News

NZTR
03 October 2025
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 has further strengthened its senior team with three key appointments
NZTR
26 September 2025
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 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.