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Horse Announcements
20 February 2026
La Dorada ‘The Golden One’ Chosen as The People’s Horse
The People’s Horse now has a name.
Horse Announcements
14 February 2026
Te Akau Daring to Dream of Back-to-Back NZB Kiwis
Te Akau Racing won the inaugural running of the $4million NZB Kiwi (1500m) last year with Damask Rose (NZ) (Savabeel), and they are daring to dream of retaining their crown.
The Race
04 February 2026
The Warriors, The Blues and Auckland FC Unite for The NZB Kiwi
Three of the country’s biggest cross-code sporting clubs are uniting as teammates for New Zealand’s richest race.

Champions Day

Ellerslise Racecourse

Champions Day is not your average race meeting - it’s Auckland Thoroughbred Racing’s headline summer event, where the nation’s best horses, top-tier fashion and vibrant entertainment all collide. Featuring three Group 1 races and the $4 million NZB Kiwi, the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race, Champions Day is the pinnacle of New Zealand’s racing calendar. Expect heart-stopping finishes, world-class racing and an atmosphere unlike any other.

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The Race

March 2026

Date: Champions Day - 7 March 2026
Venue: Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland
Race Distance: 1500m
Conditions: 3YO restricted race, set weights and penalties
Starters: 14
Prizemoney: Base prizemoney of $4m in 2026, increasing to $4.5m by 2027. An additional $1m of bonuses will also be available each year.

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