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.
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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...
Pike chasing Group 1 success with Lucy In The Sky
Tony Pike will be represented in a number of the Champions Day features this Saturday, including the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) with Lucy In...
Damask Rose set to bloom in NZB Kiwi
Damask Rose is set to bloom once more when she heads to Ellerslie next week to contest the inaugural $3.5 million NZB Kiwi after winning...
NZB Kiwi contender set to get plenty of Public Attention
Prominent Australian owner Aziz “Ozzie” Kheir has chosen Public Attention to fill the final slot for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi.
Thedoctoroflove sends NZ Derby statement in Avondale Guineas
Thedoctoroflove sounded an ominous warning to his Kiwi rivals heading to the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) with victory in the Group 2 Avondale...
Blue Sky At Night causes Avondale Cup upset
Blue Sky At Night has defied double-digit odds to win the Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie Racecourse under Tayla Mitchell.
El Vencedor charges to victory in Ellerslie Group 1
El Vencedor continued his career-best form with another superb victory at Ellerslie in Saturday’s Group 1 Otaki-Māori WFA Classic (1600m).
James and Wellwood set for more time in Ellerslie spotlight
Roger James and Robert Wellwood have played starring roles on many of Ellerslie’s biggest races, and the trainers are hoping to continue that trend on...
Derby picture to be clearer after Guineas
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike’s bid for a third Group 1 New Zealand Derby title goes on the line at Ellerslie this weekend.
Derby tilt on the line for Hinekaha
Hinekaha will have an opportunity to stamp her Derby credentials against the boys at Ellerslie on Saturday when taking on the Group 2 Avondale Guineas.
Atmospheric up for challenge in 3YO feature
A sterling field has assembled for Saturday’s Listed Uncle Remus Stakes and Cody Cole is looking forward to testing Atmospheric against some of the best.
Allen to ride at Ellerslie
Fresh off recording his 20th Group 1 win aboard Skybird in the Black Caviar Lightning, John Allen will ride a pair of Group contenders at...
NZB Kiwi the focus for Wexford’s Uncle Remus quartet
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are keeping their eye on the Uncle Remus Stakes, as Sethito and Checkmate have their final hit-out before the NZB...
About Time for a Group assignment
About Time will be rewarded for her consistent run of form with a tilt at stakes level for the first time in more than a...