The New Zealand Stakes is a race that's for the cream of the crop of New Zealand racing.

The horses which are best suited to running at the mile and above are ideal for this race, with some of New Zealand's best gallopers competing in this event.

Our team has the best tips, odds and free bets when it comes to the New Zealand Stakes and you can bet confidently with any advice delivered by our service.

The New Zealand Stakes is one of the county's best Group 1 events which means futures markets go up early for the race.

The final field is usually settled a week prior to the race, which means detailed markets and odds on the New Zealand Stakes go up at that time.

Check back closer to the race date for detailed New Zealand Stakes odds, betting markets and the final field.

The bookmakers do not always favour the New Zealand races but the New Zealand Stakes is among one of those events that the bookies will typically offer a promotion for.

Check back in the week leading up to the New Zealand Stakes for all the bookmaker promotions, bonus bet deals and betting news on the race.

The New Zealand Stakes, also known as the Bonecrusher Stakes, is one of New Zealand's best Group 1 races.

While the race has only been in existence since 1975 the event has seen some of New Zealand's best register a win in the $200,000 feature, including the eponymous Bonecrusher, Sir Slick and the 2019 winner Melody Belle.

The New Zealand Stakes is usually settled a week out prior to the event.

Check back closer to the race date for an up to the minute guide to the full New Zealand Stakes field.

The best of the best takes to the course in the New Zealand Stakes, which means it's not always easy picking a winner in the event.

Our experts take pride in identifying winners in group events, which means you can trust us when we deliver a form guide for the New Zealand Stakes.

The New Zealand Stakes is usually ran in the opening week of March and is one of the more important Group 1 events of the new year.

The New Zealand Stakes is the key event of the day and is usually the eighth race on the card at Ellerslie.