Military Move wins Derby for Windsor Park Stud ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Mar 2010 |
The team at Windsor Park had plenty to celebrate when Military Move won the $2.2million Telecom Derby last weekend and rightly so as they added the coveted derby trophy to their already laden cabinet.
Hall of Fame Inductees 2010 - 5 March 2010 ››
By NZTR Website |
08 Mar 2010 |
On Friday 5th March 2010 the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame inducted its 10 new inductees at a black tie dinner at Ellerslie before an audience of 400 people. The new inductees are: Ray Verner - Auckland <
The Beekeeper scores for Geoff Brown ››
By Michelle Saba |
02 Mar 2010 |
What started out over 20 years ago as a fascination with the Dennis Brothers “The” family by NZTBA Wellington branch member Geoff Brown soon became a tale of trials and tribulations...
Icepin strengthens Pins position on sires' premiership ››
By Michelle Saba |
23 Feb 2010 |
Icepin became the 31st stakes winner for his sire Pins (Snippets-No Finer), who leads the sires premierships both here and in Singapore...
Patience, persistence and perseverance pay off for breeder and trainers ››
By Michelle Saba |
16 Feb 2010 |
“Without the patience, persistence and perseverance of Mark and Yolande Brosnan, Veloce Bella wouldn’t be a group one winner and all the credit for her win in the Darci Brahma International Stakes at Te Rapa should go to them,” according to a very pr
"Bring on the Derby with Zarzuela" ››
By Michelle Saba |
11 Feb 2010 |
"..........she is wonderful filly, she’s so competitive and doesn’t like getting beaten."
Waikato Branch Bloodline Jan 10 ››
"What a year the industry has endured over the past twelve months........" President Marc Devcich reports
Wall Street's Thorndon Mile victory another chapter in NZTBA member Jo Wilding's list of successes ››
By Michelle Saba |
04 Feb 2010 |
Although Jo, a stalwart member of the NZTBA, doesn’t own Villa Wanda (Grand Lodge-Gisarne) she was responsible for buying him for his owner Chun Win Wong and gets involved in the discussions surrounding the matings of the Wong mares.
Vonusti's Group One Telegraph Handicap win overwhelms his breeders ››
By Michelle Saba |
27 Jan 2010 |
“It’s quite surreal, breeding a group one winner is what happens to other people, not people like us, who potter around with a couple of mares on a 10 acre block,” according to an almost overwhelmed Liz Fairweather....
O’Cartier the Jewel of the South ››
By Michelle Saba |
23 Dec 2009 |
If you can imagine the excitement and enthusiasm you would witness if you gave a woman a piece of Cartier jewellery. Well then, that just about sums up how Bev Jones feels about her wonderful racehorse O’Cartier.
NZTBA Breeders' Bulletin Summer 09-10 ››
NO Vote for Sector Groups on NZTR Governance Review
Proud moments for the breeders of Veronic Franco ››
By Michelle Saba |
16 Dec 2009 |
Waikato Branch member Vicki Pike knows all about the ups and downs of the breeding industry and this season has really experienced it first hand...
Exciting day for breeder at Trentham ››
By Michelle Saba |
09 Dec 2009 |
Amongst all the participants in the celebrations at Trentham following the win of Ekstreme (Ekraar- Cashcade) in the Dixon and Dunlop Captain Cook Stakes (Gr 1) was a gentleman named Alan Jackson with a smile a mile wide.
When You're Hot - You're Hot! More success for the Moore family ››
By Michelle Saba |
04 Dec 2009 |
When you are hot you are hot, and that would be the only way to describe the descendants of Richard Moore’s famous family at the moment.
Katie Lee impresses with winning double ››
By Michelle Saba |
01 Dec 2009 |
“It didn’t really hit us until a few days after the 1000 Guineas what a fantastic achievement it was,...." said co-breeder Denny Baker
Culminate illustrates the phenomenal legacy of the mighty Soliloquy ››
By Michelle Save |
25 Nov 2009 |
The grit, determination and will to win demonstrated by Culminate (Elnadim-Solstice) in the Group Two NRM Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes, illustrates the phenomenal legacy of the mighty matriarch Soliloquy.
Canterbury Branch CIBIS winners ››
At Riccarton races on Nov 11th, the Canterbury branch held their CIBIS presentation.
Minister of Racing visits Cambridge Stud ››
By Cambridge Stud |
12 Nov 2009 |
Having the opportunity to host the Minister for Racing, the Honourable John Carter, at Cambridge Stud recently, Sir Patrick Hogan also saw it as a chance to get together some of what he says are the “next generation who will carry th
Euphoria at Windsor Park Stud ››
By Michelle Sabe |
03 Nov 2009 |
There is a feeling of euphoria at Windsor Park Stud these days, which is not surprising when you consider the results of the past couple of weeks. You can tell by talking to anyone involved there that it’s been a phenomenal spring.
Keyora 2000 Guineas bound ››
By Michelle Saba |
28 Oct 2009 |
The first Southern Hemisphere stakes winner for Bachelor Duke (Miswaki-Gossamer), Keyora (ex Fairy Lights) proved that his win in the Group Two New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Hawkes Bay Guineas early in October, was no fluke....
Latest edition of the Waikato Branch Bloodline magazine ››
Read all the latest news, from the Waikato Branch
Two Black Type winners in two countries on the same day for Kaiaua couple ››
By Michelle Saba |
22 Oct 2009 |
Imagine having two black type winners in two different countries in one day.........
High fives at Windsor for 'Monaco Counsel' ››
By Michell Saba |
15 Oct 2009 |
"He's always been a classy type, he was a terrific foal.....
Winning the Kelt Capital Stakes a big thrill for the Smarts ››
By Michelle Saba |
06 Oct 2009 |
Winning the $1.2million Kelt Capital Stakes is all a bit daunting for Alana Smart, part-owner of Vosne Romanee (Electronic Zone-Madison Avenue). Even a few days after the event the obvious thrill and excitement is still in her voice.
Importance of international investment in the NZ breeding industry ››
By Michelle Saba |
01 Oct 2009 |
Jungle Juice was bred by Japanese owned Jungle Pocket Pty Limited and Matamata based Rich Hill Thoroughbreds Limited.....
Bitter Sweet Result for Waikato's Allan Godsalve ››
By Michelle Sabe |
24 Sep 2009 |
“It was a huge buzz winning the Gold Trail Stakes, it’s a big thrill and she is the first stakes winner I have bred, but ....
Group 3 victory for “Dunstan Dave” ››
By Michelle Sabe |
16 Sep 2009 |
The win by Elblitzem (Elnadim-Arduous) in the Group Three Merial Ancare Metric Mile was a huge thrill for breeder and part-owner Dave Smith...
First horse bred by Alistair Sutherland wins black type... ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Sep 2009 |
“I didn’t set out to become a breeder it just evolved that way, this is the first horse I have bred and I personally only own one broodmare so it’s a whole new experience to me......
Obituary - Ross Finlayson, NZTBA President 1989-1992 ››
By David Bradford |
07 Sep 2009 |
Ross Finlayson, former President of the NZTBA, died suddenly last weekend....
Tavistock continues the Mrs Moss story ››
By Michelle Saba |
02 Sep 2009 |
It comes as no surprise that Group One Mudgeway Partsworld winner Tavistock (Montjeu-Upstage) was bred by Bloomsbury Stud, established in New Zealand in the 1990’s by the then Lord Tavistock who, before his death in 2003, became Robin the Duke Of Bed
Good attendance at the first of the 'Spring Seminar Series' ››
By Michelle Saba |
28 Aug 2009 |
The first of a planned series of three seminars was held in Hamilton recently....
Waikato Branch Bloodline
By Waikato Branch |
28 Aug 2009 |
Click here to read the latest news from the Waikato region
Auckland Branch Stallion Parade offers Free Service ››
Studs in the Auckland area are offering all participants the opportunity to go into a draw to win a free stallion service.
Peoples Choice Award Finalist gives owners the thrill of their lives ››
By Michelle Saba |
20 Aug 2009 |
'People say good morning to him at the track, before they speak to me.......they bring him little treats and fresh puha, .......
Auckland Branch Extravaganza
Click here to read the press release
By Auckland Branch |
19 Aug 2009 |
Tribute to Sunline, Stallion Tour, Awards night and more
Guest speaker announced for Auckland Awards Night ››
Trevor Lobb, currently Racing Manager for Darley Australia and, President of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia, announced as guest speaker.
Laminton Vegas earns plaudits for her breeder ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Aug 2009 |
The breeder of Lamington Vegas (Elusive City-Piece of Cake), the recent winner of the listed Ryder Stakes, Waikato Branch member Joan Egan is quite philosophical about the fact that she no longer owns her dam Piece of Cake. “I sold
Latest NZTBA Breeders' Bulletin ››
Click here to read the latest NZTBA Breeders' Bulletin, Spring 2009
"Bred To Win" ››
By Janine Wallace |
31 Jul 2009 |
Paul Ward, Editor for NZ On Screen provides us with the opportunity to view some historical footage dating back to the 1960's.
July Edition of Waikato Branch Bloodline ››
News and views from around the district
"Breeders' Relative Costs are Too High" ››
By Michelle Saba |
09 Jul 2009 |
“The domestic breeding industry has lost its way ...." an inteview with new Councillor Chris Luoni.
First publication of 'Well Bred" ››
Wellington Branch newsletter
New Councillor for Central Region ››
By Michelle Saba |
01 Jul 2009 |
The new Central region Councillor for the NZTBA Murray Brenton-Rule is looking forward to representing his region on the council and being involved with Council matters in the industry.
Guy Sargent fronts up at NZTBA AGM ››
By Michelle Saba |
30 Jun 2009 |
NZTR Board Chairman Guy Sargent was the guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ held in Auckland on 18th June.
Many owners involved in Our Lukas' dam ››
By Michelle Saba |
17 Jun 2009 |
Listed Ipswich Cup winner Our Lukas (Generous-Parfore) became the tenth individual stakes winner this season to be born and bred at Westbury Stud in Karaka. “It’s been a bumper season for us. We have been represented by 10 individua
Read the latest edition of the Waikato Branch Bloodline magazine ››
By Waikato Branch |
12 Jun 2009 |
Click here to read the June 2009 Bloodline
Taranaki breeders rewarded with a Group One winner ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Jun 2009 |
Retired Taranaki dairy farmer Graeme Hill nervously watched last weekend’s Group One Queensland Derby on television on the edge of his seat and didn’t like the chances of the Viking Ruler colt he had bred during the early stages of the race.
Mark Baker's appreciation of Vincent O'Brien ››
By Michelle Saba |
05 Jun 2009 |
"He was an absolute genius ......."
Rockdale wins the Rough Habit Plate (Gr 3) at Doomben ››
By Michelle Saba |
27 May 2009 |
According to Donna Logan watching Rockdale win is as thrilling as watching one of her own stable runners win. “It's like he is one of mine. It was a great thrill to see him win again. I get just as excited watching him win as
Breeders' thrilled with continued success on the race track ››
By Michelle Saba |
22 May 2009 |
There is no greater thrill for a breeder than breeding a winner, even though all breeders aspire to breed a Group One winner any winner is a fulfilment in itself.
Windsor Park Juggernaut ››
By Michelle Saba |
14 May 2009 |
Progeny of Windsor Park Stallions excel at Sydney Autumn Carnival
Big week for Cambridge Breeders ››
By Michelle Saba |
07 May 2009 |
The result of the Group II Hollandale Stakes at the Gold Coast last weekend was a tremendous achievement for Cambridge based Windsor Park Stud with the first three horses home, Fulmonti (Montjeu), Izonit (Volksraad) and Sir Slick (Volksraad) all bein
Latest Auckland Branch Newsletter ››
Click here to read the latest Auckland branch news
Laminitis claims the life of NZ Champion mare Sunline ››
By Susan Archer & Michael Martin |
01 May 2009 |
Sunline's breeders Susan Archer & Michael Martin write after her death today...
New Zealand-breds quinella Hong Kong Champion Mile Gr 1 ››
By Michelle Saba |
29 Apr 2009 |
Patience and faith are just two of the attributes that you need in abundance to be a small breeder but every now and then you are rewarded with a little bit of luck and a group one winner in the family.
Chittick family celebrate an outstanding year ››
By Michelle Saba |
21 Apr 2009 |
Celebrating Group One success is a habit that the Chittick Family of Waikato Stud have become very used to this season. With six individual Group One winners this season, three in the Spring and three in the Autumn, it has been a fan
AJC Derby Winner a 'stunning foal" ››
By Michelle Saba |
16 Apr 2009 |
Arthur Ormond, former President of the NZTBA, delights in 'Roman Emperor's win.
