Class drop enhances chances on Soft 6 at Ellerslie where long straight suits closers. Inside bias helps but her finishing strength overrides.
New Zealand · Wednesday 6 May 2026
Ellerslie tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Ellerslie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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MyRacehorse Mdn
Trainer Tiley and jockey Collett combo signals intent. Proxy eval (40% trainer, 30% jockey, 30% pedigree) rates highly despite no form. Soft 6 unproven but light weight and forward position suit moderate-fast tempo. Strong place chance.
Barrier 5 perfect for Soft 6 inside bias, lightest weight aids. Wet form transferable to Soft 6. Suits Ellerslie's balanced setup.
Debutant with gun barrier 2 and jockey Craig Grylls on 30% strike rate. Inside draw exploits track bias on Soft 6. Proxy assessment strong on connections despite no form. Roughie place upside.
- 1st2Dee OysterMasahiro Hashizume$9.70
- 2nd5PhillyjeanSam McNab$7.60
- 3rd4Perfect ChaosGeorge Rooke$2.40
- 4th1Admiral VosMichael Mc Nab$8.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dee Oyster | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | Sophia Nolan & Hanna Orting | 57.5kg | $9.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Phillyjean | 5 | Sam McNab | Samantha Logan | 53.5kg | $7.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Perfect Chaos | 9 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Admiral Vos | 8 | Michael Mc Nab | A W Pike | 57.5kg | $8.20 |
| 5th | 9 | Billecart | 11 | Corentin Berge | Conor & Sarah Fahy | 55.5kg | $31.80 |
| 6th | 8 | Back Of The Bus | 3 | Matthew Cartwright | A W Pike | 55.5kg | $10.20 |
| 7th | 6 | Sugar Lump | 6 | Lynsey Satherley | M B Garrett | 55.5kg | $66.80 |
| 8th | 10 | Little Red Rocket | 2 | Craig Grylls | K A Pertab | 55.5kg | $17.60 |
| 9th | 7 | Azizi | 1 | Samantha Collett | N W Tiley | 55.5kg | $4.50 |
| Scr | 3 | The Armorer | 4 | Joe Doyle | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Via Fontanella | 12 | A W Pike | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Vodka And Caviar | 10 | Ms K A Hoskin | 55.5kg |
Golf Warehouse Mdn
Best pure form profile with Ellerslie 1200m third behind her, ideal barrier 3 in moderate-fast tempo suits forward run. First up stats neutral but class drop from open/maiden and Hashizume booking elevate her.
Wide draw a query in likely moderate-fast tempo but Ellerslie's neutral barriers and long straight mitigate. Selected over Foo Foo due to better recency, soft exposure and jockey edge despite barrier.
Strong recent form peaking with close 2nd on heavy last start, handles wet well (heavy placegetter). Light weight and neutral Ellerslie barriers suit midfield map.
Debutant proxy strong: elite trainer Logan (high first-starter rate), Cartwright booking signals intent, barrier 7 ideal. Soft6 unproven but pedigree/stabled assumed suitable, value for place/exotic.
- 1st7Magic DreamsCraig Grylls$3.00
- 2nd10Long IslandMatthew Cartwright$7.60
- 3rd6Stranger TimesA Lawson-Carroll$16.60
- 4th11Miss KiplingElen Nicholas$19.90
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Magic Dreams | 10 | Craig Grylls | Barbara Kennedy | 55.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Long Island | 7 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms D Logan | 55.5kg | $7.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Stranger Times | 8 | A Lawson-Carroll | S & E Clotworthy | 54.5kg | $16.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Miss Kipling | 4 | Elen Nicholas | M & K Murdoch | 55.5kg | $19.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Watermelon Sugar | 3 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms M L Bradley | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Foo Foo | 6 | Matthew Cameron | A C Forbes | 57.5kg | $7.80 |
| 7th | 16 | Vanbrugh Belle | 11 | Tayla Mitchell | N P Bishara | 54.5kg | $24.20 |
| 8th | 5 | Sneaky Duck | 5 | Sam McNab | M L Rogers | 55.5kg | $19.30 |
| 9th | 12 | Let The Mystery Be | 2 | Bridget Grylls | A D Fuller | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Pallenis | 1 | Samantha Collett | T W Cole | 55.5kg | $16.30 |
| 11th | 3 | Borstal Boy | 9 | Lynsey Satherley | Ms C Pomare | 57.5kg | $47.90 |
| Scr | 1 | Armagh | 12 | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | El Pronto | 15 | Ms K A Hoskin | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Angels Brew | 12 | Ms P Gerard | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Poise | 14 | T W Cole | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Dunamis | 12 | S & E Clotworthy | 57.5kg |
Trackside.co.nz Mdn
67% place rate, all soft form (3:0-2-0). Jockey Rooke excellent at Ellerslie (17%) with strong trainer combo. Barrier 1 ideal for likely leader in moderate tempo on volatile track. Soft 6 suits perfectly despite untested trip.
