A message from Hawke's Bay Racing Inc.

26 May, 2023
Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc. would like to issue an industry apology following the abandonment of its Fruitfed Supplies Raceday on 25 May after Race 1. The Club has been working clo

Minister of Racing approves TAB NZ Entain strategic partnership

23 May, 2023
In a historic moment for New Zealand’s racing industry and supporting codes, Hon Kieran McAnulty, New Zealand’s Minister of Racing, approved the partnering of TAB NZ with world-class in

A Message from NZTR COO, Darin Balcombe – Racing Operations Update

18 May, 2023
On behalf of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, I would like to provide a timely racing operations-based update on track, surface and infrastructure developments as we head into the latter end of the

Agreement reached to recognise thoroughbreds in Olympics

15 May, 2023
At next year’s Paris Olympic Games, thoroughbreds competing in any of the equestrian disciplines - dressage, show jumping and eventing - will, for the first time, be recognised in the startin

Bruce Sharrock’s focus on NZTR Concussion Protocols

12 May, 2023
This week New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing announced its new Policy on Concussion Management, Neuropsychology Testing and Protocols for jockeys returning to riding following a concussion. It

NZTR Implements Concussion Management Policy

10 May, 2023
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has announced the deployment of its Concussion Management, Neuropsychology Testing and the Return to Riding Following a Concussion Policy, providing a major step for

NZTR Reviews Licensing Processes

4 May, 2023
As the new racing season approaches, NZTR has reviewed its current licensing processes, with the governing body advising of several key changes that all licence holders need to be made aware

NZTR Appoints Head of Thoroughbred Welfare and Sustainability and Head of Finance

26 April, 2023
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is pleased to announce the appointment of two integral business unit positions, Head of Thoroughbred Welfare and Sustainability and Head of Finance. J

The Grand Tour wraps up for 22/23

6 April, 2023
This season brought about several exciting initiatives for New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), including the launch of a new national marketing campaign designed to introduce a new audience to

The Grand Tour Leaderboard Update

4 April, 2023
With The Grand Tour's phenomenal season of racing coming to a close on Saturday at Awapuni. Highlighted by the running of the Group 1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes for the 2YO’