$50,000 bonus on offer for Southern Cups winner

4 October, 2024
Southern Cup races in the lower South Island are now even more enticing for connections, with a significant $50,000 bonus on offer across the five ic

NZTR chief executive Bruce Sharrock resigns

2 October, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has today announced the resignation of its chief executive Bruce Sharrock, effective 31 December, following a

Introducing Te Puhoro: The New NZB Kiwi Trophy

24 September, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has unveiled a uniquely crafted trophy, named Te Puhoro, to mark a significant milestone in the journey towards the inaugural running of the Southern H

NZTR Outline Next Steps in Future of NZ Jumps Review

11 September, 2024
With the submission date now closed, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) would like to provide an update on the next steps of the Future of NZ Jumps Racing consultation process. I

Imperatriz crowned Horse of the Year

9 September, 2024
Girl power reigned supreme at the 2024 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards, sponsored by SENZ, in Hamilton on Sunday. Champion Matamata mare Imperatriz, as expected, wa

Industry mourns Kevin Hickman

23 August, 2024
The New Zealand thoroughbred industry has lost one of its most influential figures of the last two decades with the passing of Kevin Hickman after a long illness. Tributes to the Val

NZTR Suspend Licences of Individuals Charged with Animal Mistreatment

9 August, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) have reviewed the circumstances around charges the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) have brought against two licence holders in Waikato region.  The c

NZTR to Consult on Future of Jumps Racing

5 August, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has today (August 5) released a consultation document to aid in deciding the future of jumps racing in New Zealand.   The consultation

Two bonus series add to excitement of new Champions Day

18 July, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Entain have today announced the qualifying races in the two Bonus Series that will culminate on th

The NZB Kiwi - Canterbury Jockey Club Slot Update

19 June, 2024
The Canterbury Jockey Club will offer its Slot in the inaugural running of the NZB Kiwi as an added incentive to start in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas® a