Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025
Time: 5.00pm
Location: GLOBOX Arena, Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
Dress: Black Tie
Tickets: Individual ticket $250 | Table of 10 $2,250
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards is an exceptional evening of acknowledging achievements and saluting successes. Athletes, both horse and human, are honoured at this event where excellence, passion, and a love for our sport is celebrated.
Enjoy a great night out while entertaining clients, catching up with friends and colleagues, and celebrating the heroes of the past season. A night not to be missed! Featuring awards recognising our best-performing horses and people, concluding with the ultimate Sport Nation Horse of the Year accolade.
For more information, please contact Sarah Howard via email sarah.howard@nztr.co.nz.
It’s time to recognise New Zealand’s most dedicated and devoted stable staff.
Nominations are now open for the 2024-25 New Zealand Stablehand of the Year Award – sponsored by Saddlery Warehouse Cambridge & Tauranga.
Trainers, this is your chance to show your appreciation and acknowledge your stable star’s contribution by nominating them today!
Entries close, 5pm Wednesday 30 July 2025.
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards is an esteemed event in New Zealand racing, serving as a grand celebration of success and excellence, bringing together the industry's prominent stars. With over 20 awards presented, including the highly coveted Sport Nation Horse of the Year accolade, this event honours the top performers of the previous racing season, both horses and humans alike.
Since its inception in 1991, the Thoroughbred Racing Awards has become an annual tradition, recognising outstanding achievements. Winners are presented with an exquisite bronze trophy crafted by the renowned sculptor, Gerard McCabe, adding to the prestige of the occasion.
Congratulations to all our 2023-24 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year winners.
