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.
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Exciting Champions Day for Nakhle
Daniel Nakhle has a key chance for the locals in Saturday’s $3.5 million NZB Kiwi, but his focus will also lie earlier on the card...
Crocetti returns to brilliant best in Group 1 Railway
Crocetti returned to his brilliant best at Ellerslie on Saturday, defeating a star-studded sprint field in the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m).
Crocetti impresses in Pukekohe gallop
Group 1 star Crocetti moved a step closer to his return to racing with a pleasing exhibition gallop between races at Pukekohe on Thursday.
Crocetti all the rage ahead of Hastings Group 1
Superstar Kiwi Crocetti is marked a $2.10 favourite for Saturday's Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400) as he looks to continue a recent trend.
Orchestral impresses in Taupo hitout
Roger James gave his seal of approval to glamour mare Orchestral following her hit-out at Taupo on Wednesday morning ahead of a big spring.
Crocetti returns a winner at Ruakaka
Crocetti, one of the brightest stars in last season’s outstanding three-year-old crop, showed he was back bigger and better at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Proud Kennedy reflects on outstanding season
Warren Kennedy will welcome a less taxing riding schedule next season after achieving his ambition of securing the New Zealand Jockeys’ Premiership.
Crocetti set to chase Golden Eagle riches
This season’s standout three-year-old Crocetti made a pleasing start to his spring preparation on Tuesday at the Cambridge Synthetic trials.
Crocetti pleasing trainers with his return
Standout three-year-old Crocetti has returned to work ahead of what trainers Danny Walker and Arron Tata are hoping will be a lucrative spring preparation.
Williams’ hoping to toast Ellerslie victory
Peter and Dawn Williams will be hoping their promising mare Pour The Wine can score her third straight victory at Ellerslie on Saturday for owner...
Crocetti heads for a spell
A line has been ruled through an Australian autumn campaign for Crocetti, with the son of Zacinto heading to the paddock after a standout three-year-old...
Warren Kennedy sticks with Crocetti for Group 1 sprint
Leading jockey Warren Kennedy had a tough decision to make heading into Saturday’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint, but has opted to side with Crocetti.
Crocetti claims Group 3 Almanzor Trophy
Undefeated three-year-old Crocetti was a class above in the Group 3 Almanzor Trophy at Ellerslie under Warren Kennedy on Saturday afternoon.
Crocetti chasing Group 3 success on return
Crocetti is expected to kick Karaka Millions night off with a bang when he lines-up in the opening race of the six-race card, the Group...
Crocetti takes out Group 1 NZ 2000 Guineas
Undefeated three-year-old Crocetti confirmed his superstar quality with another scintillating performance in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas.
Crocetti primed for 2000 Guineas
Daniel Nakhle will be in Christchurch to cheer on his unbeaten three-year-old Crocetti in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.
Crocetti remains undefeated
Saturday’s Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa, but it turned into a tour de force by New Zealand’s most exciting...
Crocetti primed for final Guineas warmup
Crocetti takes a perfect four-from-four record into Saturday’s $150,000 Sarten, which is his last dress rehearsal ahead of the 2000 Guineas at Riccarton.
Crocetti impresses in Te Rapa victory
The excitement surrounding the looming meeting of top three-year-olds Tokyo Tycoon and Crocetti kicked up a gear following the latter’s victory at Te Rapa.
Crocetti hitting the right notes for Walker
South Auckland trainer Danny Walker is convinced that he has found his horse of a lifetime in Crocetti, who has won all three of his...
Crocetti dominates Ruakaka Group 3
Exciting three-year-old Crocetti displayed his classic credentials once again when claiming Group 3 Northland Breeders Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Crocetti primed for Group 3 assignment
Crocetti will put his unbeaten record on the line when he returns to Ruakaka this weekend to tackle the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes.
Crocetti impresses at Ruakaka
Exciting galloper Crocetti put his name to the forefront for the upcoming three-year-old features with a convincing return to racing at Ruakaka on Saturday.