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Slot Auction

Slot Holders

The NZB Kiwi has a total of 14 slots available in the race, with nine slots offered during a Slot Auction held on 27 February 2024 at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Sales Centre. Slots were also made available on a first-right-of-refusal basis to New Zealand racing Clubs that are hosting Bonus races for The NZB Kiwi. These are foundation partners of The NZB Kiwi including, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing, Waikato Thoroughbred Racing, RACE Inc. and Canterbury Jockey Club. Further, NZTR will retain at least one slot for sale and/or promotional use at a later date.

2025 Slot Holders

Slot Number Slot Holder Purchase Price
Slot 1 John Chew $725,000
Slot 2  Kerri Spence Bloodstock & Clotworthy Racing $675,000
Slot 3  Wexford Stables $700,000
Slot 4 Barnswood, Brady & Nakhle $675,000
Slot 5 Te Akau Racing $675,000
Slot 6 Ozzie Kheir $700,000
Slot 7 Entain New Zealand $700,000
Slot 8 Forsman Racing & Jomara Bloodstock $675,000
Slot 9 Cambridge Stud $700,000
Slot 10 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing $450,000
Slot 11 Canterbury Jockey Club $450,000
Slot 12 Race Inc. $450,000
Slot 13 Waikato Thoroughbred Racing $450,000
Slot 14 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing $450,000

 

Auction Results

The initial $3.5 million prizemoney on offer in next year’s NZB Kiwi (1500m), with a $1 million bonus up for grabs, was enticing for prospective New Zealand and international buyers alike. There were plenty of fireworks in the Karaka sales ring at the inaugural NZB Kiwi Slot Auction, with all nine lots up for grabs far exceeding their $450,000 reserve.
 

  • Average: $691,667
  • Aggregate: $6,225,000
  • Median: $700,000
     

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Can slots be leased?

Yes, Slot Holders will be able to lease their slot for a maximum of one year at a time, subject to the approval of NZTR. Slot Holders will not be able to sell their slots. More information about slot ownership and leasing of slots is available to view in NZTR’s Slot Holder Agreement Terms. A Slot Holder will have a right to enter a new slot holder agreement for future editions of the Race beyond 2027, on NZTR’s terms (including any changes to slot fees and prizemoney). Any slots not renewed will be re-auctioned or distributed at NZTR’s discretion.