Handicapping Changes Announced

14 May, 2019
Three minor changes have been made to the NZTR handicapping policy, following the annual meeting of the NZTR Handicap Review Committee. The maximum re-rating for winning non-black ty

Bernard's Blog: 10 May 19

10 May, 2019
How do you get your racing information? Chances are, if you are reading this blog, then you, like many others now get the information you want, online. You are not alone.  The

Bernard's Blog: 3 May 19

3 May, 2019
Bernard Saundry happy to meet Sir Patrick Hogan, Sir Tristram and Rick Williams Photo: Supplied This blog has met with an inte

Special Review of Integrity Services

26 April, 2019
The Messara Report recommended a review of the RIU and associated integrity bodies.  That review has now been announced by the Ministerial Advisory Committee. The

Bernard's Blog: 18 Apr 19

18 April, 2019
The news the New Zealand racing industry has been waiting for was released earlier this week when Racing Minister, the Rt Hon Winston Peters made an announcement regarding the introduction of two p

Racing Minister proposes major legislative change

17 April, 2019
Updated Wed 17 April 15:25 - see link to NZTR comments below   Next steps for racing industry re

NZTR welcomes Minister’s reform announcement

17 April, 2019
The Board of NZ Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister for Racing the Rt Hon Winston Peters regarding the next steps in the reform of the racing i

NZRB contribution allows purchase of moisture metres

16 April, 2019
Track managers take part in moisture metre training Photo: Supplied Moisture metres have joined the list of tools available to

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