Breeders' Bulletin, Autumn 2009 out today ››
The latest issue of the Breeders' Bulletin has been mailed to NZTBA members today.
Phil Bayly no stranger to success ››
By Michelle Saba |
07 Apr 2009 |
The octogenarian owner and breeder of Harris Tweed Phil Bayly is no stranger to success, yet when interviewed about the Group Two winning deeds of his horse last weekend he humbly admits that winning is always enjoyable...
Latest Waikato Branch Bloodline ››
By aikato Branch NZTBA |
31 Mar 2009 |
For news views and updates from the Waikato branch
Metal Bender is Waikato Stud's 4th Group 1 winner this season ››
By Michelle Saba |
31 Mar 2009 |
Waikato Stud-bred three-year-old Metal Bender (Danasinga-Jacqwin) has now claimed two legs of the Australian 3YO Triple Crown, after winning the Group One Dubai Rosehill Guineas (2000 metres) at Rosehill last Saturday, two weeks after winning the Gro
'My Astron' a shining light for the Sturt family ››
By Michelle Saba |
24 Mar 2009 |
“He’s a wonderful little horse, it’s so exciting to watch him win and I was so excited especially for Anne and Peter Evans who have been so patient with him,” gushed an obviously delighted Charles Sturt the breeder of the
Jungle Rocket epitomises the influence of Overseas Investment ››
By Michelle Saba |
17 Mar 2009 |
Overseas investment in New Zealand Thoroughbreds is an essential part of the thoroughbred industry and it’s not just about overseas buyers purchasing our weanlings, yearlings or racehorses,......
Second Group One Win for Wairarapa Breeders - Jim & Mary Wallace ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Mar 2009 |
Last month when MacO’Reilly (O’Reilly - Double Babu) won his first Group One event the Whakanui Stud Stakes, it was a big day for Masterton’s Wallace family.......
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NZTBA Calls Key Industry Providers Together ››
By Michelle Saba |
09 Mar 2009 |
Industry Forum of Key Industry Providers on 11th March
Kentucky Derby Opportunity ››
The 'New Zealand Way' at the Kentucky Derby
Accardo's Breeders achieve a Group 3 win despite the odds..... ››
By Michelle Saba |
05 Mar 2009 |
Group Three Darley Plate winner Accardo is one of those horses that you know has heaps of ability and gives all on a race day, but is almost a day to day proposition as a racehorse.
Special Family Achievment for NZTBA Members ››
By Michelle Saba |
27 Feb 2009 |
Te Akau Rose’s win in the Group Two Robin, Duke of Bedford Matamata Breeders Stakes, last Saturday was tinged with a little sadness for her breeder Anne Storey......
Down The Road a dream result for the McClennans ››
By Michelle Saba |
18 Feb 2009 |
Dreams can come true and the little guy, the hobby breeder just starting out, can with a little bit of luck and a little bit of judgement breed a group winner and become successful. Take Lorraine and Michael McClennan who sent a $500 broo
Generations of breeding reward the Fraser family ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Feb 2009 |
For many years the backbone of the New Zealand breeding and racing industry lay in the provinces with farmers who had a mare or two, and a racehorse or two, in the back paddock....
The Tale of the Select Sales Topper ››
By Michelle Saba |
04 Feb 2009 |
It was really no surprise that Lot 1155 by Tale of the Cat from the Redoute’s Choice mare Eye’s Light Up topped the Select sale, as he was a magnificent individual, and was tipped by several good judges as the horse to buy...
Obituary - Jack O'Brien ››
By David Bradford |
31 Jan 2009 |
Former NZTBA Councillor Jack O'Brien died in Rotorua last week.
Taranaki breeders celebrate Megapins' Wellington Cup win ››
By Michelle Saba |
28 Jan 2009 |
A breeding and racing partnership that started over 30 years ago was rewarded with its best result last weekend when Megapins (Pins- Instant Divorce) triumphed in the Group Two Century City Developments Wellington Cup...
Mufhasa's win timely for Rich Hill Stud ››
By Michelle Saba |
20 Jan 2009 |
Mufhasa’s win in the $1million Group One Telegraph Handicap could not have come at a better time for Rich Hill Stud, according to stud proprietor John Thompson.
New Import Health Standards ››
By NZ Bloodstock |
15 Jan 2009 |
The new Import Health Standard (HIS) for horses from Australia to New Zealand was implemented on 6th January 2009, approximately 16 months after Equine Influenza arrived in Australia.
New Zealand Champions Racing Museum project not proceeding ››
By NZ Champions Racing Museum |
15 Jan 2009 |
It’s been announced today that the project to build the New Zealand Champions Racing Museum at Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland will not proceed.
Group One Reward for Passionate All Rounder ››
By Michelle Saba |
13 Jan 2009 |
As Waikato breeder/owner/trainer Kristine Stead, ponders whether to start her Group One performer Jacowils (Diamond Express-Patch My Eye) in the $1,000,000 Telegraph Handicap at Wellington, she reflects on the magic that was winning the Group One Wai
Breeders back their judgement ››
By Michelle Saba |
17 Dec 2008 |
It’s a situation familiar to all breeders - the lovely strong, well put together, young foal that is born in spring, which does well as a weanling and then grows too fast for their own good and come yearling sale selection time, and you guessed it, t
Bittar flags an industry decline in tough economic times ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Dec 2008 |
The decrease in wagering and its impact, tough economic times and governance, were among the issues discussed when NZTR CEO Paul Bittar addressed the NZTBA Council and Branch representatives in Auckland last week...
Latest Breeders' Bulletin ››
Plenty to read in the Summer Edition of the latest Breeder's Bulletin
Old Friends Share in Group Two Honours ››
By Michelle Sabe |
09 Dec 2008 |
It all started with a couple of mates in Paengaroa, a farming district just out of Te Puke on the way to Rotorua, who had a bit of syndicate going and an interest in racing....
Patience and perseverance finally pay off ››
By Michelle Saba |
06 Dec 2008 |
A family that the Hawthorne family have persevered with for thirty years finally hit the big time last week when Altered Image easily won the Group One Levin Classic.
Dean Hawthorne better known for his
New Zealand’s International breeding success to be acknowledged with a new award ››
By Michelle Saba |
03 Dec 2008 |
A new award for International Achievement by a New Zealand based sire was unveiled at Waikato Stud earlier this week. The Centaine Award will recognise and honour the New Zealand breeding industry’s ever increasing success on the in
Bold Moves Required for Racing and Breeding 27 November 2008 ››
By Rob Burnet |
01 Dec 2008 |
Part Two from Thoroughbred News
http://www.thoroughbrednews.co.nz/
John O'Brien's Group Win ››
By Michelle Saba |
25 Nov 2008 |
NZTBA Councillor John O’Brien could be excused for revelling in the glory of breeding the Group Two DHL Counties Cup winner Gallions Reach as he is in the Stud Book as the official breeder but in actual fact he can’t take the credit for the mating...
Time to reassess to move with the market ››
By Rob Burnet |
20 Nov 2008 |
The sales throughout the world over the past month are clearly defining the shape of the 2010 Australasian yearling sale series.....
Kiwi's Dig Deep for Catwalk Trust ››
By Charlotte Gendall |
18 Nov 2008 |
The world's finances may be in crisis, but in Christchurch this week Kiwis dug deep to raise $214,250
Stellar Weekend for Waikato Stud ››
By Michelle Saba |
11 Nov 2008 |
There was plenty to celebrate at Waikato Stud in Matamata last Saturday night, after all its not every weekend a breeder produces two group one winners in two different countries in one day...
New Zealand breeders salute Bart Cummings ››
By Michelle Saba |
06 Nov 2008 |
What an achievement! What a feat! What a legend! Bart Cummings- the New Zealand breeding industry salutes you.
A Group One win is worth the wait for NZTBA Gold Badge member ››
By Michelle Saba |
03 Nov 2008 |
Emma Evans has been waiting a long time to win a group one race and when, thanks to Dezigna it finally happened, she felt stunned.
Australian Group Two success for hobby breeders ››
By Michelle Saba |
29 Oct 2008 |
Rotorua breeders Jenny and Murray McKechnie describe themselves as hobby breeders with one mare. Therefore breeding Gallopin, the winner of the Group Two Moonee Valley Cup, is quite an achievement...
The Last Blog - Taylor Made Farm ››
Bruce Slade submits his last blog which concludes his 6-month International Management Scholarship during which he has spent approximately 10 weeks each at Cheveley Park Stud in England, Coolmore Stud in Ireland and finally Taylor Made Farm in Kentuc
Wanganui celebrates a big win for the locals ››
By Michelle Saba |
14 Oct 2008 |
“Mate, it was a hell of a weekend, one in a million, let me tell you,” that was the very explicit description from a jubilant but somewhat hoarse Wayne Keenan, owner-breeder of O’Ceirin’s Angel, winner of the Group Three Postp
Bellini Rose Creates Worldwide Excitement ››
By Michelle Saba |
07 Oct 2008 |
There were whoops of excitement in both hemispheres last Saturday, when Bellini Rose won the Group Two Blazer Stakes at Flemington. The six-year-old Faltaat mare is raced by her breeders Lisa and Howard Aldridge currently based in London
That Golden feeling of Group One Glory ››
By Michelle Saba |
25 Sep 2008 |
“Breeding a Group One winner is just about as good as winning a gold medal, especially when it’s a Group One winner at Flemington!”
Age or distance doesn’t stop the thrill of winning! ››
By Michelle Saba |
24 Sep 2008 |
With Gaze being trained in the North Island and her 87 year old owner/breeder Melba Murfitt living in Christchurch she doesn’t get to see her quality mare race very often...
New Scholarship Announced "Waikato Stud Young Achiever Award" ››
By NZ Equine Research Foundation |
22 Sep 2008 |
Dr John O’Flaherty, Chairman of the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation (NZERF), announced today the inauguration of a new scholarship....
A distinguished honour for a worthy recipient ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Sep 2008 |
The highlight of the recent Auckland Branch Awards dinner was the announcement of this year’s recipient of the New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry.
NZTBA Auckland Branch honours the region's achievers ››
By Michelle Saba |
10 Sep 2008 |
The Auckland Branch of the Thoroughbred Breeders held their annual awards dinner in Auckland last Friday night.
Group One Glory for the “Pride of the Wairarapa” ››
By Michelle Saba |
02 Sep 2008 |
Winning a Group One race is the ultimate aim of any owner or breeder. Last weekend’s Group One Mudgeway Partsworld Stakes winner Fritzy Boy is the dream result for “hobby breeder” and part-owner John Jury.
Latest Waikato Branch Bloodline Magazine
Click here to read the latest Waikato Breeders' Bloodline Magazine September 2008 issue
Latest Auckland Branch Newsletter Hoofprint ››
By Auckland Branch |
22 Aug 2008 |
Read 'Ahead of His Time' - by Peter Jenkins and catch up on planned events for September
‘World class benchmark for spring campaigns’. ››
By Thoroughbred News |
08 Aug 2008 |
The release this week of the New Zealand Free Handicaps and the latest Timeform Global Rankings will give Australasian racing a class benchmark for racing over the spring.
Canterbury Racing Stallion Tender Scheme ››
By Canterbury Racing |
07 Aug 2008 |
Due to the generous support of several of our leading studs, Canterbury Racing has the following stallion services to offer.
US Group One Glory for Black Mamba ››
By NZ Bloodstock |
06 Aug 2008 |
Karaka Premier Sale graduate Black Mamba (Black Minnaloushe x Sneetch, by Grosvenor) has recorded her first Group I win on American soil in the US$400,000 John C Mabee Handicap (1800m) on Sunday at Del Mar.
Il Quello Veloce and Alamosa head 2007-2008 NZ Free Handicaps ››
The 2007-2008 New Zealand Free Handicaps for two-year-olds and three-year-olds are now online.....
Keeper Special comes up trumps for Margaret ››
By Mary McCarty |
30 Jul 2008 |
To say Margaret Watson, owner and breeder of Ryder Stakes (LR) winner Keeper Special, shuns the limelight would be an understatement.
The Silverdale breeder was adamant that she didn't warrant a story and instead wanted the focus to be on her very
It's an honour for David and Pat Jones to be on the Merecedes Breeder of the Year short llist ››
By Mary McCarty |
28 Jul 2008 |
Despite losing the mare which placed them in illustrious company David and Pat Jones are pragmatic, as only those who deal with horses can be.
Laurence Redshaw makes it to the short list for Mercedes Breeder of the Year. ››
By Mary McCarty |
28 Jul 2008 |
First time nominee for the Mercedes Breeder of the Year Award, Hawkes
Bay-based Laurence Redshaw, is another boutique breeder to be recognised this year.
