Quintessa causes boilover in Group 1 Proisir Plate
The early spring has tended to bring the very best out of Quintessa, and that trend continued at Ellerslie on Saturday with a spectacular last-to-first...
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Do You Just smashes rivals in Listed Champagne Stakes
A masterful front-running ride by Warren Kennedy on Do You Just turned Saturday’s Listed Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie into a one-horse race.
Sterling Express continues winning form at Ellerslie
Sterling Express made it a winning double at Ellerslie to open his current campaign when he took full advantage of a superb Warren Kennedy rails-hugging...
Stephen Marsh eyes further Stakes success at Ellerslie
Stephen Marsh will have numbers on his side on Saturday when he looks to build on his personal best tally of black type winners in...
You Say D’Orsay looking to hand Chris Wood early Easter treat
Cambridge trainer Chris Wood will head north to Ellerslie on Saturday with a trio of runners, headlined by his in-form gelding You Say D’Orsay.
Chrissy Bramby on the hunt for Ellerslie success
Dubai’s Potiki has inherited all the better qualities of his talented dam, and Chrissy Bambry hopes he can follow in her Group 3-winning footsteps at...
Mile test for Group 1-performing sprinter
Sacred Satono will have just his third start over a mile at Ellerslie on Saturday, with a bold showing opening up further opportunities in spring.
Atmospheric to make stakes debut at Ellerslie
Atmospheric will be given his first tilt at stakes level when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the Group 3 Championship Stakes.
Zormella up for middle-distance test
Zormella contested the NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie last month, and on Saturday she will return to the Auckland venue as a player in the Group...
Habana back in action after colic surgery
Group 2 winner Habana has bounced back from a health scare and will make a welcome return to action in Saturday’s Elsdon Park (1300m) at...
Paddock beckoning Te Akau’s Champions Day victors
Ellerslie’s inaugural Champions Day was a memorable one for Te Akau Racing, with their tangerine and blue silks taking out two of the major prizes.
Quality colt on target for Trentham feature
Well-related colt Tardelli will make a return trip to Wellington in his bid to add a black-type victory to his burgeoning record.
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.
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...