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Horse Announcements
28 February 2026
Panther Ready to Pounce in The NZB Kiwi
Behind every horse lies a unique story, and Wexford Stables' selection of Panther (NZ) (Ace High) in The NZB Kiwi marks another step in a truly remarkable journey for a group of friends united by a desire to do something special for a mate in need.
Horse Announcements
27 February 2026
Cambridge Stud Family Chasing Further 3YO Success
Cambridge Stud won the Queensland Derby (2400m) with Pinarello (NZ) in 2022, and four years on, they are hoping his half-brother Zivou (NZ) (Bivouac) can score another prized three-year-old scalp.
Horse Announcements
26 February 2026
Familiar Duo Renew NZB Kiwi Partnership
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) have renewed their partnership with Wexford Stables for this year’s $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), with the Club selecting L'Aigle Noir (NZ) (Ribchester) as their representative.
Horse Announcements
22 February 2026
Milan Park Principal Hops On NZB Kiwi Ride
Tony Rider whet his appetite for victory in the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) after breeding the inaugural winner of the race in Damask Rose (NZ) (Savabeel) last year.
Horse Announcements
20 February 2026
La Dorada ‘The Golden One’ Chosen as The People’s Horse
The People’s Horse now has a name.
Horse Announcements
14 February 2026
Te Akau Daring to Dream of Back-to-Back NZB Kiwis
Te Akau Racing won the inaugural running of the $4million NZB Kiwi (1500m) last year with Damask Rose (NZ) (Savabeel), and they are daring to dream of retaining their crown.
The Race
04 February 2026
The Warriors, The Blues and Auckland FC Unite for The NZB Kiwi
Three of the country’s biggest cross-code sporting clubs are uniting as teammates for New Zealand’s richest race.
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).