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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Dream return for promising filly
Talented filly Dream Of The Moon got her three-year-old season back on track at Riccarton Park on Wednesday after saluting first-up.
Auckland Cup berth on the line for Sword In Stone
A tilt at next week’s Group 2 Auckland Cup is on the line for stayer Sword In Stone when he heads to Trentham on Sunday...
Best Rose blossoms in second appearance
Progressive juvenile Best Rose turned the tables on her key rival at Riccarton Park on Wednesday, scoring an impressive second-up victory.
La Dorada claims Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes
La Dorada backed up from her stunning victory in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) last month to claim the Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m).
Return To Conquer remains undefeated with Matamata Slipper win
Exciting two-year-old colt Return To Conquer remained unbeaten when he headed home a Te Akau Racing trifecta in the Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m).
Te Rapa free NZ horse racing preview & tips | February 8, 2025
A blockbuster day of Group 1 racing awaits punters at Te Rapa (NZ) on Saturday, February 7, 2025. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and quaddie...
Ardalio claims Group 3 Almanzor Trophy
Stephen Marsh & Michael McNab kicked off Karaka Millions 2025 on a winning note as Ardalio claimed the Group 3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m) at Ellerslie.
Ellerslie full racing preview & tips | Karaka Millions 2025
Check out HorseBetting's race-by-race preview of the six-race card scheduled for the lucrative Karaka Millions meeting on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Bergerson makes Sweet start to New Year at Ellerslie
Central Districts filly Too Sweet lived up to punters expectations when she downed a handy field in the Group 2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie.
Yaldi secures bragging rights in Group 2 Auckland Guineas
In a blockbuster edition of the Group 2 Auckland Guineas (1400m), it was the Andrew Forsman-trained Yaldi who reigned supreme on Boxing Day at Ellerslie.
La Crique produces stunning finish to claim Pukekohe Group 2
La Crique sprouted wings in the Pukekohe straight on Saturday to come from a near-hopeless position and win the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes.
Acquarello claims valuable black-type success
Acquarello has the looks to match her rich pedigree and she’s now added winning black-type form to her record to boost her future broodmare value.
Celestial Wonder impresses at Te Aroha
Promising filly Celestial Wonder left little to the imagination at Te Aroha on Wednesday, bolting to her maiden success in the KB Bloodstock 1150.
Matscot on sentimental mission in TAB Mile
Matscot is a force to be reckoned with on his home turf, and on Wednesday, he will contest the Group 3 TAB Mile with a...
Stakes hopes in tip-top order for southern challenges
Tony Pike has Witz End and Acquarello in the feature events on the middle day of the New Zealand Cup carnival at Riccarton.
Michael McNab sideline for foreseeable future with back injury
Champion rider Michael McNab will be sidelined by injury for an indefinite period after reporting of severe back pain at the Cambridge trials on Tuesday.
Hong Kong audience celebrates 2YO success at Cambridge
Target Audience’s New Zealand racing career will be brief, but the youngster made it a memorable one with a debut victory at Cambridge on Wednesday.
Raziah out to continue fillies Castletown record
Fillies have dominated recent editions of the Listed Castletown Stakes, and Tony Pike is hoping Raziah can be next on the honour roll this Saturday...
Sharrock eyes spring after Rangitikei Cup success
Islington Lass could have Group 1 goals on her radar after capping her breakthrough campaign with victory in Saturday’s Listed Rangitikei Cup at Trentham.
Turn The Ace resumes with dominant all-the-way win
Te Rapa specialist Turn The Ace kicked off a new preparation with a commanding front-running performance in the Prezzy Card Sprint at his favourite track.
Dominant Woodville win for Hong Kong-bound 2YO
Endued brought his Hong Kong future a big step closer with a four-length victory in the Rohan Mudhoo Trust 2YO at Woodville on Friday.
Impendabelle looking to return with Te Rapa Group 3 success
Impendabelle proved herself at the highest-level last campaign and is set to return in Saturday's Group 3 Cambridge Breeders' Stakes at Te Rapa.
Michael McNab to partner Nereus in Mornington Cup
New Zealand's champion jockey, Michael McNab, is poised to make his Victorian debut aboard Nereus in Saturday’s Mornington Cup (2400m).
Connections hoping the force is with them at Trentham
Full Force fitted a formula that vendor Kilgravin Lodge has previously enjoyed success with and that process could take them to the highest level this...