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The Race
03 March 2026
NZB Kiwi Shaping to be One for the Books for Well Written
This Saturday’s $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie is shaping to be one for the books for Well Written (Written Tycoon).
Horse Announcements
02 March 2026
$4 million NZB Kiwi Field Complete
Anticipation is building for The NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie this coming Saturday, with the field now complete following Slot Holder Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing’s selection of To Bravery Born (NZ).
Horse Announcements
02 March 2026
Waikato Stud Convinced Filly Is Up To NZB Kiwi Task
Waikato Stud’s private trainer Kris Shailer has had a whirlwind last few months, and that is set to continue at Ellerslie on Champions Day when he lines up homebred filly Convinced (NZ) (Super Seth) in the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).

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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