Ellerslie Race 4 - TAB KARAKA MILLIONS 2YO
DE ARMAS (8) has had a reputation, and has lived up to the hype, winning on a heavy track on debut, and then winning the Listed Counties Stakes at her last run 9 weeks ago. She cruised home in a recent trial and will be spot-on for this assignment. There will still be good odds for her, and she is the one to beat for us. KINNAIRD (1) probably made himself the favourite for this after winning the Eclipse Stakes here just over 3 weeks ago with a bold finish late to score by a length in a good field. Stick with him. OUT OF THE BLUE (2) resumed with a fast finishing third at Trentham in Stakes company 3 weeks ago, which should have him at his peak for this main target. He won his first 2 starts at Riccarton and is poised to give this a big shake. TORTURE (7) was a Stakes winner on debut at Caulfield, and resumed with a fourth at Geelong 3 weeks ago. She treks from Australia and has to be respected. DREAM ROCA (9) won fresh up at Eagle Farm 6 weeks ago. She is in good hands. Can win.

Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Talented type yet to taste defeat after two runs, the latest over 1200m in the G2 Eclipse Stakes at this track. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 32 | 2YO SW | $193,966.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:12.66 | - | 6 |
| 1.00L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:05.82 | - | 3 |
| 0.10L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 0:45.43 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 05/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 730m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 0:45.69 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Looking to improve on his last-start third in the Wellesley Stakes won by Lassified over 1100m at Trentham three weeks ago. Hard to fault and can go on with it.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 70 | 2YO SW | $86,207.00 | TREN | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:03.67 | - | 1 |
| 1.50L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 00:46.39 | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 0:45.87 | - | 5 |
| 1.00L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,523.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 0:46.16 | - | 1 |
| 2.00L | $1.50 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:35.28 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth last start in the Wellesley Stakes won by Lassified over 1100m at Trentham, beaten 2.25 lengths. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | 2YO SW | $86,207.00 | TREN | 1100m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 57kg | 1:03.67 | - | 2 |
| 2.30L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | 2YO SW | $153,509.00 | TREN | 1100m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 57kg | 1:03.36 | - | 4 |
| 4.50L | $25.70 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 56kg | 1:05.82 | - | 2 |
| 1.10L | $4.90 |
| 1/3 | 19/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 600m | Heavy 9 | Kelly Myers | 0:38.79 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here after a fourth behind Kinnaird eight weeks ago over 1100m at Otaki. Major player on best form. Worth including.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 43 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Good 4 | Kate Hercock | 57kg | 1:05.82 | - | 4 |
| 1.90L | $7.30 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | TREN | 800m | Heavy 8 | Kate Hercock | 57kg | 0:48.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.80L | $8.70 |
| 2/3 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 600m | Heavy 8 | Jonathan Riddell | 00:37.88 | - | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Turned in a solid effort last start when second in a race won by Te Encuentro over 1100m at this track four weeks ago. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | 2YO SW+P | $70,175.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 56kg | 1:04.64 | - | 6 |
| 0.20L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 56kg | 1:05.82 | - | 5 |
| 0.10L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Wiremu Pinn
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Saluted last start over 1000m at Tauherenikau, getting home by a head. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 57.5kg | 0:58.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.20L | $2.20 |
| 7/7 | 20/12/2025 | 63 | 2YO SW | $153,509.00 | TREN | 1100m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 57kg | 1:03.36 | - | 3 |
| 12.70L | $32.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 850m | Good 3 | Amber Riddell | 0:50.55 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 850m | Soft 5 | Amber Riddell | 00:51.24 | - | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | TREN | 800m | Heavy 8 | Liam Kauri | 55kg | 0:48.06 | - | 1 |
| 4.90L | $5.30 |
| 2/4 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 8 | Liam Kauri | 00:53.88 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here after a fourth behind Moana Spirit three weeks ago over 1100m at Geelong. Well placed here. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 80 | GEELONG DIAMOND | $150,000.00 | GEEL | 1100m | Good | J G Radley (a) | 56kg | 4.50 | - | 7 |
| 4.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | DEBUTANT STKS | $200,750.00 | CAUL | 1000m | Good | E P Brown | 56kg | 57.55 | - | 4 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive winner last start of the Counties Challenge Stakes over 1100m at Pukekohe, getting home by 1.75 lengths. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 1:00.76 | - | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 22/11/2025 | 57 | 2YO SW | $96,491.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 1:04.52 | - | 7 |
| 1.80L | $6.40 |
| 1/4 | 11/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 00:55.63 | - | 5 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 26/09/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $36,036.00 | OTAK | 800m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 0:48.80 | - | 2 |
| 4.80L | $1.70 |
| 1/3 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 600m | Heavy 8 | Kelly Myers | 00:37.88 | - | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Thompson
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was successful at her latest appearance over 1000m at Eagle Farm, scoring by 2 lengths. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 63 | 2Y HCP | $85,000.00 | E FM | 1000m | Soft | B E Thompson | 55.5kg | 57.92 | - | 3 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | 2Y-SWP | $85,000.00 | E FM | 1000m | Good | B E Thompson | 54.5kg | 0.85 | - | 4 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was successful at her latest appearance over 1100m at Te Rapa, scoring by half a length. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 13/12/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | TE R | 1100m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 55kg | 1:05.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.50L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:47.23 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 00:49.70 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was successful at her latest appearance over 1200m at this track, scoring by 0.2 lengths. In form and worth following up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $47,414.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:11.93 | - | 3 |
| 0.00L | $8.80 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Matt Cartwright | 00:49.70 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Angela Jones
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here following success four weeks ago over 1000m at Sunshine Coast, scoring by a neck. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | 55 | 2Y MDN-SW | $40,000.00 | SCST | 1000m | Soft | B E Thompson | 56kg | 59.23 | - | 5 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/11/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $85,000.00 | E FM | 1000m | Soft | B E Thompson | 56.5kg | 3.07 | - | 5 |
| 3.07L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rory Hutchings
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last appeared when third behind Stromlinien two weeks ago over 1200m at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 60 | 2YO SW+P | $47,414.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 55kg | 1:11.93 | - | 4 |
| 2.07L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | 17 | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 0:58.24 | - | 2 |
| 0.20L | $2.20 |
| 2/3 | 26/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | TREN | 900m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 55kg | 0:54.58 | - | 1 |
| 4.30L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 0:47.14 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start in a race won by Te Encuentro over 1100m at this track, arriving a neck behind the winner. Hard to fault if at her best.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | 2YO SW+P | $70,175.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 54kg | 1:04.64 | - | 9 |
| 0.30L | $6.10 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $26,316.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 55.5kg | 1:05.76 | - | 2 |
| 1.80L | $5.40 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:47.23 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:47.14 | - | 1 |
| 1.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was successful at her latest appearance over 1000m at Te Aroha, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Would have to improve even further.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TE A | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 53.5kg | 1:03.51 | - | 4 |
| 0.80L | $8.20 |
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 55.5kg | 1:07.21 | - | 2 |
| 12.30L | $7.70 |
| 3/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Good 3 | Corentin Berge | 0:36.9 | - | 1 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start in a race won by Stromlinien over 1200m at this track, arriving 0.2 lengths behind the winner. Worth following up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $47,414.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Rory Hutchings | 57kg | 1:11.93 | - | 7 |
| 0.21L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Temyia Taiaroa | 00:52.34 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 850m | Good 3 | Bruno Queiroz | 0:50.55 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 8 | Bruno Queiroz | 00:53.88 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 19/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 600m | Heavy 9 | Jeetesh Mudhoo | 0:38.79 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |