Ellerslie

30 November 2024

Checkmate adds to Wexford record in three-year-old feature

The Listed Armacup 3YO Stakes (1500m) is becoming a reliable springboard to bigger and better things for Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, and that trend looks likely to continue after a smart win by Checkmate at Ellerslie on Saturday.

Racing

30 November 2024

Meaningful Star takes Ellerslie feature

Former Irish and Hong Kong galloper Meaningful Star picked up his second win from just three New Zealand starts when he came from near last to down a small but quality line-up in the Gr.3 Bayleys Great Northern Challenge Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie.

Racing

11 April 2024

ATR reveals plan of attack following Ellerslie abandonment

In the wake of the abandonment of Wednesday’s race meeting at Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have undertaken a comprehensive investigation, resulting in an agreed plan of action.

Racing

12 October 2023

ATR pattern and racing changes

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) has announced that as a result of pattern and scheduling changes, there will be a number of adjustments to the ATR racing season.

Racing

06 April 2023

Group One spoils on the line

Racing Hall of Famer Lance O'Sullivan will take aim at another Group One prize this weekend but without any great feeling of expectation.

Racing

14 February 2023

Sharrock tries different Cup approach for Ladies Man

Smart stayer Ladies Man will back up in consecutive weeks in his attempt to win the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie on March 11.

Racing

01 April 2022

Pike quintet head to Avondale

It will be a rare occurrence for Tony Pike on Saturday.

Racing

14 March 2022

Ellerslie farewells racing for 18 months

Horses will be an absent sight from Ellerslie racecourse for at least the next 18 months.

Racing

12 March 2022

Pinn claims Auckland Cup aboard Uareastar

Apprentice Wiremu Pinn added another highlight to his burgeoning riding career