Alabama Lass set for Australian sojourn after King’s Plate win
A stunning performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie by Alabama Lass has her en route to Melbourne later this...
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All eyes on Legarto in Breeders’ Stakes
After a pair of fast-finishing seconds on major Ellerslie racedays last season, Legarto has the chance to set the record straight on Champions Day.
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.
Legarto impresses on return
After 322 days off the scene, triple Group One winner Legarto made a triumphant return to racing in Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m).
Legarto poised to make long-awaited raceday return
Legarto will make her long-awaited return to racing when she heads to her home track at Matamata on Saturday to contest the Listed Champagne Stakes...
Alabama Lass seeking to replicate stable history
Alabama Lass will be out to replicate the feats of stable predecessor Bounding when she heads to Ellerslie next week to tackle the $700,000 Group...
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...
Kelsos have another exciting filly on their hands
Ken and Bev Kelso have a knack for unearthing quality fillies, and they may have another one on their hands in Levakia, who broke her...
Alabama Lass powerful in Gold Trail
The rapid rise of Alabama Lass continued on Saturday, as the filly put on a stellar display to win the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes.
Alabama Lass makes spring statement in Taupo return
The Ken & Bev Kelso-trained Alabama Lass continued the strong start to her career into her opening race of the season at Taupo on Wednesday.
Injury rules Legarto out of Hawke’s Bay Carnival
A spanner has been thrown in the works for Legarto’s spring preparation, with the multiple Group 1 winner straining a muscle following her trial at...
Legarto on the hunt for further Flemington Group 1 success
Ken Kelso is hoping lightning might strike twice when Legarto makes her second start at Flemington in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m).
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.
Legarto proves too classy in Herbie Dyke Stakes
Ken and Bev Kelso have long believed Legarto had the potential to excel over 2000m, and their stable star proved them right in the Group...
Alabama Lass makes strong impression on debut
The Kelso's were relatively confident heading into Alabama Lass' raceday debut at Matamata on Wednesday, but she far exceeded those expectations.
Legarto looking to snare Aotearoa Classic riches
Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso couldn’t be happier with heir glamour mare Legarto ahead of Saturday’s inaugural running of the $1 million Aotearoa Classic (1600m).
Legarto makes a mess of rivals at Ellerslie
Legarto towered above all other talking points with a commanding performance in Sunday’s Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m).
Kelso’s set to unleash My Annie Belle
Regally-bred filly My Annie Belle is set to make her much anticipated debut at Matamata on Friday for trainers Bev & Ken Kelso.
Legarto out to extend proud Kiwi record in Golden Eagle
New Zealand has held a strong influence on the $10 million Golden Eagle and top-class mare Legarto has the opportunity to add to that record...
Legarto poised to strike in Matamata Cup
Ken & Bev are drawing inspiration from Waverley Star as they ready their Group One-winning mare, Legarto, for the upcoming Listed Matamata Cup on Saturday.
Improving weather key for Legarto
Ken and Bev Kelso are gearing up for the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate at Hastings on Saturday with high hopes for their hot favourite,...
Legarto with target on her back ahead of Tarzino Trophy
In the upcoming Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday, Legarto is carrying the weight of being the favourite.
Legarto pleases in Te Rapa trial
Last season’s standout three-year-old filly Legarto pleased trainers Ken and Bev Kelso with her first public hit-out this preparation at Te Rapa on Tuesday.
Curtain set to come down on Levante’s star-studded career
On the eve of her final raceday appearance, it has been announced that four-time Group One winner Levante will go up for auction.
Valiant Levante on target for Randwick test
Top-class mare Levante has taken no harm from her courageous effort in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) with the focus now on a...