Provence causes New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes upset
The Stephen Marsh-trained Provence came with a strong finish to claim Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie.
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Ellerslie free race replays & full results | Champions Day 2025
Check out the full race replays and results for the lucrative Champions Day meeting held at Ellerslie Racecourse on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
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.
Belclare shoots for Breeders’ Stakes treble
Belclare will attempt to carve out a piece of racing history with a third victory in the Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on...
Marsh’s El Vencedor earns top Ellerslie billing
Stephen Marsh has given the high flying El Vencedor the nod as his best chance of landing a winning blow at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Te Akau hold strong hand on Champions Day
Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will head to Champions Day at Ellerslie on Saturday with a number of leading prospects in each of the feature...
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.
World Pool to arrive in NZ in early 2025
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has announced the arrival of World Pool to two New Zealand thoroughbred meetings in early 2025.
Pearl Of Alsace on the hunt for Group 1 success
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray have always had plenty of time for Pearl Of Alsace and they are hoping she can fulfil her Group One...
Belclare set for tilt at Breeders’ Stakes history
Belclare will attempt a rare feat when she heads to Ellerslie to defend her title in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
Mustang Valley on the hunt for more Group 1 success
Mustang Valley will be out to prove her class when attempting a first Group One title on Good track conditions on Saturday at Ellerslie.
Town Cryer chasing Ellerslie Group 1 success
Quality mare Town Cryer performed with distinction in her first appearance at Ellerslie and Roydon Bergerson has every reason to expect another bold showing.
Mustang Valley returns home to Group One target
The Andrew Forsman-trained Mustang Valley was on a plane back to New Zealand on Sunday after an excellent run for fifth in the Doncaster Mile.
Trelawney celebrate successful season
The 2021-22 racing season provided Trelawney Stud with some standout performances. Brent and Cherry Taylor’s racing team focusses on quality rather than quantity and the...
Pitman elects for home features with classy mare
Michael Pitman won’t be bringing his classy mare Miss Tycoon Rose north for the rescheduled Group 1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Te...
Coventina Bay basking in the Sunshine State
Group One performer Coventina Bay made the best possible start to her Queensland campaign on Tuesday. Under regular rider Samantha Collett, she won her 1200m...
Venue change ideal for Coventina Bay
The abandonment of Te Aroha’s Group One meeting last Saturday could be a blessing in disguise for Coventina Bay. The Taranaki mare was set to...
Collett elects for Levante in Group One
It was an agonising decision for jockey Samantha Collett in selecting her mount for the Group 1 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at...
Potential wet conditions a concern for exciting mare
What initially proved to be a massive headache for Robbie Patterson has proven to be one of the highlights of his training career. Exciting mare...
Avantage aiming for ninth Group One
While an Australian campaign is enticing for the connections of Avantage, Te Akau principal David Ellis and trainer Jamie Richards have elected to keep the...
Group 1 option for Levante
Group 1 performed mare Supera may be joined in next month’s Group 1 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha by emerging...
Exciting Levante ready for Guineas
Unbeaten three-year-old filly Levante will tackle Group company for the first time on Saturday when she contests the Group 2 carfinance.co.nz Wellington Guineas (1400m) at...
Lupton’s last hurrah in Auckland Cup
Mark Lupton’s New Zealand training career could end in a blaze of glory at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Matamata-based horseman will saddle up Etah James,...
Yearn thriving ahead of local assignment
High-class mare Yearn will contest Saturday’s Lisa Chittick Plate (1400m) at Matamata and trainer Karen Fursdon is confident of another bold performance. The last-start Group...
Group 1 farewell for Volpe Veloce
Volpe Veloce gave trainer Graham Richardson one of his biggest moments in racing when she won the Group 1 Railway (1200m) two years ago and...