Get ready for an electrifying day of racing at the Karaka Millions meeting this Saturday, where the excitement will be off the charts! This iconic New Zealand event is set to deliver thrills, with the stakes higher than ever thanks to the introduction of World Pool, drawing global attention to Ellerslie from 25 racing jurisdictions worldwide.
The action kicks off with the 2YO Karaka Millions in Race 4, where the undefeated To Bravery Born, ridden by Blake Shinn, is ready to assert his dominance. Trained by the legendary Te Akau Racing, who’ve triumphed in 7 of the last 8 editions of this prestigious race, To Bravery Born looks set to be the one to beat. Get ready for a showdown that promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
Next up, the 3YO Karaka Millions Classic promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with this year’s edition shaping up to be a nail-biter. Recent champions such as Orchestral (2024), Prowess (2023), and Probabeel (2020) have graced its roll of honour, proving that only the finest contenders can emerge victorious.
The day will culminate in the Group 1 Railway Stakes, a race that’s bound to bring the heat. This iconic event, taking place during daylight for the first time, will offer a thrilling head-to-head battle between the rising star fillies Alabama Lass and Captured By Love, along with seasoned veterans like Crocetti, Babylon Berlin, and the defending champion, Waitak. With so much talent on display, it’s anyone’s race!
