Bess: The NZ Thoroughbred who went to War

22 April, 2022
Only four of the more than 10,000 horses New Zealand sent overseas during the first World War returned home, and one was a little thoroughbred mare named Bess.   

World First Horse Ambulance Service for New Zealand

30 March, 2022
The fleet is complete!   New Zealand can now boast the world’s first dedicated national horse ambulance service, following the commissioning of the country

Brand new Karaka hotel opens this weekend

25 March, 2022
A smart new addition to the Karaka countryside is set to open its doors this Saturday with the official opening of New Zealand Bloodstock’s DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Hotel. S

Bargain buys tackle the New Zealand Oaks

18 March, 2022
How much money do you need to outlay to have some hope of buying a New Zealand Oaks contender? If the field for the $400,000 Group I feature at Trentham this weekend is any indicatio

Vodafone New Zealand Derby: Rich in history and prizes

3 March, 2022
The biggest prize in New Zealand racing will be divided up at Ellerslie on Saturday. The $1 million Vodafone New Zealand Derby has a first prize of $600,000, which, combined with a r

McNab hoping to follow in his father's footsteps

3 March, 2022
Form rider Michael McNab gets a chance to complete a rare family double at Ellerslie on Saturday. McNab will partner fourth-favourite Tutukaka when he attempts to match his father, C

Introducing The Classics Carnival

21 February, 2022
Introducing The Classics Carnival: Three spectacular racedays draped in colour (two out of three - but we’ll get to this later), tradition and prestige.  Whether you’re a d

Six tips for a day at the races

15 January, 2022
As temperatures soar, so too do the social calendars of any racing enthusiast. To help you make the most of your summer on-course, we’ve gathered a few of our top tips for an epic

Your guide to Auckland’s million-dollar party!

14 January, 2022
Believe us when we say, the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million at Ellerslie is an event NOT to be missed. With high stakes ($2.48million to be exact, but we’ll get to that shortly)

Holiday racing – something for everyone

23 December, 2021
Whether you fall into the category of a ‘punter’, ‘party-seeker’ or ‘parent’, there’s a raceday f