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Drop back from Group 1 level puts Tomodachi in perfect race
Tomodachi has raced at the highest level all season but drops down a grade tomorrow.
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Kiwi expat teams up to chase Ellerslie riches with Chica Mojito
Chica Mojito gives champion trainer Chris Waller two mares in the Classic at Ellerslie.
Globetrotting trainer finds fresh target in Champions Day at Ellerslie
Victorian trainer has New Zealand next on his hit list after successful overseas raids.
That golden run of luck continues for leading NZ Derby contender
That's Gold has had the ideal build-up to Saturday's New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie.
Victory could turn Legarto’s last dance into something special
Saturday's Bonecrusher NZ Stakes could be Legarto's last race.
Perfect barrier draw for perfect filly
Well Written has drawn perfectly in the NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie on Saturday
Leading lady produces the perfect NZB Kiwi dress rehearsal
Well Written returned to Ellerslie for her final NZB Kiwi trackwork on Monday.
Mick On Monday: Field finalised for New Zealand's richest-ever race
The 14 runners for the NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie on Saturday have been decided.
Savaglee set for stud career as offers come in for star galloper
Savaglee was New Zealand's best 3-year-old last season but has been retired to stud.
Panther's NZB Kiwi tilt is next chapter in special story for owners
Panther heads to the NZB Kiwi with a remarkable back story.
Long campaign is main doubt as Hinekaha looks for a cuddle
The Cuddle Stakes is a rare Sunday afternoon treat for punters.
Even racing provides punters with value as superstars get day off
An upside-down racing weekend is the calm before next week's Champions Day storm.
Spending spree on New Zealand’s best racehorses continues
That's Gold will have new owners in next Saturday's New Zealand Derby.
'A stupid thing to do': Leading jockey admits using cocaine
Sam Weatherley is one of New Zealand's top-performing jockeys
Local trainer has sights set high at Wingatui’s $1m meeting
Saturday's meeting is Otago's richest race meeting of the season.
Wonderful trotter trying to climb Mountain for record fourth time
Muscle Mountain is odds-on for the Group 1 race at Addington tonight.
Trainer doing noble job hopes to double down on Champions Day
Lance Noble is continuing his success with great work as a preparer for Cambridge Stud.
El Vencedor earns break but Marsh may still have Horse of the Year
The 'Big EV' hasn't had much of a season, so he will skip next week's Group 1 race.
Dee hoping to make Champions Day his own again in flying visit
Mick Dee is one of Victoria's best jockeys but is returning home for Champions Day.
Superstar staying filly to skip NZ Derby and join Waller stable
Yulong split their staying fillies either side of the Tasman to attempt Group 1 double.
Two records in one remarkable race for champion Kiwi galloper
A New Zealand galloper smashes two records in Hong Kong with one blazing performance.
Mick On Monday: Who is heading to Champions Day and who isn't?
The 'will they, won't they' guessing games have started ahead of Champion's Day.
That’s Gold keeps on winning as another Ellerslie classic looms
Trainer Chris Wood says gelding 'can run some sensational sectionals'.
Why punters should be careful with Ohope Wins in NZ Derby
The filly looks something special after winning the NZ Oaks at Ellerslie.
Jaarffi’s Group 1 win caps golden run for Cambridge Stud
Mare gets deserved victory in $600,000 Ōtaki-Māori Classic at Ellerslie.
Ohope Wins may be good enough to defy racing’s prevalent trend
Today's Ellerslie meeting has become one of the highlights of the racing calendar.
La Dorada becomes the People’s Horse for NZ’s richest-ever race
The Karaka Millions winner to carry the hopes of sports and racing fans in the NZB Kiwi.
Standout New Zealand stallion sold to Australia in shock move
Super Seth has had a wonderful start to his stallion career.
In ever-changing crop, Tuxedo may have his timing right
The $600,000 Ōtaki-Māori Classic is a real puzzle for punters at Ellerslie tomorrow.
Velocity winner gets opportunity to return to the winner’s circle
The Barry Purdon/Scott Phelan stable has the dominant hand in the main race at Alex Park.