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Where are the boys?

September 2nd 2026Fillies are two and zero over their male counterparts in the two early races specifically for the sophomores. Ruakaka’s Northland Breeders’ Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m), staged on August 15, fell toRead more

Under the Radar - Bella Illston

September 2nd 2026This week on Betavet Under the Radar, we caught up with Bella Illston, Assistant Yearling Manager at Cambridge Stud, who combines hands-on work in the yearling yard with office support across theRead more

Joe Moore -Final Blog

September 1st 2026This week, we caught up with our 2026 Irish National Stud Scholarship Gold Medal winner, Joe Moore, as he shares one final update from his time in Ireland, reflecting on his final few weeks,Read more

NZB Unveil Unrivalled Ready to Run Sale Catalogue

September 1st 2026The catalogue for the world’s leading two-year-old sale is now online, with New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2026 Ready to Run Sale set to take place at Karaka on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November.Read more

The Oaks broodmare makes early stakes mark

August 31st 2026Kali has made a fast and successful start to the second stage of her career after being denied the opportunity to show her true worth on the track. The Darci Brahma mare’s first foal to race is TheRead more

Perfect result for Marsh at Wanganui

August 29th 2026Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh went one better in the first three-year-old stakes race of the season when race favourite Perfect Chaos (Hello Youmzain) chose the ideal time to shed her maidenRead more

Sales meeting major career boost

August 27th 2026The Bloodstock Agents’ Federation of New Zealand (BAFNZ) is the leading professional body representing accredited bloodstock agents across the country. This series takes an in-depth look at theRead more

Kiwi clash

August 26th 2026Punters and bookies were on the money for Saturday’s feature races on both sides of the Tasman. On paper, the Winx Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m), the country’s first Group 1 of the season, looked like aRead more

Savile Row Passes Away

August 25th 2026Henrietta, Duchess of Bedford and Brighthill Farm are saddened to report the passing of Savile Row. The Group One-performed son of Makfi had looked set for a promising season when paraded at lastRead more

Mare overcomes adversity to hit Group heights

August 24th 2026A major injury suffered as a youngster didn’t stop Brah Spring enjoying a lucrative racing career with following stakes success as a broodmare for Little Avondale Stud. The Darci Brahma mareRead more

Prima Bella lands Toy Show Quality

August 22nd 2026In-form mare Prima Bella (NZ) (Per Incanto) added valuable black-type to her record with a determined victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick. Jockey Kerrin McEvoy allowedRead more

Nick Johnson to depart as NZTBA Chief Executive

August 20th 2026New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) Chief Executive Nick Johnson will step down on Friday 2 October, bringing his three-year tenure leading the Association to a close. JohnsonRead more

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