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

Your guide to New Zealand’s hottest summer racing events!

1 December, 2021
Whether it’s the party, the ponies, or the punt that you LOVE – summer racing is for you! Three balmy months and more than 70 electrifying racedays, get set for the ultimate Kiwi

The New Zealand Cup: 158 Years of History

11 November, 2021
The New Zealand Cup meeting has it all – two 3YO classics, feature races for the sprinter-milers and climaxing with the New Zealand Cup, over 3200m on the testing Riccarton Park track.