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Racing
21 January 2026
Well Written gets ideal gate in Karaka Millions barrier draw
No-one amongst rival connections was prepared to say it out loud, but it was quite obvious their challenge became even more daunting when unbeaten filly Well Written drew perfectly at three for Saturday’s Listed TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m).
Racing
11 January 2026
Ammirati strengthens NZ Derby claims with easy Salver win
An unusual plan paid big dividends for the connections of Ammirati when the big gelding confirmed New Zealand Derby plans with a dominant victory in the Listed Trackside Gingernuts Salver (2100m) at Ellerslie on Sunday.
Racing
10 January 2026
Ammirati ready for next Derby test
While Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is currently inspecting yearlings on the Gold Coast, he will take time out to watch how one of his main Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) contenders in Ammirati performs at Ellerslie on Sunday.
Racing
06 January 2026
Varied lead-up options for Herbie Dyke Stakes candidates
With a six-week gap between two of summer’s major weight-for-age middle-distance features, trainers of leading candidates have taken a variety of approaches to their preparations.
Racing
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
04 November 2025
Big EV back on track with Balmerino victory
“We will get him home and make sure he is good. Those big summer 2000m races is where he will be.”
Racing
18 October 2025
Well Written dominates Soliloquy Stakes
If Stephen Marsh thought his day couldn’t get any better after winning the first three races on the card at Ellerslie on Saturday, he had to revise those thoughts pretty quickly after the running of the Gr.2 Windsor Park Stud Soliloquy Sakes (1400m).
Racing
17 October 2025
Rare Ellerslie achievement within El Vencedor’s reach
Ellerslie has been the scene of some of El Vencedor’s most memorable performances, and Saturday’s Livamol Classic could see the reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year become only the second horse to win four Group One races at the Auckland track.
Racing
29 September 2025
Magic Carpet taking McLeod on a great ride
“It is the side hobby away from the dairy farm, all of us are involved in the dairy farm.”