Schick’s thoroughbred achievements honoured

1 October, 2024
Nelson Schick’s decades of contributions to the breeding and racing industries have been acknowledged with Life Membership of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association.

Anderton recognised for lifelong commitment to thoroughbred industry

1 October, 2024
Brian Anderton, a doyen of South Island racing and breeding, has been recognised for his service to the thoroughbred industry when bestowed life membership to the New Zealand Thoroughbred Br

Breeder jumps at chance to stay involved

30 September, 2024
Little Avondale Stud’s Sam Williams didn’t need to be asked twice to remain in the ownership group of rising three-year-old star Evaporate. Williams snapped up the opport

First impressions counted for Ormsby

23 September, 2024
Chad Ormsby was immediately taken when he first viewed Cyber Patch and quickly made up his mind to purchase the good-looking son of Ocean Park. The Matamata horseman duly secured the

Hello Youmzain doubles European Group tally

23 September, 2024
The good times continue to roll for Cambridge Stud shuttle stallion Hello Youmzain, with his first crop Northern Hemisphere representatives breaking new ground. The multiple Group On

Prisca breaks through in style at Taupo

20 September, 2024
Prisca capped a consistent and improving formline with a commanding maiden victory in Friday’s Taupo Vet Centre (1800m). The Puccini mare kicked off her career with an unplaced

Irish National Stud Scholarship now open for applications

19 September, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Keith and Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship, which supports the future of New Zealand’s breeders in travelling to Ireland and completing the world-

Romancing The Moon for sale on Gavelhouse Plus

19 September, 2024
Te Akau Racing is putting another Group One-winning mare on the market with the auction of Romancing The Moon on Gavelhouse Plus. Romancing The Moon was bought by Te Akau principal D

Safety of mares and foals paramount in breeding season

17 September, 2024
Haunui Farm is one of many thoroughbred nurseries around New Zealand experiencing their busiest period of the year, with breeding season in full swing and many hands on deck ensuring the wel

Vale Zed

16 September, 2024
Grangewilliam Stud stallion Zed, the sire of 11-time Group One winner and Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) heroine Verry Elleegant, has passed away, aged 22. “He suffered a bout of c