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Shamus springs major upset in Ellerslie feature
“We thought we would kick off here and I actually would have been thrilled if he had only weighed in, but there you go.”
Kevin Robertson, trackside.co.nz | September 21, 2024
Shamus winning the Almanzor – Proven Value (1400m) Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Shamus Ace Lawson-Carroll Moira and Kieran Murdoch Shamexpress Woburn Farm

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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.
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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.
IN Racing
Timely win ahead of RTR Sale
It was a timely win for Lucky Sweynesse in Sunday’s Gr.2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin, with his half-brother set to go under the hammer this week at Karaka.
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | November 21, 2023
Lucky Sweynesse (outside) winning at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Lucky Sweynesse Woburn Farm New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale

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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.
IN Racing
Sky’s the limit for Sunline Trust Scholarship recipient
With international travel back on the agenda after a COVID-19 enforced hiatus, this year’s Sunline Trust International Scholarship recipient will be heading offshore to learn from some of the best in the industry.
NZBTA | February 09, 2023
Photo: Picket Fence
Adrian Stanley Ballydoyle Coolmore Dorian Kos Goffs Johnny McKeever Justine Sclater New Zealand Bloodstock New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Nick King Shannon Taylor Sunline Trust International Scholarship University of Auckland Woburn Farm

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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.
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Perfect result in Dunedin feature for Te Akau Racing
The Te Akau Racing team brought up an inter-island stakes double within 15 minutes as Perfect Scenario took out the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge (1600m) at Wingatui and Family Ties in the Listed Grangewilliam Stud Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth.
NZ Racing Desk | February 04, 2023
Photo: Race Images – Peter Rubery
Contributer David Ellis Family Ties Gr.3 White Robe Lodge High Chaparral Iffraaj Jason Laking Joe Kamaruddin Klairelle Listed Grangewilliam Stud Oaks Prelude Live Drama Mapperley Stud Mark Walker New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale Opie Bosson Perfect Scenario Perfection Syndicate Prise De Fer Reece Trumper Rock Sensation Sam Bergerson Savapinski Te Akau Racing The Woman King Woburn Farm

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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.
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Codigo provides Ardrossan with first winner
Debutant Codigo provided dual success for his connections when he produced a brave effort to win the Waikato Stud@Karaka 2023.
NZ Racing Desk | January 03, 2023
Codigo holds out to win on debut at Matamata. Photo: Trish Dunell
Codigo Waikato Stud@Karaka 2023 Dame Lowell Goddard Waikato Stud Ardrossan Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint Stephen Marsh Mark Walker She Turns Heads Trobriand Tokyo Tycoon Listed Wellesley Stakes Mark Chittick Satono Aladdin Firestorm Istidaad Dancing Embers Zarita Woburn Farm Sweynesse

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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.
IN Racing
Lucky Sweynesse dazzles in Jockey Club Sprint
Lucky Sweynesse has lead home a New Zealand bred trifecta with a highly impressive come-from-behind victory at Sha Tin.
NZ Racing Desk | November 21, 2022
Photo: HKJC
Lucky Sweynesse Novara Park Manfred Man Zac Purton Pierre Ng Lucky Patch El Roca Duke Wai Per Incanto Master Eight Hong Kong Sprint New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale Woburn Farm Joe Barnes J & I Bloodstock Madonna Mia Shelley Hale

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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.
IN Racing
News In Brief
Lucky Sweynesse & Jason Collett
NZ Racing Desk | March 24, 2022
News In Brief
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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.
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Group One target for Yonce
The stunning inaugural campaign of unbeaten mare Yonce will culminate in a tilt at the Gr.1 Queen of the Turf Stakes at Randwick.
NZ Racing Desk | March 19, 2022
Photo: Bruno Cannatelli
Yonce Queen of the Turf Stakes Proisir Mumm Mystic Journey Star Of Eden Ciaron Maher and David Eustace David Eustace Ciaron Maher Lucy Yeomans Queen Of The Turf John Allen Zabeel Ziva New Zealand Bloodstock Book 2 Sale Woburn Farm Ross McCarroll Ozzie Kheir Shane McAlister Stephen Kneebone Lyn McMullan

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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.
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Exciting Yonce doing McCarroll and partners proud
The emergence of rising Victorian star Yonce has come as no surprise to Cambridge horseman Ross McCarroll.
NZ Racing Desk | March 07, 2022
Photo: Colin Bull
Yonce Ross McCarroll Proisir New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale Ozzie Kheir Ciaron Maher and David Eustace Lindsay De SOuza Todd Hartley Turn Me Loose Woburn Farm Shane McAlister Stephen Kneebone Lyn McMullan Graham Marshall Black Minx Faith Hill Global Exchange Incredulous Dream

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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.
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Family horse gives Cumming maiden training success
Cambridge horsewoman Chloe Cumming wears several hats within the thoroughbred industry.
NZ Racing Desk | January 10, 2022
Photo: Trish Dunell
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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.
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