Ellerslie Race 1 - INDEPENDENT TRAFFIC CONTROL 1100
HOME SECRETARY (2) struggled with the track on debut at Trentham, and was also unsuited by the 800m scamper when finishing third that day, 6 weeks ago. She has won a trial since then and can set the record straight in this. ENCHANTMENT (3) won a trial before finishing third in a 3-horse field at Otaki on debut. She has been freshened up and has won another trial. She has plenty of talent and will go close to winning this. DASHING DIXIE (6) has been close up in a couple of trials and will be well educated. She has the advantage of the pole position for her debut and is sure to be well supported in the market. FIRST LIGHT (7) is a stablemate of the second pick who will be making her debut off the back of 2 encouraging trials. She is bred to improve with time, so to see her racing as a juvenile is a good sign. Watch the market moves. INCANDESCENT (1) was close up in his only public trial to date. He has some breeding about him and can make a positive start to his racing career here.
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First starter by Per Incanto out of Saint Katarina. Ran second in Taupo trial over 900m October 30. Inside barrier will assist chances. Market watch advised.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 00:55.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at Trentham on October 18 over 800m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Midnight Dart with 55kg at $3. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 850m on November 18. Sure to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:55.87 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | TREN | 800m | Heavy 8 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 0:48.06 | - | 3 |
| 3.10L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 730m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 0:45.81 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 0:47.14 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Vinnie Colgan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns to racing after only one start. Back after nine weeks break. At debut last start ran last in a small field at Otaki on September 26 over 800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind De Armas with 55kg at $3.70. Had two recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Won a barrier trial over 800m at Avondale on November 14. Everything points to a positive return.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 0:45.43 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 26/09/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $36,036.00 | OTAK | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 0:48.80 | - | 3 |
| 6.10L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 00:36.13 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Filly by Prague facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Ellerslie over 800m on October 23. One to consider.
Last Starts 35 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 | 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: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Bivouac out of Grand Soleil. At the most recent trial finished fifth on October 23 at Ellerslie over 800m. Hard to tip her with any confidence at debut.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:48.44 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly making debut by Alabama Express out of War Goddess. Was second in a Ellerslie trial over 800m October 23. Might just run a solid race here.
Last Starts 35 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 | 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: Wiremu Pinn
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Filly by Savabeel facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on November 14 over 800m. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 0:45.91 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:48.81 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |