News

NZTR
16 September 2025
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.
NZTR
12 September 2025
The stakes have been raised for Rotorua’s premier spring sprint, with Rotorua Racing Club and NZTR confirming the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) will now carry a $140,000 purse on Novara Park Stakes Day, Sunday 12 October.
Welfare
11 September 2025
This edition of the 1% newsletter will provide an update on fourth quarter of the 2024/25 season.
NZTR
10 September 2025
Racing Te Aroha, in partnership with NZTR, will launch a new Jockeys’ competition at the inaugural Great New Zealand Jumps Carnival on Friday 19 and Sunday 21 September.
NZTR
07 September 2025
Six years in the making, El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking) now stands as New Zealand’s champion.
NZTR
05 September 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has appointed Sam Fursdon as General Manager - Welfare and Industry Capability, effective 1 October 2025.
NZTR
02 September 2025
This evening, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc. presented to Club Members on proposals for the future of racing in the Hawke’s Bay region.
Welfare
21 August 2025
Thoroughbreds are well-known for their versatility off the track, and seven-year-old gelding Good Country has showcased that with his success in endurance riding this past season.
NZTR
15 August 2025
NZTR and the CJC have unveiled a series of enhancements to this year’s New Zealand Cup Meeting.