Stakes increase for Westbury Classic to further bolster TAB Karaka Millions

3 November, 2023
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Entain are today announcing a further stakes increase to the TAB Karaka Millions meeting, set to be held on 27 January 2024 at Ellerslie. T

An Update from NZTR's Darin Balcombe – Tracks and Infrastructure

26 October, 2023
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is pleased to provide an update on the state of its tracks and infrastructure across the country. With several noteworthy milestones achieved in recent weeks, we eag

The NZTR McKenzie Future Leaders Scholarship

5 October, 2023
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, in conjunction with Dean McKenzie, is thrilled to announce the establishment of the NZTR McKenzie Future Leaders Scholarship, commencing in November 2023. J

An update from Bruce Sharrock, NZTR Chief Executive Officer

29 September, 2023
With Spring racing in full swing on home soil, I am thrilled to announce some exciting initiatives New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has executed over recent weeks. At the end of last

2022-23 South Island Racing Awards Winners

16 September, 2023
The CHRISTCHURCH CASINO South Island Racing Awards for the 2022/23 Racing Season were presented at function held at Riccarton Park Racecourse on Friday 15 September 2023. The awards were made on

2022/23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards Results

10 September, 2023
Star three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart has become the first male galloper since 2016 to earn the SENZ Horse of the Year title. The Waikato galloper, who gained the top honou

A Message from NZTR CEO Bruce Sharrock - August Update

25 August, 2023
Held on Sunday 10 September in Auckland CBD, NZTR’s annual New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards honours the best in the business, showcasing the exceptional athleticism, d

TiES Enhanced for 2023-24 Season

11 August, 2023
The Thoroughbreds in Equestrian Sport programme (TiES) will receive a significant boost for the 2023/24 season with over $76,000 on offer to eligible competitors across two Series. Funded b

NZB Insurance Pearl Series Revamped by Entain & NZTR

11 August, 2023
Adding to the list of further boosts Entain and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have made to New Zealand’s racing industry in recent months is the delivery of enhanced Pearl Series bon

People and Jumps Horse of the Year Finalists Announced

7 August, 2023
Small teams can still make a big impact in the New Zealand racing industry, with the finalists for Trainer of the Year – sponsored by Dunstan, being a prime example of this.