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Horse Announcements
23 January 2026
Archer Takes Aim at $4 million NZB Kiwi
Prominent owner David Archer’s silks have been carried to victory in some of New Zealand’s most prestigious races, and in March, he is hoping he can tick off another - the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).
The Race
20 January 2026
NZTR Unveils $500,000 Group 1 Bonus to Drive Elite 4YO Participation
NZTR has confirmed a lucrative new $500,000 Group 1 4YO Bonus that will be available to the first horse that wins a New Zealand-based Group 1 race in its four-year-old season, that runs in the 2026 $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).
Horse Announcements
16 January 2026
Gerard Doubles Down on The NZB Kiwi
Matamata trainer Pam Gerard has doubled her representation in the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), with Slot Holder Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) announcing Affirmative Action (AUS).

Champions Day

Ellerslise Racecourse

Champions Day is not your average race meeting - it’s Auckland Thoroughbred Racing’s headline summer event, where the nation’s best horses, top-tier fashion and vibrant entertainment all collide. Featuring three Group 1 races and the $4 million NZB Kiwi, the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race, Champions Day is the pinnacle of New Zealand’s racing calendar. Expect heart-stopping finishes, world-class racing and an atmosphere unlike any other.

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The Race

March 2026

Date: Champions Day - 7 March 2026
Venue: Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland
Race Distance: 1500m
Conditions: 3YO restricted race, set weights and penalties
Starters: 14
Prizemoney: Base prizemoney of $4m in 2026, increasing to $4.5m by 2027. An additional $1m of bonuses will also be available each year.

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