Tag: 'Ellerslie'

Stephen Marsh

Marsh to continue autumn two-year-old trend

Stephen Marsh will be hoping to continue his winning ways with his emerging two-year-old talent with three runners engaged in the Listed Star Way Stakes.
White Noise

Forsman bringing noise to Ellerslie features

Andrew Forsman will be chasing several repeats of history with seven runners across the two features events at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Snazzytavi

Richardson and Norvall look to keep winning run going

Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall were rapt with their treble at Arawa Park and they are hoping they can continue that winning form into the...
Investigate

Investigate chasing Ellerslie Group 3 triumph

Investigate promises to give another bold account of himself at Ellerslie on Saturday in what is likely to be the final appearance of his current...
Zaila

Zaila set for Ellerslie return

Group Two performer Zaila was in a purple patch of form late last year and trainer Kylie Hoskin is hoping she can pick up where...
The Storyteller

Ellerslie given green light

Ellerslie has been given the green light to return to racing following the conclusion of a successful trials meeting on Monday.
The Storyteller

Newly renovated Ellerslie track a concern following abandonment

An investigation is set to commence tomorrow morning (Thursday) into the abandonment of Ellerslie’s Wednesday meeting as a result of safety concerns.
Nigel Tiley

Vila Belmiro looking to break maiden ranks at Ellerslie

Nigel Tiley is hoping to see a deserved maiden success for Vila Belmiro as he lines up a warm-favourite at Ellerslie on Wednesday.
Belcare

Belcare defends Group 1 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes crown

Belclare brought her New Zealand racing career to a close with a successful defence of her title in the Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’...
Pearl Of Alsace

Pearl Of Alsace on the hunt for Group 1 success

Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray have always had plenty of time for Pearl Of Alsace and they are hoping she can fulfil her Group One...
Belclare

Belclare set for tilt at Breeders’ Stakes history

Belclare will attempt a rare feat when she heads to Ellerslie to defend her title in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
Mustang Valley

Mustang Valley on the hunt for more Group 1 success

Mustang Valley will be out to prove her class when attempting a first Group One title on Good track conditions on Saturday at Ellerslie.
Town Cryer

Town Cryer chasing Ellerslie Group 1 success

Quality mare Town Cryer performed with distinction in her first appearance at Ellerslie and Roydon Bergerson has every reason to expect another bold showing.
Butterfield

Butterfield makes strong statement at Ellerslie

Tauranga horseman Patrick McCarten enjoyed one of his more memorable days as a trainer when producing Butterfield to win on Auckland Cup Day
Adam I Am

Adam I Am returns to winning form at Ellerslie

Adam I Am lived up to his $1.90 favouritism with horse racing bookies in style with a bold victory at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Mahrajaan Auckland Cup

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.
El Vencedor New Zealand Stakes

El Vencedor upstages Legarto in New Zealand Stakes

An inch perfect front running ride by Irishman Joe Doyle paved the way for outsider El Vencedor to upset the applecart in the Group 1...
Velocious Sistema Stakes

Velocious powers to Group 1 victory

Superstar filly Velocious cemented herself atop the country’s two-year-old ranks with a tenacious victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m).
Savaglee - Matamata Slipper

Savaglee looking to cause Sistema Stakes boilover

Pam Gerard is keen to spoil the party with her Group Three winner Savaglee in Saturday's Group 1 Sistema Stakes at Ellerslie.
Aquacade

Aquacade chasing New Zealand Stakes success

Aquacade will contest Saturday’s Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie, continuing a season-long plan formulated by trainer Lance Noble.
Kylie Williams

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.

Te Akau Captured By Love with exciting filly

Te Akau Racing’s unbeaten filly Captured By Love is set to face her sternest test when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the...
Mahrajaan

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...
Legarto

Legarto in for massive payday

The connections of favourite Legarto are in for a massive payday following Saturday’s Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes, irrespective of the result.

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...