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NZTR
30 October 2026
Strangles Update 30 October 2026
Strangles protocols are now in place for New Plymouth, with a minimum two-week lockdown applying to all horses housed at or training at the New Plymouth Raceway.
NZTR
29 October 2026
Strangles Update - 29 October 2026
A new strangles outbreak has been identified in the New Plymouth area.
NZTR
22 October 2026
Notification of the use of Bisphosphonates on Racehorses
The IFHA has advised that from 1 January 2027 there will be a total ban on the use of bisphosphonates.
NZTR
20 October 2026
Pony Club partnership opens pathways for people and Thoroughbreds
NZTR and the New Zealand Pony Clubs Association (NZPCA) have formalised a three-year partnership.
NZTR
15 October 2026
Strangles Update 15 October 2026
Strangles update: continued vigilance needed
NZTR
14 October 2026
Welfare Levy invests $1.095 million in Thoroughbred care and safety
New Zealand’s industry-funded 1% Thoroughbred Welfare Levy invested $1.095 million in Thoroughbred welfare during the 2025/26 season, supporting racing safety, retraining and rehoming, and opportunities for Thoroughbreds after racing.
Events
13 October 2026
Be in to Win Your Dream Raceday!
Racing fans are being invited to design their perfect summer day at the races – and be in the draw to win it for themselves and three friends.
NZTR
12 October 2026
National Thoroughbred Week 20–30 November 2026
Meet the horses and people behind thoroughbred racing this National Thoroughbred Week
NZTR
09 October 2026
Future Leaders Scholarship Opens Doors Across Racing for Maria Scott
For NZTR McKenzie Future Leaders Scholarship recipient Maria Scott, a year of university study has gone hand in hand with learning about the many careers that make Thoroughbred racing possible.