Soft record solid (4:0-1-1). Wide draw a query in backmarker position but Ellerslie's long straight and neutral bias mitigates.
Lightly raced with excellent recent 2nd at 1950m on heavy carrying huge 67.5kg, form franked. Only 3yo with upside, Craig Grylls in hot form (30% recent). Soft 6 query but handles wet (heavy place), barrier 6 ideal midfield in slow tempo.
Places include strong 2nds on heavy/soft previously. Recent runs poor but fitness from last start at track, barrier 5 suits midfield in slow tempo.
- 1st5Silver PatchMichael Mc Nab$8.00
- 2nd10MoretothinkaboutWarren Kennedy$7.90
- 3rd2The SpaniardGeorge Rooke$2.40
- 4th1Da AceSamantha Collett$5.80
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Silver Patch | 12 | Michael Mc Nab | S C Phelan | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Moretothinkabout | 7 | Warren Kennedy | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | $7.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | The Spaniard | 1 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Da Ace | 11 | Samantha Collett | D B Hollinshead | 58.5kg | $5.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Jachimo | 6 | Craig Grylls | T W Cole | 58.5kg | $7.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Denver | 5 | Erin M Leighton | Ms D Guy | 58.5kg | $8.20 |
| 7th | 12 | Diva Kingdom | 2 | Elen Nicholas | Ms D Andersen | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Arkadus | 3 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Mrs R Masters | 55.5kg | $41.60 |
| 9th | 11 | See My Machine | 8 | Joe Nishizuka | C R Isdale | 55.5kg | $93.90 |
| 10th | 6 | Beau Ondago | 4 | A Lawson-Carroll | J Williams | 57.5kg | $69.40 |
| 11th | 9 | Juwala | 10 | Ethan Jones | Sarah West | 58.5kg | $83.10 |
| Scr | 7 | Dahmers Kiss | 9 | Sam McNab | Ms P Gerard | 56.5kg |
Rich Hill Stud Mdn
Top pick as debutant with strongest proxy signals. Craig Grylls' elite recent form (30% wins) and track record (17%) combined with barrier 5 and trainer Pertab's patterns outweigh lack of race form. Ellerslie's long straight and neutral bias suit unexposed runners. Moderate-fast tempo favours tactical settling.
Strong each-way chance with best recent form including gutsy 2nd on heavy at 1400m. Handles soft/heavy well (10 wet starts, 2 places) suiting today's Soft 6 and rain forecast. Barrier 1 helps in likely moderate-fast tempo at backmarker-viable Ellerslie. Improving pattern edges beaten horses first-up.
Probable leader from barrier 4 in speed map. Class drop from Rest.60 where placed twice on synthetic highlights untapped ability. Ellerslie's leader-neutral bias and long straight mitigate pure speed reliance. First-up record fair; fresh horses can fire in maidens.
Soft record solid (6 starts, 1 place) suits conditions. First-up stats encouraging; long straight aids closers. Barrier 3 ideal despite wide rail.
- 1st15Curved GloryMasahiro Hashizume$11.30
- 2nd2AltiplanoJack Taplin$7.00
- 3rd11NeffuElen Nicholas$15.80
- 4th14AnoraSamantha Collett$15.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Curved Glory | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms D Logan | 56.5kg | $11.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Altiplano | 4 | Jack Taplin | J W Bell | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Neffu | 7 | Elen Nicholas | Ms L Anderson | 58.5kg | $15.80 |
| 4th | 14 | Anora | 10 | Samantha Collett | T W Cole | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Saltburn | 1 | Sam McNab | Josh King & Maija Vance | 56.5kg | $6.30 |
| 6th | 13 | Linious | 8 | Hayley Hassman | M & K Murdoch | 54.5kg | $45.80 |
| 7th | 7 | Top Rich | 9 | George Rooke | K A Pertab | 58.5kg | $5.80 |
| 8th | 4 | Fleetwood | 3 | Tayla Mitchell | M & K Murdoch | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 5 | Thehorsecalleddave | 13 | Joe Doyle | S & E Clotworthy | 58.5kg | $23.20 |
| 10th | 8 | Ad Astra | 12 | Lynsey Satherley | Ms D Jeffcoat | 58.5kg | $62.40 |
| 11th | 10 | Brewster | 5 | Craig Grylls | K A Pertab | 58.5kg | $7.30 |
| 12th | 6 | Vivace | 6 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms C Cameron | 58.5kg | $23.60 |
| Scr | 1 | Night Wolf | 10 | Ms K A Hoskin | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Artful Dodger | 11 | C R Mccarroll | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Annie Bling | 13 | S B Marsh | 56.5kg |
Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Bonnie Gem tops form assessment with consistent placings (37% rate), strong wet track exposure including recent 2nd on heavy at 1200m, and solid distance record (9:0-3-1). Second-up suitability in moderate-fast tempo suits midfield map at volatile Ellerslie. Jockey-trainer combo strong (28%).
