History was made with the inaugural running of the NZB Kiwi on New Zealand’s first-ever Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day. Damask Rose (NZ) claimed the first edition of the $3.5 million race for Slot Holders Te Akau Racing, etching her name into the record books. With over $9 million in prizemoney on offer across the day, all eyes were on this headline event during the country’s richest sporting occasion. Join us in 2026 at Auckland Thoroughbred Racing’s iconic Ellerslie Racecourse for another unforgettable Champions Day - a true racing extravaganza featuring live music, Fashion in the Fields and plenty of action both on and off the track.