Dee makes winning return to NZ with Island Life in Sunline Vase
Michael Dee gained early success on his latest race day return to his homeland, guiding Island Life to victory in the Group 3 Sunline Vase...
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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.
Island Life to add to family’s big week
Island Life could cap a big week for one of Pencarrow Stud’s families when she lines up as favourite for the Group 3 Sunline Vase...
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.
Forsman positive with trio ahead of Oaks
Andrew Forsman will attempt to recreate the performance of a former stable star with his trio of fillies in this Saturday’s Group 1 Dubai New...
Autridge’s call strengthens Sunline challenge
Stephen Autridge has already made one smart move this week, which has set him up with a stronger hand to play in Saturday’s fillies’ feature...
Pike fillies show class in Te Rapa features
Tony Pike’s classy pair of Harlow Rocks and Vera Rose put their hands up for loftier targets after playing the bridesmaid role at Te Rapa...
Sakura Girl hands Foote a winning double at Te Rapa
Exciting galloper Sakura Girl presented her trainer Ben Foote and rider Kozzi Asano with the second leg of a winning stakes double at Te Rapa...
Laking to realise Derby dream
Canterbury jockey Jason Laking has always dreamt of riding in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and he will finally get his opportunity at...
NZ Derby Day tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Te Rapa
The 2023 edition of the NZ Derby is the headline act for Saturday's 10-race program out of Te Rapa. See our best bets and quaddie...
Babylon Berlin in search of return to winner’s circle
Quality sprinter Babylon Berlin has a gilt-edged opportunity for a soft kill in Saturday’s Group 3 Kings Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. The Ben Foote-trained...
Mustang Valley excels in Awapuni feature
Impressive last start Hastings winner Mustang Valley lifted her game several notches on Saturday as she claimed her first success at stakes level when taking...
Winter Championships high on Gibbs radar
Chris Gibbs is looking forward to racing on his home Ruakaka track on Saturday, and not just for the chance to pick up a few...
Achieve looking to raise the bar in Oaks
Talented staying filly Achieve will be the sole runner for Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood this weekend when she contests the Group 1...
Genuine tempo key to chances of Glory Bound
A solidly run contest will give Glory Bound her best opportunity to live up to her name when she steps out in Saturday’s Group 1...
Le Villi transfers hands ahead of Oaks
Promising filly Le Villi will carry new colours when she lines-up in the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham...
Bellatrix Black set to cast a spell at Trentham
Catherine Cameron is hoping Bellatrix Black can work her magic again on Saturday when she heads to Trentham for the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld...
Bellatrix Black stuns rivals in Sunline Vase
Lightly raced filly Bellatrix Black () upset the applecart at Ellerslie on Saturday when she stepped up from a maiden victory at Tauranga at her...
Pinarello overcomes hiccups to stake Derby claim
A minor injury and inclement weather ruled out a traditional Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) path for Pinarello, but he will nevertheless front...
White Noise heads stable’s Derby attack
Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will be represented by a trio of Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) contenders at Ellerslie this weekend with...
Richardson delighted with Defibrillate
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson wasn’t expecting too much when he sat down to watch his pride and joy Defibrillate kick off his autumn campaign at...
Third time’s a charm for Miss Ella
It was a case of third time’s a charm for Miss Ella when she was a convincing winner of the Listed Grangewilliam Stud “Derryn” Oaks...
Richardson all smiles with Bonny Lass
Talented filly Bonny Lass put a big smile on the face of co-trainer Graham Richardson after she returned to winning form with a comprehensive victory...
Oaks credentials on the line for Marsh trio
Friday is something of a D-day for three of Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) contenders. Marsh...
Self Obsession proves too tough in Fillies Classic
Giant filly Self Obsession showed she has a heart to match her imposing frame when she triumphed in a torrid finish to the Group 2...