Imperatriz crowned Horse of the Year

9 September, 2024
Girl power reigned supreme at the 2024 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards, sponsored by SENZ, in Hamilton on Sunday. Champion Matamata mare Imperatriz, as expected, wa

Industry mourns Kevin Hickman

23 August, 2024
The New Zealand thoroughbred industry has lost one of its most influential figures of the last two decades with the passing of Kevin Hickman after a long illness. Tributes to the Val

NZTR Suspend Licences of Individuals Charged with Animal Mistreatment

9 August, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) have reviewed the circumstances around charges the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) have brought against two licence holders in Waikato region.  The c

NZTR to Consult on Future of Jumps Racing

5 August, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has today (August 5) released a consultation document to aid in deciding the future of jumps racing in New Zealand.   The consultation

Two bonus series add to excitement of new Champions Day

18 July, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Entain have today announced the qualifying races in the two Bonus Series that will culminate on th

The NZB Kiwi - Canterbury Jockey Club Slot Update

19 June, 2024
The Canterbury Jockey Club will offer its Slot in the inaugural running of the NZB Kiwi as an added incentive to start in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas® a

$175k NZB Kiwi Bonus Challenge

7 June, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is thrilled to announce a raft of new initiatives aimed at further enhancing the country’s first-ever Thoroughbred slot race, The NZB Kiwi, set t

Russell Warwick to Join the NZTR Board

6 May, 2024
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Members’ Council has appointed Russell Warwick as a Director Elect of the NZTR Board, effective 1 August 2

A Message from NZTR CEO Bruce Sharrock

1 February, 2024
The past year brought significant change to the New Zealand Thoroughbred industry, marked by enthusiasm and optimism under the Entain/TAB NZ Strategic Partnering Ar

Sires Produce Stakes to Kick Off $1 Million in Bonuses for The NZB Kiwi

29 January, 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has today revealed the initial New Zealand races that will allow the country’s fastest juveniles to compete for their share of an additional $1 m