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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One Bold Cat pounces on Group 1
Robbie Patterson and Ryan Elliot have combined with One Bold Cat to take out the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate at Matamata on Wednesday afternoon.
Archaic Smile ready for Hastings Group 3 assignment
Group One performer Archaic Smile has taken significant benefit from her first-up outing and another top showing is expected from the filly at Hastings.
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 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).
Lupo Solitario takes Bonecrusher Stakes in thrilling finish
A desperate finish to the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes saw exciting three-year-old Lupo Solitario extend his career record to three wins from just four starts.
Ladies Man claims Group 1 Livamol Classic
Allan Sharrock has always seen Ladies Man as a superstar in waiting, and Saturday’s Group 1 Livamol Classic marked the big gelding’s arrival on the...
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 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.
Solidify returns a winner
It may not have been a pretty win, but it was a win nonetheless for the returning Solidify at Taupo on Wednesday afternoon.
Platinum Invador set for Brisbane Cup test
Lisa Latta has a final opportunity to turn the stable’s Queensland Carnival fortunes around when proven stayer Platinum Invador runs at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Elliot amped for Brisbane feature
Ryan Elliot concedes he’s a mix of excitement and nerves ahead of his first foray into Australian racing this weekend at Eagle Farm.
Solidify all class in Te Rapa feature
While comparisons with his stablemate Sharp ‘N’ Smart are inevitable, promising two-year-old colt Solidify is the son of Redwood currently in the limelight.
Denby Road delivers in Breeders’ Stakes
Commentator George Simon will be the first to admit he didn’t cover himself in glory in the final stages of his call on the Group...
Newman would love further black-type
Bryce Newman has one eye on the weather forecast as he looks to bring his consistent mare Love For All north to tackle the Group...
Jubilant scenes after special Oaks victory
Members of the Galloping Wekas Jazweka Syndicate threatened to tear down the Trentham grandstand after they witnessed their pride and joy Pennyweka stride clear in...
Huge groundswell of support for Pennyweka
Few runners in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham will have a support crew like Pennyweka’s. The Jim Wallace-trained Satono Aladdin filly...
Platinum Invador upsets in Auckland Cup
It was the case of third time lucky for the Lisa Latta-trained stayer Platinum Invador, who upset calculations in Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m)...
Fourth Group One for Levante
Matamata-trained mare Levante added a fourth Group One victory to her résumé when she defeated another class performer in La Crique to take out the...
Elliot favoured for home Group One
Northern hoop Ryan Elliot will head home to Horowhenua this weekend where he is favoured to bring home the lion’s share of the $300,000 purse...
Smart three-year-old too sharp in Te Rapa feature
Outstanding three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart overcame a wide run in transit against a quality field of middle distance performers to capture the Group 1 Herbie...
Colorado Star upsets in Taranaki Cup
A cagey ride by Ryan Elliot and a never-say-die attitude from his mount Colorado Star saw the pair upset the applecart at big odds as...
Rogerson happy with smart 3YO
Graeme Rogerson believes his talented three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart can give his older opposition a fright in his return to racing at Trentham on Saturday....
Levante the queen of the Trentham turf once again
Champion sprinting mare Levante returned to the scene of her inaugural Group One victory on Saturday and made it back-to-back triumphs in the Group 1...
Avaquinella scores Riccarton triumph
Local trainer Lance Robinson went to Riccarton on Monday confident of his chances in the KN Cooltainer Premier (1400m) and his optimism was rewarded with...