Danielle Johnson’s Best Bets | Saturday 20 September

Danielle Johnson’s Best Bets | Saturday 20 September

2020/21 New Zealand Jockey Premiership winner Danielle Johnson has provided us with her top three to follow on Saturday, 20 September. Check them out below 👇

Ellerslie Race 5
9 Santa Catalina

9 Santa Catalina had no chance the way the race was run last start but still got to the line solidly. Should get a more economical trip here and looks acceptable value at each way odds of $5.50 and $2.00.

Ellerslie R5 – AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 2400
Final Race time: 
1st
9. Santa Catalina (2)
J: Craig Grylls 56kg
04X37 T: Peter & Shaun McKay
4.40WIN
1.80PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 16/09/2026 11:25:09 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Ellerslie Race 8
3 Little Black Dress

3 Little Black Dress has raced well without luck so far this campaign. Stuck in the slower ground on the inner at Taupo and then caught back and wide without cover last start. Maps to get a far better run here. Have something each way at $11 and $2.90 but looks a solid Top 3/Top 4 ($2.10) bet.

Ellerslie R8 – AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI SUNLINE VASE 1400 (G3)
Final Race time: 
3rd
3. Little Black Dress (1)
J: Wiremu Pinn 56.5kg
11X46 T: Stephen Marsh
11.00WIN
2.90PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 15/09/2026 10:26:52 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Ellerslie Race 10
7 Elle Sourit

7 Elle Sourit is an unbeaten mare who trialed really well on this track earlier this month. Still in the nominations for the Group 1 Livamol Classic next month which underlines the regard in which the stable hold her. Opening odds $3.90 and $1.80.

Ellerslie R10 – HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600
Final Race time: 
7. Elle Sourit (1) Scratched:
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 16/09/2026 11:25:10 PM (Pacific/Auckland)