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Horse Announcements
16 January 2025
Wexford Make Decisive Move with NZB Kiwi Slot Pick
Wexford Stables’ red-hot form across a stable of talented three-year-olds in recent months has built widespread anticipation.
The Race
10 January 2025
$100k Windsor Park Stud 3YO Trophy Confirmed for Champions Day
NZTR and ATR have confirmed the inclusion of the new $100k Windsor Park Stud 3YO Trophy – a 3YO SW&P 1500m race on Champions Day, 8 March 2025.
Our Horses
09 January 2025
Wexford Blessed with Strong Troop of 3YOs
Wexford Stables are in an enviable position as far as quality three-year-olds go, with an abundance of gilt-edged prospects in contention for summer age group features.

The Race

8 March 2025

Date: Champions Day - 8 March 2025
Venue: Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland
Race Distance: 1500m
Conditions: 3YO restricted race, set weights and penalties
Starters: 14
Prizemoney: Base prizemoney of $3.5m in 2025, increasing to $4.5m by 2027. An additional $1m of bonuses will also be available each year.

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Champions Day

Ellerslise Racecourse

The NZB Kiwi will be held on New Zealand’s first-ever Champions Day – with over $9 million in prizemoney on offer, all eyes will be on this race set to take place during the country’s richest sporting event. Join us for the ultimate racing extravaganza at Auckland Thoroughbred Racing's Ellerslie Racecourse in 2025. There will be plenty of action both on and off the track including live music, Fashion in the Fields and much so more.

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