Philip and Catherine Brown featu finalists again for the Mercedes Breeder of the Year award ››
By Mary McCarty |
28 Jul 2008 |
Philip Brown finds the fact that a number of smaller breeders are in the running for the Mercedes Breeder of the year award intriguing.
Karreman makes the Breeder of theYear Shortlist again ››
By Michelle Saba |
24 Jul 2008 |
For the second consecutive year Karreman Bloodstock is a nominee for the Mercedes Breeder of the year.
Breeder of the Year Nomination tops off big season for Scott Williams ››
By Michelle Saba |
22 Jul 2008 |
“What Can I Say ?” That could well have been the answer that Scott Williams gave when asked the question of how he felt about being nominated for Mercedes Breeder of the Year – not because it is one of his favourite expressions but
The Cause and Spread of Strangles (Epidemiology) ››
By NZ Equine Research |
21 Jul 2008 |
Strangles is caused by a bacterium ...
Celebrations spread all the way to Japan ››
By Michelle Saba |
16 Jul 2008 |
When Matamata stud master John Thompson arrived in Hokkaido last Saturday evening he was greeted with the excellent news that Jungle Pocket – the Japanese-owned stallion he stood at Rich Hill Stud – had left his first New Zealand Stakes winner...
Vicki Pascoe - new Northern Region Councillor ››
By Mary McCarty |
16 Jul 2008 |
Recently elected NZTBA Council member Vicki Pascoe admits to having only one brief six-month spell in her life when she was without a horse.
2008 MERCEDES AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED ››
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) today announced finalists for the 2008 Mercedes Thoroughbred Racing Awards to be held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton on the evening of Friday, 15 August 2008.
John Fokerd – Central Region’s new Councillor with a passion and a vision ››
By Michelle Saba |
09 Jul 2008 |
Following the Annual General Meeting last week two new members were elected to the NZTBA Council – John Fokerd representing the Central Region and Vicki Pascoe the Northern Region.
NZRB's Supply Chain Wastage Report presented to AGM ››
By Michelle Saba |
08 Jul 2008 |
Around 50 members were in attendance at the Annual General Meeting of the NZTBA in Auckland recently specifically to hear the report delivered by the CEO of the New Zealand Racing Board Graeme Hansen...
Notice from NZTR Studbook Department ››
Cessation of Blood Typing for Parentage Verification
Living the dream through Ististar ››
By Michelle Sabe |
24 Jun 2008 |
A scheme to help a mate with a yearling draft a number of years ago was the catalyst that set Taupo NZTBA members Steve and Marlene Clark on the path...
Mr Baritone' Stradbroke win a fitting legacy for the late Graeme Stubbings ››
By Stacey Akers |
16 Jun 2008 |
Mr. Baritone (Stravinsky x Tunisia by Sanglamore), the six-year-old winner of last week’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane, was bred by Raffles Farms’ Fred Lee and the recently deceased Graeme Stubbings. Mr. Baritone is a success o
Reigning Champion European Sprinter RED CLUBS Destined for Stoney Bridge ››
By Stoney Bridge |
06 Jun 2008 |
Red Clubs, a son of major international sire Red Ransom, is just the second Champion European Sprinter to stand in New Zealand
Perseverence and Toss of a Coin Alter Mare's Image ››
By Stacey Akers |
04 Jun 2008 |
When Altered Image (Strategic Image x Dented Ambition by Danasinga) won the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Castletown Stakes on Saturday at Foxton, few people were happier than the colt's breeder Dean Hawthorne and his mother Yo Hawthorn.
Long Time Friendship produces a dual Group 1 Winner ››
By Stacey Akers |
30 May 2008 |
Sarrera (Quest for Fame x Zamsong by Zabeel), a dual Group 1 winner in Australia, is a tribute to the tenacity of a top Australasian family.
Latest Update on Horses Returning to New Zealand ››
By Greg Northcott, NZB |
28 May 2008 |
New Zealand Bloodstock advises that the first imports from Sydney arrived on May 14th 2008 and are due for release on 28th May 2008.
Read Bruce Slade's latest Blog ››
By Sally Cassels-Brown |
28 May 2008 |
Part two of my very own three part series and I have now arrived in Ireland,sun blazing and grass as green as green............
From small beginnings the Witters have bred another Group 1 winner ››
By Stacey Akers |
20 May 2008 |
Foreign Copy has done it again. Another of her progeny has found Group success at the races.....
Belmont Cat's family has much to purr about ››
By Stacey Akers |
06 May 2008 |
Belmont Cat (Felix the Cat x Morgan Glory by Justice Prevails) braved sheets of rain and a heavy track to take home the New Zealand Bloodstock Listed Warstep Stakes at Riccarton on Saturday, and thus the title 2007-2008 New Zealand Bloodstock Souther
New website for on-line trading ››
By Debbie Tracey |
01 May 2008 |
Gavelhouse is an exciting, new website for the racing industry. It offers an international service that supports buyers and sellers looking for a high quality, inexpensive and effective means of trading thoroughbreds online.
Katy Keen a Miracle and a Fantasy ››
By Stacey Akers |
29 Apr 2008 |
Star mare Katy Keen (Zorro's Lad x Tangelo by Exploding Prospect) was named after comic book heroine Katy Keene of the 1950's, a fantasy of part-owner and breeder Kaye Durrant.
The Veep wins the Hawke's Bay Gold Cup (Gr 2) for the Symes ››
By Stacey Akers |
23 Apr 2008 |
Havelock North local Tim Symes and his son Wilfred now have the honor of being breeders of a Group 2 winner.
A real Star says farewell ››
Star Way, Windsor Park Stud’s champion sire died peacefully at age 31 last Friday afternoon at the stud where he had resided for the past 27 years.
Stradbroke tickets available from NZTR ››
NZTR have free stand tickets available for the Stradbroke.
Small filly gives breeders, owners and trainers a big thrill ››
By Janine Wallace |
21 Apr 2008 |
Twinkthaat - Faltaat (USA) - Jamia, wins the South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes
Terry McDermott elated with prize ››
By Alastair Bull |
18 Apr 2008 |
Terry McDermott didn’t believe he’d won a free service to top stallion Keeper when he was told at NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes day at Te Aroha.
Horse imports from Australia resume ››
By MAF Biosecurity NZ |
17 Apr 2008 |
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) has today issued an Import Health Standard for horses from Australia, lifting the suspension on imports that has been in place since August last year.
SOLILOQUY LODGE – Thinking outside the square ››
By Kathy Graham |
15 Apr 2008 |
Thinking outside the square is how Soliloquy Lodge’s Angenita Holzke describes their sponsorship this year of apprentice jockey, Samantha Spratt.
Autumn '08 edition of Breeders' Bulletin ››
The latest edtion of the NZTBA Breeders' Bulletin has been posted out to all financial members.
Free Service to Sandtrap brings success for 'Boutique Breeders' ››
By Stacy Akers |
20 Mar 2008 |
The Waikato Branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeder's Association has bred a winner. Classy two-year-old colt Sanjura is the product of a free stallion service that they give away each April at their showcase event, Breeder's Stakes Day at Te
Derby winner first black type success for Cambridge hobby breeders ››
By Alastair Bull |
06 Mar 2008 |
Cecile and Alex Smith were in tears for some time after their first broodmare La Magnifique died soon after foaling a Shinko King colt.
Latest edition of Waikato Branch Bloodline Magazine ››
By Waikato Branch |
06 Mar 2008 |
Read the latest edition of the Waikato Breeders' Bloodline
MARE RETURNS ONLINE – A PAPERLESS FUTURE FOR BREEDERS ››
By NZ Thoroughbred Racing |
05 Mar 2008 |
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has launched its onlineBreeders Service Centre. This follows the launch of NZTR’s Trainers Service Centre last year ....
Breeders' of the Derby Runners ››
By Alastair Bull |
29 Feb 2008 |
New Zealand breeders will be hoping one of their products can put aside one of the derby anomalies from last season at Ellerslie on March 1.
Equine Influenza - Consultation On Draft Import Health Standard ››
The import health standard for horses from Australia was revoked due to the Equine Influenza outbreak in August 2007.
2008 Karaka Yearling Sales bring smiles to breeders' faces ››
By Alastair Bull |
11 Feb 2008 |
It’s pretty hard to find a year when so many breeders have gone home happier from a Karaka yearling sales series than 2008...
Limited editon sculpture of Phar Lap ››
Dereky Mayne, Chairman of the Phar Lap Trust, visits the NZTBA office
The NZTBA is delighted to announce the winners of its 2008 Scholarships: ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Dec 2007 |
The NZTBA 2008 Scholarship winners are:
NZTBA International Management Scholarship: Bruce Slade (White Robe Lodge)
NZTBA Irish National Stud Scholarships: Lisa Richards (Curraghmore Stud)and Mark Forbes (Cambridge Stud).....
Read the latest Summer Bulletin ››
Our latest newsletter has been posted out to all members.
Needuask the first stakeswinner for Bruce Vickers ››
By Alastair Bull |
07 Dec 2007 |
Bruce Vickers could be forgiven for thinking the thoroughbred game is easy.......
Read the latest issue of the Waikato Branch Bloodline Magazine ››
Click here to read the Waikato Branch news
Scott Williams has vintage week in Melbourne ››
By Alastair Bull |
16 Nov 2007 |
Scott Williams’ faith in Defensive Play as a broodmare sire helped produce a double success
Serological (blood) testing as thoroughbreds are on the move in Queensland ››
By Queensland Racing Ltd |
12 Nov 2007 |
Queensland Racing Limited (QRL) has taken approximately 700 serological (blood) tests from thoroughbred racehorses in the Hendra and Deagon racing precincts to confirm their immunity to Equine Influenza (EI), as approved movements of thoroughbr
Laurence Redshaw Breeds VRC Derby Winner ››
By Alastair Bull |
09 Nov 2007 |
Laurence Redshaw’s search for a mare with form and, more importantly, size in 1993 bore fruit....
NSW Winning the War against Horse Flu - Macdonald 2/11/07 ››
By Rob Burnet - Thoroughbred News |
02 Nov 2007 |
The NSW Government’s campaign to eradicate Horse Flu turned a corner ......
El Segundo's Cox Plate makes it all worth while for Phillip and Catherine Brown ››
By Alastair Bull |
31 Oct 2007 |
Phillip Brown has had to put up with equine influenza and a very badly injured two-year-old this spring – along with a lack of fillies over time – from the Miss Spy family his father bought into in the 1970s.
All Australian thoroughbred horses to be vaccinated 26 Oct 2007 ››
By Rob Burnet - Thoroughbred News |
26 Oct 2007 |
The Australian Racing Board advised on Friday that it has given in-principle approval to the adoption of new Australian Rules of Racing making it mandatory for all horses involved in racing and breeding to be vaccinated as a condition of participatio
Vandalo makes it a day to remember for Jim Campin ››
By Alastair Bull |
25 Oct 2007 |
Jim Campin didn’t really need any more evidence to show how worthwhile his purchase of several Gleam Machine mares from a stud dispersal in the late 1980s was, but he got it on Saturday anyway.
NSW EI workforce dedicated to stamping out disease ››
By NSW Minister for Primary Industries |
24 Oct 2007 |
The NSW Government has assembled a workforce of more than 1000 people to tackle the current Equine Influenza (EI) outbreak, Minister for Primary Industries, Ian Macdonald, said on Tuesday....
NSW first round of vaccinations reaches half-way point 18 October 2007 ››
By Rob Burnett Thoroughbred News |
19 Oct 2007 |
The NSW Government equine influenza vaccination program is surging ahead with the first round of vaccinations reaching the half-way point,
David & Pat Jones fly the South Island flag ››
By Alastair Bull |
18 Oct 2007 |
Canterbury breeders David and Pat Jones had a slightly sour taste in their mouths as they watched Master O’Reilly provide one of their greatest highlights on Saturday.
Equine Influenza (EI) update from Australia ››
By Michael Manley, Herald Sun |
18 Oct 2007 |
THE Australian thoroughbred industry and government departments have officially sanctioned and approved the vaccination of the entire thoroughbred population.
EI protocols for buyers to New Zealand ››
By New Zealand Bloodstock Ltd |
17 Oct 2007 |
In response to the outbreak of Equine Influenza in parts of Australia, New Zealand Bloodstock would like to advise all prospective buyers to New Zealand for the forthcoming NZB Ready to Run Sale (20 & 21 November) of the restric
EI lockdown relaxed in Tasmania ››
By Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries |
15 Oct 2007 |
Tasmania's horse lockdown has been relaxed after tests for equine influenza (EI) returned negative results.
Irish National Stud Diploma gives perfect grounding for career with horses - Applications for NZTBA Scholarship close next week ››
By Annie Studholme |
15 Oct 2007 |
A recipient of a scholarship to the Irish National Stud Diploma Course in 2001, Anna won the Gold Medal for the top student. She is now running a successful agistment and foaling unit near Waimate.
