Raceform column - Hong Kong to simulcast NZ Derby

3 March, 2022
Saturday’s Vodafone New Zealand Derby will be simulcast for betting into Hong Kong for the first time since 2014.  The coverage of the race in Hong Kong not only provides a fabulo

NZTR 2021 Club Awards announced

21 February, 2022
The NZTR Board has announced the winners and runners-up in the 2021 NZTR Club Awards.  The inaugural awards were presented prior to the 2020 NZTR AGM, however due to the 2021 AG

New Plymouth abandonment update

19 February, 2022
A NZ Sports Turf Institute representative, under the guidance of NZTR Track Advisor, Todd Treweek, will inspect the New Plymouth track on Monday following Friday’s abandoned meeting.

NZTR appoints next Chief Executive Officer

9 February, 2022
NZTR has appointed Bruce Sharrock as its next Chief Executive Officer.  Sharrock is currently NZTR’s Chief Operations Officer and prior to that, a member of NZTR’s Board of

NZTR announces further stakes increases

25 January, 2022
The Board of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced further stakes increases. An increase of $2.4 million has been allocated for the period of 3 April until 26 August 2

Next steps for Racing under Red

24 January, 2022
NZTR has met with clubs, the Racing Integrity Board, the Jockeys’ Association, and other stakeholders to determine the next steps for racing under Red in the Covid Traffic Light System

Davey Jones - a successful and meticulous horse trainer

19 January, 2022
Davey Jones, a leading Hawke’s Bay trainer during the 1950s and 1960s, died last week just 12 days short of his 93rd birthday. Born in Hokitika, Davey Jones moved to

Mac Henry - Obituary

17 January, 2022
Mac Henry, who died recently, was a quiet achiever in several facets of horse racing.  Born at Wyndham (Southland) in 1949 Roderick Mackenzie Henry rode a pony to primary school

NZTR Trackwork Rider programme

14 January, 2022
A new assessment programme for those applying for trackwork rider licences will become mandatory from Tuesday, 1 February 2022. The need for change and the raising of licensing stand

Actions following Trentham Abandonment

22 December, 2021
Introduction and Summary NZTR is responsible for allocating race dates and for setting industry policies and processes. Racing clubs are responsible for preparing a