{"id":32019,"date":"2026-09-05T08:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T20:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32019"},"modified":"2026-09-05T08:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T20:10:54","slug":"ellerslie-tips-preview-saturday-5-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/ellerslie-tips-preview-saturday-5-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Ellerslie Tips & Preview | Saturday 5 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ellerslie hosts a 10-race program on Saturday for Proisir Plate Day – the first Group 1 meeting of the season. The track is rated a Soft5 and the rail is in the true position. Showers forecast ahead of raceday could see the track come up closer to a Soft6, but should be racing in good order for the duration with all runners getting their chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Ellerslie meeting on Saturday 5 September below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ellerslie Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Excite<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Excite (#1) is a 3yo Wootton Bassett colt resuming here for the James\/Wellwood stable, last seen at the races winning in fine fashion in Listed company as a 2yo at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa back in May. He has\u00a0<\/span>trialled<\/span>\u00a0recently behind open class horses on the Cambridge Synthetic, where he was\u00a0<\/span>striding out<\/span>\u00a0nicely to the line under his own steam. The outside gate is the main knock for him here given there\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0appear to be an abundance of early pressure, but hoping George Rooke rides him like the best horse and puts him in the race early. Can kick off his\u00a0<\/span>3yo<\/span>\u00a0season with a bang.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R1 – RICH HILL STUD 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Excite (8)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
2241X<\/span>T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 12:56:46 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Fly My Wey<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Fly My Wey (#2) comes here off a fair effort for 5th against many of the horses he meets again here, where he secured a soft trailing run but only let down fairly after being held up early in the straight. Happy to forgive that last-start effort and go again here, where he looks extremely well placed on the minimum with Michael McNab now taking over the riding duties. In a race devoid of early tempo, he looks very likely to be settling up on speed\u00a0<\/span>throughout from<\/span>\u00a0his low draw, which should see him afforded every chance. Expecting him to run an improved race here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R2 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS HCP 2200<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Fly My Wey (3)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
18345<\/span>T: Mark Brosnan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 01:32:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 3<\/div>\n
12 Jamaican Boy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Jamaican Boy (#12) comes here on the short turnaround from the Cambridge Synthetic meeting last week, where he was seen finishing off stoutly into a close-up 3rd. Prior to that he ran a mighty race for 3rd behind With Grace and Sweet\u00a0<\/span>But<\/span>\u00a0Psycho, which has stacked up as a good form reference since. Back on the turf suits and he should be better suited by\u00a0<\/span>the improved<\/span>\u00a0footing than most in this. Expect him to settle midfield with cover at worst from his low draw in what will\u00a0<\/span>likely only<\/span>\u00a0be a moderately run affair.\u00a0<\/span>Looks<\/span>\u00a0the one to beat in an even field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R3 – YOURRIDE 2200<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Jamaican Boy (3)<\/span>
J: Joe Doyle<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
70433<\/span>T: Shane Crawford<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.30<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 02:07:47 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Pukana<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Pukana (#2) resumes here, last sighted racing here in May over 1500m where he\u00a0<\/span>didn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0quicken late and just battled on into 8th. He draws a nice low gate for his resumption, where I expect him to settle in the second half of the field with cover off a strong tempo being set out in front. 1100m may be a touch short of his best trip, but if they overdo it in\u00a0<\/span>front<\/span>\u00a0he\u00a0<\/span>possesses<\/span>\u00a0the turn of foot to finish over the top late if at his best. Can run a cheeky race at odds.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R4 – KINGMAKERS SYNDICATION WELCOMES NEW OWNERS 1100<\/span> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Pukana (2)<\/span>
J: Matthew Cameron<\/span> 59.5kg<\/span><\/div>
5438X<\/span>T: Tim & Margaret Carter<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
17.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.40<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 02:45:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 5<\/div>\n
14 Miss Magnetica<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Miss\u00a0<\/span>Magnetica<\/span>\u00a0(#14) heads here second-up off a simply luckless run last start at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa, where she was bolting for a run near the fence but never got clear running. She draws wide here and while that may see her settle back in the field, it should mean George Rooke has her in clear galloping room this time around. There looks to be a genuine tempo in this race, which should set up nicely for her to\u00a0<\/span>be finishing<\/span>\u00a0off over the top late.\u00a0<\/span>Looks<\/span>\u00a0a key chance in a very even MAAT field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R5 – TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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14. Miss Magnetica (9)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
5X9<\/span>T: Hollie Elliot<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.20<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 03:18:20 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Drommy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Drommy<\/span>\u00a0(#1)\u00a0<\/span>was finding<\/span>\u00a0the line powerfully at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa last start, getting back in an evenly run race but putting in some good strides late to finish 2nd. He looks suited remaining at the mile here and importantly gets a positive swing in the barriers, which should see him settle much closer to the speed under George Rooke. The blinkers going on for this may only spark further improvement.\u00a0<\/span>Looks<\/span>\u00a0the one they have to beat with even luck in running.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R6 – EAGLE TECHNOLOGY 1600<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Drommy (5)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
31522<\/span>T: Ben & Ryan Foote<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 03:50:36 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Dream Roca<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Dream Roca (#2) is a Queensland-based filly making the trek across the Tasman yet again for Liam Birchley, having won the Karaka Millions 2yo here back in January. She comes here first-up, last seen finishing well down the track in the Gr.1 JJ Atkins back in June. Her trials in Queensland ahead of this resuming run have only been fair, but the stable\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be making the trip if she\u00a0<\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0on song heading here. Drawn to settle\u00a0<\/span>not far from<\/span>\u00a0the speed throughout under Matt Cartwright and should get her chance to remain unbeaten in NZ.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R7 – AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI SUNLINE VASE (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Dream Roca (2)<\/span>
J: Matt Cartwright<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
X3300<\/span>T: Liam Birchley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 04:25:58 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Tajana (#5) resumes here as a 4yo for the Ritchie\/Murray stable, having raced against the best 3yos going around last season. She was last seen finishing 8th in the Gr.1 NZ Oaks back in\u00a0<\/span>March, but<\/span>\u00a0had finished a close-up 3rd behind\u00a0<\/span>Ohope<\/span>\u00a0Wins and Single Red in Gr.2\u00a0<\/span>fillies<\/span>\u00a0company prior. She has had a quiet trial on the Cambridge Synthetic to ready her for this assignment, where she\u00a0<\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0asked for much of an effort. Sam McNab\u2019s 2kg claim is a big plus and sees her carry just 55.5kg here. Expecting her to settle midfield on the fence from her low draw before looking to finish off strongly late.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R8 – MYRACEHORSE 1300<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Tajana (2)<\/span>
J: Sam McNab<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
0138X<\/span>T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 05:00:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Well Written (#15) resumes here as an unbeaten 4yo mare, having won all six of her starts as a 3yo last season and narrowly holding off Belle Cheval in the NZB Kiwi at her last start back in March. She has had the benefit of two trials ahead of this campaign, the latest of which she was asked for an effort by Matt Cartwright and responded nicely. She draws an ideal gate for her resumption, where she should be able to float forward and find a position a pair or two back from the speed. Looking to extend her perfect record to seven from seven and should take plenty of beating here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R9 – PROISIR PLATE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Well Written (7)<\/span>
J: Matt Cartwright<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
1111X<\/span>T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.08<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 05:35:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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The Precursor (#2) is a lightly tried 6yo son of St Jean resuming for the James\/Wellwood stable, last sighted finishing 6th in the Gr.2 Avondale Cup back in February. He resumes here over a mile, which is\u00a0<\/span>possibly a<\/span>\u00a0touch short of his best, but he has performed very well over this trip in the past. He has\u00a0<\/span>trialled<\/span>\u00a0nicely ahead of his resumption, hitting the line strongly under\u00a0<\/span>very little<\/span>\u00a0pressure. Abinith Simon\u2019s 4kg claim helps offset the sizeable 61kg\u00a0<\/span>impost also<\/span>. He is likely on a path towards a NZ Cup in November but can run a cheeky race in a fresh state.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R10 – HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600<\/span> <\/div>
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2. The Precursor (4)<\/span>
J: Abinith Simon<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
1316X<\/span>T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
16.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.40<\/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: 05\/09\/2026 06:13:12 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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