Important Industry Update - COVID-19

17 March, 2020
The racing industry is taking steps to reduce the potential for the spread of the COVID-19 virus among participants and public by closing its meetings to all but essential personnel.

Bernard's Blog - 6 March

6 March, 2020
Lisa Allpress makes history winning on Matmon owned by King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz in Saudi Arabia.  Photo: Supplied.

Bernard's Blog - 28 February

28 February, 2020
I have just returned from South Africa and the 38th Asian Racing Conference where a wide range of topics were addressed.  Some take outs from the conference include:

Bernard's Blog - 14 February

14 February, 2020
The industry as a whole demonstrated significant unity this week with the chairs of the three codes joining together to present an oral submission on the Racing Bill to the Transport &

Bernard's Blog - 7 February

7 February, 2020
There have been many, many conversations happening over the past two weeks – predominantly around the Racing Industry Bill and submissions to the Select Committee.  

Have a listen - Bernard Saundry

25 January, 2020
Trackside radio's Peter Earley spoke with NZTR CEO Bernard Saundry to talk though important matters around the Racing Industry Bill (Bill #2).  

Bernard's Blog - 24 January

24 January, 2020
The focus of the past week has clearly been around the Racing Industry Bill (Bill #2) with RITA’s Dean McKenzie holding a number of meetings around the c

Purchasing a "standout thoroughbred yearling"

24 January, 2020
In Budget 2018, the Government announced its policy that would allow new investors in standout yearlings (both thoroughbred and standardbred) purchased with the intention to breed in the f

Bernard's Blog - 17 January

17 January, 2020
It is probably fair to say that most of the conversations I have been involved in since last Friday have included discussion of some aspect of the Racing Industry Bill.  

Have a listen - Bernard Saundry

15 January, 2020
Trackside Radio’s Peter Earley speaks with NZTR's CEO Bernard Saundry about the recent carnivals and upcoming topics facing the industry.