No longer parked at Parkes - EI lockdown gates open ››
By NSW Dept of Primary Industries |
15 Oct 2007 |
The last horse has left the Parkes Showground 51 days after the equine influenza (EI) lock down was put in place, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), said on Sunday.
Dezigna's dam winner of the Auckland Branch 2007 Broodmare of the Year title ››
By Alastair Bull |
10 Oct 2007 |
Emma Evans wasn’t just being optimistic when she named Dezigna’s granddam May Be Great. Evans also had her aunt May Wilson in mind when it came to putting a name to May Be Great, a Crested Wave mare she inherited from her
All NSW horses to be vaccinated ››
By Rob Burnet, Thoroughbred News |
09 Oct 2007 |
At a meeting on Monday Racing NSW CEO Peter V'Landys and Australian Racing Board chief executive Andrew Harding addressed Primary Industries ministers from each state and territory, the federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Peter
EI virus escapes into NSW green zone ››
By NSW Dept of Primary Industries |
08 Oct 2007 |
Two horses have been confirmed positive for equine influenza on a property at Barmedman in the previously disease-free green zone. NSW deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Steve Dunn said staff were investigating the exact cause of the i
Main Rosehill stables 'well infected' with mild EI ››
By Rob Burnet, Thoroughbred News |
08 Oct 2007 |
Rosehill trainer Chris Waller reported to his clients on Monday morning that his main stable 'is now well infected with equine influenza (EI)...
Rios scores for the Ormonds ››
By Alastair Bull |
04 Oct 2007 |
Arthur Ormond figured a good family full of filly foals had a better chance than most of succeeding when he and some partners bought Gussy Godiva as a yearling in 2000...
EI vaccination programme in full swing ››
By Rob Burnet, Thoroughbred News |
01 Oct 2007 |
The equine influenza (EI) vaccination programmes of the eastern states of Australia are in full swing in NSW and Queensland, and about to commence in Victoria after frustrating delays in clearing the vaccine for use on Friday.
No racing in Brisbane until February 2008 ››
By Queensland Racing Ltd |
26 Sep 2007 |
The Chairman of Queensland Racing Limited (QRL) on Tuesday took the drastic step of suspending racing in the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) red zone of South East Queensland following the confirmed equine influenza (EI) ou
Doomben and Eagle Farm locked down after EI positives ››
By Queensland Racing Ltd |
25 Sep 2007 |
Queensland Racing Limited (QRL) on Monday received advice from the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) that initial samples taken from horses trained at Doomben and stabled at Hendra have returned positive ...
Main EI virus carriers have been people ››
By NSW Dept of Primary Industries |
25 Sep 2007 |
As has been suspected by industry officials the movement of people within the horse industry had become a key factor in the spread of equine influenza (EI), a leading NSW government veterinary officer said on Monday...
150,000 vials of EI vaccination to be imported ››
By Rob Burnet, Thoroughbred News |
24 Sep 2007 |
150,000 vials of equine influenza vaccine are now going to be imported from France to systematically vaccinate the thoroughbred and sport horse populations of NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION – THE ONGOING DEBATE ››
By Dr John O’Flaherty |
20 Sep 2007 |
The use and timing of vaccination in an Equine Influenza (EI) outbreak is always going to be a contentious issue. There are strong arguments both for and against vaccination and our decisions around vaccine use need to be constantly under review.
First Group Winner for Ustinov ››
By Alastair Bull |
20 Sep 2007 |
Top Australian filly Antarctic Miss gave New Zealand’s horse community a further reminder how fortunate they were that Jeff McVean chose this country as the place he wanted to live.
Purple zone operating Friday and industry plans for sales and racing dates 20 Sep 2007 ››
By Rob Burnet, Thoroughbred News |
20 Sep 2007 |
With the opening of the Hunter Valley purple zone on Friday for horse movement within the zone to allow the 2007 breeding season to begin in earnest the industry is now addressing flow on affects from the equine influenza (EI) crisis into 2008.
Daily News Items from Australia ››
Updates keeping breeders informed of current situation of EI in Australia....
Summary of Equine Influenza outbreak in JRA facilities ››
By Japan Racing Association |
19 Sep 2007 |
This document contains information on the Equine Influenza outbreak in Japan but is limited to those in the JRA facilities.
Update: Stallions may be released to purple zone - Purple zone approval expected within 48 hours ››
By Rob Burnet, Thoroughbred News |
18 Sep 2007 |
Update: 10.30am Wednesday September 19th - There are reports that stallions may be allowed to leave Eastern Creek quarantine facility in west Sydney to serve in the Hunter Valley 'purple zone' by the end of the week. <b
2007 Equine Influenza Response Remains on Track ››
By Australian Consultative Committee on Emergency Animal Diseases |
17 Sep 2007 |
The National Management Group (NMG) addressing the Equine Influenza outbreak has re-affirmed its view that equine influenza can be contained with a view to eradication...
Onawe Miller flys the Southland flag ››
By Alastair Bull |
13 Sep 2007 |
Onawe Miller is convinced that Southland is as good as anywhere in New Zealand to breed a horse...
PROTECTING US FROM EQUINE INFLUENZA ››
By Dr John O’Flaherty |
12 Sep 2007 |
Current knowledge indicates the virus can survive away from infected horses for varying lengths of time....
Horse standstill in NSW is working ››
By Thoroughbred News |
11 Sep 2007 |
The ongoing horse standstill in NSW is working and has dramatically slowed the spread of equine influenza (EI) according to the NSW chief veterinary officer, Bruce Christie.
AUSTRALIAN EI OUTBREAK: Event Timeline ››
The NZTBA is tracking key events in Australia and New Zealand as the Australian EI outbreak unfolds...
AUSTRALIAN EI OUTBREAK: Latest ICC Report ››
By International Collating Centre |
31 Aug 2007 |
Australia's August report to the International Collating Centre....
EQUINE INFLUENZA: Latest Update from NZEHA ››
By NZ Equine Health Association |
30 Aug 2007 |
The NZ Equine Health Association's chairman, Bruce Graham, reports from today's meeting with MAF Biosecurity...
EQUINE INFLUENZA: No evidence of EI in New Zealand ››
By MAF Biosecurity New Zealand |
30 Aug 2007 |
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand is growing more confident that the EI virus has not arrived in this country...
Another great year for Sir Patrick and Lady Hogan ››
By Alastair Bull |
29 Aug 2007 |
It’s been another good season for Sir Patrick and Lady Hogan, enough to earn them another breeder of the year nomination – though it’s hard to remember a season that wasn’t a good one for the four-time award winners.
EQUINE INFLUENZA (EI): Frequently Asked Questions ››
By NZ Equine Health Association |
28 Aug 2007 |
The NZ Equine Health Association answers questions about EI, the outbreak in Australia & preventing its spread to New Zealand...
Dick Karreman on the Breeder of the Year shortlist ››
By Alastair Bull |
27 Aug 2007 |
For the first time in the award’s history, the New Zealand Breeder of the Year award could go to an Australian.
Garry Chittick back in contention for the Breeders' award again ››
By Alastair Bull |
20 Aug 2007 |
Two consecutive New Zealand breeder of the year titles clearly weren’t enough to make Garry Chittick rest on his laurels.
Tom Jamison proud to be nominated for Breeder of the Year. ››
By Alastair Bull |
16 Aug 2007 |
Tom Jamison doesn’t often get mentioned in the same breath for his horse breeding as Garry Chittick, Dick Karreman and Sir Patrick and Justine Hogan.......
Letter from Scholarship Student ››
By Mark Lindsay |
14 Aug 2007 |
Latest update from International Scholarship recipient - Mark Lindsay
Lord Monty an unexpected bonus for breeder ››
By Alastair Bull |
10 Aug 2007 |
Warren Robinson never expected Montine Rose would be in his possession as a broodmare when she arrived at his farm.
Nightlign & Jokers Wild head 2006-07 NZ Free Handicaps ››
The 2006-07 New Zealand Free Handicaps for two-year-olds and three-year-olds are now online...
2007 International Management Scholarship recipient on final leg ››
By Shannon Taylor |
25 Jul 2007 |
The fifth season of the NZTBA International Management Scholarship is nearing completion as the 2007 recipient, Mark Lindsay, heads to the United States...
New Zealand Bloodhorse magazine now on line ››
The Internet was a long way in the future when the magazine New Zealand Bloodhorse was launched 30 years ago. Now, New Zealand’s oldest surviving thoroughbred publication, which has itself progressed steadily from a relatively skimpy maga
Kenadaad rewards his breeder ››
By Alastair Bull |
24 Jul 2007 |
Opunake Cup winner Kenadaad is more than repaying Ken Mold’s decision to save his dam Manorvails from an early death....
The Pollard's family mares still working just fine! ››
By Alastair Bull |
17 Jul 2007 |
At various times Liz Pollard of Rosehill Farm in Te Awamutu has been advised to forget about the Rose female thoroughbred line which has served her family so well....
Tom Burn accepts Life Membership at AGM ››
By Alastair Bull |
02 Jul 2007 |
Tom Burn was this week made a life member of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association...
His Royal Highness comes up trumps again ››
By Alastair Bull |
21 Jun 2007 |
Horowhenua breeder Peter McKenzie bought his mare Betelgeuse because he thought she would go well with the sire Tom’s Shu.
Empire Rose's daughter leaves Derby winner ››
By Alastair Bull |
15 Jun 2007 |
Rosie’s Star may have just become a group one-producing mare, but Tim Bodle still thinks he might sell her.
Cold Type warms up in Queensland ››
By Alastair Bull |
08 Jun 2007 |
If it wasn’t for watching a maiden race at Te Rapa this year Matamata breeder Peter Setchell wouldn’t still have the dam of Queensland Oaks winner Eskimo Queen.
'New Kid In Town' makes his mark in Melbourne ››
By Alastair Bull |
21 May 2007 |
Westbury Stud only owned Yuleda for two years, but it was long enough to breed a black type winner....
'Anna's Choice' grows beyond expectations ››
By Alastair Bull |
18 May 2007 |
Jen Campin’s first broodmare Anna’s Choice was an unwanted twin when she began life...
NZ Gr1 winners summary 2006-07 ››
By Renee Geelen |
15 May 2007 |
The season of 2006-07 had 20 individual winners of 24 Group One races. Multiple winners were Sir Slick (3), Seachange (2) and Darci Brahma (2).
Group 2 win a fine result for the breeder of Coalesce ››
By Alastair Bull |
09 May 2007 |
Evelyn Hipwood despaired about her mare Essylt ever producing another live racing foal after losing three full siblings to Australian group one winner Bezeal Bay within a year....
Bomac Lecture Series offers valuable information on laminitis ››
By Dennis Ryan |
07 May 2007 |
Professor Chris Pollitt and farrier Richard Hansen head this month's 2007 Bomac Lecture Series.....
Able One takes Hong Kong Champions Mile ››
By Alastair Bull |
01 May 2007 |
If Cambridge Stud’s latest Hong Kong group one producer Gardenia was human she’d probably have had a hip replacement....
Allan Schaare's breed continues ››
By Alastair Bull |
26 Apr 2007 |
Matamata horseman Terry McDermott couldn’t have got himself a better mare to continue his uncle Allan Schaare’s breeding heritage when he bought Dainty Eyes...
Viking Ruler nomination up for auction ››
Proxy Bids for Viking Ruler Service fee close on Thursday 26th April at 5.00pm.
Charlie Roberts and family breed Sydney Cup winner ››
By Alastair Bull |
17 Apr 2007 |
Charlie's daughter Mary Kenny would love Gesine to breed a full brother or sister to Sydney Cup winner Gallic...
Further Group 1 success for the "Gabardine" family ››
By Alastair Bull |
11 Apr 2007 |
When you’ve got 15 mares from the same family on your farm, you’ve clearly got a strong belief in its ability to produce...
Wanted: NZTBA members' views on AI ››
By NZTBA National Office |
11 Apr 2007 |
The NZTBA wants to know members' views on the issue of artificial insemination in thoroughbred horses...
Wanted: NZTBA members views on Code of Practice ››
By NZTBA National Office |
11 Apr 2007 |
The NZTBA wants to know members' views on the development of a Bloodstock Code of Practice...
River Century does it again for Waikato Stud ››
By Alastair Bull |
03 Apr 2007 |
An Oaks winner one season, a Derby winner the next ......
ARB - The Future of Staying Races in Australia. What are the Issues? ››
The perceived decline in staying races as a feature of Australian Racing is an issue that has generated a material level of comment in recent years .......
Auckland and Waikato Branch seminars a success ››
Waikato and Auckland Branch Autumn Seminars a great success.
