{"id":28706,"date":"2026-05-16T07:48:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28706"},"modified":"2026-05-16T07:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:51:58","slug":"ellerslie-tips-preview-saturday-16-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/ellerslie-tips-preview-saturday-16-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Ellerslie Tips & Preview | Saturday 16 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ellerslie hosts an eight-race program on Saturday for Champagne Stakes Day, with the track currently rated a Soft5 and the rail in the true position. A clear forecast in Auckland leading into and on raceday should ensure the surface remains in excellent order throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selections for each of the eight Ellerslie Saturday races below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ellerslie Race 1<\/div>\n
9 Silky Shuba<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Silky Shuba (#9)<\/strong> resumed with a very encouraging effort at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa two weeks ago, charging home from the rear for 2nd. She should strip fitter for that outing and\u00a0<\/span>retains<\/span>\u00a0the services of George Rooke, which is a big assist. A more favourable barrier\u00a0<\/span>draw<\/span>\u00a0this time should allow her to settle a touch closer in the run, and with natural improvement second-up, she looks ideally placed to go one better.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R1 – MYRACEHORSE MAIDEN 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Silky Shuba (4)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
254X2<\/span>T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 09:19:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Boxmoss<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Boxmoss<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(#2)<\/strong> has returned in\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0order this campaign, producing two eye-catching runs where he has hit the line strongly despite not having the smoothest of passages. The rise to 2100m third-up looks ideal, especially given how he has been finding the line this campaign. He maps to settle back again from the middle draw and while he may\u00a0<\/span>require<\/span>\u00a0tempo and some luck in running, he appeals as overs at the price.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R2 – GOLF WAREHOUSE 2100<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Boxmoss (6)<\/span>
J: Samantha Collett<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
17X59<\/span>T: Chris Wood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 09:19:33 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Excite<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Excite (#1)<\/strong> comes here off a strong win in the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Stakes at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa, where he produced a career-peak figure. He looked very well suited by the rise to 1400m there and gives every\u00a0<\/span>indication<\/span>\u00a0that stepping to 1600m will suit equally well. If he can hold the level he reached last start, he looks the horse they all\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0beat. On trial for a trip across the Tasman and would need to be winning this to justify heading towards a JJ Atkins<\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R3 – CLOUDSOFT ACCOUNTING CHAMPAGNE STAKES (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 09:19:34 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 4<\/div>\n
2 December<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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December (#2)<\/strong> was fair without threatening over the mile here last start, where he looked to get every opportunity but\u00a0<\/span>didn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0finish off so potently late. The drop back to 1300m looks a big positive and George Rooke\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0aboard for this. More importantly, the race shape looks ideal for him, where\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0got him mapped to land in the perfect trailing position behind\u00a0<\/span>likely leader<\/span>\u00a0Vegas Queen. He should get every chance to bounce back to winning form.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R4 – KINGMAKERS ‘BECOME A PRINCIPAL OWNER’ HCP 1300<\/span> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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2. December (3)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
02236<\/span>T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 09:19:35 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 5<\/div>\n
8 Biding My Time<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Biding My Time (#8)<\/strong> looks a progressive filly after an impressive maiden win here first-up, where she rolled to the front and proved too slick over 1200m. She maps to control proceedings again here under Michael McNab and there\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0appear to be a great deal of pressure on paper. The slight drop back to 1100m\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0pose any issue and she looks capable of measuring up in this company if allowed to dictate in front.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R5 – TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1100<\/span> <\/div>
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9th<\/span><\/div>
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8. Biding My Time (4)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
22X1<\/span>T: David Greene<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 09:19:35 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 6<\/div>\n
12 Lady Impending<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lady Impending (#12)<\/strong> resumes here for Stephen Marsh after a pleasing trial effort where she found the line strongly behind race rival\u00a0<\/span>Scolera<\/span>. From the inside draw she maps to settle back along the fence in what looks a genuinely run race. She may require some luck in the straight and the gaps to go her way, but at the price willing to\u00a0<\/span>speculate<\/span>\u00a0on her running a cheeky race in a fresh state.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R6 – HALLMARK STUD 1100<\/span> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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12. Lady Impending (1)<\/span>
J: Masa Hashizume<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
1195X<\/span>T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 09:19:36 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 7<\/div>\n
5 To The Max<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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To The Max (#5)<\/strong> resumed with a better effort than it may look on paper after covering extra ground throughout and racing in tight quarters in the straight. He draws more favourably this time and gains the services of Matt Cartwright, which looks a positive. He should strip fitter second-up and the rise to 1300m appears ideal. At the price, he shapes as a strong chance in a very even field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R7 – AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 1300<\/span> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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5. To The Max (2)<\/span>
