Auckland, New Zealand
Ellerslie racecourse guide
Ellerslie is Auckland’s premier thoroughbred venue and one of the showpiece racecourses of New Zealand racing.
Fat Tony’sTrack fileHistory, big days & form
Know the course
A little history of Ellerslie
The course has long been the metropolitan home of Auckland racing. Its modern StrathAyr surface was introduced as part of a major redevelopment designed to provide consistent, high-quality racing.
What to look for in the form
Its sweeping layout and long metropolitan tradition make course experience, position and the expected surface conditions important parts of the form puzzle.
Fat Tony says: Track knowledge helps, but it never replaces current form. Compare today’s distance, surface, draw and likely pace before making a call.
Put these in the diary
Major race days at Ellerslie
Karaka Millions
New Zealand Derby
Auckland Cup
Champions Day
Form & results
Latest Ellerslie races
BONECRUSHER STAKES (G3)7 Dec 2024 · Race 6 · 1400BARFOOT & THOMPSON 14007 Dec 2024 · Race 7 · 1400SKYCITY 15007 Dec 2024 · Race 8 · 1500HARRISONS 240030 Nov 2024 · Race 1 · 2400PREZZY CARD MAIDEN 130030 Nov 2024 · Race 2 · 1300MONDIALE VGL MAIDEN 110030 Nov 2024 · Race 3 · 1100SOVTECH 120030 Nov 2024 · Race 4 · 1200ARMACUP 3YO STAKES30 Nov 2024 · Race 5 · 1500NHR GROUP 130030 Nov 2024 · Race 6 · 1300BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN CHALLENGE STAKES (G3)30 Nov 2024 · Race 7 · 1600CURE KIDS 110030 Nov 2024 · Race 8 · 1100BUY KIWI 210030 Nov 2024 · Race 9 · 2100Powerturf Hcp5 Nov 2024 · Race 1Tab 3Yo5 Nov 2024 · Race 2Stella Artois (Bm65)5 Nov 2024 · Race 3Skycity Horizon Mdn5 Nov 2024 · Race 4Barfoot & Thompson (Bm75)5 Nov 2024 · Race 5Auckland Co-Op Taxis Mdn5 Nov 2024 · Race 6Nzb Ready To Run Sale Trainers Series (Bm65)5 Nov 2024 · Race 7Balmerino Stakes5 Nov 2024 · Race 8
Read the race properly
Build better track context
Learn how distance, going, barriers and recent runs work together before you ask Fat Tony for his opinion.