Trav causes Auckland Cup boilover
The Raymond Connors-trained Trav has come with a thunderous finish to claim the time-honoured Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie.
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Ellerslie free race replays & full results | Champions Day 2025
Check out the full race replays and results for the lucrative Champions Day meeting held at Ellerslie Racecourse on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Ellerslie race-by-race preview & betting tips | March 8, 2025
New Zealand's richest ever race day, Champions Day 2025, awaits punters at Ellerslie on Saturday, March 8. Check out HorseBetting's race-by-race tips here.
Bumper Saturday for Go Racing
Go Racing are looking forward to a bumper day of racing on Saturday, where they will be represented in feature races on both sides of...
Auckland Cup berth on the line for Sword In Stone
A tilt at next week’s Group 2 Auckland Cup is on the line for stayer Sword In Stone when he heads to Trentham on Sunday...
Bradley officially hanging up riding boots
Darryl Bradley has been in a career transition over the last few years, and he feels now is the right time to officially call time...
Firm deck to confirm in-form stayer’s Cup bid
Mahrajaan will be given the chance to showcase his staying ability in Australia next month, provided the weather comes to the party.
Mahrajaan powers to Auckland Cup triumph
New Zealand Cup winner Mahrajaan earned himself a special place in New Zealand racing history by adding Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie.
Kylie Williams to mark Ellerslie debut with Auckland Cup ride
A difficult search for a lightweight jockey for Waisake in Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) led Allan Sharrock to look to the south.
Strong tempo ideal for Cup hope Mahrajaan
A genuinely run Group 2 Auckland Cup will bring out the best in proven stayer Mahrajaan on Saturday when he bids to add to his...
Asterix back to his best ahead of Auckland Cup
Wexford Stables have fond memories at Ellerslie with Asterix, and they are hoping to add more when they head to there this Saturday to contest...
Whangaehu poised for Auckland Cup tilt
Whangaehu has taken a significantly different route to the Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) than Bill Thurlow’s last contender Glory Days.
Trust In You building towards Auckland Cup assignment
Trust In You will have his second look at Ellerslie on Saturday before he returns to the Auckland track seven days later for the biggest...
Mark Twain out to strengthen trainers’ carnival claims
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will take a trip to Otaki this weekend to earn them an even greater share of the spotlight during the...
Sailor Jack looking to gain Auckland Cup berth
Sailor Jack changed stables with a view to a jumping career, but now looms as a first black-type runner for a tyro training partnership.
Whangaehu looking to hand Thurlow further Auckland Cup success
Bill Thurlow claimed the Auckland Cup (3200m) with his top stayer Glory Days in 2019, and five years on he is daring to dream of...
Group 1 winner Asterix back to winning ways in Avondale Cup
Talented stayer Asterix returned to the scene of his greatest triumph when he stormed home to take out the Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m) at...
Trust In You targets Group 2 features
An emerging star of New Zealand’s staying ranks has returned from a short summer break and will shoot for a pair of Group 2 prizes...
Dream start beckons new alliance at Ellerslie
Shaune Ritchie is bullish about kicking off a new association on a top note at Ellerslie on Saturday when Tycoon Prince makes his debut.
Mahrajaan set for Trentham return
Proven stayer Mahrajaan will open his quest for another major distance title when he returns to action at Trentham on Saturday.
Asterix set for Te Rapa return
Christmas has come early for Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott with the exciting return of Asterix headlining their team on Saturday at Te Rapa.
Ocean Billy set to resume at Te Rapa
Following a frustrating couple of years, the tide is turning for Ocean Billy and the son of Ocean Park is set to resume racing at...
Staying star set for another feature Cup
Well-performed stayer Uareastar is back in work with Marton trainer Fraser Auret to build toward another extreme distance target.
Platinum Invador upsets in Auckland Cup
It was the case of third time lucky for the Lisa Latta-trained stayer Platinum Invador, who upset calculations in Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m)...
Pukekohe racing preview & quaddie tips | March 11, 2023
Pukekohe Park will host a 10 race program this Saturday for Auckland Cup Day. HorseBetting's Lance King has provided his best bets and quaddie for...