A strong nine-race card out of Ellerslie on Saturday, headlined by the Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap and the Gr.3 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes. There’s been some wet and wild weather in the Auckland region during the week and further showers are forecast, which could see a downgrade of the track.

New Zealand filly Alabama Lass is set to make her Australian debut in the HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic at Flemington.

Public Attention will miss the Randwick Guineas in favour of a slot race in New Zealand.

Ellerslie Racecourse will come alive this Saturday with the running of the annual Karaka Millions meeting. 

Hopping between states and countries sees no slowing down for Craig Williams as goal shifts are a part of the job.