Willydoit impresses in Ellerslie victory
Willydoit firmed up his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) favouritism when he made it back-to-back wins at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day.
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Bergerson makes Sweet start to New Year at Ellerslie
Central Districts filly Too Sweet lived up to punters expectations when she downed a handy field in the Group 2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie.
Foote’s aiming to start new year with feature race double
Ben & Ryan Foote will head to Ellerslie on New Year’s Day with a pair of in-form black-type chances whose longer-term feature race prospects are...
Jaarffi set for Group 2 assignment at Ellerslie
Gifted mare Jaarffi looks well placed to turn her fortunes around on New Year’s Day when she headlines a formidable team at Ellerslie for Lance...
Snazzytavi victorious in Group 1 Zabeel Classic
This year’s phenomenal rise of Snazzytavi was fittingly capped off in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Boxing Day at Ellerslie.
Yaldi secures bragging rights in Group 2 Auckland Guineas
In a blockbuster edition of the Group 2 Auckland Guineas (1400m), it was the Andrew Forsman-trained Yaldi who reigned supreme on Boxing Day at Ellerslie.
Hitabell claims Group 2 Eight Carat Classic
A brilliant front-running ride by Courtney Barnes and a never say die attitude from her mount Hitabell saw the pair take out the Eight Carat...
Wexford Stables bullish about Boxing Day success
Wexford Stables are bullish about landing a couple of knockout blows at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, including the Group 2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m).
Malt Time well-weighted for Ellerslie assignment
Classy mare Malt Time will have a luxury weight to carry among her female counterparts in Thursday’s Royal Descent Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie.
Osteria primed for Auckland Guineas tilt
Osteria is back in his own age group, and the gelding will be a genuine contender in Thursday’s Group 2 Auckland Guineas (1400m) at Ellerslie.
Southern star Matscot chasing Ellerslie Group 1 success
Sharon Robertson had a taste of the Group One action at Ellerslie 16 years ago and will return to the track with Matscot in the...
Rory Hutchings returns to NZ for three-month riding stint
Rory Hutchings had the most successful day of his career at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, and will kick off a stint in his homeland on...
Wind Of Change set to chase Sydney success before breeding season
Wind of Change was able to shed her bridesmaid tag at Ellerslie on Thursday just in the nick of time ahead of her looming trip...
Sethito leads home stable quinella in Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes
The form of Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott’s three-year-olds continued at Ellerslie as they filled the quinella in the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes.
Babylon Berlin outguns quality Group 3 field
Babylon Berlin led her rivals a merry dash when she outgunned a small but quality field in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie...
Babylon Berlin set for Ellerslie Group 3 tilt
Well-performed speed merchant Babylon Berlin will strip a fitter mare for Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes assignment at Ellerslie.
Derby prospect Bourbon Proof set for unlikely Ellerslie challenge
The best will be seen of promising colt Bourbon Proof when he transitions to middle distance racing, but Stephen Marsh is confident he can strike...
Midnight Blue set to chase NZ feature success
Midnight Blue has proven to be an astute purchase by Te Akau Racing and the eight-year-old gelding is looking to continue to prove his worth...
Wolfgang to chase Ellerslie feature success
Trainers Peter and Shaun McKay are pressing on with their Group Three performer Wolfgang following his disappointing showing at Pukekohe on Saturday.
World Pool to arrive in NZ in early 2025
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has announced the arrival of World Pool to two New Zealand thoroughbred meetings in early 2025.
Kelso hopes Soliloquy Stakes history repeats
The Soliloquy Stakes has produced the last six winners of the New Zealand 1000 Guineas, and Ken Kelso would love to see that trend continue...
Three-year-old features await Pike fillies
Tony Pike will have his two talented fillies, Raziah and Archaic Smile, chasing age-group crowns within 10 minutes of each other this Saturday.
Orchestral on song for spring campaign
Saturday will mark the return of racing to Ellerslie Racecourse and last season’s New Zealand Champion Three-Year-Old Orchestral.
Group 1 middle distance test ahead of Habana
Lance Noble is keen to test the versatility of his well-performed sprinter-miler Habana this preparation, with the Group 1 Zabeel Classic being the main target.
Ellerslie given green light for racing’s return
Ellerslie is set to host some of the biggest race meetings this season, but for ATR chief executive Paul Wilcox, one raceday stands above the...