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Racing
31 October 2025
Flemington in focus but O’Keeffe’s eye on global opportunities
 The Melbourne Cup Carnival is Liam O’Keeffe’s grand final, but the respected Flemington track manager has developed into a global turf expert for hire and a much appreciated income stream for the Victoria Racing Club.
Welfare
29 October 2025
Canterbury Polo Pony Expo showcasing thoroughbred talent
The speed, agility and intelligence of a thoroughbred is not limited to the racetrack and that will be on full display at the upcoming Canterbury Polo Pony Expo, staged on the 23rd of November at Twelve Oaks Equestrian Centre in Loburn. 
NZTR
28 October 2025
Racing at RACE Awapuni Paused as Long-Term Track Plan Progresses
NZTR, in conjunction with the RIB, has today confirmed that all trials and race meetings at the RACE Awapuni track will cease for the remainder of 2025, as RACE Inc. and NZTR work towards a long-term plan for the sustainability of the track.
Join In
15 October 2025
National Thoroughbred Week Launches ‘Bring Five Mates’ Challenge
This week marks the official public launch of National Thoroughbred Week (NTW), an Australasian initiative inviting the public to step inside stables, studs, and retraining centres from 20–24 November 2025.
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14 October 2025
The Grand Tour Racing Festival Returns for Season Four
Season Four to Drive Record Engagement for Thoroughbred Racing in New Zealand.
NZTR
03 October 2025
$1 Million Bonus Pool Confirmed for The NZB Kiwi 
NZTR is pleased to confirm the final list of 10 New Zealand stakes races that will form part of the $1 million Bonus Eligible Race Pool attached to The NZB Kiwi (1500m), the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race.
NZTR
29 September 2025
NZTR Strengthens Leadership with World-Class Appointments
NZTR has further strengthened its senior team with three key appointments
NZTR
26 September 2025
RACE Inc. CEO Tim Savell Resigns
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and RACE Inc. today announced that RACE Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Savell has resigned from his role.
NZTR
16 September 2025
NZTR Confirms Major Changes to Key Group 1 Races
NZTR has confirmed two of the nation’s premier Group 1 races will move venues and dates this season in a step to protect their international status and strengthen the industry’s racing calendar.