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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Alabama Lass set for Australian sojourn after King’s Plate win
A stunning performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie by Alabama Lass has her en route to Melbourne later this...
Return To Conquer grips on to claim Group 1 Sistema Stakes
Return To Conquer extended his unbeaten record to four as he brought up a significant milestone for Te Akau Racing when winning the Group 1...
Provence causes New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes upset
The Stephen Marsh-trained Provence came with a strong finish to claim Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie.
El Vencedor claims thrilling Group 1 victory
El Vencedor signed off his latest local campaign with the final leg of a winning Group One treble when he downed La Crique in the...
Damask Rose etches name into Kiwi record books
Damask Rose created a piece of New Zealand racing history when they took out the inaugural running of the richest race in the land, The...
Willydoit a class above in Group 1 New Zealand Derby
Willydoit powered to a dominant victory in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie for jockey Michael Dee and trainers Shaun & Emma...
Dee makes winning return to NZ with Island Life in Sunline Vase
Michael Dee gained early success on his latest race day return to his homeland, guiding Island Life to victory in the Group 3 Sunline Vase...
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.
Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | March 8, 2025
13 horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Saturday, March 8. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips for the day here.
Island Life to add to family’s big week
Island Life could cap a big week for one of Pencarrow Stud’s families when she lines up as favourite for the Group 3 Sunline Vase...
All eyes on Legarto in Breeders’ Stakes
After a pair of fast-finishing seconds on major Ellerslie racedays last season, Legarto has the chance to set the record straight on Champions Day.
Belclare shoots for Breeders’ Stakes treble
Belclare will attempt to carve out a piece of racing history with a third victory in the Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on...
Marsh’s El Vencedor earns top Ellerslie billing
Stephen Marsh has given the high flying El Vencedor the nod as his best chance of landing a winning blow at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Te Akau hold strong hand on Champions Day
Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will head to Champions Day at Ellerslie on Saturday with a number of leading prospects in each of the feature...
Favourite in prime order for NZB Kiwi bid
Per Incanto’s son Evaporate is ready to fulfil expectations and complete a memorable New Zealand feature race double for brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes.
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.
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...
In-form Kiwi quartet to serve Wexford well
Wexford Stables’ long-held plan for an assault on The NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie has come to fruition, with a quartet of in-form contenders to do...
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...
Hometown assignments for Thurlow before big dance
Bill Thurlow is hoping to be the toast of his home track before trekking north to Ellerslie with Whangaehu, his contender in the Group 1...
Leading Aussie syndicator looking to plunder NZ’s richest prize
New Zealand has been a great source of thoroughbred talent for OTI Racing, and at Ellerslie this Saturday they are aiming to secure New Zealand’s...
Champions Day building to be career pinnacle for Clotworthys
Shaun & Emma Clotworthy are set to have a two-pronged attack in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) with Interplanetary and Willydoit representing the...
Faultless preparation has Tuxedo ready for New Zealand Derby
Shaune Ritchie couldn’t have wished for a smoother run with Tuxedo into Saturday’s $1.25 million Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m).
Orchestral set for Group 1 tilt at Ellerslie
Ellerslie has been the home of several of Orchestral’s career highlights, and trainers Roger James & Robert Wellwood are hoping she can add another on...