Bernard's Blog: 12 Apr 19

12 April, 2019
Connections of Wekaforce  Photo: The Galloping Wekas

NZTR releases decision on phase one of Venue Plan

11 April, 2019
Following an extensive consultation process New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has reduced the number of racing venues to close from the 2019/20 season to seven. The NZTR Venue P

NZRB Stakes Enhancement Funds

10 April, 2019
In January 2017 the NZRB announced that an additional $4.77 million in funding over the next two and a half years to support the racing industry to improve stakes and address aging infrast

Significant contribution to racing celebrated

9 April, 2019
Vicki Pascoe with her significant contribution to racing award, at Te Aroha racecourse Photo: J

Bernard's Blog: 5 Apr 19

5 April, 2019
Last Saturday was one out of the box at Awapuni with stunning weather and good, competitive racing. The Group One Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes race day is one of the h

Cameron George appointed to NZTR board

5 April, 2019
Experienced racing administrator and Chief Executive of the Vodafone Warriors Cameron George is to join the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Board.   Mr George

Bernard's Blog: 29 Mar 19

29 March, 2019
Gaul when he raced and Janova in the arena - the emigrant excelling in his new life.  Photo: supplied In this blog post I

Bernard's Blog: 21 Mar 19

21 March, 2019
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Jericho Cup expands to include New Zealand-trained horses

13 March, 2019
Following the enormous success of December’s revival of century-old horse race, the Jericho Cup, Racing Victoria (RV) and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) have today announced th

Bernard's Blog: 13 Mar 19

13 March, 2019
First off, this week I’d like to address a matter which was raised during every discussion we had at the venue plan meetings around the country. No matter where we went the subject of