NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION
Representing and Advocating for New Zealand Breeders.
His Majesty
King Charles III
Patron of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association
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LATEST NEWS
Matamata stud on a roll heading into RTR Sale
November 10th 2025Waikato Stud was a dominant force at Pukekohe with a hat-trick of winners, and the premier nursery is hoping their celebrations continue this week during New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale.Read moreCeolwulf wins war of attrition in Champions Mile
November 8th 2025The Joe Pride-trained Ceolwulf (Tavistock) landed the Gr.1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington after a stirring 400m battle with runner-up Pericles with a nose margin in his favour. TheRead moreBates lands black-type feature in Riccarton homecoming
November 8th 2025A perfectly judged front-running victory on Just Charlie (Zed) in the Listed Nautical Boat Insurance Metropolitan Trophy (2600m) capped a memorable New Zealand riding debut at Riccarton on SaturdayRead moreForce Of Nature collects stakes success at Pukekohe
November 8th 2025Progressive galloper Force Of Nature (Savabeel) returned to racing with a vengeance as he took out the feature event at Pukekohe, the Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m), courtesy of a rails-huggingRead moreGerry Harvey
November 6th 2025This week in Dunstan Horse Feeds’ Meet the Breeder, we spoke with Russell Warwick on behalf of Gerry Harvey, who, bred Swiss Prince, the impressive winner of last Saturday’s Gr.2 James And AnnieRead moreFive members of quality Southern family on gavelhouse.com
November 6th 2025The unreserved dispersal of highly respected horseman Hec Anderton’s estate has led to five members of an enormously successful South Island family being up for sale on gavelhouse.com. All fiveRead moreUnorthodox approach opens dream doors
November 5th 2025An unconventional path to the bloodstock world enabled Dylan Johnson to turn his passion into a career. A forthright approach led to his first professional role in the breeding industry, and heRead moreBig EV back on track with Balmerino victory
November 4th 2025Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh was a relieved man following El Vencedor’s (Shocking) return to winning form in the Gr.3 Elsdon Park Balmerino Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on Tuesday. The reigning Read moreBreeders’ Cup glory for Almanzor filly
November 3rd 2025Almanzor made another memorable impact at the highest international level over the weekend when his daughter Gezora (Almanzor) doubled her Group One tally with victory in the Breeders’ Cup Filly &Read moreAnother Pride Of Jenni masterpiece in Empire Rose
November 1st 2025With those same tearaway tactics that have made her one of Australian racing’s fan favourites in recent years, Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni (Pride of Dubai) ran her rivals off their feetRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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