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NZTR
29 October 2026
Strangles Update - 29 October 2026
A new strangles outbreak has been identified in the New Plymouth area.
NZTR
22 October 2026
Notification of the use of Bisphosphonates on Racehorses
The IFHA has advised that from 1 January 2027 there will be a total ban on the use of bisphosphonates.
NZTR
20 October 2026
Pony Club partnership opens pathways for people and Thoroughbreds
NZTR and the New Zealand Pony Clubs Association (NZPCA) have formalised a three-year partnership.
NZTR
15 October 2026
Strangles Update 15 October 2026
Strangles update: continued vigilance needed
NZTR
14 October 2026
Welfare Levy invests $1.095 million in Thoroughbred care and safety
New Zealand’s industry-funded 1% Thoroughbred Welfare Levy invested $1.095 million in Thoroughbred welfare during the 2025/26 season, supporting racing safety, retraining and rehoming, and opportunities for Thoroughbreds after racing.
NZTR
12 October 2026
National Thoroughbred Week 20–30 November 2026
Meet the horses and people behind thoroughbred racing this National Thoroughbred Week
NZTR
09 October 2026
Future Leaders Scholarship Opens Doors Across Racing for Maria Scott
For NZTR McKenzie Future Leaders Scholarship recipient Maria Scott, a year of university study has gone hand in hand with learning about the many careers that make Thoroughbred racing possible.
NZTR
07 October 2026
Giddy Up Saturday opens new doors for New Zealand racing in Australia
In an industry first, New Zealand thoroughbred racing now has a dedicated live weekly show on Australian free-to-air television, Giddy Up Saturday.
NZTR
06 October 2026
NZTR welcomes launch of New Zealand Equine Safety Initiative
NZTR has welcomed the launch of the New Zealand Equine Safety Initiative (NZESI), a research collaboration aiming to identify injury risks earlier and improve safety for Thoroughbreds.