Attentive audiences attended the Auckland Branch’s seminars on Fertiliser, Parasite Control and Pasture Management. The two h
High Five for High Cee ››
By Alastair Bull |
27 Mar 2007 |
Whangarei doctor John Sprague has made few sweeter broodmare investments than the $10,000 he spent on a Dahar mare in the mid-1990s. Sprague and his wife Karen have had their share of success over their times as owners and breeders but none has
Australian Racing Board highlights staying races ››
By Courtesy: Thoroughbred News |
21 Mar 2007 |
Perceptions of a decline in staying races as a feature of Australian Racing are topical at the moment and the Australian Racing Board believes it is important that this issue is given proper attention, the Chairman of the ARB, Bob Pearson, said today
Hong Kong Derby winner bred by well-known Cambridge breeder, Ngaire Fraser ››
By Alastair Bull |
20 Mar 2007 |
Last Sunday Vital King scored one of the most important wins by a New Zealand-bred horse in the last year when he nosed out the favourite to win the hong Kong Derby (HK1, 2000)
Minister announces extension to GST zero-rating ››
By Racing Minister's office |
15 Mar 2007 |
Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the Commissioner of Revenue's decision to permit racehorses sold for export to remain in New Zealand for up to 24 months without attracting GST. In general, go
BNZ Special offer to NZTBA members ››
By BNZ Banking Consultant |
05 Mar 2007 |
BNZ Term Investment special rate available through Matamata Branch only....
Waikato Branch gearing up for 2007 Breeders’ Stakes Day at Te Aroha ››
By Sally Cassels-Brown |
01 Mar 2007 |
The Waikato Branch of the NZTBA is gearing up for this year’s New Zealand Bloodstock Breeders’ Stakes day at Te Aroha racecourse on Easter Saturday, 7th April 2007.
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Farewell to Geoff Turner ››
By Sally Cassels Brown |
27 Feb 2007 |
Wellington Branch Committeeman Geoff Turner passed away suddenly this morning
Brianna, the unbeaten TBS princess ››
Exciting three-year-old filly Brianna made it four bonus wins from four starts when she won at Te Rapa earlier this month...
NZTBA president acknowledges outstanding success of 2007 sales ››
NZTBA president Peter Francis today congratulated everyone involved in the highly successful 2007 National Yearling Sales...
Premier Sale highlights reviewed ››
By The Ford Report |
07 Feb 2007 |
Now that you've got through a hectic week at Karaka, you can sit back and enjoy The Ford Report's review of some of the highlights...
Premier Sale profitability shows sharp improvement ››
By Susan Archer & Renee Geelen |
05 Feb 2007 |
Profitability is what matters most to vendors, and this year many of them are relieved and happy...
Strong Select Sale makes vendors smile ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Feb 2007 |
The smiles on the faces of vendors at the end of the NZ Select Sale were more expressive than any statistical analysis...
NZTBA Waikato Summer Seminar, 19 February ››
By NZTBA Waikato |
02 Feb 2007 |
Here's a great opportunity to brush up on three essentials of successful farming & care of horses...
Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme winners, 22-29 January ››
By Susan Archer |
01 Feb 2007 |
Placings were the order of the week for TBS-qualified runners at Trentham and Avondale, but bonus prizemoney was still won...
New records set at Premier Sale ››
By Susan Archer |
31 Jan 2007 |
Strong demand for yearlings continued into the second day of the NZ Premier Sale, which set new records across the board...
Photos & vendor comments at Karaka, Sunday ››
By Susan Archer |
29 Jan 2007 |
We spoke to several vendors at Karaka today as they look forward to the 2007 National Yearling Sales Series...
Premier Sale first day posts record median ››
By Susan Archer |
29 Jan 2007 |
Results from the first day of the 2007 NZ Premier Sale surprised even New Zealand Bloodstock...
Willy Smith's Cup win recalls Wotan's 1936 triumph ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Jan 2007 |
Today's Wellington Cup winner Willy Smith is descended from the dam of 1936 Melbourne Cup winner Wotan...
NZTBA welcomes visitors to Karaka 2007 ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Jan 2007 |
The NZTBA looks forward to hosting members, local & international vsitors at media at Karaka 2007...
Rich history of yearling sale lot numbers ››
By NZ Champions Racing Museum |
26 Jan 2007 |
After eight decades of national thoroughbred yearling sales, there's a New Zealand sale lot number attached to many of our most celebrated horses...
Urgent invitation for NZ stud staff at Karaka ››
New Zealand stud staff are invited to a briefing at Karaka this evening on the Sunline Trust Scholarship....
Brianna's bonuses boost returns for the Baillies ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Jan 2007 |
Ian and Jean Baillie have bonus reasons to be pleased with their 2005 yearling sale purchase...
Pins approaches new earnings record ››
By Susan Archer |
16 Jan 2007 |
It's not even the end of January, and Pins is little more than $100,000 away from setting a fresh New Zealand stallion premiership earnings record...
TBS owners enjoy holiday bonuses ››
By Susan Archer |
16 Jan 2007 |
Owners, nominators and trainers of horses qualified for the Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme have enjoyed rich holiday pickings, collecting $64,125 since 23 December...
Good Magic Millions results for NZ studs & sires ››
By Susan Archer & Rob Burnet |
12 Jan 2007 |
Several New Zealand studs and sires achieved healthy prices with yearlings at yesterday's opening session of the 2007 Magic Millions Sale...
Karaka yearling videos now online ››
By NZ Bloodstock |
11 Jan 2007 |
New Zealand Bloodstock has announced that the first set of photos and videos of selected yearlings in the 2007 National Yearling Sales Series at Karaka, are now online.
Yearling drafts feature on The Ford Report, 13-19 January ››
By Ford Report |
11 Jan 2007 |
Yearlings from Waikato, Rich Hill & Windsor park Studs feature on the next edition of The Ford Report...
NZTBA Central Districts yearling parade this Sunday ››
By NZTBA Central Districts |
10 Jan 2007 |
Here's a pleasant way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon: join a self-drive tour of four outstanding yearling sale drafts in the Palmerston North area...
Holiday Group Winners Review: Donna Rosita & Dezigna ››
By Susan Archer/NZTM |
09 Jan 2007 |
This season's run of conspicuous success by owner-breeders continued at Ellerslie on New Year's Day...
Holiday Group Winners Review: Mikki Street ››
By Susan Archer/NZTM |
09 Jan 2007 |
Auckland breeders Alastair & Carolyn Ring achieved their biggest ever success when Mikki Street won the Galaxy Stakes G1...
Fast & beautiful Veloce Bella thrills her owner-breeder ››
By Susan Archer |
15 Dec 2006 |
Almost a week after Veloce Bella’s Avondale Guineas win the excitement is still evident in the voice of her Hamilton breeder and co-owner Margaret Hardy...
Jungle Pocket opens account for Class of 2003 ››
By Susan Archer |
15 Dec 2006 |
Jungle Pocket is this season's first New Zealand-based freshman sire to produce a winner...
Tom Burn ends 20 years as NZTBA Wellington President ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Dec 2006 |
Tom Burn stepped down as NZTBA Wellington president at the branch AGM last night, exactly 20 years after he took office in 1986.
Well-bred winners collect TBS bonuses ››
Several particularly well-bred horses are among the 12 qualified winners and placegetters that have collected the healthy total of $28,650 in Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme (TBS) prizemoney during the past fortnight.
Armada’s breeder eyes Hong Kong Mile ››
By Susan Archer |
08 Dec 2006 |
Tom Jamison, breeder of recent Group 2 winners Armada and Pentathon, now hopes for international Group One success at Sha Tin on Sunday...
Great Sires book published ››
By Australian Bloodhorse Review |
06 Dec 2006 |
A very select group of eight New Zealand stallions are included in the milestone publication Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World...
Seven horses claim TBS prizemoney ››
More than $20,000 has been won from the TBS prizemoney pool since 15 November...
Crossyourheart extends Centaine's premiership lead ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Nov 2006 |
Counties RC stakes performers Crossyourheart and Ritzy Lady have extended Centaine's lead on the NZ broodmare sires' list...
Resolution from Council & Branch Reps meeting ››
The Council and Branch Representatives of the NZTBA met in Auckland yesterday and passed the following resolution...
Magic Cape: a tale of two NZ studs ››
By Susan Archer |
20 Nov 2006 |
Two New Zealand studs can take pleasure in Magic Cape's NZ 2000 Guineas win at Riccarton Park on Saturday...
Melbourne Cup Week success for (NZ) ››
By Susan Archer |
20 Nov 2006 |
New Zealand-bred horses kept up their long tradition of success during Melbourne Cup Week 2006....
Part 2 of the Messara interview now online ››
John Messara on Redoute's Choice, shuttle stallions, pedigree theory, horse genetics & AI...
Impressive Irlanda collects TBS bonus at Feilding ››
Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme prizemoney has been won right across the country during the past week...
Dorabella delivers delight for Peter & Nancy Izett ››
By Susan Archer |
12 Nov 2006 |
“Life couldn’t get any better.” That's how Dorabella's owner-breeders feel after her classic victory at Riccarton Park yesterday...
Milestone Melbourne Cup quinella for Japan ››
By Susan Archer |
08 Nov 2006 |
The magnificent one-two finish by Delta Blues and Pop Rock in yesterday’s Melbourne Cup confirmed the international status of the race and the place of Japan among the world’s major breeding & racing nations.
Brilliant Efficient tidies up Victoria Derby ››
By Susan Archer |
05 Nov 2006 |
Three-year-old Kiwi-bred gelding Efficient won yesterday’s Victoria Derby G1 in a manner rarely seen in a major race at Flemington.
Efficient quinella adds to sunny (NZ) spring ››
By Susan Archer |
01 Nov 2006 |
Wild weather has made spring 2006 less than pleasant in New Zealand, but across the Tasman the sun has been shining on Kiwi-bred horses...
TBS offers a feast of summer bonus racing ››
Owners, nominators and trainers of Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme-qualified runners have plenty of bonus races to aim for over the summer...
Fields Of Omagh makes Cox Plate history ››
By Susan Archer |
29 Oct 2006 |
He's not a Kiwi-bred, but we love him anyway: Fields Of Omagh, Cox Plate champion...
TBS pays out more than $35,000 this week ››
Owners and trainers are clearly targeting TBS bonus races, with resulting benefits for clubs and betting turnover...
The John Messara interview ››
The first instalment of John Messara's recent interview with Susan Archer is now online...
Mary Lynne Ryan: farewell & thank you ››
By Susan Archer |
24 Oct 2006 |
The NZTBA mourns the death of a woman who made a significant, positive difference to the New Zealand thoroughbred industry...
Cambridge celebrates Melbourne Cup-winning heritage ››
By Susan Archer |
12 Oct 2006 |
Thirteen Melbourne Cup winners bred in the Cambridge area were honoured yesterday when the 2006 Emirates Melbourne Cup travelled to the Waikato...
NZTBA website gets results for members leasing horses ››
By Susan Archer |
12 Oct 2006 |
Our Horses for Sale & Lease section is generating excellent results for members...
Waikato Stud heads owner-breeder success at Hastings ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Oct 2006 |
Owner-breeders are responsible for all three placegetters in Saturday's $1 million feature at Hastings...
Kelt Capital attracts best possible field ››
By Susan Archer |
06 Oct 2006 |
New Zealand’s richest race, the $1 million Kelt Capital-sponsored Ormond Memorial 2040m G1 at Hastings tomorrow has attracted the best possible field, and one that displays the industry's diversity...
Imananabaa & Solvini win weekend TBS bonuses ››
A trio of highly promising three-year-old fillies have won two A bonuses and a B bonus from the Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme pool in the past ten days...
NZTBA Auckland honours McLaren & Paykel ››
By NZTBA Auckland |
02 Oct 2006 |
Owner-breeders Don McLaren and David Paykel were honoured with major awards at the NZTBA Auckland annual dinner last night...
Celebrating Sunline, New Zealand's champion ››
By Susan Archer |
29 Sep 2006 |
How fortunate we've been, to live in an era of two great racemares, Sunline and Makybe Diva...
Postponed leads the charge of NZ sophomore sires ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Sep 2006 |
New Zealand’s young sires not only stepped up to the mark last Saturday, they also produced the kind of results that help to fill books at this critical stage of the season.
Scaredee Cat on The Ford Report, 30 Sep-6 Oct ››
By Ford Report |
27 Sep 2006 |
Content for the next edition comes from the Waikato and the Hunter Valley...
Wahid named Taranaki Horse of the Year ››
By Aidan Schumacher |
27 Sep 2006 |
Trelawney Stud-bred New Zealand Derby winner Wahid was last night named Taranaki Horse of the Year...
The specialness of Seachange ››
By Susan Archer |
25 Sep 2006 |
So what makes this particular dark brown mare, with the most famous bad legs in the country, extra-special?
