Racing Rallies Behind Cure Kids at Ellerslie

28 November, 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is extending its national support of Cure Kids to Auckland, joining Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) for the Christmas Raceday for Cure Kids at Ellerslie on

Racing at RACE Awapuni Paused as Long-Term Track Plan Progresses

28 October, 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), in conjunction with the Racing Integrity Board (RIB), has today confirmed that all trials and race meetings at the RACE Awapuni track will cease for t

RACE Inc. CEO Tim Savell Resigns

26 September, 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and RACE Inc. today announced that RACE Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Savell has resigned from his role. Race Inc. Chair Richard Simpson ack

NZTR Confirms Major Changes to Key Group 1 Races

16 September, 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has confirmed two of the nation’s premier Group 1 races will move venues and dates this season in a step to protect their international status an

Stakes Boost for Rotorua’s Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes

12 September, 2025
The stakes have been raised for Rotorua’s premier spring sprint, with Rotorua Racing Club and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) confirming the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) will now c

El Vencedor Crowned 2024-25 Sport Nation Horse of the Year

7 September, 2025
Six years in the making, El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking) now stands as New Zealand’s champion. The Cambridge-trained galloper was crowned Sport Nation Ho

NZTR Appoints New General Manager - Welfare and Industry Capability

5 September, 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has appointed Sam Fursdon as General Manager - Welfare and Industry Capability, effective 1 October 2025.   Fursdon has spent m

NZTR Strengthens Track Advisory Programme with VRC Partnership

7 August, 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced significant enhancements to its Regional Track Adviser (RTA) Programme for the 2025-26 racing season, including a partnership with the Victoria

RACE Awapuni Remediation Progressing Under Specialist Oversight

20 May, 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and RACE Inc. are continuing the maintenance and remediation work on the RACE Awapuni course proper, with weekly management meetings underway between

Kingsclere substitution in NZB Kiwi after Dealt With withdrawn

3 March, 2025
Just days out from the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), Slot Holders Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing have been forced to find another contender following