NZTR, in partnership with the NZRMA and PGG Wrightson Turf, is pleased to announce Kent Lean of Waikato Thoroughbred Racing as the inaugural recipient of the PGG Wrightson Turf Emerging Racecourse Manager Award.
NZTR extends its heartfelt congratulations to three exceptional members of the Thoroughbred racing and wider equine community, recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for their service and contribution to New Zealand society.
At the commencement of the 2024 synthetic track racing season, NZTR commissioned Professor Chris Rogers, and the team at Massey University, to produce a comprehensive track discussion document
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.
NZTR in partnership with the New Zealand Racecourse Management Association (NZRMA) and PGG Wrightson Turf, is pleased to launch the inaugural PGG Wrightson Turf Emerging Racecourse Manager Award
The 2025 NZTR Industry Development Conference brought together a collective of industry leaders, innovators and racing enthusiasts to shape the sport’s future.