Third Group One for Seachange ››
By Susan Archer |
24 Sep 2006 |
Saturday's HBRI Horlicks Challenge S. G1 was decided in the best possible way, by two wonderful horses who offered neither excuse nor quarter to each other...
Young sires stepping up to the mark ››
By Susan Archer |
22 Sep 2006 |
The spring results achieved by second- and third-crop sires are useful guides to the stallions that will make valuable contributions to the New Zealand genetic pool over the next decade...
NZTBA's online catalogue proves very popular ››
By Susan Archer |
20 Sep 2006 |
Spring 2006 is proving to be the busiest period ever for the NZTBA’s online marketplace, Horses for Sale or Lease.
NZ-breds attack Australian black type ››
By Susan Archer |
19 Sep 2006 |
Strong victories at the weekend by Lad Of The Manor and Estelle Collection took this season’s tally of New Zealand-bred Group & Listed wins in Australia to eight.
An evening with John Messara ››
By Peter Jenkins |
18 Sep 2006 |
Special guest at this year's NZTBA Auckland Awards evening on 1 October is Australian bloodstock visionary John Messara.
Xcellent wins second Horse of the Year title ››
By Susan Archer |
11 Sep 2006 |
Xcellent joined a very special group of multiple New Zealand Horse of the Year award winners when he won his second consecutive title on Friday evening...
Seachange surges home at Hastings ››
By Susan Archer |
06 Sep 2006 |
Dick Karreman's four-year-old mare Seachange ran away from a top-class field in the first Group One race of the new season, and a new era in New Zealand racing...
Young sires feature on Ford Report, 9-15 September ››
By Ford Report |
06 Sep 2006 |
The next edition of The Ford Report features first season sire Keeninsky, along with Johar and One Cool Cat...
First TBS trifecta of 2006-07 at Ashburton ››
By Susan Archer |
05 Sep 2006 |
The opening weeks of the new season have seen Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme prizemoney of $19,725 won at six meetings from Ruakaka to Ashburton.
Eleventh Dewar Trophy for Zabeel ››
By Susan Archer |
30 Aug 2006 |
Zabeel’s eleventh consecutive Dewar Stallion Trophy is a welcome opportunity to reassess his remarkable stud career, as he enters his 16th season at Cambridge Stud.
Six outstanding finalists for 2006 Breeder of the Year title ››
By Susan Archer |
24 Aug 2006 |
The 2005-06 season produced another rich harvest of international success for New Zealand thoroughbred breeders whose achievements are well-represented by the six 2006 finalists for the NZTBA’s highest honour...
NZTBA Auckland & Waikato put stallions on parade ››
By Susan Archer |
21 Aug 2006 |
Keen to cast your eye over some of the country’s finest thoroughbred horse-flesh? Then sixty-nine stallions on parade over the next two weekends should be enough to keep you happy!
Photos from Canterbury Stud & Stallion tour, 6 August ››
By Susan Archer |
08 Aug 2006 |
A new generation of studs and stallion owners featured in this year's Canterbury Stud & Stallion Tour, held last Sunday.
Equine Infectious Anaemia in Ireland ››
The New Zealand Equine Health Assoication today released the latest information on the EIA outbreak in Ireland.
Darci Brahma tops 2006 NZ Three-Year-Old Free Handicap ››
Darci Brahma, the $1.1 million yearling and triple Group One winner, heads the New Zealand Free Handicap for Three-Year-Olds in 2006.
Jokers Wild heads 2006 NZ Two-Year-Old Free Handicap ››
By Susan Archer |
01 Aug 2006 |
Last season's outstanding juvenile Jokers Wild heads the 2006 New Zealand Two-Year-Old Free Handicap released today by the NZTBA.
NZTBA Waikato honours 2005-06 Group One breeders ››
By NZTM/Susan Archer |
01 Aug 2006 |
The breeders of twenty Group One winners, including World Champion Older miler Starcraft, were honoured at the NZTBA Waikato's 2006 Group One dinner, held in Hamilton on Friday evening.
Check out the NZTBA's online horses for lease & sale ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Jul 2006 |
With better prizemoney on the horizon, it's a great time become a thoroughbred racehorse owner.
But first...find your horse!
NZTBA Branch Reps meeting covers full agenda ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Jul 2006 |
Last week's meeting of NZTBA branch representatives covered topics from ACC levies & bloodstock taxation to education & industry marketing...
Job vacancies at Waikato Stud ››
By Waikato Stud |
25 Jul 2006 |
Vacancies at one of New Zealand's leading studs offer rewarding opportunities for skilled people.
2006 Bomac Lecture Series cancelled ››
A serious injury suffered by the lead speaker has forced the cancellation of this year's Bomac Lecture Series...
Join the NZTBA Canterbury Stud Tour, Sunday 6 August ››
By NZTBA Canterbury/Marlborough/Westland |
24 Jul 2006 |
Kick off the new season in Canterbury with a feast of racing, buying and selling - and the NZTBA's stud tour...
NZTBA executive re-elected for 2006-07 ››
By Susan Archer |
21 Jul 2006 |
The Council's re-elects its executive for a second term.
Fillies win TBS bonuses at Matamata & Awapuni ››
Two Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme "B" bonuses have been won in the past six days by qualified three-year-old fillies, One Above Par at Matamata last Wednesday and Platinum Elle at Awapuni on Saturday.
NZTBA Scholar wins Gold Medal in Ireland ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Jul 2006 |
NZTBA Scholarship winner Tracy Mourits has been awarded the Gold Medal for the 2006 Irish National Stud Diploma course at a graduation ceremony held at the Stud on Saturday.
Otago-bred beats his own drum at Flemington ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Jul 2006 |
Otago-bred Personal Drum didn’t seem a prime prospect in Saturday’s $A250,000 VRC Grand National Steeplechase.
TBS pays out more than $600,000 in 2005-06 ››
$656,825 in Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme prizemoney has been paid out this season to the owners, nominators & trainers of 131 horses...
Bill Colgan to speak at AGM ››
Industry revitalisation is a topic of great interest to many NZTBA members. This year's AGM is an opportunity to hear from the Racing Board manager given that as his primary task.
Large crowd enjoys Hawke’s Bay weanling walk ››
By Susan Archer |
04 Jul 2006 |
Well, we did suggest a couple of weeks ago that Hawke’s Bay is the perfect location for a winter sojourn. It seems quite a few people took our advice and joined a most enjoyable NZTBA Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay branch Weanling Walk, held in superb weath
NZ-Breds' Success in Australia: updated Season Review ››
By Susan Archer |
04 Jul 2006 |
The NZTBA's online record of New Zealand-bred stakeswinners in Australia is a useful basis for an end-of-season review that highlights several interesting trends.
2006 Bomac Lecture Series begins 30 July ››
The old saying holds true: "no foot, no horse". The Horse's Foot is the focus of this year's Bomac Lecture Series, featuring a leading authority on laminitis and a champion farrier.
Ford Report's season review continues ››
By Ford Report |
28 Jun 2006 |
As we turn our attention to planning our broodmares' 2006 matings, Adrian Clark gives us another look at some of last season's freshman sires.
Three TBS bonuses won in four days ››
More than $20,000 in Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme prizemoney has been paid to the nominators, owners and trainers of seven horses in the past week.
Falkirk & Glamour Puss on target at Royal Ascot ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Jun 2006 |
There’s nothing like the sight of a trio of wild colonials ripping up the straight five at Royal Ascot to make the heart beat a little faster here in the midst of a very cold New Zealand winter!
Storming Home on The Ford Report ››
By Ford Report |
21 Jun 2006 |
Stoney Bridge has announced three new stallions for 2006, most recently Storming Home, who features in the upcoming edition of The Ford Report.
TRIBUTE: Ken Browne, time-defying NZ jumps legend ››
By Susan Archer; with Chris McQuaid, NZ Jumping Association |
21 Jun 2006 |
More than most sports, jumps riding is a young man's game. But not for Ken Browne: he was just warming up in his forties and kept winning races well into his sixties.
2006 NZTBA Stallion Register published this week ››
By Susan Archer |
19 Jun 2006 |
Last season's Dewar Stallion Trophy winner Zabeel features on the cover of this year's NZTBA Stallion Register with his own champion sire, Sir Tristram.
Enjoy wine, history & horses in Hawke's Bay, 2 July ››
By Susan Archer |
15 Jun 2006 |
Hawke's Bay is a very easy part of New Zealand in which to spend a relaxing, interesting weekend, especially if you're keen on thoroughbred racing & breeding. And great wine!
Moving into Management course filling fast ››
By Bank of New Zealand |
14 Jun 2006 |
Are you in, or aiming for, a management role in the equine industry? The BNZ and the NZTBA have just the training programme for you...
Jazzella collects $10,950 TBS bonus at Whangarei ››
Black Minnaloushe's two-year-old daughter Jazzella is one of three fillies that have won a total of $15,000 in bonus prizemoney since 31 May.
NZTR Northern Forum: dawn of a new age? ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Jun 2006 |
Better returns for owners and punters, a Strategic Venue Plan, a strong emphasis on education, training and integrity...this is NZTR's brave new world. At last.
NZTR Northern Forum: Destination Summer Racing ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Jun 2006 |
Destination Summer Racing is the Racing Board's new program to attract holidaying families to racing. Janice Hill reported on its launch and plans for future marketing initiatives.
NZTR Northern Forum: governance, management & people ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Jun 2006 |
NZTR's Forum presentation included a summary of who's who in the organisation, at board & management level.
NZTR Northern Forum: Questions & Answers ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Jun 2006 |
Selected questions & answers from NZTR's Northern Forum on 2 June.
Viscount on the Ford Report, 10-16 June ››
By Ford Report |
08 Jun 2006 |
Adrian Clark presents another young Australian sire from his recent journey through the Hunter Valley. This week it's champion two- and three-year-old VISCOUNT (Quest For Fame-Antwerp by Sir Tristram), sire of G2 winner TAR
TBS quinella at Te Teko ››
By Susan Archer |
29 May 2006 |
A quinella at Te Teko on Sunday was the best result for TBS-qualified runners at the weekend.
Stakeholders invited to NZTR Forums next week ››
All thoroughbred industry stakeholders (clubs, owners, breeders, trainers, riders, officials) are invited to attend the 2006 Regional Forums scheduled throughout the country next week.
Ford Report focus on Australia, 27 May-2 June ››
By Ford Report |
24 May 2006 |
The next edition of The Ford Report comes to you from Australia with content shot at Vinery, Arrowfield and Chatswood Studs.
Lord & Man rule the jumps at Te Rapa ››
By Susan Archer |
21 May 2006 |
Glorious weather and the chance to see brilliant steeplechaser No Hero attracted a large and expectant crowd for the Premier Jumping meeting at Te Rapa yesterday...
Mr Nancho announced for Stoney Bridge ››
By Stoney Bridge |
20 May 2006 |
Stoney Bridge has announced that Mr. Nancho (pronounced "Narcho"), an Argentine-bred Champion Miler son of Southern Halo, will stand alongside St Reims and Hawkeye at their newly acquired Stoney Bridge Waikato<
Waikato first-crop weanlings on show this Sunday ››
Weanlings from the first crops of eight Waikato-based sires will be on show this Sunday, 21 May during the Weanling Walk organised by the NZTBA Waikato branch.
2006 Bomac Lecture Series dates confirmed ››
The horse’s foot is the focus of this year’s Lecture Series, presented by the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation and sponsored by Bomac Laboratories.
Dash for Cash on The Ford Report ››
By Ford Report |
17 May 2006 |
The Ford Report team was in Victoria & New South Wales last week and the first item from that visit, a profile of Dash For Cash, features on the programme for 20 - 26 May.
FEATURE: New article on Measuring Stallion Performance ››
By Renee Geelen |
15 May 2006 |
As breeders settle down to work out their matings for the coming season, and sire premierships move towards their final results, discussion inevitably arises about the best and fairest ways to measure stallion performance.
Gee I Jane storms the fortress at Doomben ››
By Susan Archer |
15 May 2006 |
It’s been a long wait for this season’s first New Zealand-bred, -owned and –trained Group One winner in Australia, but on Saturday Gee I Jane delivered a performance worth waiting for.
Farewell Kaapstad, 23 October 1984 - 8 May 2006 ››
By Susan Archer |
11 May 2006 |
The 1988-89 edition of the excellent, but short-lived Raceform, an Australasian version of Timeform’s famous annual publication, included this listing...
Encouraging market at National Weanling Sale ››
By Susan Archer |
08 May 2006 |
A beautiful day and a large buying crowd contributed to an encouraging National Weanling Sale at Karaka yesterday.
