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The Race
07 March 2026
2026 NZB Kiwi One for the Books
It may have been a lot closer than anticipated, but Well Written’s victory in Saturday’s $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) was one for the books.
The Race
03 March 2026
NZB Kiwi Shaping to be One for the Books for Well Written
This Saturday’s $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie is shaping to be one for the books for Well Written (Written Tycoon).
Horse Announcements
02 March 2026
$4 million NZB Kiwi Field Complete
Anticipation is building for The NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie this coming Saturday, with the field now complete following Slot Holder Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing’s selection of To Bravery Born (NZ).
Horse Announcements
02 March 2026
Waikato Stud Convinced Filly Is Up To NZB Kiwi Task
Waikato Stud’s private trainer Kris Shailer has had a whirlwind last few months, and that is set to continue at Ellerslie on Champions Day when he lines up homebred filly Convinced (NZ) (Super Seth) in the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).
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.