Hawke's Bay Appeal

16 February, 2023
Obviously it’s been a challenging week for a number of people including our thoroughbred industry friends in the Hawke’s Bay region. It will take months to recover on a number o

Legends Day performances impress Chief Handicapper

15 February, 2023
This week we share some insights from New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s Chief Handicapper, Neil Jennings.  Neil is highly regarded throughout the international racing comm

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