{"id":26869,"date":"2026-03-07T08:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26869"},"modified":"2026-03-07T08:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:19:38","slug":"champions-day-tips-preview-ellerslie-saturday-7-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/03\/champions-day-tips-preview-ellerslie-saturday-7-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions Day Tips & Preview (Ellerslie) | Saturday 7 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ellerslie hosts a stellar 10-race program for Champions Day on Saturday with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 3m. The quality-packed card is highlighted by the running of the NZB Kiwi, the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby, the Gr.1 Bonecrusher Stakes and the Gr.2 Auckland Cup. With clear conditions forecast, the Ellerslie surface should present in excellent order for the entirety of the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selections for each of the 10 races below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ellerslie Race 1<\/div>\n
13 Young Jackson<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Young Jackson (#13) caught the eye finishing strongly into 3rd in the Karapiro Classic at Te Rapa behind subsequent Avondale Guineas winner That\u2019s Gold. That was just his third career start and he should still have improvement to come. George Rooke aboard here and he comes in nicely down in the weights. From the middle draw he should settle back before finishing off strongly late.<\/p>\n

Ellerslie R1 – ELSDON PARK PLATE<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Young Jackson (7)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
813<\/span>T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Ellerslie Race 2<\/div>\n
1 General Menari<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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General Menari (#1) didn\u2019t look entirely comfortable in the conditions at Matamata last start but still managed to close off well into 3rd. Matt Cartwright takes the ride here and from the middle draw he should settle back of midfield in what shapes as a genuinely run 1500m contest. With the rise in trip and better footing here, happy to give him one more chance at the price.<\/p>\n

Ellerslie R2 – WINDSOR PARK STUD 3YO TROPHY<\/span> <\/div>
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Ellerslie Race 3<\/div>\n
8 Chica Mojito<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Chica Mojito (#8) is a Sydney-based (ex Kiwi) mare returning to New Zealand for the Chris Waller stable. She was last seen winning at Wyong in January where she comfortably accounted for stablemate and race rival Mare Of Mt Buller that day. She has trialled well since that win and from a low draw with Ben Thompson aboard should enjoy every opportunity to win again here.<\/p>\n

Ellerslie R3 – AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI CLASSIC (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Chica Mojito (3)<\/span>
J: Ben Thompson<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
2X331<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:04:00 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 4<\/div>\n
8 Alabama Lass<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Alabama Lass (#8) was disappointing in the Gr.1 Railway Stakes on Karaka Millions night where she led before weakening sharply. The tongue tie is removed again ahead of this and her recent trial win suggested she may be back to something close to her norm. Samantha Collett takes the ride and should be able to control proceedings in front. We know what she\u2019s capable of, and she should get every chance to show her true colours here.<\/p>\n

Ellerslie R4 – HAUNUI FARM KING’S PLATE (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Alabama Lass (5)<\/span>
J: Samantha Collett<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
X20X7<\/span>T: Ken & Bev Kelso<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:04:01 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Lara Antipova<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lara Antipova (#5) arrives here as the benchmark 2yo in the country and comes into this unbeaten in three starts. Her latest victory at Matamata on a testing surface was outstanding, running ~10L faster than the Matamata Slipper on the same day. The effort stacked up very well on the day, as she also produced the fastest closing 800m, 600m, 400m and 200m of the entire meeting off the front. From a low draw she should again settle on speed, possibly outside likely leader Justin Case, and looks extremely hard to beat again.<\/p>\n

