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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Crocetti returns to brilliant best in Group 1 Railway
Crocetti returned to his brilliant best at Ellerslie on Saturday, defeating a star-studded sprint field in the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m).
Fun Never Sets with Go Racing
Go Racing will have a contender to barrack for in the $1.5 million Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) in Fun Never Sets, who will be ridden...
Snazzytavi victorious in Group 1 Zabeel Classic
This year’s phenomenal rise of Snazzytavi was fittingly capped off in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Boxing Day at Ellerslie.
Snazzytavi powers to Te Rapa Group 2 success
Snazzytavi more than justified the torrent of support she received in the final minutes of betting prior to Saturday’s Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m).
Wexford’s roll continues with Cheaha
Impressive debutant Cheaha was the latest of Wexford Stables’ three-year-olds to step into the winner’s circle at Arawa Park on Wednesday.
Bella Waters on target for summer features
Moira & Kieran Murdoch have taken out the Group 2 Tauranga Stakes with Bella Waters, who was piloted by Warren Kennedy on Saturday afternoon.
Luberon cruises to Sweynesse Stakes success
Exciting mare Luberon added a valuable black-type success to her name in the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua on Sunday afternoon.
Snazzytavi stuns in Livamol romp
Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall have taken out the Group 1 Livamol Classic with Snazzytavi, who was given a great ride by Warren Kennedy at...
Nest Egg on target for New Zealand Cup
The 2023 New Zealand Cup runner-up Nest Egg showed he was on track to head south later in the spring to try and go one...
Crocetti all the rage ahead of Hastings Group 1
Superstar Kiwi Crocetti is marked a $2.10 favourite for Saturday's Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400) as he looks to continue a recent trend.
Lux Libertas brings up winning hattrick
Lux Libertas overcame plenty of adversity early in her life, but she left unfortunate beginnings behind her when completing a winning hattrick at Matamata.
Future Cup contender trials well at Cambridge
Terra Mitica impressed during her first New Zealand campaign and she firmly indicated there was more improvement to come with an eye-catching trial on Tuesday.
Proud Kennedy reflects on outstanding season
Warren Kennedy will welcome a less taxing riding schedule next season after achieving his ambition of securing the New Zealand Jockeys’ Premiership.
Ellerslie passes first test following remedial work
Ellerslie’s newly developed track passed its first test on Monday since remedial work was undertaken following several slips on the surface earlier this year.
Cimarron set to strike in Whangarei Gold Cup Stayer’s Final
Cimarron has made a smooth transition to middle-distance racing, and he looks well-placed to further his record at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Luxuriant shining on Awapuni Synthetic
Luxuriant is taking every opportunity with fortnightly polytrack meetings at Awapuni, going back-to-back on Friday in the Ashhurst Deer And Duck Inn 1200.
Barbara Kennedy claims first training victory in New Zealand
A mix of excitement and relief was felt by Barbara Kennedy after Subtle Power crossed the line at Ruakaka on Saturday under Warren Kennedy.
Sorcher impresses on Riccarton synthetic
Te Akau Racing's RIccarton barn notched up its 66th win for the season at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday courtesy of Sorcher.
Carpe Diem seizes Foxton Cup
Carpe Diem relished the heavy track and returned to the winner’s circle for the first time in over a year in The Foxton Cup 2040...
Kennedy taking on training challenge
Warren Kennedy has made waves in the New Zealand jockey ranks since moving from South Africa, and now his wife, Barbara, is hoping to do...
Trainer pulls right rein with well-bred two-year-old
The decision to bypass a trial opportunity with I’m All In proved on the money when the youngster successfully resumed on his home course.
Snazzytavi dominates Easter Handicap at Te Rapa
The Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall-trained Snazzytavi has dominated her rivals in claiming the Group 3 Easter Handicap at Te Rapa.
Tomodachi storms to Te Rapa success
Progressive filly Tomodachi provided a fitting result in the opening event at Te Rapa on Saturday for trainers Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott.
Warren Kennedy stars with Phar Lap Raceway treble
Beau Brummell commenced a successful journey south for jockey Warren Kennedy, who picked up a trio of winners at Phar Lap Raceway on Wednesday.