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Karaka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at Ellerslie
Ellerslie's last meeting before the Karaka Millions throws up some big-race contenders.
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Glamour gallopers hit the road to maintain fitness during summer lull
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Blackadder has cunning plan to get home town victory at Reefton
Reefton local returning to hometown looking for elusive victory.
No Plan Be aiming to deliver home joy for Ruakākā trainer
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Lassified shows class to provide trainer’s family with black-type win
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Pinn gets tactics spot on to help Greene to first Group 1 success
Te Rapa trainer's First Five upset the favourites in the $550,000 TAB Telegraph.
Romanoff seeking second major victory of season in Classic
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World champion jockey James McDonald made an offer he can’t refuse
New Zealand's world champion rider makes a rare raceday appearance in his home country.
Star aligning for Crocetti’s shot at our elite sprinting double
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La Dorada faces moment of reckoning in challenging Levin Classic
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Harder the better for Pinseeker in feature at huge picnic meeting
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Queen pays back Marsh’s faith with Rich Hill Mile magic
The high-priced mare grabs her biggest victory in the Rich Hill Mile at Ellerslie.
Dream debut for Angela Jones as she impresses with Ellerslie double
The Queensland jockey has made an instant impact – and is now eyeing the Karaka Millions.
Te Akau and Bosson sharpen focus on more Karaka Millions success
Te Akau Racing is chasing down another Karaka Millions with unbeaten Kinnaird.
Tuxedo could be perfect fit for Rich Hill Mile punters at Ellerslie
The Rich Hill Mile is the highlight of a huge Ellerslie meeting today
Greatness awaits Republican Party if he can restore NZ’s dented pacing pride
Favourite wins Auckland Trotting Cup but not without a fight.
Sharrock special expected as Tisse red-hot for QEII Cup at Ellerslie
Today's 2400m Group 3 race has been the Taranaki trainer's focus and Tisse has won there.
Espionage intriguing runner as he starts summer sprint campaign
Former Australian sprinter interesting addition to Te Akau powerhouse.
Merlin needs some 3200m magic to stop the Party tonight
The $250,000 Auckland Cup at Alexandra Park is dominated by two pacers.
Trotters could power Dunns to stakes title at season finale
Trainer Robert Dunn has added a powerful string to his bow with enormous trotting success.
Brave beauty of NZ racing retires with nothing left to prove
La Crique won two Group 1 races and over $2.1m in stakes
Queensland star coming to Ellerslie for New Year’s Day
Angela Jones is one of the most talented young jockeys in Australia.
Trainer forced to watch record-breaking winner on his phone
Brother and sister training team break a 31-year-old New Zealand training record.
Agera looking to continue superb season in stacked Taupo Cup
Agera chasing bonus points for in-form Tony Pike stable at Taupo today
Republican Party red hot to defend title in Auckland Cup
Republican Party is the defending champion in Wednesday's Auckland Cup at Alexandra Park
Brilliant ride helps Tellum stun fillies in Eight Carat Classic
Tellum wins Hallmark Stud Eight Carat for 50-strong ownership group.
Unheralded Aussie smashes our galloping elite in Ellerslie upset
Australian galloper bolts away from NZ's best in $500,000 Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie.