Restrictions around meeting attendance eased

17 February, 2021
Restrictions regarding attendance at race and trial meetings outside of the greater Auckland region will be removed when the bulk of the country returns to alert level 1 from midnight tonigh

NZTR COVID Announcement February UPDATED

15 February, 2021
NZTR continues to work through the implications of the announcement that for three days from midnight 14 February 2021, the Auckland region will be placed in Alert Level 3 and the remainder of the

Whip use consultation deadline nears

1 February, 2021
In November 2020 NZTR announced a period of consultation from industry participants and other interested parties regarding potential changes to the whip rules.  Submissions are encouraged, and

A message from NZTR Chair and CEO

29 December, 2020
As we look towards 2021, the NZTR Board and staff want to thank you, our industry participants, for your resilience, support, and effort during the past 12 months. We have learned mu

Wall of Fame celebrates thoroughbred versatility

24 December, 2020
Thoroughbreds are well-known for their versatility off the track and a recent addition to the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) demonstrates this, along with the longevity of some of ou

Welfare Guidelines go global

15 December, 2020
Following the lead of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has this week released its horse welfare standards. The W

Hong Kong stars at Trentham

4 December, 2020
Trentham racecourse will host the first appearance of NZ Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) welfare ambassadors Werther and Ping Hai Star on Saturday. The duo, both former Hong Kong Derby wi

Amendment to prizemoney policy

4 December, 2020
Following consultation with clubs and RIOs regarding paying back to 14th, the NZTR Board has decided to maintain the current prizemoney policy from 1 February 2021, with an amendm

Statement from NZTR Chairman Cameron George

27 November, 2020
The NZTR Board would like to announce a number of key decisions and initiatives that were recently agreed upon at its 25 November Board meeting. As Chairman I’m excited by the options we have

Riding fee increases flagged

25 November, 2020
Jockeys will receive a long-awaited pay increase from 1 February 2021 with flat riding fees going up to $160 from the current $145.23 (GST excl). In making the decision New Zealand T