News

The Race
19 November 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is delighted to announce the successful sale of its one-year slot in the $4.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). The slot was purchased for $225,000 by a group of Malaysian bidders representing the Selangor Turf Club. 
Our Horses
09 November 2024
A dream spring for Savaglee, his trainer Pam Gerard and jockey Sam Spratt culminated in something very special.
The Race
06 November 2024
The NZB Kiwi (1500m) is set to make history as it introduces a new era in New Zealand’s Thoroughbred racing scene.
Our People
05 November 2024
NZTR is thrilled to announce the winning recipient of its NZB Kiwi Charity Draw initiative, determined today at Auckland Thoroughbred Racing’s Melbourne Cup Day meeting.
Our Horses
03 November 2024
Emerging filly Aeliana has a Group One assignment in her sights after kicking off the Melbourne Cup Carnival with a dominant performance in the A$500,000 Gr.3 Channel 9 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) at Flemington.
Our Horses
30 October 2024
The road to Riccarton Park has not been an easy one for Savaglee, but the colt indicated he is right on track with a stunning performance in Wednesday’s transferred Gr.2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Aroha.
Horse Announcements
26 October 2024
Waikato Stud has made a bold statement of intent by becoming the first Slot Holder to declare their runner in the inaugural $4.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m).  
The Race
25 October 2024
NZTR is excited to announce 15 charities that have partnered with NZB Kiwi Slot Holders for the 2024 Sarten Memorial Day at Te Rapa Racecourse.
Our People
04 October 2024
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is excited to announce that leading thoroughbred nursery, Waikato Stud, has secured a coveted slot in the NZB Kiwi (1500m).