Ellerslie R5 – SISTEMA STAKES (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Lara Antipova (4)<\/span>
J: Mick Dee<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
111<\/span>T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 03:46:50 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Kingswood<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Kingswood (#1) was brave when runner-up to\u00a0<\/span>Legarto<\/span>\u00a0in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes last start and now comes here having his third run on New Zealand soil. The wide draw presents two\u00a0<\/span>likely map<\/span>\u00a0scenarios, either rolling forward to sit outside Pier in a slowly run\u00a0<\/span>race, or<\/span>\u00a0settling back in a slowly run race and making a mid-race move –\u00a0<\/span>similar to<\/span>\u00a0his effort when winning the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic. If either scenario unfolds, he should be thereabouts at the finish.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R6 – BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Kingswood (8)<\/span>
J: Rory Hutchings<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
81412<\/span>T: Gavin Bedggood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 03:46:51 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 7<\/div>\n
6 Age Of Sail <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Age Of Sail (#6) is\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>\u00a0NSW-trained stayer making the trip across for Kris Lees. He comes here off somewhat of a maintenance run over 1400m behind ex Kiwi Lord Penman, but he still finished the race off sharply given\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a trip well short of his best. From the low draw, Ben Thompson should be able to give him the economical run he\u00a0<\/span>requires<\/span>\u00a0to be running out the 3200m strongly. He looks a genuine each-way chance in an open edition of the Auckland Cup.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R7 – TRACKSIDE AUCKLAND CUP (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Age Of Sail (2)<\/span>
J: Ben Thompson<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
46626<\/span>T: Kris Lees<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 03:40:43 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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15 Autumn Glory<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Autumn Glory (#15) heads into the New Zealand Derby as the early favourite at just her fifth career start. Her last-start 2nd to\u00a0<\/span>Ohope<\/span>\u00a0Wins over this course and distance in the New Zealand Oaks was excellent, where she finished off strongly between runners. The wide draw presents an obvious concern, as she could end up settling a long way off them in this capacity field. The positive is that she has two stablemates drawn inside, which look to be two of the better horses she could be tagging into the race. Even accounting for the unfavourable map, she still looks the one to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R8 – HKJC WORLD POOL NZ DERBY (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Autumn Glory (15)<\/span>
J: Wiremu Pinn<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
1712<\/span>T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 12:01:28 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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3 Well Written<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Well Written (#3) arrives here following her brilliant Karaka Millions 3yo win, which extended her unbeaten record to 5\/5 in emphatic fashion. Regular pilot Matt Cartwright\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0aboard and from the low draw she should once again enjoy an ideal run in transit. She has looked a class above throughout her career and only bad luck appears capable of stopping her from making it six\u00a0<\/span>straight<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ellerslie R9 – THE NZB KIWI (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Well Written (2)<\/span>
J: Matt Cartwright<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
11111<\/span>T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.02<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 10:33:56 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie Race 10<\/div>\n
6 Fosse<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Fosse (#6) returns here fresh after finishing 8th over 1600m at this track last start. She has since trialled nicely, finding the line under her own steam, and 1400m appeals in a fresh state. From the wide draw, she is likely to settle back off what should be a genuinely run race and if she can latch onto the right back turning for home she could run a cheeky race at odds.<\/p>\n

