Investigation launched into Trentham abandonment

5 December, 2021
NZTR has implemented an investigation into the circumstances which resulted in the abandonment of the Wellington Racing Club’s Group One meeting on Saturday. “NZ Sports T

NZTR Covid Update

29 November, 2021
The government’s cautious move into the Traffic Light System will see several North Island regions enter Red from Friday, 3 December. Northland, Auckland, Taupo and Rotorua Lak

Probabeel takes Horse of the Year title

29 November, 2021
It was a night for the mares when Probabeel took the New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year honours for the 2020-21 season. The results were announced at a virtual event screened

NZTR transition to COVID Protection Framework

26 November, 2021
There is one thing which will be vital for those expecting to attend a race or trial meeting from Friday, 3 December. The government’s My Vaccine Pass will be essential for any

NZTR Covid Update

24 November, 2021
As the government announced earlier this week, vaccine passes will become part of our lives from Friday, 3 December. This is when the COVID Protection Framework, more commonly referr

NZTR Covid Update

19 November, 2021
Following the government’s recent announcement about the move to its proposed Traffic Light framework (COVID-19 Protection Framework) NZTR has consulted with clubs regarding the need f

NZTR 2020-21 Annual Report released

16 November, 2021
The NZTR 2020-21 Annual Report is now available to read online. Click here to view.

Winter initiatives lead latest Innovation Fund Approvals

12 November, 2021
The third group of NZTR’s Innovation Fund recipients has been announced with three initiatives meeting the criteria. Applications from the Whangarei Racing Club and Wellington

Search begins for new NZTR CEO

3 November, 2021
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Chief Executive Officer                     &

Covid Testing requirements - NZ Cup meeting

1 November, 2021
As has been the case since 15 September, inter-island travel for racing participants has been subject to the following requirements: For a jockey to be engaged at a race meeting