J: Matt Cartwright<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
415X6<\/span>T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 09:19:37 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 8<\/div>\n
4 Orson Stone<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Orson Stone (#4)<\/strong> resumed with a very encouraging effort at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa over 1400m, finishing off strongly from a long way back. That resuming run suggested getting over\u00a0<\/span>additional<\/span>\u00a0ground second-up would suit and he gets just that here. The obvious concern is the very wide draw and how much of a start he concedes early. If they run along at an even-genuine tempo,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be charging home mate again. Very appealing each way play to close the card.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R8 – HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1500<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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4. Orson Stone (15)<\/span>
J: Elen Nicholas<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
416X6<\/span>T: Andrew Forsman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 09:19:38 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie hosts an eight-race program on Saturday for Champagne Stakes Day, with the track currently rated a Soft5 and the rail in the true position. A clear forecast in Auckland leading into and on raceday should ensure the surface remains in excellent order throughout. Selections for each of the eight Ellerslie Saturday races below: Ellerslie Race 1 9 Silky Shuba Tip of The Day Silky Shuba (#9) resumed with a very encouraging effort at\u00a0Te\u00a0Rapa two weeks ago, charging home from the rear for 2nd. She should strip fitter for that outing and\u00a0retains\u00a0the services of George Rooke, which is a big…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":11325,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,36],"tags":[582],"hub_post_cat":[3],"class_list":["post-28706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"16\/05\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"45","race_id":"b1370602-6212-46c7-9a65-ffa219644022","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0cec1ff8-5477-40e7-9dc4-e46f7dcf690b"}],"summary":"Silky Shuba (#9) resumed with a very encouraging effort at Te Rapa two weeks ago, charging home from the rear for 2nd. She should strip fitter for that outing and retains the services of George Rooke, which is a big assist. A more favourable barrier draw this time should allow her to settle a touch closer in the run, and with natural improvement second-up, she looks ideally placed to go one better."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"0b0a28b0-20a9-4fa4-af9a-1b5ae19755c3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"488fce2f-2a17-42f2-8690-649084b4c513"}],"summary":"Boxmoss (#2) has returned in very good order this campaign, producing two eye-catching runs where he has hit the line strongly despite not having the smoothest of passages. The rise to 2100m third-up looks ideal, especially given how he has been finding the line this campaign. He maps to settle back again from the middle draw and while he may require tempo and some luck in running, he appeals as overs at the price."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"f2ef772f-27d1-4a2c-a2b4-2cfa7c0a374c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f63cc994-960a-4304-b20e-8589895d9b3d"}],"summary":"Excite (#1) comes here off a strong win in the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Stakes at Te Rapa, where he produced a career-peak figure. He looked very well suited by the rise to 1400m there and gives every indication that stepping to 1600m will suit equally well. If he can hold the level he reached last start, he looks the horse they all have to beat. On trial for a trip across the Tasman and would need to be winning this to justify heading towards a JJ Atkins."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"d633508a-5cbb-42e1-a17f-57c2c30c1398","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"394be957-dc73-4d65-a506-909eecf4e39d"}],"summary":"December (#2) was fair without threatening over the mile here last start, where he looked to get every opportunity but didn\u2019t finish off so potently late. The drop back to 1300m looks a big positive and George Rooke remains aboard for this. More importantly, the race shape looks ideal for him, where I\u2019ve got him mapped to land in the perfect trailing position behind likely leader Vegas Queen. He should get every chance to bounce back to winning form."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"0cd4d613-a182-4387-a74f-d13143d6d1a7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a3a7868d-04ca-42b4-af60-f90870e4dc37"}],"summary":"Biding My Time (#8) looks a progressive filly after an impressive maiden win here first-up, where she rolled to the front and proved too slick over 1200m. She maps to control proceedings again here under Michael McNab and there doesn\u2019t appear to be a great deal of pressure on paper. The slight drop back to 1100m shouldn\u2019t pose any issue and she looks capable of measuring up in this company if allowed to dictate in front."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"ba142800-0ed9-4933-991e-6bdbf2a20313","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cab70744-b4f4-4b72-bd23-3260db217b67"}],"summary":"Lady Impending (#12) resumes here for Stephen Marsh after a pleasing trial effort where she found the line strongly behind race rival Scolera. From the inside draw she maps to settle back along the fence in what looks a genuinely run race. She may require some luck in the straight and the gaps to go her way, but at the price willing to speculate on her running a cheeky race in a fresh state."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"8a17e8a3-6e97-4416-b804-6258ab138110","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b805cb8c-fe15-44b0-8d52-4ab6a84f5e2a"}],"summary":"To The Max (#5) resumed with a better effort than it may look on paper after covering extra ground throughout and racing in tight quarters in the straight. He draws more favourably this time and gains the services of Matt Cartwright, which looks a positive. He should strip fitter second-up and the rise to 1300m appears ideal. At the price, he shapes as a strong chance in a very even field."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"5778c7f1-2678-41b5-ba91-b284a30021c1","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cc3efacf-95d8-4d04-981b-ec58974f8122"}],"summary":"Orson Stone (#4) resumed with a very encouraging effort at Te Rapa over 1400m, finishing off strongly from a long way back. That resuming run suggested getting over additional ground second-up would suit and he gets just that here. The obvious concern is the very wide draw and how much of a start he concedes early. If they run along at an even-genuine tempo, he\u2019ll be charging home mate again. 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