The Asian Pattern Committee (APC) has confirmed the Group One status of three major New Zealand races: the New Zealand Oaks, New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes and Telegraph.
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has published its 2027–29 Statement of Intent and Business Plan, setting out the organisation’s strategic direction for the next three years and its priorities for the 2026/27 racing season.
Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand has completed the 2025/26 season with growth in participation, domestic wagering and customer numbers, alongside nearly $102 million in funded prizemoney distributed.
Established to support registered licence holders who are injured while carrying out their racing duties or who suffer a serious illness, the GTF provided $112,405.08 in financial assistance during the 2025/26 season.
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has confirmed its stakes settings for the 2026/27 season, with $104 million budgeted for stakes and bonuses following last week’s funding announcement.
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has appointed current NZTR Chair Paul Humphries and NZTR Director Dean Lawrence as its representatives on the newly formed racing industry Establishment Board.
