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Orchestral plays a winning tune at Ellerslie
“We got all sorts of grilling but she is a mare and often they are better in the autumn and I think that is probably the case with her."
Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 25, 2025
Orchestral winning the Listed Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Orchestral Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Roger James & Robert Wellwood Craig Grylls
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Another Auckland summer in store for Orchestral
"We can race for such incredibly good money on home soil now, with the stakes and bonuses, that there’s no need to look further afield.”
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 09, 2025
Orchestral will contest Sunday’s Auckland Co-Op Taxis (1400m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Orchestral Roger James & Robert Wellwood Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Hasstobeawinner Arabian Songbird
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A weekend Green will never forget
“It was such a special night on Saturday, it was unbelievable. We had 46 people with us who had flown up (from Ashburton), it was amazing."
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 31, 2024
Sarah Green (centre) holding Desert Lightning's A$4 million All-Star Mile (1600m) ticket at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Race Images
Sarah Green Ger Beemsterboer Barneswood Farm Desert Lightning Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Orchestral All Star Mile
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Desert Lightning upstages Legarto in Aotearoa Classic
“I heard George Simon (commentator) say I had them in trouble down the straight, and it put a smile on my face. Legarto couldn’t have caught him today – no way.”
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 27, 2024
Desert Lightning and Vinnie Colgan following an emphatic victory in the inaugural $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1200m). Photo: Race Images
Desert Lightning Legarto Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Sarah Green Ger Beemsterboer Barneswood Farm Peter and Dawn Williams Pride Of Dubai
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Williams team take on the hotshots at Ellerslie
"He’s done everything right since that win at Trentham last month and we’ve been very happy."
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 26, 2024
Desert Lightning winning last month's Gr.1 TAB Classic (1600m) at Trentham. Photo: Race Images Palmerston North
Desert Lightning Just A Floozie Almanzor Trophy Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Jamieson Park Peter and Dawn Williams
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Legarto thriving ahead of Aotearoa Classic
“She has really thrived since Ellerslie, she has thrived the whole preparation really."
LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 25, 2024
Legarto will contest the inaugural $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Legarto Ken and Bev Kelso Philip Brown Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Ryan Elliot Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes Gr.1 Bonecrusher Stakes
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Zahra to make Kiwi debut at Karaka Millions
Melbourne Cup-winning hoop Mark Zahra will make his New Zealand riding debut when joining a starry line-up of Australian jockeys attending the TAB Karaka Millions meeting on Saturday at Ellerslie.
LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 24, 2024
Mark Zahra will partner Pendragon in the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Mark Zahra Savaglee Mike Moroney Pam Gerard Sharp 'N' Smart Pendragon Karaka Karaka Million 2YO Karaka Million 3YO Classic Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Blake Shinn James McDonald Robbie Dolan
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Mr Brightside scores All-Star Mile wildcard
“He only had a few weeks in the paddock, but he really enjoyed his time out and is now looking as good as ever."
LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 23, 2024
Mr Brightside winning last year's All-Star Mile (1600m). Photo: Bruno Cannatelli
Mr Brightside All Star Mile ben will & jd hayes Karaka Million 3YO Classic Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Racing Victoria Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
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Richardson embracing Millions challenge
“As long as the track is good, he’ll be very competitive again in this.”
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 23, 2024
To Catch A Thief Robbie Dolan graham richardson and rogan norvall Channel Surfer Karaka Million 3YO Classic Karaka Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Lotus State Of Fear
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Legarto a class above in Aotearoa Classic Preview
“It was good for her to come here today and have a look around Ellerslie. She’s still on her way up, and this will clean her up nicely. I think she’ll be peaking at the right time.”
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 14, 2024
Legarto cruises to an impressive victory in Sunday’s Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Legarto Ken and Bev Kelso Proisir Ryan Elliot Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Sacred Satono Sharp 'N' Smart
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