Jacksons enjoy recent racing success ››
By Susan Archer |
08 May 2006 |
Dr Alan Jackson has received plaudits as the man behind The Plan for Lifting Economic Performance in the Racing Industry, better known as the Jackson Report.
St Reims, & Curraghmore weanlings on the Ford Report ››
By Ford Report |
05 May 2006 |
St Reims, the foundation sire for Stoney Bridge Waikato, features on the next edition of The Ford Report.
Stoney Bridge Waikato to stand St Reims ››
By Susan Archer |
05 May 2006 |
Stoney Bridge has announced dual Group One winner St Reims (Zabeel-L’Quiz by L’Enjoleur) as the foundation sire for its new farm near Matamata, Stoney Bridge Waikato.
2006 Stallion Expo cancelled ››
By NZTBA Auckland |
04 May 2006 |
The Committee of the Auckland Branch of the NZTBA has announced its decision this week to cancel this year’s renewal of the Stallion Expo.
Marju Snip boosts (NZ) record in Australia ››
By Susan Archer |
03 May 2006 |
Marju Snip (Marju-Aulide by Snippets) became the seventh New Zealand-bred Group One winner in Australia this season when she claimed Saturday’s $A250,000 SAJC Australasian Oaks G1.
Windsor Park Stud announces fees for 2006 ››
Windsor Park Stud, Cambridge has announced the 2006 fees for their nine stallions.
Handsome Ransom on The Ford Report this week ››
Ashwell Farm's Handsome Ransom served 105 mares in his first season, making him one of New Zealand's most popular stallions in 2005. The son of Red Ransom is profiled on the current edition of The Ford Report. The
Ombre Rose sniffs success for Canterbury friends ››
By Susan Archer |
25 Apr 2006 |
The victory of Ombre Rose (O’Reilly-Lady Chanele by Citidancer) in Saturday’s CJC Inglewood S. 1600m LR confirmed the class she’d already shown in four previous wins.
Bonus Scheme entries close 30 April ››
Owners of rising two-year-olds have six days to complete their 2006 Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme (TBS) entries.
Sydney Cup day review ››
By Susan Archer |
22 Apr 2006 |
Results on the final day of the 2006 Easter Carnival at Randwick didn’t give too much fresh information to New Zealand breeders, but they did reinforce a couple of lessons of the past decade.
Omens are good for Fooram in Sydney Cup ››
By Susan Archer |
21 Apr 2006 |
Fooram’s victory in last Saturday’s $A200,000 AJC Chairman’s H. 2600m G2 was noteworthy for several reasons.
Joe Walls on the Ford Report, 22-28 April ››
Joe Walls, recently appointed chairman of New Zealand Bloodstock, talks about some of the issues facing the New Zealand breeding industry in an exclusive interview with Adrian Clark on the next edition of The Ford Report.
Whakanui Stud celebrates Australian Derby winner ››
By Susan Archer |
18 Apr 2006 |
Saturday’s AJC Australian Derby G1 winner Headturner doesn’t have an (NZ) suffix, but he does have strong Kiwi connections.
NZTBA raffle delivers many happy endings ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Apr 2006 |
Denny Baker was overcome with emotion after Rags To Riches won Saturday’s ARC Easter Handicap 1600m G1.
Bonus schemes feature on the Ford Report ››
Four of the first-crop southern hemisphere foals of Spartacus, a profile of D'Cash and comment on bonus prizemoney schemes feature on the next edition of The Ford Report.
Mary Lavelle wins TBS bonus at Riccarton Park ››
By Susan Archer |
13 Apr 2006 |
Two-year-old filly Mary Lavelle was most impressive winning the CJC Champagne S. LR at Riccarton Park last Saturday...
NZ-bred runners in Easter features at Randwick ››
By Susan Archer |
13 Apr 2006 |
Sixteen New Zealand-breds line up in Group or Listed Stakes races at Royal Randwick
this Easter Saturday, traditionally one of the most important racedays of the
Australasian season.
FEATURE: Celebrating NZ breeder Jeanette Broome ››
By Susan Archer |
12 Apr 2006 |
You know someone is special when well over one hundred people from all around the country turn up to their 70th birthday party.
NZTBA members celebrate Golden Slipper placegetter ››
By Susan Archer |
11 Apr 2006 |
NZTBA Waikato members John and Jacqui Todd of Darley Park, Cambridge were at Te Aroha on Saturday but much of their attention was on Rosehill...
Arlingtonboulevard wins controversial Breeders' Stakes ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Apr 2006 |
The 35th running of the Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes G1 seemed to produce more victims than winners.
Delight & despair for the Taylors at Te Aroha ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Apr 2006 |
Within the space of a few hours at Te Aroha yesterday, southern Hawke’s Bay owner-breeders Julie & Kevin Taylor experienced both delight and despair.
Stoney Bridge announces 2006 fee for Postponed ››
By Stoney Bridge |
07 Apr 2006 |
Karaka-based stallion station Stoney Bridge has set the 2006 service fee for their promising young sire Postponed at $8500 (plus GST), a $3,000 increase on his 2005 fee.
Urgent notice to NZTBA members re NZ Bloodhorse ››
Some NZTBA members have been invoiced for their New Zealand Bloodhorse subscriptions at the normal rate of $85.00 per annum.
This is an error by NZ Bloodhorse
. All current financial memb
NZTBA chief executive on the Ford Report ››
By Ford Report |
06 Apr 2006 |
The NZTBA's chief executive Michael Martin features on the upcoming edition of the Ford Report on Trackside.
Grass roots origin of NZ Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes ››
By Susan Archer |
05 Apr 2006 |
There must be something special in Te Aroha’s water, because the region’s support for fillies’ and mares’ racing has been exceptional.
Wild & Madness delight Mrs Wilding ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Apr 2006 |
Punters looking for omen bets on April Fool's day could not have gone past Jokers Wild in the Manawatu Sires' Produce S. G1 and Fiscal Madness in the CJC Great Easter S. LR.
New Zealand Group One winners review ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Apr 2006 |
Private breeders, owner-breeders, buyers with modest budgets, studs standing out-of-favour stallions and owners of mares from old Australasian families can all take heart from New Zealand's Group One race results to date this season.
Update on bloodstock taxation amendments ››
It is the NZTBA's understanding that the amendments to the bloodstock taxation regime announced recently by the Rt. Hon Winston Peters, Minister for Racing, will have the following outcomes for owners and breeders.The changes are:
Waikato Stud announces 2006 service fees ››
By Waikato Stud |
24 Mar 2006 |
Waikato Stud has announced its stallion service fees for the upcoming breeding season.
“There have been so many inquiries concerning the stallions I have decided to announce their fees earlier than other
Peters delivers landmark package to racing & breeding industry ››
Racing Finally Gets a Fair Deal – Peters ››
By Office of Rt Hon Winston Peters |
10 Mar 2006 |
Fraher brothers celebrate high-Pentane victory ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Mar 2006 |
Owner-breeders enjoying black type success ››
By Susan Archer |
08 Mar 2006 |
Trelawney Stud celebrates Derby winner ››
By Susan Archer |
06 Mar 2006 |
Freshman sires dominate Matamata features ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Feb 2006 |
Wairarapa breeder aligned with success ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Feb 2006 |
The success of New Zealand first crop sires has so far been a highlight of the domestic 2005-06 season.
Group One winners share heartland origins ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Feb 2006 |
New Zealand’s two latest Group One winners, at Te Rapa on Saturday, have a couple of features in common.
Group One winners share heartland origins ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Feb 2006 |
Karaka 2006 vendor feedback ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Feb 2006 |
Wairarapa breeder aligned with success ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Feb 2006 |
Wairarapa breeder aligned with success ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Feb 2006 |
Two stakes performers in four months is more than most breeders dare to hope for, but that’s exactly what Wairarapa NZTBA member Andrew Campbell has achieved this season.
Optimism for New Zealand Yearling Sale Series ››
By NZTBA Media Release |
26 Jan 2006 |
Gee I Jane spotlights Hallmark Stud draft ››
By Susan Archer |
24 Jan 2006 |
Russian Pearl heads (NZ) quinella in Hong Kong feature ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Jan 2006 |
Haunui Farm presents Karaka 2006 yearlings ››
By Susan Archer |
22 Jan 2006 |
Parade showcases Rich Hill yearlings ››
By Susan Archer |
19 Jan 2006 |
Master Hunter’s win timely for Longlands Stud ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Jan 2006 |
Desert Flight adds to Coxon family's success ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Jan 2006 |
Green Perfume's first Group One winner ››
By Susan Archer |
04 Jan 2006 |
Chant keeps singing for The Oaks ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Jan 2006 |
Local families bring global success for Waikato Stud ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Jan 2006 |
Shikoba triumphs again for owner-breeder ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Jan 2006 |
Sculptor takes Guineas for His Royal Highness ››
By Susan Archer |
29 Dec 2005 |
First NZ stakeswinner for Danske ››
By Susan Archer |
28 Dec 2005 |
Bazelle gets second Group One win at Ellerslie ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Dec 2005 |
Black type Boxing Day for Chief Bearhart ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Dec 2005 |
Consistent Kristov wins Manawatu Challenge Stakes ››
By Susan Archer |
18 Dec 2005 |
Patient owner-breeders get All Square in Manawatu Cup ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Dec 2005 |
Racing Minister on The Ford Report ››
By Susan Archer |
15 Dec 2005 |
World Champion highlights Zabeel-Danehill cross ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Dec 2005 |
Focal Point nets Group win for Bob & friends ››
By Susan Archer |
12 Dec 2005 |
It's amazing who you meet around the traps in Remuera...
