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17 December 2025
Derby winner Dee Ellerslie-bound again
Expat jockey Mick Dee is set to return to one of his happiest hunting grounds, Ellerslie, with a full book of rides on Boxing Day headed by El Vencedor in the Gr. 1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m).
Racing
16 December 2025
Richardson and Norvall double-handed in Eight Carat Classic
Graham Richardson and Rogal Norvall’s star filly Lollapalooza is set to be joined in the Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day by her rapidly emerging stablemate Fleeting Star.
Racing
16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Racing
14 December 2025
Dashing Dixie Karaka Millions bound
Wexford Stables’ exciting juvenile filly Dashing Dixie is TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) bound following her debut victory at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Racing
14 December 2025
Queen Elizabeth next for exciting Tisse
Taranaki gelding Tisse took an impressive step forward to his major summer target in a couple of weeks when dominating the Bill Tito Book Repair Specialist 2100 at Trentham on Sunday.
Racing
14 December 2025
To Bravery Born continues impeccable fresh record
Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson now have their sights set on the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1400m) at Ellerslie on Karaka Millions night with To Bravery Born following his eye-catching first-up win at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Racing
13 December 2025
Bagot on radar for Shockletz
Progressive staying mare Shockletz proved a class above her rivals when running out a strong winner of the Ray White Pakenham & Officer Handicap (2500m) at the Pakenham standalone meeting on Saturday.