Passey family to share the thrill of ownership

2 February, 2023
The Passey family from just outside Palmerston North, have become the latest Thoroughbred owners thanks to an exciting initiative by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and New Zealand Bloodstoc

New concussion protocol to be explained to Jockeys

25 January, 2023
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is holding an important webinar to explain the new industry protocol for the return to riding after suffering from concussion. The industry is treatin

NZTR Roadshows

16 January, 2023
In February and March 2023, NZTR CEO Bruce Sharrock and COO Darin Balcombe will be undertaking roadshows across the N

Launch of The Grand Tour Leaderboard

12 January, 2023
At the start of this season NZTR, with support of our major Clubs, launched The Grand Tour Racing Festival.  This national campaign unifies New Zealand’s top 20 premier racing events acr

Racing Industry looks to upskill future workforce, simplify processes

6 January, 2023
The racing industry is looking to upskill our workforce which will provide exciting vocational development opportunities throughout the sector. This will mean licensing in New Zealan

Message from Bruce Sharrock

23 December, 2022
Last week we were reminded once again just how precious life is.  While we all understand the risks our jockeys take on a daily basis, it was a tragedy that only four months aft

Update on Megan Taylor's funeral service

21 December, 2022
Due to persistent enquiries from media to attend the funeral of Megan Taylor at Riccarton Park tomorrow, as well as indications media would attempt to film the livestream for further distrib

Funeral service details for Megan Taylor

19 December, 2022
The funeral for Megan Taylor will take place at Riccarton Park on Thursday 22 December at 2pm in the Showgate Lounge. For those unable to attend, you are able to pay your respects fr

Update from the RACE Board

15 December, 2022
On behalf of RACE and the Manawatu Racing Club we would like to express our sincere apologies for the abandonment of the LawnMaster Eulogy Stakes Day at Awapuni on Saturday 10 December.

Racing community mourns the loss of Jockey Megan Taylor

15 December, 2022
NZTR and the racing industry as a whole is saddened by the news that jockey Megan Taylor has died as a result of a racing incident this afternoon at Ashburton racecourse.  Miss