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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El Vencedor claims thrilling Group 1 victory
El Vencedor signed off his latest local campaign with the final leg of a winning Group One treble when he downed La Crique in the...
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.
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.
Bumper Saturday for Go Racing
Go Racing are looking forward to a bumper day of racing on Saturday, where they will be represented in feature races on both sides of...
Doddle too strong at Matamata
Versatile mare Doddle made up for a luckless run in Listed company at her last start when she produced a strong staying performance to win...
El Vencedor charges to victory in Ellerslie Group 1
El Vencedor continued his career-best form with another superb victory at Ellerslie in Saturday’s Group 1 Otaki-Māori WFA Classic (1600m).
Hong Kong adventure awaits El Vencedor
El Vencedor will get his chance to test his talent against the best horses in the world when he heads to Hong Kong in April...
El Vencedor thrashes rivals in Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes
Saturday’s Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa marked another new high point in the career of the ever-improving El Vencedor.
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...
El Vencedor out to add further Group 1 success
The Stephen Marsh-trained six-year-old, El Vencedor, will line-up in the $700,000 Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) on Saturday.
El Vencedor blows rivals away in Fulton Family Stakes
Ellerslie specialist El Vencedor was in a class of his own when winning Saturday afternoon’s Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m).
El Vencedor set for Group 1 tune-up at Ellerslie
With his eighth Group One assignment just around the corner, El Vencedor will head to Ellerslie for a final tune-up in the Listed Fulton Family...
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.
El Vencedor in fine order ahead of latest Group 1 assignment
Top-flight winner El Vencedor is in a happy place as he prepares to double his tally at the elite level in next month's Herbie Dyke...
First-starter digs deep for Wellesley win
To Cap It All was headed in the straight in the Saturday's Listed Wellesley Stakes, but the first-starter fought back to kick off her career...
Provence caps huge day for Spratt
A coming-of-age performance by Provence in the Group 1 Thorndon Mile capped a feature treble at Trentham on Saturday for leading jockey Sam Spratt.
Tale Of The Gypsy chasing Karaka start
Tale Of The Gypsy will head to Ellerslie on Sunday for the first time with an aim to return to the venue later this month...
Bourbon Empress wins Group 2 Rich Hill Mile
Stephen Marsh's judgement proved spot on as his lightweight runner Bourbon Empress downed a talented line-up to claim victory in the Group 2 Rich Hill...
Hitabell claims Group 2 Eight Carat Classic
A brilliant front-running ride by Courtney Barnes and a never say die attitude from her mount Hitabell saw the pair take out the Eight Carat...
Marsh upbeat despite Te Rapa draws
Stephen Marsh has had a frustrating run of bad luck with barrier draws leading into Te Rapa on Saturday but still expects his team to...
Derby prospect Bourbon Proof set for unlikely Ellerslie challenge
The best will be seen of promising colt Bourbon Proof when he transitions to middle distance racing, but Stephen Marsh is confident he can strike...
Love Poem set for Group 1 back-up
Love Poem will take on some of the best of her generation for the second time in a week when she races in Saturday’s Group...
Quality filly strengthens trainer’s Guineas hand
Love Poem will join Kiwi Skyhawk in Christchurch to bolster Stephen Marsh’s hand in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas at Riccarton.
Marsh tests classic contenders in Labour Weekend features
Stephen Marsh has nine three-year-olds nominated for either the 2000 Guineas or 1000 Guineas, and six of them will contest key races during the long...