Ellerslie Race 1

STELLA ARTOIS 1200

Prize Money: $50,000

ZAHARIAS (4) has been a beaten favourite in both of her starts to date, and now steps up to 1200m for the first time. She was only a short-head off breaking through at Riccarton 2 months ago, and she should be the one to beat now that she has had the experience. IMPERIAL ROSE (5) set the pace before being run down late on debut at Te Aroha on a heavy track there 8 days ago. It is always a good sign when the juveniles are backing up so quickly, and she has the draw to go on better here. POUNCE (6) won a trial before finishing eighth on debut here just over a fortnight ago. She wasn't far off the winner that day, and with the natural improvement that is expected second up, she can figure in the top 3 here. PEGGY SUE (8) is bred to get over more ground, and she was close up in her most recent of 2 trials. She has the coveted pole position and is sure to be thereabouts. SINGLETARY (3) has been showing plenty of talent at the trials, and his trainer is not here for the scenery.
  • Distance: 1200m
  • Class: 2YO SW+P
  • Track: Soft5
  • Weather: Fine
  • Surface: Grass

Rail Position: Out 7m | No Rain Last 24 Hours | 47mm Rain Last 7 Days | 15mm Irrigation Last 24 Hours

1Paul Pertab
  • Capital Express (5)
  • Trainer: Paul Pertab(Matamata)
  • Jockey: Wiremu Pinn (Last 50: 11-10-2)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%
Jockey Flying

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: Captivant

Dam: Express Dreams

Dam's Sire: Shamexpress

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
47
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 11-10-2
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 12% P 39%
Track
W 7.60% P 28%
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Colt by Captivant on debut. Purchased for NZD $ 75,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). Is the winner of two trials. Worth including.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
1st of 69/9/25ELLS800mTrial2Jasmine Fawcett-Soft 50:47.8960.1 km/h3.5L-----

1. Capital Express

2. Mayday

3. Spy

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1st of 526/8/25TEAW600mTrial3Jasmine Fawcett-Soft 500:35.28NaN km/h4L-----

1. Capital Express

2. Heart Of A Tiger

3. Out Of The Blue

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2Kurtis Pertab
  • Mr Chow (7)
  • Trainer: Kurtis Pertab(Matamata)
  • Jockey: Matthew Cameron (Last 50: 7-4-2)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: Earthlight

Dam: Sozzled

Dam's Sire: Per Incanto

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
47
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 7-4-2
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Son of Earthlight from Sozzled on debut. Recent trial winner at Avondale. Prefer to see.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
1st of 616/12/25AVON800mTrial1Craig Grylls-Good 400:45.18NaN km/h0.2L-----

1. Mr Chow

2. Pocket Money

3. Handstand

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3Andrew Campbell
  • Singletary (8)
  • Trainer: Andrew Campbell(Otaki)
  • Jockey: Rory Hutchings (Last 50: 6-2-4)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Satono Aladdin

Dam: Octavia Rose

Dam's Sire: Shocking

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
47
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 6-2-4
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Barrier Blanket, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Debutant son of Satono Aladdin from Octavia Rose who was purchased for NZD $ 125,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 2). Educated through trials 4: 2-2:0. EW hope.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 416/12/25FOXT850mTrial4Temyia Taiaroa-Good 300:52.34NaN km/hL-----

1. Shamelia Kirk

2. Singletary

3. Pinafore

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1st of 82/12/25WDVL850mTrial1Bruno Queiroz-Good 30:50.5560.5 km/h0.5L-----

1. Singletary

2. Magill

3. San Basilio

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1st of 416/9/25FOXT850mTrial4Bruno Queiroz-Heavy 800:53.88NaN km/h4.5L-----

1. Singletary

2. Magill

3. Tifosi

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2nd of 319/8/25FOXT600mTrial2Jeetesh Mudhoo-Heavy 90:38.7955.7 km/h1L-----

1. Butler Cabin

2. Singletary

3. Another Code

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4Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
  • Zaharias (4) 22
  • Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson(Riccarton Park)
  • Jockey: Joe Doyle (Last 50: 9-6-6)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $17,659
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Super Seth

Dam: Green Roller

Dam's Sire: Flying Spur

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years100

Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-2-0
Season
2: 0-2-0
1st Up
1: 0-1-0
2nd Up
1: 0-1-0
Metro
2: 0-2-0
Good
1: 0-1-0
Soft
1: 0-1-0
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-2-0
Handicap Rating
54
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-1-0
Last 50
50: 9-6-6
Trainer
W 6.67% P 40%
Distance
W 7.71% P 27%
Track
W 6.55% P 23%
Trainer/Track
W 14% P 28%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 46%
Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1000m

