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.
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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...
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).
Mr Brightside to face eight rivals in Group 1 Australian Cup
The Group 1 Australian Cup will headline the 10-race card at Flemington, with nine runners accepting for the $3 million feature over 2000m.
Legarto to chase Australian Cup glory at Flemington
Despite being defeated as a $1.20 favourite on Saturday, trainer Ken Kelso remains committed to aiming his talented mare Legarto for the Group 1 Australian...
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...
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 clash looms on Ladies Man’s horizon
Ladies Man will compete in the Otaki-Maori WFA Classic this Saturday, but Allan Sharrock is already looking at a potential clash with Legarto in a...
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...
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).
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...
Golden Eagle 2023 preview & betting tips | Saturday, November 4
The Golden Eagle is the headline act at Rosehill on Saturday. Check out HorseBetting's free preview & $100 betting strategy here.
Amelia’s Jewel draws perfect barrier in Golden Eagle
A capacity field of 20 four-year-olds will compete for the $20 million on the line in the 2023 Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens.
Golden Eagle next for Legarto
In a commanding performance in Saturday's Listed Matamata Cup (1600m), Legarto overcame last week's weather challenges and is now eyeing Sydney.
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.
Cox Plate 2023 draws 178 nominations
Several quality international runners from all over the world have been nominated for the 2023 Cox Plate, with 178 horses nominated for the $5 million...
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.
Kelso set to debut well-bred fillies
Ken Kelso is looking forward to heading to Rotorua on Wednesday where he will kick-off the careers of a couple of well-bred fillies.
Legarto flashes home to take out dramatic Australian Guineas win
Michael Dee and Ken & Bev Kelso have combined with Legarto to take out the Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington on Australian Guineas Day.