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.
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Tuxedo too good in Group 2 Waikato Guineas
A dominant performance in the Group 2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) at Te Rapa on Saturday has thrust Tuxedo into Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m)...
Wolfgang powers to Group 3 Wellington Cup glory
A long wait for Wolfgang’s day in the big-race spotlight came to a spectacular end at Trentham when he overpowered his opposition in the Group...
Tuxedo all class in Wellington Stakes
The Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray-trained Tuxedo stamped himself as an early New Zealand Derby prospect when winning the Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m).
Nereus returns to winning ways in dramatic Counties Cup
Promising stayer Nereus put his current campaign back on track when he captured an action-packed Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m) on Saturday.
Luberon claims Group 3 Counties Bowl
Quality mare Luberon put a classy field of sprinters to the sword at Pukekohe on Saturday in the Group 3 Counties Bowl (1100m).
Oaks path tipped for Lecia Lucy
An Oaks path is being tipped for three-year-old filly Leica Lucy following her debut win over 1400m at New Plymouth on Wednesday.
Hi Yo Sass Bomb stars in fresh-up win
Hi Yo Sass Bomb took her career to all-new heights last season, and a smart fresh-up performance at Wanganui hinted at more to come in...
Belardo Boy takes out rescheduled Opunake Cup
Belardo Boy is on target to defend his crown in next month’s Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton following his Opunake Cup victory at...
Belardo Boy back to winning form at Wanganui
Belardo Boy bounced back to winning form when he produced a powerful home straight surge to capture the feature event at Wanganui on Saturday.
Late gamble brings black-type reward for Wiles
Dean Wiles didn't have the Listed Champagne Stakes on the radar for Southern Warrior, but he changed his mind a couple of weeks ago, and...
Super Photon impresses in debut victory
A bright future is being tipped for the Stephen Marsh-trained Super Photon following his debut win at Rotorua on Wednesday.
Nereus proves too strong in Awapuni Gold Cup
Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray continued an outstanding season with their stayers when up-and-coming star Nereus powered home to win the Group 2 Awapuni Gold...
Our Echo looking to go back-to-back at Trentham
Canterbury sprinter Our Echo will make the trip across the Cook Strait once more this week to take his place at Trentham on Saturday.
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.
You Say D’Orsay looking to continue strong start to career
Chris Wood took an early shine to You Say D’Orsay and his judgement has proved on the money with the three-year-old making a strong start...
Joe Doyle celebrates 100th New Zealand winner
Jockey Joe Doyle has brought the luck of the Irish with him over to the other side of the world and is enjoying a standout...
Hi Yo Sass Bomb wins Cuddle Stakes at Trentham
Saturday’s Group 3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham delivered multiple milestones for the connections of Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb.
Imwonderfultonight set to strike in Lightning Handicap
Imwonderfultonight has been a standout performer for Sam Mynott this season and she is hoping her mare can be rewarded with victory in the Lightning...
Taranaki mare seeking maiden stakes win
Hi Yo Sass Bomb's trainer Kim Reid is hoping she can go one better after her last start second in the Group 3 Cuddle 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...
Weatherley’s with two-pronged attack in Herbie Dyke Stakes
The Weatherley's have been well-represented in stakes events this season and that trend will continue at Te Rapa with a trio of feature race contenders.
Times Ticking chasing Group 3 success at Wingatui
Alby MacGregor is hopeful his well-travelled gelding Times Ticking can wind back the clock in Saturday’s Group 3 White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m) at Wingatui.
Verismo primed for Dunedin Gold Cup assignment
Cambridge trainer Sam Mynott has sent her mare Verismo south in a bid to capture some black-type at Wingatui this weekend.
Times Ticking outstays rivals in Trentham Stakes
Alby MacGregor was full of emotion as he welcomed his stable favourite Times Ticking back to the winners’ enclosure after a thrilling Group 3 Trentham...