Gear Changes

Blinkers OFF, Visor Blinkers ON [Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers]

Comments
Has not been far away in recent runs. Freshened up since finishing second at Riccarton Park over 1000m two months ago. One of the main hopes.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 812/11/25RICC1000m2YO SW+P2Craig Grylls55kgGood 40:58.2461.8 km/h0.34.370.20L-$2.2017$59,091$10,932

1. I Am Belle

2. Zaharias

3. Urchella

On Pc Otr to Tn-Chal Ld Game Fin
2nd of 326/10/25TREN900m2YO SW+P1Joe Doyle55kgSoft 60:54.5859.4 km/h0.34.824.30L-$2.20-$36,364$6,727

1. Silhouette

2. Zaharias

3. Morevino

Awk-Stld 2nd, Hld Clsr Tn, ROS
4th of 69/9/25ELLS800mTrial4Joe Doyle-Soft 50:47.1461.1 km/h-L-----

1. Spellbound

2. Home Secretary

3. She's No Saint

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5Stephen Marsh
  • Imperial Rose (2) 2
  • Trainer: Stephen Marsh(Cambridge)
  • Jockey: Matt Cartwright (Last 50: 7-4-5)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $3,027
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Sword Of State

Dam: Sienna Rose

Dam's Sire: More Than Ready

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years99

Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-1-0
Season
1: 0-1-0
1st Up
1: 0-1-0
Metro
1: 0-1-0
Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Clockwise
1: 0-1-0
Handicap Rating
52
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 7-4-5
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Trialled well and then was a respectable second on debut at Te Aroha over 1000m. Expect improvement on that effort. Will be there at the business end.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 63/1/26TE A1000mMDN 2YO1Courtney Barnes55.5kgHeavy 101:03.5156.7 km/h0.38.530.80L-$4.50-$16,818$3,027

1. State The Obvious

2. Imperial Rose

3. In The Vineyard

Set Pc OTR, Hld Clsr Tn, ROS
2nd of 516/12/25AVON800mTrial3George Rooke-Good 400:44.76NaN km/h-0.5L-----

1. O'Valerie

2. Imperial Rose

3. Blueprint Supreme

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7Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall
  • Hawea (6) 6
  • Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall(Matamata)
  • Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram (a2)(Last 50: 5-5-7)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $1,091
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown Filly

Sire: Hellbent

Dam: Idlewild

Dam's Sire: Lonhro

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years95

Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
46
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 5-5-7
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Distance Range Last 6 months

1100m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Wasn't far away on debut, beaten only 1.5 lengths into sixth over 1100m at this track. Has upside and can measure up.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6th of 926/12/25ELLS1100m2YO SW+P3Rihaan Goyaram52kgSoft 51:04.6461.3 km/h0.35.131.60L-$30-$72,727$1,091

1. Te Encuentro

2. Ka Ron

3. She's No Saint

Stld Midf OTF, Clsr Tn, No room
3rd of 623/10/25ELLS800mTrial6Craig Grylls-Soft 500:48.44NaN km/h-2.2L-----

1. Perfect Pour

2. Power Of Pleasure

3. Hawea

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8Lance Noble
  • Peggy Sue (1)
  • Trainer: Lance Noble(Karaka)
  • Jockey: Warren Kennedy (Last 50: 4-6-7)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Proisir

Dam: Jessiegee

Dam's Sire: Alamosa

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
45
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 4-6-7
Trainer
W 18% P 39%
Distance
W 9.42% P 29%
Track
W 16% P 32%
Trainer/Track
W 18% P 33%
Trainer/Distance
W 22% P 47%
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Debuts today. Showed ability when placed in a recent trial and kicks off in a fairly small field. Suggest monitoring the market.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 69/12/25PUKE800mTrial6Warren Kennedy-Good 40:46.9461.4 km/h0.3L-----

1. Rough 'N' Tough

2. Peggy Sue

3. Maeve

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6th of 618/11/25TEAW850mTrial6Warren Kennedy-Good 30:51.9258.9 km/hL-----

1. Firebird

2. Seize The Day

3. Spirit Of Ardsley

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9Andrew Forsman
  • Stromlinien (3)
  • Trainer: Andrew Forsman(Cambridge)
  • Jockey: Craig Grylls (Last 50: 0-0-0)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown Filly

Sire: Almanzor

Dam: Santa Catarina

Dam's Sire: Savabeel

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
45
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Caught the eye in her only trial when she finished second at Arawa Park. Inside barrier will assist chances. Expect a forward showing.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 616/9/25ROTO800mTrial2Matt Cartwright-Heavy 800:49.70NaN km/h1L-----

1. Seize The Day

2. Stromlinien

3. Dashing Dixie

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Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked