PROVENCE (1) was well ridden to score by a nose in the G1 Mufhasa Classic at Trentham 7 weeks ago, and is now at the top of the weights in a strong field. She is unbeaten over this shorter trip of 1400m on this course, and she can repeat the dose. MARY SHAN (2) made it 3 wins from 4 starts this prep when winning the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes by a short-head here 8 weeks ago. She has trialled since then and has won 3 times over this distance. If the track is wet, then she can make it a hat-trick of wins in this. ROMILLY (8) needed both of her starts back from a spell, and proved to be too strong third up here just over 3 weeks ago, scoring by half a length. She cops a tougher gate in a better field here, but she is good enough to win again. MOSCHINO (10) has been having no luck with her draw this season but is holding her form, including a last start win here nearly 2 week ago. She steps up in class, but her usual honest effort can still be expected.
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1. Provence (8)
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2. Mary Shan (2)
8. Romilly (10)
10. Moschino (7)
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About Ellerslie Racecourse
Ellerslie Racecourse in about 7 kilometres from the Auckland city centre. It is run by Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated which, until August 2021, was known as the Auckland Racing Club. The turf track circumference is 1876 metres and it has a 380-metre straight.