First winner, first stakeswinner for Traditionally ››
By Susan Archer |
11 Dec 2005 |
Tribute to NZTBA past president Ted Howarth ››
By Susan Archer |
11 Dec 2005 |
Third-crop sires shine in weekend racing ››
By Susan Archer |
05 Dec 2005 |
Creil's pedigree full of winners ››
By Susan Archer |
01 Dec 2005 |
NZTR Chief Executive charts a new course for the industry ››
By Susan Archer |
01 Dec 2005 |
Long time breeder passes away ››
By Rob Burnet |
30 Nov 2005 |
Sweet dream comes true for owner-breeders ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Nov 2005 |
NZ first season sires quick off the mark ››
By Susan Archer |
25 Nov 2005 |
Exuberant spring for NZ-breds in Australia ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Nov 2005 |
Makybe Diva joins the company of legends ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Nov 2005 |
Makybe Diva rules Cox Plate stage ››
By Susan Archer |
24 Oct 2005 |
Update on NZ-breds’ performance in Australia ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Oct 2005 |
New online database offers listings to all NZTBA members ››
NZTBA welcomes new Minister's commitment ››
By Susan Archer |
20 Oct 2005 |
Railings chains himself to Caulfield Cup history ››
By Susan Archer |
16 Oct 2005 |
El Segundo thrills Ancroft Stud ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Oct 2005 |
Miss displays her full Potential ››
By Susan Archer |
21 Sep 2005 |
NZTBA Auckland honours McLarens & Jane Bunbury ››
By Susan Archer |
12 Sep 2005 |
Three NZTBA Branches present annual awards this month ››
By Susan Archer |
08 Sep 2005 |
Starcraft makes history for New Zealand at Longchamp ››
By Susan Archer |
05 Sep 2005 |
Xcellent’s motor delights breeder ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Sep 2005 |
Major studs share breeding awards ››
By Susan Archer |
15 Aug 2005 |
Statement from National Spokesman on Racing ››
By Lindsay Tisch, National Party Racing Spokesman |
12 Aug 2005 |
2005 Mercedes Breeder Award finalists announced ››
By Susan Archer |
28 Jul 2005 |
New Zealand student excels at National Stud in England ››
By Sally Cassels-Brown |
21 Jul 2005 |
New faces around NZTBA Council table ››
NZTBA Waikato seminar crystallises racing policies ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Jun 2005 |
National Party announces racing policy ››
By Susan Archer |
15 Jun 2005 |
Ken Shirley to speak at NZTBA Waikato seminar ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Jun 2005 |
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Winter Debates, Seminars & Tours keep NZTBA busy ››
By Susan Archer |
26 May 2005 |
Zabeel's triumph in Hong Kong ››
By Susan Archer |
24 Apr 2005 |
NZTBA Member Survey now online ››
By Susan Archer |
13 Apr 2005 |
Salute to a Champion $8000 prize package to be won this Saturday ››
By Manawatu Racing Club |
04 Apr 2005 |
Big Premier sale for Rodmor at Karaka ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Feb 2005 |
Sale prices delight private breeders ››
By Susan Archer |
31 Jan 2005 |
Auckland breeder wins NZTBA feature ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Nov 2004 |
NZTBA office refurbishment completed ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Nov 2004 |
Savabeel's Cox win has a strong Kiwi flavour ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Oct 2004 |
Best of the Week: Cedar Manor, Our Egyptian Raine & Sunline's foal ››
By Susan Archer |
19 Oct 2004 |
Balmuse scores decisively in the Kelt Capital Stakes ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Oct 2004 |
Breeders vie for prestigious national title ››
By Susan Archer |
20 Aug 2004 |
Board unveils plan for New Zealand racing ››
By Susan Archer |
22 Jul 2004 |
Land granted for Thoroughbred Racing Museum ››
Three-way Group One glory for Pompeii Court ››
By Susan Archer |
11 Apr 2004 |
Tribute to Robert Sangster ››
By Susan Archer |
08 Apr 2004 |
Dance Hero's New Zealand connections ››
By Susan Archer |
07 Apr 2004 |
Lucky Owners caps big month for NZ-breds ››
By Susan Archer |
22 Mar 2004 |
NZ trainers frustrated with low-profile Racing Board ››
By NZ Trainers' Association |
22 Mar 2004 |
NZTBA moves to temporary offices ››
By Susan Archer |
01 Mar 2004 |
Update on the NZTBA office ››
By Susan Archer |
23 Feb 2004 |
NZTBA office badly damaged in Auckland storm ››
By Susan Archer |
16 Feb 2004 |
Velasco's verve delights Victorian owner-breeders ››
By Susan Archer |
15 Feb 2004 |
Positive pre-sale mood at Karaka ››
By Susan Archer |
25 Jan 2004 |
Second Group One for King's Chapel ››
By Susan Archer |
18 Jan 2004 |
Lambourn Stud's New Zealand Oaks triumph ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Jan 2004 |
Lashed makes Group One cut in Zabeel Classic ››
By Susan Archer |
04 Jan 2004 |
Group One results at Ellerslie confound commercial reality ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Jan 2004 |
NZTBA Life Member Kel Cameron dies ››
Bonus Scheme offers better rewards for owners, breeders, trainers ››
By New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing |
21 Nov 2003 |
Racing Board aims for high-level industry perfomance ››
By Susan Archer |
20 Nov 2003 |
North vs South results at New Zealand Cup Carnival ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Nov 2003 |
A Tribute to Shogun Lodge ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Nov 2003 |
Best of the Weekend ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Nov 2003 |
First New Zealand stakeswinner for Generous ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Nov 2003 |
Pentire & Stravinsky lead Kiwi results at Flemington ››
By Susan Archer |
07 Nov 2003 |
Small Kiwi challenge still capable of taking the Melbourne Cup ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Nov 2003 |
The Best of the Week ››
By Susan Archer |
19 Oct 2003 |
The Best of the Week - or so ››
By Susan Archer |
13 Oct 2003 |
The Best of the Week ››
By Susan Archer |
20 Sep 2003 |
NZTBA Auckland honours Group-winning breeders ››
By Susan Archer |
16 Sep 2003 |
Scaredee Cat opens (NZ) account for the season ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Sep 2003 |
Warrnambool's Margaret Lucas visits Paeroa ››
By Susan Archer |
08 Sep 2003 |
Accidental Australian fulfils her potential ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Sep 2003 |
NZTBA Waikato Stallion Parade this weekend ››
Strong line-up for NZTBA Stallion Expo on Sunday ››
Zabeel wins Dewar Trophy for the eighth time ››
By Susan Archer |
11 Aug 2003 |
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By Susan Archer |
08 Aug 2003 |
Group One breeders honoured at NZTBA Waikato dinner ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Jul 2003 |
2003 Mercedes Broodmare of the Year Finalists ››
Mercedes Breeder of the Year Finalists announced ››
Guy Sargent is new NZTR chairman ››
Election produces a new-look NZTBA council ››
Onawe Miller becomes an NZTBA Life Member ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Jun 2003 |
NZTBA council election voting closes Friday 20 June ››
Interview with Golden Flare's breeder ››
By Susan Archer |
16 Jun 2003 |
Babe honours her breeder Sue Harty ››
By Susan Archer |
05 May 2003 |
Australian Hall of Fame honours Kiwis too ››
By Susan Archer |
02 May 2003 |
Star Way gets 59th stakeswinner ››
By Susan Archer |
29 Apr 2003 |
New Zealand Bloodstock wins internet award ››
By Susan Archer |
28 Apr 2003 |
Pentire repays faith with a stunning week ››
By Susan Archer |
28 Apr 2003 |
NZTBA website among award finalists again ››
Racing Industry Forums: last chance to catch the future ››
By Susan Archer |
20 Jan 2003 |
25 NZ Oaks winners, 1969-1993 & their stud records ››
By Susan Archer |
18 Jan 2003 |
Oaks triumph for Shinko King, small breeders & the Manto tribe ››
By Susan Archer |
18 Jan 2003 |
Fayette Park Stud adds to outstanding Group One record ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Jan 2003 |
Jillings & Yuill lead Ellerslie Carnival trainers' list ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Jan 2003 |
O’Sullivan, Rutherford, Childs take honours at Lion Red Carnival ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Jan 2003 |
Stark South & Zabeel dominate Lion Red Auckland Carnival ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Jan 2003 |
Breeders & Sales Records of NZ Derby runners ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Dec 2002 |
Shannon Taylor wins NZTBA International Management Scholarship ››
By NZTBA Auckland/Susan Archer |
13 Dec 2002 |
Sheikh Mohammed warns British racecourses ››
By Courtesy of Racenews & Godolphin |
13 Dec 2002 |
2003 NZTBA Overseas Training Scholarship winners announced ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Dec 2002 |
NZTBA President speaks at Glenmorgan opening ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Dec 2002 |
2002 NZTBA Wellington Branch Award Winners ››
By Susan Archer |
28 Oct 2002 |
Honor Bound honoured by Te Aroha JC ››
By Susan Archer/Vicki Pascoe |
18 Oct 2002 |
New Zealand Sires on the Rise: O'Reilly ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Oct 2002 |
New Zealand Sires on the Rise: Mellifont ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Sep 2002 |
New Zealand Sires on the Rise: Pentire ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Sep 2002 |
New Zealand Sires on the Rise: Woodborough ››
By Susan Archer |
03 Sep 2002 |
Sunline meets high expectations - again ››
By Susan Archer |
24 Aug 2002 |
Four Breeding Awards made at Mercedes Dinner ››
By Susan Archer |
18 Aug 2002 |
FAMIS 2000 pool tops $200,000 ››
By Susan Archer |
13 Aug 2002 |
Simply The Best wins her third FAMIS bonus ››
By Susan Archer |
13 Aug 2002 |
Breeder of the Year finalists announced ››
By Susan Archer |
08 Aug 2002 |
Sunline makes history at Australian awards ››
By Susan Archer |
02 Aug 2002 |
NZTBA Waikato honours Group One breeders ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Jul 2002 |
McQuaid pays tribute to Ray Hewinson ››
By Published here with Chris McQuaid's permission |
16 Jul 2002 |
NZTBA President addresses NZTR AGM ››
NZ Election Special: National Policy on Racing ››
New Zealand Election Special: Green Policy on Racing ››
NZ Election Special: ACT Policy on Racing ››
NZ Election Special: NZ First Policy on Racing ››
NZTBA backs report's call for fundamental reform ››
New President & Executive for the NZTBA ››
NZTBA Life Membership awarded to Arthur Ormond ››
NZTBA Life Membership for Sir Patrick Hogan ››
Wendy Pye's Address to the NZTBA AGM ››
Why Traditionally isn't in the new Stallion Register ››
New Era Dawns in Victoria ››
By Ron Taylor |
23 Jun 2002 |
Crafty Dancer thrills his Te Aroha breeders ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Jun 2002 |
New Zealand-Bred Group One Winners in Australia, 2001-02 ››
By Susan Archer |
11 Jun 2002 |
Morton family triumphs in Brisbane Cup with Prized Gem ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Jun 2002 |
Sunline celebrated at NZTBA Tribute Dinner ››
By Susan Archer |
10 Jun 2002 |
A Middle-Aged Mare's View of the Ellerslie Hill ››
By Susan Archer |
28 May 2002 |
Mercedes Great Northern Carnival launched ››
By Susan Archer |
22 May 2002 |
New Zealand-bred The A Train wins Adelaide Cup ››
By Susan Archer |
20 May 2002 |
Victory Dance's triumph of performance over fashion ››
By Susan Archer |
20 May 2002 |
New Zealand breeders don't apologise for winning! ››
By Susan Archer |
17 May 2002 |
NZTBA Scholarship winner reports from Coolmore Ireland ››
By Grant Bennett |
13 May 2002 |
Pantani's Derby win delights Cambridge breeders ››
By Susan Archer |
13 May 2002 |
Progeny pay tribute to Honor Grades ››
By Susan Archer |
09 May 2002 |
NZTBA website editor wins international award ››
By NZTBA office |
03 Apr 2002 |
Great month for New Zealand-breds in Australia ››
By Susan Archer |
01 Apr 2002 |
Henderson Bay upsets in Chairman's Handicap ››
By Susan Archer & Caley Wilson |
01 Apr 2002 |
Don Eduardo becomes Zabeel's 20th Group One winner ››
By Susan Archer |
31 Mar 2002 |
Honor Bound brings Group One glory to the Pascoes ››
By Susan Archer |
30 Mar 2002 |
Magnificent Sunline wins her second Doncaster ››
By Susan Archer |
30 Mar 2002 |
Sixty Seconds gives her new owner a quick return ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Mar 2002 |
Carnegie makes it big - and goes to Australia ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Mar 2002 |
Kiwis fly in Japan, Australia & Dubai ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Mar 2002 |
More success for Sound Reason as broodmare sire ››
By Susan Archer |
26 Mar 2002 |
Centaine's outstanding record ››
By Susan Archer |
25 Mar 2002 |
Ken Browne looks forward to a new jumping season ››
By Susan Archer |
22 Mar 2002 |
Saint Cecile's classy Scottish connections ››
By with thanks to Alastair Bull, Waikato Times |
18 Mar 2002 |
Saint Cecile was destined to join the ranks of thoroughbred royalty.
Saint Cecile wins her second NZ Bloodstock Breeders Stakes ››
By Susan Archer |
16 Mar 2002 |
Why Section 15 of the Racing Bill must be changed ››
By Mary McCarty |
16 Mar 2002 |
Stellar field for Group One NZ Bloodstock Breeders' Stakes ››
By Susan Archer |
14 Mar 2002 |
First winner for Ashwell Farm's Shinko King ››
By from Ashwell Farm |
13 Mar 2002 |
Of course, Old Comrade has a Kiwi connection... ››
By Susan Archer |
13 Mar 2002 |
Melbourne Cup heroine Empire Rose dies at Whakanui Stud ››
By Susan Archer |
12 Mar 2002 |
A day after Taimana carried the Bodle colours of yellow, black and red to victory at Flemington, Tim and Karen Bodle farewelled the mare who made those colours famous in the first place.
Soldier Blue rewards owner-breeders' patience ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Mar 2002 |
Star Belle Classic won by College Union ››
By Susan Archer |
09 Mar 2002 |
Sunline wins her second Coolmore Classic ››
New Zealand builds strong hand for Australian classics ››
By Susan Archer |
05 Mar 2002 |
Results from Elerslie, Caulfied and Canterbury confirmed the class of the current crop of Kiwi-bred three-year-olds.
No Mean City triumphs over adversity ››
By Susan Archer |
27 Feb 2002 |
Sunline shines amid stars at Te Rapa ››
By Susan Archer |
11 Feb 2002 |
Sunline's return to the track draws acclaim from an emotional crowd.
Platonic takes out the Chester Manifold Stakes ››
By Susan Archer |
04 Feb 2002 |
Owner-breeders Chris & Glen Dillon enjoy Melbourne success with their gifted six-year-old mare.
Chief Executive's View, December 2001 ››
By Michael Martin |
25 Jan 2002 |
The new NZTBA website goes on-line ››
By Susan Archer |
17 Dec 2001 |
A good website is always a work in progress - welcome to the third edition of the award-winning NZTBA site.
The NZTBA Submission on the Racing Bill ››
Breeder Peter Setchell thrilled with his Final Destination ››
By Susan Archer |
12 Dec 2001 |
There is a saying that if you want a good broodmare, buy the daughter of a good racemare; and if you want a good racemare buy her grand-daughter.
Katie Lee's impressive wins ››
By Michelle Saba |
09 Dec 1909 |
“It didn’t really hit us until a few days after the 1000 Guineas what a fantastic achievement it was,...." said co-breeder Denny Baker
Katie Lee's outstanding achievement ››
By Michelle Saba |
09 Dec 1909 |
“It didn’t really hit us until a few days after the 1000 Guineas what a fantastic achievement it was,......"
said Denny Baker of Hallmark Stud.
