Ellerslie Race 1 - STELLA ARTOIS 1200
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.
Jockey: Wiremu Pinn
Weight: 57kgs
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Colt by Captivant on debut. Purchased for NZD $ 75,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). Is the winner of two trials. Worth including.
Last Starts 122 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 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:47.89 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:35.28 | - | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matthew Cameron
Weight: 57kgs
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Son of Earthlight from Sozzled on debut. Recent trial winner at Avondale. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 24 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 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 00:45.18 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rory Hutchings
Weight: 57kgs
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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.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 55kgs
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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.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 55kgs
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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.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TE A | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 55.5kg | 1:03.51 | - | 1 |
| 0.80L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 00:44.76 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram
Weight: 55kgs
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Wasn't far away on debut, beaten only 1.5 lengths into sixth over 1100m at this track. Has upside and can measure up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $70,175.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Rihaan Goyaram | 52kg | 1:04.64 | - | 3 |
| 1.60L | $30.20 |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:48.44 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuts today. Showed ability when placed in a recent trial and kicks off in a fairly small field. Suggest monitoring the market.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 0:46.94 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Warren Kennedy | 0:51.92 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Caught the eye in her only trial when she finished second at Arawa Park. Inside barrier will assist chances. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Matt Cartwright | 00:49.70 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |