M02: Ellerslie Races - 9th Dec, 2017
| Start time: | 2:49 pm | |
| Weather: | FINE | |
| Track: | GOOD3 |
Overview
The Bonecrusher and the clash between Melody Belle and Volpe Veloce hold centre of attention today
Day's "Best"
R2 (7) Bucky
Best "Each Way"
R3 (3) Rose Imperial
Best "Roughie"
R8 (5) Excalibur
Race 1 - TERENZO,DANIELLE & RORY-LIFE ED AMBASSADORS 2200 RATING 65Time: 2:49 | Distance: 2200m | Prize $27500Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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5 Florence Ivy F: 15230W(58)( J- Jake Bayliss )( T- S & E Clotworthy )Raced unkindly last start and gave up. Sidewinkers on as is Aussie young gunMain Danger
2 Thailand F: 78X52W(59)( J- Michael McNab )( T- Collett James Cross )A horse for the smaller courses it seems but carries form momentum into this
1 What A Diva F: 9X077W(59.5)( J- Hairi Marzuki (a3) )( T- Marsh Stephen Bruce )Back in staying role. Was fifth St Leger (2500m) last year. 7 starts for nothing here but Marsh has nominated for Auckland CupLonger Odds
3 August Edition F: X4270W(58)( J- Eilish McCall (a4) )( T- S & E Clotworthy )WonDividends : $10.10 $3.90Chasing Dunstan trophy, but needs to lift. Apprentice claim gives shotRemarks
Stipe Comment: Florence ivy - Became awkwardly placed inside heels approaching the 1700 metres then raced ungenerously for a distance.
Jake BaylissResults
Race DividendsWin 3 $ 10.10Place1 3 $ 3.90Place2 7 $ 2.40Quinella 3,7 $ 30.60Trifecta 3:7:1 $ 200.00First4 3:7:1:2 $ 405.80- Race 2 - THE COMMON 1200 MAIDENTime: 3:24 | Distance: 1200m | Prize $10000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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7 Bucky F: 2XW(57)( J- Trudy Thornton )( T- Sanders/Sweeney )Second in debut to one now racing abroad. Bred to take this out with ease. Dam won 2 listed races as 2yo.Main Danger
8 Sir Linwood F: 7X4W(57)( J- Brendan Hutton (a) )( T- Ritchie Frank Thomas )Won two trials, beating smart Pike filly in one. Freshup effort would have won admirers.
6 Bugs Moran F: 9XW(58.5)( J- Sam Weatherley (a) )( T- Ralph Stephen Bert )Threw in towel on debut in heavy 11. All 3 trials indicate capable of betterInclude in Multis
1 Full Of Talent F: 8692W(58.5)( J- Maija Vance )( T- Patel Ramesh )WonDividends : $7.60 $2.10On firmer footing last start and responded with massive improvementLonger Odds
9 Xpress Hit F: 6X6W(57)( J- Leith Innes )( T- Tiley Nigel William Edwin )Just OK freshup. Meets weaker maiden field todayRemarks
Gear changes: Naples: Side Winkers off Bucky: Bar Plates (Front) on, Side Winkers on, Boots on Xpress Hit: Barrier Blanket off, Blinkers on
Graeme SandersResults
Race DividendsWin 1 $ 7.60Place1 1 $ 2.10Place2 2 $ 1.90Place3 11 $ 6.50Quinella 1,2 $ 18.10Trifecta 1:2:11 $ 987.10First4 1:2:11:7 $ 4877.50Double 3/1 $ 89.40DBL conc 3/2 $ 20.10- Race 3 - JR WEBB 1200 RATING 75Time: 3:59 | Distance: 1200m | Prize $30000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
View Full FieldTop PickThe 'Best Each Way'
3 Rose Imperial F: 723X4W(55)( J- Jake Bayliss )( T- Pike Anthony Wayne )PlacedDividend : $2.40Got snookered 200m out small field last start. Hit line well when clearMain Danger
5 Caesour's Dream F: X4561W(54)( J- Lynsey Satherley )( T- Baker/Forsman )Too good thanks to gun Cameron ride last start. Failed to make grade as juvenile, 3yo season looking more positive
4 Princess Kereru F: X2104W(54.5)( J- Craig Grylls )( T- K & B Kelso )Huge for 3rd from outside gate (14) last start. Holidaying Grylls pinch hits for ColemanInclude in Multis
8 Fullinbloom F: 1X228W(54)( J- Michael McNab )( T- Surgenor Joanne Mary Miss )Not up to wfa class last time. Safer bet in this. One start Ellerslie for one win.Longer Odds
2 Date Night F: 0240XW(55)( J- Cameron Lammas )( T- G & D Rogerson )Struggled for consistency last prep though did place in couple of quality 3yo races, second to Volpe Veloce in one. In foal.Remarks
Gear changes: Date Night: In Foal on, Tongue Tie on
Tony PikeResults
Race DividendsWin 7 $ 4.80Place1 7 $ 1.80Place2 3 $ 2.40Place3 9 $ 5.20Quinella 3,7 $ 18.20Trifecta 7:3:9 $ 395.50First4 7:3:9:4 $ 4552.70- Race 4 - DUNSTAN FEEDS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER RATING 85Time: 4:34 | Distance: 1400m | Prize $35000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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5 Yearn F: X1112W(54)( J- Trudy Thornton )( T- Fursdon Karen Mrs )WonDividends : $2.20 $1.50Likely warm favourite after an astounding treble. Freshened, distance ideal. Telegraph a summer targetMain Danger
4 Brighton F: 8X348W(57.5)( J- Vinnie Colgan )( T- Tiley Nigel William Edwin )Won this meet last year when sprinting hard from the back. Risky bet since developing poor starting manners.1 Ruud Not Too F: 106X8W(59)( J- Jake Bayliss )( T- Marsh Stephen Bruce )PlacedDividend : $2.60Rich HIll and Dunstan winner here last summer. More of a miler now, but Ruud not to respectInclude in Multis
6 Vinevale F: 32X34W(54)( J- Cameron Lammas )( T- Autridge/Richards )Always a chance, a place chanceLonger Odds3 Thunder Down Under F: 7X81XW(58)( J- Leith Innes )( T- Ralph Stephen Bert )Long time off scene because of bad feet. Innes wanted freshup ride. They combined for listed race win here 2 years back.Remarks
Stipe Comment last start: Brighton - Hampered leaving the barrier. Held up passing the 300 metres.
YearnResults
Race DividendsWin 5 $ 2.20Place1 5 $ 1.50Place2 1 $ 2.60Quinella 1,5 $ 6.20Trifecta 5:1:6 $ 42.20First4 5:1:6:4 $ 111.90Double 7/5 $ 13.80DBL conc 7/1 $ 9.70Treble 1/7/5 $ 134.20Quaddie 3/1/7/5 $ 1819.90Trifecta - Selected!First 4 - Selected!- Race 5 - HYGIENE SYSTEMS 2200 RATING 85Time: 5:10 | Distance: 2200m | Prize $35000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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4 Zacada F: 4X823W(59)( J- Craig Grylls )( T- Baker/Forsman )PlacedDividend : $1.50Looks primed to match hot form of last summer. Standout in field of wannabes and has-beens.Main Danger
6 Keep Up F: 16612W(54)( J- Alysha Collett )( T- Henderson Carl John )WonDividends : $5.40 $1.70Jumping a grade but already shown he will have few hassles keeping up over staying distances.
5 Victory Drive F: 117X0W(55.5)( J- Jake Bayliss )( T- Baker/Forsman )Tough run freshup. Baker wasted no time sending him over ground again with Avondale and Wellington Cups looming.Include in Multis
7 Big Mike F: 60184W(54)( J- Trudy Thornton )( T- Phelan Craig Kelvin )Staying debut but looks to have stamina to cope. Trainer will be happy with state of the ground.Longer Odds
10 Narvick F: 55915W(54)( J- Sam Weatherley (a) )( T- Cole Steven David )A grinder and a fighter. Promises to kick onto higher levelRemarks
Stipe Comment: Victory Drive - Began awkwardly. Commenced to over-race in the early stages and shifted out off heels passing the 1000 metres and then raced wide without cover.
