | Del Inquent | 16 | Samantha Collett | A W Pike | 57.5kg | $8.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Lagisquet | 8 | Warren Kennedy | Ms J K Mahoney | 59kg | $9.30 |
| 5th | 15 | Calmthefarm | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | S & K Alexander | 55.5kg | $5.90 |
| 6th | 5 | He''s Platinum | 2 | Erin M Leighton | M L Rogers | 59kg | $50.20 |
| 7th | 1 | Heza Sharp One | 14 | Craig Grylls | Team Rogerson | 60kg | $16.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Beetlegeuse | 1 | Joe Doyle | Ms S P Mynott | 59kg | $13.60 |
| 9th | 2 | Mister Meaner | 13 | Hayley Hassman | R R Manning | 58kg | $15.40 |
| 10th | 10 | Vesphire | 6 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 55.5kg | $22.70 |
| 11th | 13 | Frosbie | 20 | Matthew Cameron | D R Wiles | 56.5kg | $70.00 |
| 12th | 19 | Retro | 3 | Amber Riddell | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 53kg | $19.70 |
| 13th | 12 | La Parisienne | 21 | Lynsey Satherley | S L Cameron | 57kg | $81.40 |
| 14th | 16 | Annie Oakley | 12 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms D Jeffcoat | 54kg | $34.70 |
| 15th | 7 | Shivoo | 4 | Bridget Grylls | D R Wiles | 59kg | $70.20 |
| Scr | 4 | Chasing Warrior | 18 | Sam McNab | B Wallace & G Cooksley | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | We Found Love | 19 | A Lawson-Carroll | Ms L Brennan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Mighty Macca | 16 | P W Lock | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Laura | 11 | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Lady Mak | 9 | P A Coutts | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Ten To Two | 17 | Tarissa Macdonald | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Hit ''n'' Run | 10 | Kelly Van Dyk | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 23 | He''s Divine | 5 | Tarissa Macdonald | 54kg |
First up from spell with supportive stats, light weight, and closing style suits Ellerslie's long straight and moderate-fast tempo.
Pure Lotus shows consistent maiden form with 2 places in 4 starts, including close 3rds on soft (0-0-1 record). Barrier 6 exploits inside bias, McNab booking signals intent (18% with trainer), first up stats fair (0-0-1).
Light class drop, suits moderate tempo on long straight.
Low 55.5kg helps, maps midfield in likely fast tempo suiting closers at volatile Ellerslie.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sabatini | 9 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $8.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Pure Lotus | 6 | Michael Mc Nab | A W Pike | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Our Lykoi | 3 | Masahiro Hashizume | Sophia Nolan & Hanna Orting | 58kg | $7.20 |
| 4th | 10 | Kitten Heels | 11 | Warren Kennedy | L R Noble | 56kg | $5.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Flyhalf | 14 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 11 | Au Fait | 7 | George Rooke | Ms S P Mynott | 56kg | $25.90 |
| 7th | 6 | Smashing Sister | 1 | Tayla Mitchell | S L Cameron | 55.5kg | $47.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Buccino | 15 | Elen Nicholas | G Richardson & R Norvall | 55.5kg | $15.20 |
| 9th | 12 | Kalgarry Ally | 8 | Hayley Hassman | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 54kg | $33.30 |
| 10th | 16 | Ad Astra | 2 | Ms D Jeffcoat | 58.5kg | $46.80 | |
| 11th | 19 | Four Leaf Clover | 17 | Ms L A German | 56.5kg | $63.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Dare To Proisir | 20 | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Earlicheer | 18 | S B Marsh | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | La Cadiere | 13 | Amber Riddell | Ben & Ryan Foote | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Tzarina''s Crown | 16 | Matthew Cartwright | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Camila | 12 | Joe Doyle | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | La Tienda | 16 | Ms J K Mahoney | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Cookies ''n'' Cream | 5 | K I Rae | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Vanbrugh Belle | 10 | N P Bishara | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Manolete | 4 | K A Pertab | 58.5kg |
Stands out in maiden with flawless 0-2 soft track record including recent 1200m second. Fast tempo and Ellerslie's long straight favour her closing pattern over unproven rivals.
Consistent placer (0-3-0 from 5) with strong soft form and recent fitness (12 days since run). Class drop huge positive, multiple 1200m placings, suits fast tempo as backmarker on volatile Ellerslie. Overlooked at 13x despite proxy strengths in high-volatility maiden.
Barrier 4 ideal for Soft5 inside bias, class drop helps, suits fast tempo from midfield. Ellerslie volatility rewards her recent fitness and map over longer-spell rivals.
