Ellerslie given green light
Ellerslie has been given the green light to return to racing following the conclusion of a successful trials meeting on Monday.
Tag: 'New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing'
NZTR chairman Cameron George resigns
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Board has today regrettably announced the resignation of its chairman, Cameron George, effective 31 July 2024.
Racing future in doubt in West Auckland
A dark cloud has come over racing in West Auckland, with its future in doubt following New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s announcement about Avondale Racecourse.
NZTR announce significant prizemoney increase
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) announced on Thursday afternoon a $20.3 million stakes increase for the 2023-24 racing season.
Sharrock gutted by Trentham abandonment
Twenty-four hours on from the decision to abandon the Group One raceday at Trentham after just one race due to safety issues caused by the...
2021/2022 New Zealand racing calendar released
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has released its racing dates for the 2021-22 season. The final calendar is the outcome of the consideration of club...
Derby Day call to be made Friday
Racing Administrators remain hopeful that Ellerslie will be the venue for this year’s Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), but a call as to...
Allpress honoured for services to racing
Racing has been a great joy of star jockey Lisa Allpress’ life, so recognition in the New Year’s honour’s list, she says, is especially humbling....
NZTR to develop sustainable industry blueprint
The Board of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced a number of key decisions and initiatives that were recently agreed upon at its 25...
Synthetic track to be built at Riccarton
Preparations for construction of New Zealand’s second synthetic track will begin at Riccarton Park Racecourse on November 30. The Board of the Canterbury Jockey Club...
Meetings to be run behind closed doors
Following a meeting between New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), stewards and club representatives it has been decided that Wednesday’s meeting at Taupo and Friday’s at...
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing regional roadshows
NZ Thoroughbred Racing will be conducting regional roadshows around the country as the industry adapts to the changes brought about by the Racing Industry Act...
Thoroughbred Racing resumption brought forward
Thoroughbred racing will resume earlier than anticipated with the Counties Racing Club hosting a meeting on Saturday 20 June. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) announced...
Chambord loving life after racing
Retired Te Akau racehorse Chambord has continued showing his finesse off the track in both the show-jumping arena and hunting field. Runner-up to Atlante in...
Classic races to remain at Riccarton
The Board of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) have announced that the 1000 and 2000 Guineas would remain at Riccarton for the 2020-21 racing season....
Venues reduced under draft racing calendar proposal
The proposed calendar for the 2020-21 New Zealand racing season has been released today by RITA for consultation, as required under the Racing Act, with...
Central Districts buoyed by funding announcement
The announcement of funding for two all-weather tracks in New Zealand has been welcomed by the racing industry. Minster for Racing, Winston Peters, announced on...
Emergency support for New Zealand Racing’s recovery
New Zealand’s Minister for Racing, Winston Peters, has announced a $72.5 million dollar COVID-19 emergency support package for the racing industry. “We can’t guild the...
NZTR announce initial stakes money
With the assistance of working groups of trainers and clubs, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has developed a return to racing plan which includes a...
NZ racing to begin training with Alert 3
New Zealand trainer Stephen Marsh is among those who say they may have to open stables in Australia if local prize money is not enough...
Racing getting back on its feet in NZ
New Zealand racing has been given the green light to get back up and running under strict protocols with COVID-19 Alert to go from 4...
Ritchie calls for track additions to calendar
Ruakaka and Taupo have been a staple of winter and spring racing for many years and Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie is hoping racing administrators reconsider...
NZ Racing releases proposal for return
New Zealand authorities have released a comprehensive plan for a return to racing later in the year.
New Zealand working towards racing return
New Zealand racing is working towards a return in the second half of the year after a complete shutdown.
All quiet on the training front
New Zealand’s largest training centre the Cambridge Jockey Club is closed. With up to 1000 thoroughbreds trained on the premises at peak times, it is...