Leader map ideal for Soft 6 at Ellerslie's long straight. McNab's track proficiency (21%) boosts. Lacks soft form but recent wet run encouraging.
Irish Rose unexposed with 100% place rate, including soft 2nd. High track condition suitability key on Soft 6. Midfield map viable at bias-neutral Ellerslie. Lacks distance exposure but raw ability stands out in shallow maiden.
Maiden proxy eval: 40% trainer strength, 30% jockey quality. Ellerslie volatility favours unexposed types.
- 1st1Bonnie GemAshlee Strawbridge$4.80
- 2nd2RybakinaMichael Mc Nab$4.10
- 3rd13GadaboutSamantha Collett$10.80
- 4th7Annie BlingJoe Doyle$5.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bonnie Gem | 7 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Debbie Sweeney | 54.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Rybakina | 8 | Michael Mc Nab | S Ritchie & C Murray | 57.5kg | $4.10 |
| 3rd | 13 | Gadabout | 2 | Samantha Collett | T W Cole | 57.5kg | $10.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Annie Bling | 3 | Joe Doyle | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $5.90 |
| 5th | 4 | Sweet Torquer | 6 | Tayla Mitchell | Samantha Logan | 56.5kg | $6.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Muchacha | 13 | Matthew Cameron | T W Cole | 57.5kg | $10.90 |
| 7th | 3 | Irish Rose | 10 | Elen Nicholas | C R Isdale | 57.5kg | $8.10 |
| 8th | 5 | Tryptic | 12 | A Lawson-Carroll | M & K Murdoch | 56.5kg | $8.70 |
| Scr | 8 | Dare You | 9 | Hyeontaek Oh | S N Rees | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Pre Nup | 15 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Anora | 4 | T W Cole | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Azamira | 11 | Ms J K Mahoney | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Curved Glory | 1 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms D Logan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | The Big Brush | 5 | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bella Bonita | 14 | Lynsey Satherley | Ms L M Laing | 54.5kg |
Eagle Technology Mdn
Show Merican shows solid consistency with multiple placings including recent 3rd at 1400m on soft. Soft track record 5:0-1-2 handles today's conditions well. Barrier 8 ideal for midfield position in moderate-fast tempo.
George Rooke in excellent form (30% last 20) with strong trainer combo. Wide draw concern but Ellerslie's neutral bias mitigates. Solid each-way chance despite limited exposure.
Night Wolf stands out with consistent form including 6 placings in last 10 starts and strong recent runs at 1400m. Soft track record of 8:0-1-3 suits today's Soft 6 conditions perfectly. Recent 2nd at Ellerslie on Soft 5 shows track affinity despite wide draw. Most reliable form profile in maiden field at high-volatility Ellerslie.
Barrier 3 perfect for likely leader role in moderate-fast tempo. Corentin Berge excels at track (26%).
- 1st2Hell IslandCorentin Berge$4.70
- 2nd12Madame Kleptomane$21.70
- 3rd11Show MericanSamantha Collett$9.10
- 4th5Paper RomanceTayla Mitchell$12.90
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hell Island | 3 | Corentin Berge | C J Wood | 58.5kg | $4.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Madame Kleptomane | 15 | S C Phelan | 56.5kg | $21.70 | |
| 3rd | 11 | Show Merican | 8 | Samantha Collett | Mariska Vear | 56.5kg | $9.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Paper Romance | 9 | Tayla Mitchell | Aimee Black | 57.5kg | $12.90 |
| 5th | 4 | He's Divine | 5 | Erin M Leighton | Tarissa Macdonald | 58.5kg | $21.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Lydiard Park | 14 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 7th | 6 | Artful Dodger | 16 | Joe Doyle | C R Mccarroll | 58.5kg | $6.30 |
| 8th | 14 | Azamira | 10 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms J K Mahoney | 56.5kg | $62.80 |
| 9th | 15 | The Big Brush | 6 | Craig Grylls | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Balvenie | 7 | Matthew Cartwright | S Ritchie & C Murray | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Champagne Wishes | 13 | Hayley Hassman | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 54.5kg | $15.10 |
| 12th | 9 | The Tumbling Paddy | 1 | Jack Taplin | M L Rogers | 55.5kg | $51.10 |
| 13th | 16 | Vibes And Tides | 4 | Lynsey Satherley | Ms D Waddell | 56.5kg | $89.00 |
| 14th | 8 | Phlex | 2 | Sienna Brown | C J Wood | 54.5kg | $59.40 |
| Scr | 1 | Night Wolf | 12 | Sam McNab | Ms K A Hoskin | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Koneko | 9 | T W Cole | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Neffu | 11 | Ms L Anderson | 58.5kg |
Auckland Co-op Taxis (Bm75)
Erin Go Bragh tops form assessment with elite barrier 1 exploiting inside bias on Soft6 at volatile Ellerslie. First-up record excellent (2 wins from 3), class drop from BM75/Open suits, McNab's track stats strong. Fast tempo favours forward position from gate 1 over backmarkers.
