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![Racing: Best chances are in the trot events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Best chances are in the trot events
The most powerful juggernaut in the history of New Zealand premier racing might not be quite so intimidating at Alexandra Park today.
![Racing: Good footing for Ellerslie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Good footing for Ellerslie
Panic not about Ellerslie track conditions for Thursday or the barrier draws for the $200,000 Railway - neither will be as ugly as some had thought.
![Racing: Orange will fight for lead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Orange will fight for lead
If Mighty Flying Major is beaten in today's $200,000 Sales Series Pace at Alexandra Park, his opponents are going to have to do it the hard way.
![Reason for Veyron's flat run emerges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Reason for Veyron's flat run emerges
Cambridge galloper Veyron had an abscess lanced in his near front foot after finishing fifth in Friday's $200,000 Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie.
![Racing: Big task for Franco Nelson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Big task for Franco Nelson
Franco Nelson's recent woes will force a change of driving tactics in tomorrow's Franklin Cup at Alexandra Park.
![Racing: Juvenile stars at Ellerslie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Juvenile stars at Ellerslie
This would have been a special win even if it hadn't been just about the best juvenile performance we've seen this season.
![Racing: Bosson overcomes difficulties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Bosson overcomes difficulties
Opie Bosson lifted his head out of the jockeys' room toilet where he had been vomiting and went out and rode a truly brilliant race.
![Boxing Day races riot of fashion and fun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Boxing Day races riot of fashion and fun
The New Zealand Herald Boxing Day races at Ellerslie yesterday were the most successful on record, with more than 20,000 people taking advantage of the fine weather.
![Racing: Chance for Britt Ekland to regain winning list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Chance for Britt Ekland to regain winning list
When Britt Ekland last raced at Riccarton - finishing well beaten - jockey Danielle Johnson told stewards she felt the classy mare needed a more rain-affected track.
![Retired race champion leaves his mark](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Retired race champion leaves his mark
At age 28 and with thousands of offspring, Zabeel is one of New Zealand's greatest studs.
![Boxing day races: Women ride tough in saddle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Boxing day races: Women ride tough in saddle
Ulrika Holmquist has crossed the globe to chase her dream of becoming a jockey. The 21-year-old from from Sweden moved to New Zealand when she finished high school.
![Racing: Ex Aussie may forgo Ellerslie gig](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Ex Aussie may forgo Ellerslie gig
Strongly-performed former Australian sprinter Gig was a nomination for the $50,000 Hallmark Newmarket at Ellerslie on Friday when entries closed yesterday.
![Winner ready for fashion race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Winner ready for fashion race
She took home the crown last year, and Sian Roosenbrand will be back to compete in this year's premium fashion event on the racing calendar.
![Racing: Phelan Ready notches a win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Phelan Ready notches a win
Trainer Jason McLachlan looked skyward with a big smile when Phelan Ready scored a rare win at Doomben.
![Racing: Emerging talent to the fore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Emerging talent to the fore
Brilliant Way showed he is heading into some headlines with his narrow but stylish maiden win at Te Rapa on Saturday.
![Racing: Veteran on track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Veteran on track
Veteran I'm Imposing has hit form at the right time ahead of his bid for back-to-back wins in the Summer Cup at Randwick.
![Racing: Gold Ace in box seat at park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Racing: Gold Ace in box seat at park
Gold Ace's comeback to credibility has received another boost heading into tomorrow night's stunning premier meeting at Alexandra Park.
![Ponderosa Miss defies odds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Ponderosa Miss defies odds
Special horses do special things. Things they shouldn't be able to do.