Winter initiatives lead latest Innovation Fund Approvals

12 November, 2021
The third group of NZTR’s Innovation Fund recipients has been announced with three initiatives meeting the criteria. Applications from the Whangarei Racing Club and Wellington

Search begins for new NZTR CEO

3 November, 2021
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Chief Executive Officer                     &

Covid Testing requirements - NZ Cup meeting

1 November, 2021
As has been the case since 15 September, inter-island travel for racing participants has been subject to the following requirements: For a jockey to be engaged at a race meeting

Industry Vaccination Update

28 October, 2021
This update follows the Government’s recent announcements on the transition to a traffic light system and the associated vaccination mandates. There is a twofold impact on the

Horse of the Year Awards going virtual

27 October, 2021
Uncertainty regarding alert levels has resulted in the Board of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) once again moving to a virtual format for the Horse of the Year Awards. The 202

Local race meeting caters for Auckland participants

26 October, 2021
Following an approach from Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR), New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and TAB NZ have agreed to schedule a race meeting at Pukekohe Park. The meeting,

NZTR seeks feedback regarding new initiatives

22 October, 2021
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is seeking stakeholder feedback on a variety of new initiatives designed to improve the racing product and boost returns to participants. The f

NZTR COVID-19 Update

22 October, 2021
Transitioning to a vaccinated economy NZTR is considering the implications for Thoroughbred racing arising from the Government’s COVID Protection Framework announced

Media Release - Christchurch Cup Week

19 October, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE:  NEW ZEALAND CUP MEETING NOVEMBER 2021 Due to the ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions and the rules for operating under COVID

Update from NZTR and the Members' Council

7 October, 2021
The Members’ Council met with NZTR Board Chairman Cameron George and CEO Bernard Saundry via Zoom.  This replaced a face-to-face meeting with the NZTR Board which was impacted by