Ellerslie R10 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES FINAL<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Fosse (7)<\/span>
J: Masa Hashizume<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
74188<\/span>T: Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:04:02 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ellerslie hosts a stellar 10-race program for Champions Day on Saturday with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 3m. The quality-packed card is highlighted by the running of the NZB Kiwi, the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby, the Gr.1 Bonecrusher Stakes and the Gr.2 Auckland Cup. With clear conditions forecast, the Ellerslie surface should present in excellent order for the entirety of the meeting. Selections for each of the 10 races below: Ellerslie Race 1 13 Young Jackson Young Jackson (#13) caught the eye finishing strongly into 3rd in the Karapiro Classic at Te Rapa behind subsequent Avondale…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":11325,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,36],"tags":[582],"hub_post_cat":[3],"class_list":["post-26869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"07\/03\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"45","race_id":"62ce35e7-bce2-49b1-899f-8e317c3c246e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"60ce8cf2-90ea-44f0-ba90-f83da3cabed8"}],"summary":"Young Jackson (#13) caught the eye finishing strongly into 3rd in the Karapiro Classic at Te Rapa behind subsequent Avondale Guineas winner That\u2019s Gold. 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With the rise in trip and better footing here, happy to give him one more chance at the price."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"8c3b39ad-f499-4f7c-a3a0-c7fb87d487d3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"5a8b7c2f-8641-4140-8d58-b280acb62e1b"}],"summary":"Chica Mojito (#8) is a Sydney-based (ex Kiwi) mare returning to New Zealand for the Chris Waller stable. She was last seen winning at Wyong in January where she comfortably accounted for stablemate and race rival Mare Of Mt Buller that day. She has trialled well since that win and from a low draw with Ben Thompson aboard should enjoy every opportunity to win again here."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"2b1bdd4c-71b7-45b6-bf78-64b0abf42b1e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d9b329a0-7e60-4735-95d5-16e195a34ddd"}],"summary":"Alabama Lass (#8) was disappointing in the Gr.1 Railway Stakes on Karaka Millions night where she led before weakening sharply. The tongue tie is removed again ahead of this and her recent trial win suggested she may be back to something close to her norm. Samantha Collett takes the ride and should be able to control proceedings in front. We know what she\u2019s capable of, and she should get every chance to show her true colours here."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"e736a464-78d9-4d7e-9e9b-58f052a4b2ec","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"da33ebac-b3fc-40f8-b598-4faa05b6bae3"}],"summary":"Lara Antipova (#5) arrives here as the benchmark 2yo in the country and comes into this unbeaten in three starts. Her latest victory at Matamata on a testing surface was outstanding, running ~10L faster than the Matamata Slipper on the same day. The effort stacked up very well on the day, as she also produced the fastest closing 800m, 600m, 400m and 200m of the entire meeting off the front. From a low draw she should again settle on speed, possibly outside likely leader Justin Case, and looks extremely hard to beat again."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"c419dfb7-be55-4aae-8139-2f4acd380baf","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1629d676-e4cf-4833-bea3-bab1ee3c10c4"}],"summary":"Kingswood (#1) was brave when runner-up to Legarto in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes last start and now comes here having his third run on New Zealand soil. The wide draw presents two likely map scenarios, either rolling forward to sit outside Pier in a slowly run race, or settling back in a slowly run race and making a mid-race move - similar to his effort when winning the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic. If either scenario unfolds, he should be thereabouts at the finish."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"b5353348-766e-477f-b011-432e08f4fbba","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f5aca458-09dc-4880-971c-eb60c3201973"}],"summary":"Age Of Sail (#6) is a NSW-trained stayer making the trip across for Kris Lees. He comes here off somewhat of a maintenance run over 1400m behind ex Kiwi Lord Penman, but he still finished the race off sharply given it\u2019s a trip well short of his best. From the low draw, Ben Thompson should be able to give him the economical run he requires to be running out the 3200m strongly. He looks a genuine each-way chance in an open edition of the Auckland Cup."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"7a01210a-42c6-4992-88d9-0b1965b003a3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e56a7abe-5039-438f-baf8-b41698432806"}],"summary":"Autumn Glory (#15) heads into the New Zealand Derby as the early favourite at just her fifth career start. Her last-start 2nd to Ohope Wins over this course and distance in the New Zealand Oaks was excellent, where she finished off strongly between runners. The wide draw presents an obvious concern, as she could end up settling a long way off them in this capacity field. The positive is that she has two stablemates drawn inside, which look to be two of the better horses she could be tagging into the race. Even accounting for the unfavourable map, she still looks the one to beat."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"b44205e1-5d99-4eef-8b2f-19ca14f8bfc5","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"426bed20-4e5a-48b4-a35b-b585cb273e33"}],"summary":"Well Written (#3) arrives here following her brilliant Karaka Millions 3yo win, which extended her unbeaten record to 5\/5 in emphatic fashion. Regular pilot Matt Cartwright remains aboard and from the low draw she should once again enjoy an ideal run in transit. She has looked a class above throughout her career and only bad luck appears capable of stopping her from making it six straight."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"37fce55e-0109-4ae8-85e7-15df4388de6a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"70c43454-a3c6-4a83-9720-d4645c674b5c"}],"summary":"Fosse (#6) returns here fresh after finishing 8th over 1600m at this track last start. She has since trialled nicely, finding the line under her own steam, and 1400m appeals in a fresh state. 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