Whip use consultation begins

20 November, 2020
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is currently seeking consultation from industry participants and other interested parties regarding potential changes to the whip rules. The mo

NZTR Annual General Meeting

17 November, 2020
The Annual General Meeting of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) was held in Wellington today. There were several constitutional changes which were accepted by clubs at the AGM,

Synthetic track to be built at Riccarton

6 November, 2020
Preparations for construction of New Zealand’s second synthetic track will begin at Riccarton Park Racecourse on Monday 30 November 2020. The Board of the Canterbury Jocke

NZTR Board appointees bring strong skill set

5 November, 2020
The Members’ Council of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) yesterday announced three new appointments to the NZTR Board. The new appointees - Darryll Park, Andrew Fairgray

Director Appointments to the Board of NZTR

4 November, 2020
The Members’ Council of NZTR is pleased to notify the industry of its new appointments to the NZTR Board.  Following interviews last week, the Members’ Council confi

Bernard's Blog - 29 October

29 October, 2020
The weekly turnover reports continue to bring good news when it comes to our Year To Date comparisons. While we have seen a small increase in the number domestic thoroughbred races (

Bernard's Blog

25 September, 2020
This week’s return to covid-19 alert level one outside of the Auckland region has signaled the ability of clubs to once again host crowds. NZTR has created a framework which allows th

Call for NZTR Board Director applications

24 September, 2020
Applicants are sought for three positions of directors of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is responsible under the Racing Industry Act 2020 fo

Restrictions around meeting attendance eased

21 September, 2020
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 tonight.

Update from NZTR Members' Council

18 September, 2020
Over the past two weeks representatives of the Members’ Council have been part of the NZTR Regional Roadshows providing an overview of its activities. It has been an opportunit