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
EAGLE TECHNOLOGY HCP 160027 Apr 2026 · Race 5 · 1600GOLF WAREHOUSE MAIDEN 120027 Apr 2026 · Race 6 · 1200TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ MAIDEN 120027 Apr 2026 · Race 7 · 1200ANZAC DAY 3YO HCP27 Apr 2026 · Race 8 · 1200HORIZON BY SKYCITY 120027 Apr 2026 · Race 9 · 1200GOLF WAREHOUSE 210018 Apr 2026 · Race 1 · 2100MYRACEHORSE 120018 Apr 2026 · Race 2 · 1200SKYCITY STAR WAY STAKES (L)18 Apr 2026 · Race 3 · 1200ELSDON PARK HCP 120018 Apr 2026 · Race 4 · 1200KINGMAKERS ‘KARAKA SHARES NOW SELLING’ 160018 Apr 2026 · Race 5 · 1600TRELAWNEY STUD CHAMPIONSHIP STAKES (G3)18 Apr 2026 · Race 6 · 2100MANCO EASTER HCP (G3)18 Apr 2026 · Race 7 · 1600YOURRIDE 140018 Apr 2026 · Race 8 · 1400ELSDON PARK PLATE7 Mar 2026 · Race 1 · 1600WINDSOR PARK STUD 3YO TROPHY7 Mar 2026 · Race 2 · 1500AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI CLASSIC (G2)7 Mar 2026 · Race 3 · 1400HAUNUI FARM KING'S PLATE (G3)7 Mar 2026 · Race 4 · 1200SISTEMA STAKES (G1)7 Mar 2026 · Race 5 · 1200BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES (G1)7 Mar 2026 · Race 6 · 2000TRACKSIDE AUCKLAND CUP (G2)7 Mar 2026 · Race 7 · 3200
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