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Racing
11 January 2026
Ammirati strengthens NZ Derby claims with easy Salver win
An unusual plan paid big dividends for the connections of Ammirati when the big gelding confirmed New Zealand Derby plans with a dominant victory in the Listed Trackside Gingernuts Salver (2100m) at Ellerslie on Sunday.
Racing
11 January 2026
Forsman double sets up return to Ellerslie for Karaka Millions
Brilliant wins at Ellerslie on Sunday by the Andrew Forsman-trained fillies Stromlinien and Chilling Out have set a platform for the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) and 3YO (1600m) back at the Auckland track in two weeks’ time. 
Racing
10 January 2026
Ammirati ready for next Derby test
While Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is currently inspecting yearlings on the Gold Coast, he will take time out to watch how one of his main Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) contenders in Ammirati performs at Ellerslie on Sunday.
Racing
09 January 2026
Stakes winning youngster ready for Ellerslie return
Promising filly Lucy In The Sky will launch her bid for higher age group honours when she resumes at Ellerslie.
Racing
08 January 2026
Super Photon bounces back at Tauranga
Former classy youngster Super Photon returned to winning form at Tauranga on Thursday when taking care of a strong line-up in the Dane Crockford Ray White Greerton 1500.
Racing
06 January 2026
Trackwork Tuesday 6 January 2026
Racing
06 January 2026
Varied lead-up options for Herbie Dyke Stakes candidates
With a six-week gap between two of summer’s major weight-for-age middle-distance features, trainers of leading candidates have taken a variety of approaches to their preparations.
Racing
03 January 2026
Lassified too swift in Wellesley Stakes
Talented filly Lassified showed her rivals a clean pair of heels as she dominated proceedings to take out the first stakes race at Trentham on Saturday, the Listed JR & N Berkett Wellesley Stakes (1100m).
Racing
02 January 2026
Sweynesday chugging towards Railway
Trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood have taken a patient approach with their exciting sprinter Sweynesday, and they could be rewarded with a Group One result in a couple of weeks.