Ellerslie Race 3 - SKYCITY STAR WAY STAKES
OUT OF THE BLUE (1) has been freshened up since being a late scratching at the barriers in early March. He won his first 2 starts in his initial prep, and then was placed twice in 3 starts earlier in the year at stakes level. He was given the all clear after a recent trial, and with Opie Bosson back in the irons, he will be ready to rumble. INCANDESCENT (2) followed up his easy debut win with 3 solid efforts in tougher fields, including a last start third at Pukekohe nearly a month ago. He likes it wet, and he can take this out. SO FEAR (6) won her debut by a nose, and then stepped up sharply in class to win again by a neck. She is bred to get even better with time, so a hat-trick of wins is not beyond her. SPELLBOUND (4) made progress without winning in his initial prep, and he resumes with an easy trial win under his belt. A good gate will help him, and he is right up to winning this. AMOURETTE (7) did what she had to when scoring easily on debut. She has the scope to go with it.
Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a spell. Placed in a recent trial. Opened last campaign with a third at Trentham over 1100m. Looks all set for a bright return.
Last Starts 8 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 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:48.27 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | 2YO C&G SW | $126,050.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:16.21 | - | 3 |
| 5.77L | $5.40 |
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW | $739,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 57kg | 1:12.01 | - | 14 |
| 4.20L | $22.60 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 70 | 2YO SW | $73,000.00 | 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: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was most recently seen when third behind So Fear four weeks ago over 1200m at Pukekohe. Key chance capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 26 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 | 20/03/2026 | 26 | 2YO SW+P | $46,218.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:10.14 | - | 4 |
| 0.77L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 22/02/2026 | 52 | 2YO SW+P | $15,948.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chris Dell | 57kg | 1:12.06 | - | 4 |
| 0.68L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 33 | 2YO SW | $193,966.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:12.66 | - | 2 |
| 3.80L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $26,316.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 57.5kg | 1:05.76 | - | 3 |
| 1.80L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 00:55.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Saluted last start over 1050m at Matamata, getting home by 0.1 lengths. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.12L | $16.40 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:54.49 | - | 8 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 00:45.18 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Quality performer who as not appeared since he closed last prep with a fifth to Kinnaird in the Eclipse Stakes over 1200m at this track on January 1. Tough to beat on best efforts.
Last Starts 8 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 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 1:08.50 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | 2YO SW | $193,966.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Sam Weatherley | 57kg | 1:12.66 | - | 5 |
| 5.60L | $13.80 |
| 4/4 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | TE R | 1100m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:05.62 | - | 4 |
| 3.30L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/11/2025 | 57 | 2YO SW | $96,491.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:04.52 | - | 5 |
| 2.30L | $15.10 |
| 2/3 | 26/09/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $36,036.00 | OTAK | 800m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 57kg | 0:48.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.80L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:47.14 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a solid effort last start when second in a race won by Mayfair Street over 1050m at Matamata four weeks ago. In the mix on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/03/2026 | 11 | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 54.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.12L | $30.20 |
| 5/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $21,008.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 54.5kg | 1:10.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.04L | $39.40 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Gareth Lahoud | 00:36.13 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lines up for the hat-trick after taking out a weaker race over 1200m at Pukekohe last time out, getting home by 0.4 lengths. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 26 | 2YO SW+P | $46,218.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:10.14 | - | 1 |
| 0.41L | $4.70 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $15,948.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 1:12.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.10L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:46.78 | - | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 0:45.76 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Landed the prize last start over 1100m at Pukekohe, getting home by 0.3 lengths. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 8 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 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:47.73 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:03.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.34L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 00:46.14 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here after a tenth in the Karaka Millions 2yo won by Dream Roca 12 weeks ago over 1200m at this track. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 8 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 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:47.47 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | 2YO SW | $739,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:12.01 | - | 8 |
| 5.05L | $15.10 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $47,414.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:11.93 | - | 3 |
| 0.21L | $8.80 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Matt Cartwright | 00:49.70 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won a trial and then overcame difficulties in running to finish third on debut over 1050m at Matamata. Expect improvement on that effort. Expect her to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 55.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 9 |
| 0.22L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:54.30 | - | 6 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Sam Weatherley | 0:53.24 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Wiremu Pinn
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Sword Of State filly from L'acclamation on debut. Ran fifth at recent trial. Facing a stiff test.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:48.47 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 1:03.04 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 00:45.78 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |