Tag: 'Ken and Bev Kelso'

Alabama Lass makes all in HKJC Sprint Classic

Alabama Lass has shown why she is regarded as a top-line sprinter in New Zealand after saluting in the Listed HKJC Sprint Classic down the...
Flemington race-by-race preview

Flemington race-by-race tips & quaddie | Australian Cup Day 2025

Check out HorseBetting's free race-by-race preview for the 10-race card scheduled for Australian Cup Day 2025 at Flemington on Saturday, March 29.
Alabama Lass King's Plate

Alabama Lass set for Aussie debut in Flemington sprint

Alabama Lass heads to Melbourne after a big G3 win in NZ and will run in Saturday’s HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic at Flemington.
Alabama Lass King's Plate

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...
Legarto Champagne Stakes

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 racing tips

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 Champagne Stakes

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

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...
Alabama Lass

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

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.
Legarto

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

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

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

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

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.