Bellarista strong second pick with barrier 4, recent Ellerslie BM75 win on Soft5. Consistent form trend, suits fast tempo from midfield map.
Sista Sugar place chance with high soft suitability (2 wins/4 soft starts), consistent recent form (multiple places). Barrier 8 solid, Hashizume reliable at track. Fast tempo suits midfield map at Ellerslie's long straight.
First-up track win, Ellerslie neutral to wide draws. Fast tempo suits backmarker in long straight.
- 1st12Grinzinger MoonEthan Jones$5.70
- 2nd8Roaring BebeGeorge Rooke$8.20
- 3rd4BellaristaMatthew Cartwright$9.00
- 4th9Vieni SuWarren Kennedy$17.90
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Grinzinger Moon | 5 | Ethan Jones | R James & R Wellwood | 54kg | $5.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Roaring Bebe | 7 | George Rooke | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56kg | $8.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bellarista | 4 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Vieni Su | 9 | Warren Kennedy | Barbara Kennedy | 55kg | $17.90 |
| 5th | 7 | Midori Glory | 3 | Tayla Mitchell | T W Mitchell | 55kg | $6.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Erin Go Bragh | 1 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Daring Pursuit | 2 | Sam McNab | A W Pike | 56kg | $11.10 |
| 8th | 11 | Transaction | 10 | Samantha Collett | Ms K A Hoskin | 54.5kg | $15.30 |
| 9th | 2 | Brazen Affair | 11 | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 59kg | $17.90 |
| 10th | 10 | Sista Sugar | 8 | Masahiro Hashizume | S & E Clotworthy | 54.5kg | $14.40 |
| 11th | 13 | Nicconi County | 6 | Elen Nicholas | J & R Vance | 56kg | $74.90 |
| Scr | 1 | Egyptian Queen | 12 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Reptak | 12 | Jack Taplin | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56kg |
Show by SkyCity Hcp (60)
Stage Three stands out on pure form with strong 1400m history including track win at distance. Recent 3rd on heavy then 2nd in Rest.60 shows fitness and suitability to soft conditions. Barrier 3 ideal for midfield settling in moderate-fast tempo at leader-neutral Ellerslie. Jockey Rooke hot (30% recent).
Chicago Jack reliable soft performer with 0-2-4 from 12 on soft, recent 5th on heavy Rest.60 shows suitability. Barrier 4 perfect for midfield in this setup.
Backmarker map perfect for Ellerslie's long straight where closers thrive. Recent form 92 consistent, fitness edge over first-uppers.
Team Rogerson/Grylls combo reliable, jockey peaking. First-up but pre-spell form sharp.
- 1st2BerenhardTayla Mitchell$4.10
- 2nd3Chicago JackMasahiro Hashizume$4.70
- 3rd9SilkdegreesSamantha Collett$9.20
- 4th7TarzadorCraig Grylls$7.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Berenhard | 7 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms D Jeffcoat | 59kg | $4.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | Chicago Jack | 4 | Masahiro Hashizume | S D Cole | 59.5kg | $4.70 |
| 3rd | 9 | Silkdegrees | 2 | Samantha Collett | P A Stevens | 56kg | $9.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Tarzador | 9 | Craig Grylls | Team Rogerson | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Lady Mak | 6 | Jack Taplin | P A Coutts | 51kg | $39.70 |
| 6th | 5 | Notabadbergs | 8 | Joe Doyle | S & E Clotworthy | 58kg | $10.20 |
| 7th | 6 | Stage Three | 3 | George Rooke | A J Morley | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 4 | He's Platinum | 1 | Elen Nicholas | M L Rogers | 58.5kg | $10.80 |
| 9th | 8 | Polamalu | 5 | Joe Nishizuka | Ms C Pomare | 54kg | $26.60 |
| Scr | 1 | Bamboozle | 10 | Hayley Hassman | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Altiplano | 7 | J W Bell | 56kg |
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