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

Update on TAB distributions 2022/23 season

2 December, 2022
Today TAB NZ have announced a reduction in distributions to Racing NZ of $15m for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. What this means for NZTR is a reduction of $8.5m in distributions for t

NZTR Annual Report 2021-22

29 November, 2022
NZTR's Annual Report was released on Tuesday 29 November 2022 and can be viewed h

NZTR Thoroughbred Welfare Strategy Update

25 November, 2022
NZTR’s focus and commitment to Thoroughbred welfare has been further reinforced by the publication of the