News

Welfare
03 April 2025
Thoroughbreds often become a part of the family for many owners, none more so than Sam Fursdon’s Reet Petite, a retired racehorse thriving in her new career as an eventer.
Welfare
26 March 2025
Held at the upcoming Randlab Matamata Equestrian Group Horse Trial, the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Eventer Stakes is for thoroughbreds who have finished their racing career within the last two years.
NZTR
24 February 2025
NZTR is pleased to announce the official Jumps Racing Calendar for the 2025 season that includes several key initiatives to deliver on recommendations from the Jumps Racing Review Panel.
NZTR
05 February 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Matt Ballesty to the position of CEO, effective 5 March 2025.
Racing
16 November 2023
Martin Collins New Zealand Cup & Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas® Day at Riccarton Park Racecourse on Saturday 18 November is officially sold out.
NZTR
17 July 2023
A new initiative aimed at addressing mental health and wellbeing within New Zealand's racing industry is underway.