The Canterbury Jockey Club is pleased to announce that the 2025 Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Grand National Steeplechase will be run for a stake of $200,000.
Newly appointed New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) chief executive Matt Ballesty has had his feet under the desk for a couple of months now, and he is excited about the challenge of leading the industry into the future.
In the wake of the abandoned race meeting at Awapuni Racecourse on Friday, RACE, in conjunction with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), has made the decision to bring forward the planned renovation of the track.
The Pony Scurry Series is more than just a competition; it's a comprehensive programme aimed at developing young riders who have a love and passion for racing, and the need for speed.
Southern racing reaches its pinnacle this Saturday, 19 April, with the running of the $80,000 Kennedy Building Riverton Cup (2147m) – the final leg of the 2024–25 Southern Cups Bonus Series.
