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'No excuses': Waller backs Tajanis for Auckland Cup success
Tajanis, a former UK stayer, is the favourite for the $600,000 Auckland Cup.

Champion's Day: Straight from the horse's mouth
The top trainers in the business rate their chances for the big day.

The surprising favourites for NZ’s richest race – your betting guide
The $3.5 million NZB Kiwi race at Ellerslie features disparate form lines.

Barriers set for NZ's richest raceday at Ellerslie this Saturday
Tuxedo's draw at 16 forces a tactical change in the NZ Derby.

Racing: Perfumist has scent of victory for $3.5m NZB Kiwi
Aussie runner gets favourable barrier draw for Ellerslie race.

Ellerslie takes on the Melbourne Cup with richest-ever local race day
NZ's richest-ever race day should have close races - and the industry faces rivals too.

How a star horse motivates jockey's return to racing success
Willydoit has been one of the finds of the 3-year-old crop this season.

'Golden ticket': Penman's meteoric rise to NZ's richest race
Trainer Stephen Marsh now has two confirmed starters, including Ardalio.

Opinion: Why NZ’s biggest racing day measures up on world stage
Some of the most lucrative rides of the New Zealand racing season are still up for grabs.

Racing: Kingsclere singing for joy as Orchestral hits high notes
'I say to myself if my grandmother wanted this horse, would I buy it for her.'

A look at the Karaka Millions and those who make it happen
How Ellerslie's StrathAyr track stole the show at Karaka Millions.

Karaka Millions insights: The best bets and dangers revealed
Stephen Hunt is one of New Zealand’s leading form analysts.

Trainer’s party night advice: ‘Get on the Bourbon train’
Trainer Stephen Marsh sounds a little like a liquor salesman before the Karaka Millions.

Colt leading Hayes team’s double feature bid
The trio are targeting Saturday's TAB Karaka Millions 2YO at Ellerslie with Hello Romeo.

Why this year's Karaka Millions is set for international stardom
Alabama Lass and Captured By Love will challenge older sprinters in the Railway.

'She's going to be competitive': Acquarello impresses ahead of big race
Acquarello beats Orchestral, impresses ahead of Karaka Millions.

'Big ask': Filly's bid for $1m race hinges on Ellerslie performance
Trainer Stephen Marsh hopes for a strong Ellerslie showing after Te Aroha debut win.

Burst water main in Mt Wellington street
Motorists were told to avoid the Sylvia Park entrance. Video / Alix Stewart / Supplied

'Wonderful win': Snazzytavi shines for Cambridge Stud on Boxing Day
Snazzytavi clinches thrilling Zabeel Classic win, edging out rival La Crique by a whisker.

Why Stephen Marsh's bold decision paid off at Ellerslie
Trainer Stephen Marsh celebrates as Provence wins, earning over $169,000.