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.
Exciting Champions Day for Nakhle
Daniel Nakhle has a key chance for the locals in Saturday’s $3.5 million NZB Kiwi, but his focus will also lie earlier on the card...
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.
Wexford seeking crowning glory
Wexford Stables look to have a strong hand in the Group 3 King’s Plate at Ellerslie on Saturday where they will be represented by Waitak...
Bonny Lass heads to King’s Plate
Newly-crowned Group 1 winner Bonny Lass will continue her campaign in New Zealand after the mare’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) triumph last Saturday.
Babylon bridesmaid no more
Quality sprinter Babylon Berlin put her recent bridesmaid tag well behind her when she bolted home in the Group 3 Kings Plate (1200m). The Ben...
NZ Derby Day tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Te Rapa
The 2023 edition of the NZ Derby is the headline act for Saturday's 10-race program out of Te Rapa. See our best bets and quaddie...
Babylon Berlin in search of return to winner’s circle
Quality sprinter Babylon Berlin has a gilt-edged opportunity for a soft kill in Saturday’s Group 3 Kings Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. The Ben Foote-trained...
Sword Of State triumphs in thrilling match-race
Classy colt Sword Of State displayed all of his fighting qualities when he downed speedy mare Babylon Berlin to win the Group 3 Haunui Farm...
Oaks credentials on the line for Marsh trio
Friday is something of a D-day for three of Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) contenders. Marsh...
Ellerslie goals for Babylon Berlin
Trainer Ben Foote was pleased to see his speedy mare Babylon Berlin show her usual zip when winning an 850m trial at Te Rapa on...
Entriviere demolition a consolation for Gray
Kevin Gray didn’t train the winner of the Group 3 King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie on Sunday, but he still took some comfort from the...
Te Akau Racing enjoy black type bonanza at Ellerslie
Punters who thought the result of the Group 3 McKee Family Sunline Vase (2100m) was a foregone conclusion when installing glamour filly Amarelinha a red-hot...
Rain no barrier for exciting Entriviere
A heavy downpour during the running of Sunday’s Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) proved no hindrance to exciting mare Entriviere as she produced...
Richards holds strong hand on Derby Day
The New Zealand Derby meeting could be held at either Hastings or Ellerslie on Sunday, but Jamie Richards is hoping for the latter. The man...
Spring Heat delivers in King’s Plate
Lightly raced mare Spring Heat finally delivered on her undoubted promise when she produced a barnstorming finish to capture the Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s...