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.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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 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...
Velocious chasing Group 1 success in Sistema Stakes
Stephen Marsh’s immediate focus is on Ellerslie this Saturday with stable star Velocious, but he’s also got an eye on a following juvenile prize.
Masa Hashizume claims winning treble at Ellerslie
Rider Masa Hashizume enjoyed one of his best days in the saddle when he claimed a winning treble at Ellerslie on New Zealand Derby Day.
Maria Farina shines in King’s Plate
Underrated mare Maria Farina outsprinted several of the country’s top gallopers to secure Saturday’s Group 3 King’s Plate at Ellerslie.
Certainly wins Group 3 Mufhasa Stakes
Opie Bosson has guided the Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson-trained Certainly to victory in the Group 3 Mufhasa Stakes at Ellerslie.
Extraordinary Orchestral makes Derby history for James
Orchestral has dominated her rivals in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby to give her trainer Roger James his record breaking sixth victory in the...
Busuttin & Young looking to go one better in New Zealand Derby
Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young are looking to cause an upset in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) upset with Interlinked.