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NZTR
08 December 2024
TAB NZ Welcomes Government's Decision to Lift Legislative Net
TAB New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce a “legislative net” granting TAB NZ the exclusive rights for online racing and sports betting in New Zealand. 
NZTR
07 December 2024
Domain Ace (NZ) Locked in for Southern Hemisphere’s Richest 3YO Race
The inaugural NZB Kiwi (1500m) has its second confirmed runner, with the Canterbury Jockey Club selecting Domain Ace to represent their slot in the eagerly anticipated $3.5 million feature at Ellerslie Racecourse on Champions Day, 8 March 2025.
Welfare
05 December 2024
NZTR and industry experts support Know Your Thoroughbred Clinics
Thoroughbreds entering the sporthorse space are full of promise moving into their second career, a transition that is made seamless with the assistance of passionate horsewomen like Donna and Elise Edwards-Smith.
NZTR
26 November 2024
NZTR Board Support Continuation of Jumps Racing
The NZTR Board has today confirmed their support for the continuation of Jumps racing as part of the racing programme.
NZTR
19 November 2024
NZTR Support WTR Greenfield Progress
NZTR supports WTR's Members’ unanimous decision to pursue a single racing and training site in the Waikato following the Club’s AGM last night.
NZTR
19 November 2024
Charity Wins Big as Last Slot Snapped Up for NZB Kiwi
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is delighted to announce the successful sale of its one-year slot in the $4.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). The slot was purchased for $225,000 by a group of Malaysian bidders representing the Selangor Turf Club.
Join In
19 November 2024
World Pool coming to New Zealand racing in 2025
All eyes in the thoroughbred racing industry will be focused on New Zealand in early 2025 with the HKJC announcing the arrival of World Pool to two New Zealand thoroughbred meetings.
Welfare
18 November 2024
TiES Series winner back for new owner
Thoroughbreds In Equestrian Sport (TiES) continues to gain momentum as an increasing amount of well-educated and talented horses come off the racetrack into new careers.
Welfare
15 November 2024
NZTR Thoroughbred Welfare Advocate | #4
Our spring edition of the Welfare Advocate is another celebration of our wonderfully versatile thoroughbreds and the people who dedicate themselves to giving them a purposeful and successful life after racing.