News

NZTR
20 January 2026
NZTR has confirmed a lucrative new $500,000 Group 1 4YO Bonus that will be available to the first horse that wins a New Zealand-based Group 1 race in its four-year-old season, that runs in the 2026 $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).
NZTR
15 December 2025
NZTR, HRNZ, with the support of TAB NZ, are pleased to share the Terms of Reference and provide an update on the engagement process that will guide the development of a future-focused masterplan for New Zealand’s equine racing infrastructure.
NZTR
28 November 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is extending its national support of Cure Kids to Auckland, joining Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) for the Christmas Raceday for Cure Kids at Ellerslie on Saturday 29 November.
NZTR
21 November 2025
NZTR and HRNZ, with the support of TAB NZ, have today confirmed the appointment of RCP as independent consultants to Project Stamina, a dual-code initiative focused on the future of New Zealand’s racing infrastructure.
Welfare
12 November 2025
Thoroughbred retired racehorse Grassendale Enzo is thriving in his second career in the show jumping arena, turning heads at Grand Prix level in the hands of his 16-year-old rider Sofia Williams.
NZTR
11 November 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has today announced the appointment of Struan Abernethy and Louise Ward to its Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of governance, commercial and community experience to the organisation.
Welfare
07 November 2025
The public will be given a backstage pass to New Zealand’s horse racing industry this month, with the inaugural National Thoroughbred Week taking place from 20th to the 24th of November.
Racing
31 October 2025
 The Melbourne Cup Carnival is Liam O’Keeffe’s grand final, but the respected Flemington track manager has developed into a global turf expert for hire and a much appreciated income stream for the Victoria Racing Club.
Welfare
29 October 2025
The speed, agility and intelligence of a thoroughbred is not limited to the racetrack and that will be on full display at the upcoming Canterbury Polo Pony Expo, staged on the 23rd of November at Twelve Oaks Equestrian Centre in Loburn.