New Zealand horse racing news

Roydon Bergerson praises Awapuni’s new grass track after a wet trial day where star mare Wolverine claimed a narrow win on her return.

Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis paid $1 million for a Snitzel colt at Inglis Easter, calling him one of the best yearlings he’s seen in...

Group 2 winner Habana has bounced back from a health scare and will make a welcome return to action in Saturday’s Elsdon Park (1300m) at...

Tony Pike expects Golden Century will relish the wet conditions at Randwick when he competes in Saturday's Group 1 Australian Derby.

Saturday’s Manawatu Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Association 3YO is likely to be the final start of the season for Wingman.

Stephen Marsh believes all the key indicators point to Love Poem giving her Australian rivals a serious run for their money at Randwick on Saturday.

Theoden holds a strong record at Ascot Park, and trainer Leda Beck is hoping that continues on Sunday, with an eye towards the Riverton Cup...

The Good Shepherd will aim to add to his career-best season at Ascot Park on Sunday, starting among the favourites in the Sports Bar Handicap.

Group 1 winner Pier is set to make his raceday return at Trentham next week after nearly a year away from the racetrack.

Dual Group 1 winner La Crique has been plagued by foot issues her entire career, and unfortunately they have reared their ugly head once again...

Multiple stakes winner Pivotal Ten is to continue her career across the Tasman at Lindsay Park with brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes.

Stakes tests are in the offing for Chase if he performs up to expectations in the Wanganui-Taranaki Racehorse Owners Association Open 1600 at Wanganui.

Multiple Group One winner Grail Seeker made a big impression ahead of a possible Australian feature target at the Ellerslie trials on Tuesday afternoon.

Royal Flower returns to stakes racing in the 2025 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes at Wanganui. Trainer Gail Temperton confident after strong lead-up run.

Ears Back returns at Ashburton on Thursday, eyeing a start in next weekend’s $350k Southern Alps Challenge after recent barrier setbacks.

Manifique impressed in the Awapuni Gold Cup and now heads towards more Group targets, with Didham weighing up Te Rapa or Riccarton options.

La Dorada claimed Saturday’s Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) completing another Te Akau clean sweep of New Zealand’s biggest two-year-old prizes.

Last year’s Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) winner Waitak has showcased his versatility and class this autumn with a dominant double over 1600m and 2100m.

Last season’s boom two-year-old Velocious made her raceday return after a tie-back wind operation in stunning fashion when she stormed home at Te Aroha.

Kiwi Skyhawk broke through for his first feature-race success in Saturday’s Group 3 Manawatu Classic (2100m) at Trentham.

Landlock he will have another shot at Group 1 glory as a key player in the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes at Trentham on Saturday.

Haughty has often been the bridesmaid throughout her short career and will get a prime opportunity to break through maiden ranks at Tauranga on Sunday.

Top-flight sprinter-miler Waitak will draw on his powers of versatility when he steps up in trip at Trentham on Saturday.

Stephen Marsh heads to Trentham on Saturday with an opportunity to move ahead of Te Akau Racing in terms of Group and Listed wins in...

Atishu will attempt to add to her already envious record when she heads to Flemington on Saturday to tackle the Group 1 Australian Cup.