Wednesday Racing Tips - Ellerslie 09/04/25

If you want to place a bet on horse racing betting sites in New Zealand this Wednesday, the only place to bet is at Ellerslie.

Despite Ellerslie being the only place where racing will be held. A competitive, seven race card awaits and there looks to be plenty of value that can be found.

We have already run our eye through the card and picked out some of the best bets of the day and have spotlighted three races which stand out on Wednesday’s competitive card.

Whether you want to back a short priced favourite, a long shot or simply want to unlock the very best value, then you have come to the right page as we have every angle of Ellerslie’s fantastic card covered.

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Selections:
Shamwari - $2.60

BEST BET – Shamwari

Our best bet of the day comes in the day’s third race of the day where Shamwari looks to have been found the perfect opportunity to get off the mark. With New Zealand’s Champion Jockey, Craig Grylls set to take the ride, he easily boasts the best form in the race and will hope to go one spot better than his third-place effort when last seen.

THE DANGER – Early Bird

This looks like Shamwari’s race to lose but if there is a danger it is likely to come in the shape of Early Bird. The most experienced runner in the field, his form doesn’t jump off the page but he knows his way around the race track and that could be invaluable in a race of this nature.

VALUE BET  – Tenfoot Tall

Tenfoot Tall looks to be the value bet of the race. Having only raced once, he finished fifth on debut and should know more this time around.

Selections:
Goldiluxe – 4.60
Hot Salsa – 6.00
What a Yarn – 6.50

BEST BET – Goldiluxe

The Horizon by Skycity Handicap looks to be Ellerslie’s most competitive race of the day, and there are several that look to be in with a real chance of victory.

Goldiluxe is likely to be the favourite and its easy to see why. Boasting a 60% place rate she usually gives her running. With others arriving out of form, she could go close once again.

THE DANGER – What a Yarn

Craig Grylls will likely have his followers across Wednesday’s card and he could go close with What a Yarn. A winner of one of his eight career starts, he comes into this race with a couple of fourth placed finishes in both of his last two starts. He has form to show, but this represents a good opportunity to get his head back in front.

VALUE BET – Hot Salsa

No horse in this race as much experience as Hot Salsa and he will hope to use every ounce of it to land a third win of his career. Having made 41 starts, his place strike rate of 41% isn’t to be dismissed and he should give his running once more.

Selections:
Golden Wings – 2.80
Rolling Stone – 3.60
Out of Exile – 6.00

BEST BET – Golden Wings

The second race of the day is set to be intriguing as several exciting newcomers will be making their racecourse bow. The most exciting looks to be Golden Wings. Nicely bred, there will be plenty to prove on debut but he looks like the one to be on.

THE DANGER – Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone is another newcomer and is likely to be second in the betting, He is also nicely bred and should give the favourite plenty to think about under the stewardship of Craig Grylls.

VALUE BET – Out of Exile

If looking to follow a horse who has experience, then it could be worth siding with Out of Exile. He has had six starts to date and has posted two consecutive second place efforts. If the newcomers struggle to adapt to life on track, he could well pick up the pieces.

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With Craig Grylls leading the way in the New Zealand Jockey Championship, he looks to have several brilliant chances throughout Wednesday’s card. Here is what his book of rides looks like.

Rides:

R2 - 2 – Rolling Stone – 3.80
R3 – 1 – Shamwari – 2.60
R4 - 6 – Six Flags – 4.40
R5 – 4 – Rocky Balboa – 12.00
R6 – 2 – What A Yarn – 6.50
R7 – 11 – Miriam – 6.50

We have mentioned his name a few times in this preview, but Craig Grylls looks to have plenty of brilliant chances and this tasty looking treble could be one for your bet slip.

Treble:

R3 – 1 – Shamwari – WIN – 2.60
R4 – 6 – Six Flags – WIN – 4.40
R6 – 2 – What A Yarn – WIN – 6.50

Total Odds = 74.60
$10 Stake = $746

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