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Racing
24 February 2025
Cambridge Stud Filly Heading to the Big Dance
Cambridge Stud’s Brendan and Jo Lindsay have announced that First Dance (NZ) will carry their silks in next week’s inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day.
Racing
22 February 2025
Hankee Alpha Flying the Flag for Locals in The NZB Kiwi
ATR will host the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) in just over a fortnight, and the Club’s Chief Executive Paul Wilcox is excited to announce Hankee Alpha (NZ) will carry the hopes of the locals in the $3.5 million showpiece.
NZTR
20 February 2025
NZTR Acknowledges Leadership Transition at Entain NZ
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) would like to extend its sincere thanks to Cameron Rodger and Lachlan Fitt for their exceptional work and leadership over the past two years.
Our Horses
15 February 2025
Bjorn Baker Sniffing NZB Kiwi Glory with Perfumist
Slot race success is nothing new to Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker, and the expat Kiwi is excited to return to his homeland next month to contest the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie with his in-form filly Perfumist.
NZTR
05 February 2025
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Appoints New CEO
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Matt Ballesty to the position of CEO, effective 5 March 2025.
NZTR
27 January 2025
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing look Local for NZB Kiwi
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing has remained loyal to the greater Waikato region, nominating high-quality filly Sethito (NZ) as their selection for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).
NZTR
25 January 2025
NZB Kiwi Slot Decision Dealt With
There’s plenty of excitement building towards this evening’s TAB Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie, which has been further enhanced by an NZB Kiwi slot announcement.
NZTR
10 January 2025
$100k Windsor Park Stud 3YO Trophy Confirmed for Champions Day
NZTR and Auckland Thoroughbred Racing have confirmed the inclusion of the new $100k Windsor Park Stud 3YO Trophy – a 3YO SW&P 1500m race on Champions Day, 8 March 2025.
Racing
08 January 2025
NZTR and 1/ST Unveil Partnership to Elevate Global Thoroughbred Racing