Class drop significant, recent fitness trumps first-uppers, backmarker viable at Ellerslie.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Biding My Time | 14 | Michael Mc Nab | D G Greene | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 15 | La Tienda | 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | Ms J K Mahoney | 54kg | $70.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Roc De Night Away | 15 | Tayla Mitchell | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 55kg | $44.60 |
| 4th | 12 | Bellavinsky | 13 | Corentin Berge | Emma Faber | 56kg | $90.30 |
| 5th | 3 | Priovita | 2 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 58kg | $22.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Honor The Name | 4 | Sam McNab | Hollie Wynyard | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Magic Dreams | 11 | Samantha Collett | Barbara Kennedy | 56kg | $11.60 |
| 8th | 2 | Armagh | 10 | Warren Kennedy | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 58kg | $4.90 |
| 9th | 10 | Geneva Queen | 3 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg | $11.70 |
| 10th | 18 | Vanbrugh Belle | 6 | N P Bishara | 56kg | $110.00 | |
| 11th | 8 | Too Darn Sweet | 17 | Ms S P Mynott | 56kg | $17.30 | |
| 12th | 13 | Bivabelle | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | K & B Kelso | 56kg | $12.50 |
| 13th | 17 | Cookies ''n'' Cream | 1 | K I Rae | 56kg | $53.50 | |
| Scr | 1 | Cowboy | 18 | Amber Riddell | Josh King & Maija Vance | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Osaka Girl | 18 | Ms D Jeffcoat | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Chica | 16 | Joe Doyle | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Trouble Maker | 20 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Ad Astra | 8 | Ms D Jeffcoat | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Four Leaf Clover | 12 | Ms L A German | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Manolete | 5 | K A Pertab | 58.5kg |
Avantaggia tops form assessment with recent BM65 win on soft ground at 1200m, high soft track suitability (4:2-0-0), and improving trend. Elite stable signals intent despite class rise. Wide draw manageable at barrier-neutral Ellerslie with long straight favouring closers in moderate-fast tempo. Value aligned.
Mazino's consistent form (7 top-3 in last 10) and 60% place rate make her prime place chance. Barrier 3 exploits Ellerslie's inside preference on Soft5. Soft record solid at 7:1-2-1. Moderate-fast tempo suits her closing pattern in long straight track.
Zivou's speed from barrier 2 positions her to control moderate-fast tempo. Recent BM65 win shows class, but declining trend tempers enthusiasm vs fresher rivals. Solid top-3 chance at volatile Ellerslie where leaders viable.
Quello Dolce offers value first-up with strong soft record (3:2-0-0) and recent BM65 1200m win on Soft6. Barrier 4 suits inside bias, high weight suitability. Pertab stable form supports freshness at volatile Ellerslie.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Avantaggia | 12 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57kg | $4.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Zivou | 2 | Warren Kennedy | R James & R Wellwood | 59kg | $7.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Landlock | 11 | Michael Mc Nab | K A Pertab | 59kg | $11.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Places To Be | 8 | Matthew Cameron | Kelly Van Dyk | 55.5kg | $7.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Passiflora | 6 | A Lawson-Carroll | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 56.5kg | $16.90 |
| 6th | 3 | Yokozuna | 5 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms D Logan | 58.5kg | $12.90 |
| 7th | 11 | Rumours | 10 | Joe Doyle | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 54.5kg | $16.90 |
| 8th | 8 | Mazino | 3 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 56kg | $6.20 |
| 9th | 13 | Tale Of The Gypsy | 9 | Sam McNab | S B Marsh | 52.5kg | $17.60 |
| 10th | 6 | Quello Dolce | 4 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 57kg | $9.10 |
| 11th | 10 | Cheeky Devil | 7 | George Rooke | Ms L Brennan | 55kg | $21.60 |
| 12th | 12 | Shiniqua | 1 | Hayley Hassman | S R Autridge | 52.5kg | $31.70 |
| Scr | 7 | Wine Rocs | 13 | Lynsey Satherley | Debbie Sweeney | 56.5kg |
Ashoka stands out on pure form with exceptional soft track placing record (5:0-3-1) and 57% place rate. Consistent performer with 5 top-3 finishes in last 7 starts, slight class drop from BM65, and barrier 7 suits midfield settling in likely moderate-fast tempo at volatile Ellerslie.
Tiantai shows sharp progression second up after strong maiden win on heavy 9 days ago at 1200m. Second-up record solid (1:0-1-0), improving form trend, and McNab retains ride despite class jump.
Hot Card brings strong first-up credentials (2:1-0-0) with class drop into BM65 after competing in opens. Soft record solid (3:1-0-0), barrier 6 ideal inside draw per track bias, and Kennedy's 20% combo strike rate adds appeal.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Unison | 3 | Rihaan Goyaram | Nick Kneebone | 57kg | $31.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Ashoka | 7 | George Rooke | A W Pike | 58kg | $6.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Cosmopolitan | 13 | Craig Grylls | G Richardson & R Norvall | 56.5kg | $18.10 |
| 4th | 12 | Tiantai | 10 | Michael Mc Nab | K & B Kelso | 56.5kg | $4.30 |
| 5th | 5 | She''s Untouchable | 8 | Joe Doyle | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $8.10 |
| 6th | 11 | Party Time | 9 | Matthew Cartwright | K A Pertab | 56.5kg | $9.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Atkins | 16 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 57kg | $11.30 |
| 8th | 15 | Iridescent | 5 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms M L Bradley | 56.5kg | $15.10 |
| 9th | 8 | Lyin'' Eyes | 15 | Tayla Mitchell | C J Wood | 56kg | $17.40 |
| 10th | 13 | Arabella | 11 | Elen Nicholas | Ms M L Bradley | 55.5kg | $51.20 |
| 11th | 6 | Hot Card | 6 | Warren Kennedy | L R Noble | 57kg | $10.20 |
| 12th | 16 | Poppa Dennis | 12 | M L Rogers | 57.5kg | $74.20 | |
| 13th | 1 | Smooth Warrior | 1 | Matthew Cameron | D R Wiles | 59.5kg | $7.70 |
| 14th | 14 | Highly Anticipated | 14 | Lynsey Satherley | S L Cameron | 56.5kg | $101.20 |
| Scr | 2 | Opressor | 16 | Sam McNab | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Cosmic Dream | 18 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Jade Dragon | 18 | Ms P Gerard | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Canavese | 2 | Team Rogerson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Bad Education | 4 | Josh King & Maija Vance | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Notabadbergs | 17 | S & E Clotworthy | 55.5kg |
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