Frank RitchieResults
Race DividendsWin 6 $ 5.40Place1 6 $ 1.70Place2 4 $ 1.50Place3 3 $ 2.20Quinella 4,6 $ 8.20Trifecta 6:4:3 $ 124.50First4 6:4:3:8 $ 658.20- Race 6 - RAY WHITE NZ 1200 OPEN HANDICAPTime: 5:50 | Distance: 1200m | Prize $40000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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4 Volpe Veloce F: 4X160W(55.5)( J- Jake Bayliss )( T- Richardson/Parker )WonDividends : $3.10 $1.50Didn't sign off last prep the way stable would have hoped. Wet tracks wrecked Gr1 dream. Unbeaten three times fresh and won 2 from 2 Ellerslie. Aussie deputising for Parkes.Main Danger
8 Go Nicholas F: 28X52W(54)( J- Sam Weatherley (a) )( T- Hale Shelley Ann Miss )Wonderful course and distance record. Liked the way he got to the line last start. Boom apprentice replaces regular, who is taking part in series in Queensland
9 Melody Belle F: 1110XW(54)( J- Michael McNab )( T- Autridge/Richards )PlacedDividend : $1.60Karaka Million winner resumes. Stable says: "He has Group One sprint targets forthcoming but also the class to rate an each way chance in her first start against older horses.''Include in Multis
3 Heroic Valour F: 29X53W(56)( J- Cameron Lammas )( T- Autridge/Richards )PlacedDividend : $1.60In Melody Belle's shadow for this but capable of upstaging her, says Te Akau. Two runs in, he can no longer rely on lack of fitness for an excuse.Longer Odds
5 Rocanto F: 597X1W(55)( J- Vinnie Colgan )( T- Marsh Stephen Bruce )Probable pacemaker and a very dangerous one at that. Won 5 times over the 1200mRemarks
Gear changes: Melody Belle: Ear Covers Pre-Race on
Shelley HaleResults
Race DividendsWin 4 $ 3.10Place1 4 $ 1.50Place2 3 $ 1.60Place3 9 $ 1.60Quinella 3,4 $ 7.40Trifecta 4:3:9 $ 47.30First4 4:3:9:7 $ 338.50Double 6/4 $ 17.40DBL conc 6/3 $ 11.40Trifecta - Selected!- Race 7 - HYNDS HOLDINGS LIMITED BONECRUSHER STAKES 3YO SW GROUP 3Time: 6:30 | Distance: 1400m | Prize $70000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
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7 Prom Queen F: X1119W(54.5)( J- Alysha Collett )( T- K & L Rae )Flopped in One Thousand Guineas when failed to get the mile and the track was too hard. Back to 1400m today where has won and some good give in ground a real plus.Main Danger
1 Hard Merchandize F: 1X413W(56.5)( J- Cameron Lammas )( T- Vile Gary Robert )Will be back here in March for the Derby if all goes to plan. Not run since Annie Sarten but has had trials win.
8 Florence Jean F: 6X122W(54.5)( J- Vinnie Colgan )( T- Morell John Charles )Missed all of the big spring 3yo races because of virus. Not nominated for anything over summer. Could be back in the autumn after this.Include in Multis
11 Spring Heat F: 21W(54.5)( J- Jake Bayliss )( T- O'Sullivan/Scott )WonDividends : $4.20 $1.50Super impressive winning maiden. The heat is on here but will likely sit on Prom Queen and try to outsprint her.Longer Odds5 Maktoum F: 51W(56.5)( J- Michael McNab )( T- McKee Stephen John )Another smart maiden winner. Superbly bred, he will win plenty in 3yo season - if he doen't get sold first. The runnerup in maiden has since gone on to win.Remarks
Gear changes: Florence Jean: Blinkers off
Prom QueenResults
Race DividendsWin 11 $ 4.20Place1 11 $ 1.50Place2 6 $ 3.30Place3 3 $ 3.40Quinella 6,11 $ 47.50Trifecta 11:6:3 $ 558.90First4 11:6:3:7 $ 2441.80- Race 8 - RAY WHITE CITY REALTY 2200 RATING 75Time: 7:10 | Distance: 2200m | Prize $30000
Selections (Click horse or jockey for additional information)
View Full FieldTop Pick8 Belle Testa F: 53141W(54.5)( J- Jake Bayliss )( T- Marsh Stephen Bruce )Too strong in dead 4 last start, removing doubts she was just a winter horse. Scr from weak race during week. Cups nominated.Main Danger2 Magic Chai F: X8451W(58.5)( J- Leith Innes )( T- Pike Anthony Wayne )WonDividends : $4.20 $1.60Pulled up after jumping last start when jock thought a false start had been decided. Was up for it too. Tony Pike aiming at Wellington Cup.
6 Nina Arora F: 08322W(55.5)( J- Michael McNab )( T- Tiley Nigel William Edwin )PlacedDividend : $1.70NIce run of form but win continues to be just out of reach. McNab has won twice on her.Include in Multis
3 Peso F: 02311W(58)( J- Sam Weatherley (a) )( T- Nelson Paul Sunderland )PlacedDividend : $2.20Was battling in amateur riders races over winter. Now look at him go now. Worth a lot more than a pesoLonger OddsThe 'Best Roughie'
5 Excalibur F: 8X038W(56)( J- Alysha Collett )( T- Ritchie Shaune Frank )8th in Derby in March. Finally back over a distance where he could pack some punch.Remarks
Gear changes: Iffwedance: Concussion Plates (Front) off, Tongue Control Bit off, Lugging Bit on Excalibur: Blinkers on Belle Testa: Ear Covers Pre-Race on
Stephen MarshResults
Race DividendsWin 2 $ 4.20Place1 2 $ 1.60Place2 6 $ 1.70Place3 3 $ 2.20Place6 3,7,9/1,5/3,4,6/3,4,9/3,6,11/2 $ 31.50Quinella 2,6 $ 9.10Trifecta 2:6:3 $ 77.20First4 2:6:3:5 $ 176.60Double 11/2 $ 12.40DBL conc 11/6 $ 8.30Treble 4/11/2 $ 58.80Quaddie 6/4/11/2 $ 447.20Trifecta - Selected!First 4 - Selected!
