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El Vencedor dominates Herbie Dyke Stakes
Saturday’s Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa marked another new high point in the career of the ever-improving El Vencedor, who took his career earnings past $1 million with a stunning three-length runaway.
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | February 08, 2025
El Vencedor romps to a three-length win in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Te Rapa Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes El Vencedor Stephen Marsh Rory Hutchings
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Topweight blows rivals away in Fulton Family Stakes
“I was a bit nervous before the race today, but he’s a great horse who just keeps on winning. Jeez, he loves Ellerslie."
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | February 01, 2025
El Vencedor romps to a five-length win in the Fulton Family Stakes at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Listed Fulton Family Stakes Rory Hutchings El Vencedor Merchant Queen Stephen Marsh
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El Vencedor heads to Ellerslie for Herbie Dyke warm-up
El Vencedor will head to Ellerslie on Saturday for a final tune-up in the Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m).
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 31, 2025
El Vencedor will contest the Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
El Vencedor Stephen Marsh Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes Listed Fulton Family Stakes
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El Vencedor thriving ahead of another Group One test
“He’s right back where we want him, he’s well and a very happy horse.”
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 15, 2025
El Vencedor is on target for next month's Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) following his pleasing trial victory at Matamata on Tuesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
El Vencedor Stephen Marsh
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Hutchings hoping to wind back the clock in Kiwi stint
A decade ago, Rory Hutchings had the most successful day of his career at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, and the expat Kiwi hoop will kick off a stint riding in his homeland at the iconic meeting this Thursday.
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | December 23, 2024
Rory Hutchings has returned to New Zealand for a three-month riding stint. Photo: Trish Dunell
Rory Hutchings El Vencedor Customized Ellerslie
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El Vencedor back on top at Ellerslie
“He was very good, we’ve known this performance was in him, but he took a good few runs last year before he really peaked."
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | November 06, 2024
El Vencedor winning the Gr.3 Balmerino Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on Tuesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
El Vencedor Stephen Marsh Joe Doyle Shocking Gr.3 Balmerino Stakes
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Marsh remains upbeat despite loss of crack 2YO
“He just needs a good draw and the right run, he can really turn his form around.”
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | September 17, 2024
Group One winner Velocious has been ruled out of racing for the remainder of the year. Photo: Natasha Wood (Race Images)
Velocious Super Photon Stephen Marsh El Vencedor
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Chance for filly to bounce back on better footing
“She probably needed that Taupo run a bit more than we initially thought as well. We will get a much better line on her on Saturday.”
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | September 03, 2024
Group One winner Velocious will contest Saturday's Gr.3 HBPB Thoroughbred Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Velocious Gr.3 HB/PB Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Gold Trail Stakes Super Photon Super Seth Merchant Queen El Vencedor Nest Egg El Roca – Sir Colin Meads Trophy
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Marsh delighted with Group One winner’s trial
“He’s ready to go. He’ll kick off in an open 1400m at Ruakaka next Saturday, and then all going well, we’ll look at the last two Group One races at Hastings.”
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | August 30, 2024
Group One winner El Vencedor. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
El Vencedor Gr. 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate Stephen Marsh
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Posthumous Group One honour for grand producer
El Vencedor’s career-best performance at Ellerslie to triumph at Group One level was tinged with a bittersweet note for breeder-owners David Price and Mark Freeman.
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | March 12, 2024
David Price leads in El Vencedor following his win in last Saturday's Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
El Vencedor David Price and Mark Freeman Shocking Stephen Marsh
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