New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards
Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Time: 5.00pm
Location: New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland CBD
Dress: Black Tie
Tickets: Closed - for ticketing enquires, please email sarah.howard@nztr.co.nz
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 Horse of the Year accolade.
For more information, or ticketing enquiries, please contact sarah.howard@nztr.co.nz.
The countdown is on!
New Zealand Thoroughbred racing’s night of nights is almost here!
Check out the finalists for the 2025-26 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of the past season.
The winners will be revealed on Sunday, 6 September at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland CBD.
A huge congratulations to all finalists!
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ABOUT THE AWARDS
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 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.
Horse of the Year Contact
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2025-26 Finalists & Winners
Congratulations to all our 2025-26 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards finalists and winners.