Ellerslie

Tomorrow, January 24, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

JIGSAW (3) has always been a speedy Australian-trained gelding, but he has gone to another level this season, winning his last 3 starts on the bounce. He has maintained his fitness levels by winning a couple of recent jumpouts and is not here for a holiday. On top, but he won't have it all his own way. CROCETTI (2) needed his fresh-up run in the G1 Telegraph at Trentham 3 weeks ago, and will be spot on for this assignment. He is a former winner of this race, and he will go close to taking it out. ARKANSAW KID (1) is a very honest Victorian gelding peaking at the right time, third up from a spell. Opie Bosson has picked up the ride, and the pair merits healthy respect. SWEYNESDAY (11) is a very progressive gelding facing his toughest test to date. He loves it here and will don the blinkers this time. Don't risk him. PLATINUM ATTACK (5) got too far back from a wide gate in the G1 Railway at Trentham when starting close to favourite. He is a query clockwise, but still include him.

3. Jigsaw
2. Crocetti
1. Arkansaw Kid

R6 1200m Grp1

12. 12. Alabama Lass
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: KEN & BEV KELSO
F: 1x20x
Price History:
2.88
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
120
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato September 26 over 1200m, 9 len behind Charm Stone with 56.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second of 14 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Moir Stks September 6 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Baraqiel carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
1. 1. Arkansaw Kid
J: OPIE BOSSONT: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: 10x23
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Cranbourne Meteorite on November 22 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Jigsaw carrying 59kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Pakenham Supernova on December 13 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Warnie with 59kg at $10. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.
3. 3. Jigsaw
J: LOGAN BATEST: CINDY ALDERSON
F: 4111x
Price History:
4.75
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Cranbourne Meteorite November 22 over 1200m defeating Arkansaw Kid carrying 59kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Caulfield Bm100 September 20 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Tiger Shark carrying 55.5kg at $20. Expecting he will pick up where he left off.
9. 9. Espionage
J: DAMIAN LANET: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 0x5x3
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Having second run back today. Last outing 3rd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Sweynesday carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. At only start last preparation led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Theo Marks on September 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Autumn Glow with 53kg at $31. Worth following up.
2. 2. Crocetti
J: WARREN KENNEDYT: DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA
F: 120x8
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after nine months 8th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $14.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Concorde Stks on December 7 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Babylon Berlin carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Top chance despite the latest effort.
11. 11. Sweynesday
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
F: 12x11
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track November 29 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Have A Crack with 58kg at $4.30. Last start favourite; won by a head at this track January 1 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Shoes carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. Finds a nice race and is one of the major players.
5. 5. Platinum Attack
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: LISA LATTA
F: 6x126
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 6th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $4.70. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, head behind Azeezle carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Sure to be thereabouts.
4. 4. Sterling Express
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: MARK BROSNAN
F: 1144x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile September 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $10.60. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track April 19 over 1200m slow track defeating Glamour Tycoon with 54.5kg at $13.60. Expecting a effective return.
7. 7. Tardelli
J: BEN THOMPSONT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 13737
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 7th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 7 at Pukekohe in the G3 Concorde Hcp on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 55kg at $4.10. Better than that and worth following up.
13. 13. Ardalio
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 1x418
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run 8th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind First Five carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Pukekohe G3 Counties Bowl Hcp November 22 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Twain with 53kg at $3.80. One of the chances.
8. 8. Master Fay
J: TAYLA MITCHELLT: CHAD ORMSBY
F: 0x120
Price History:
51.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 10th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $24.30. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Pukekohe in the G3 Concorde Hcp on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Midnight Edition with 55kg at $8.70. Worth including.
6. 6. Sacred Satono
J: RORY HUTCHINGST: BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
F: 60x0x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 10th of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Ardalio carrying 59kg at $11.10. When resuming last campaign 6th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G2 Foxbridge Plate on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Sterling Express carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on January 11. Not keen on his chances.
10. 10. Reward Smile
J: KELLY MYERST: JENNA MAHONEY
F: 1x914
Price History:
91.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Sweynesday carrying 57.5kg at $29.50. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Trentham December 14 over 1200m defeating Insatiable carrying 55.5kg at $18.80. Not keen on his chances.

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