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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
Lucky Sweynesse returns to prominence with Chairman’s Trophy triumph
April 6th 2026Rejuvenated miler Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) triumphed for the first time in 729 days on Monday by defying a brave My Wish (Flying Artie) in the HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600Read moreMarotiri Molly retired
April 6th 2026Group Two winner Marotiri Molly (Per Incanto) has been retired from racing and will head to the paddock in preparation for an early service this coming breeding season. The daughter of Per IncantoRead moreKa Ying Rising posts 19th straight win
April 6th 2026Zac Purton and David Hayes were left to scramble for adequate superlatives after Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) continued an imperious reign with a phenomenal display of speed and power to win tRead moreGirl Talk gets deserved black-type success
April 6th 2026Rangiotu mare Girl Talk (Zed) was rewarded for her consistency when securing black-type at Wanganui on Easter Monday when winning the Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2040m). TheRead moreGirl Talk earns stakes tilt
April 5th 2026Rangiotu mare Girl Talk (NZ) (Zed) has been a model of consistency this season for trainer Stephen Nickalls and earned a tilt at black type with a deserved win over a mile at Wanganui last month.Read moreJoliestar seals Royal engagement for Lindsays
April 5th 2026A year after being knighted, Sir Brendan Lindsay, and his wife Lady Jo, will head to England to fulfil a royal engagement – watching their multiple Group One winner Joliestar (Zoustar) compete atRead moreTyler gains stakes success with Better Shared
April 4th 2026A thrilling finish to the rescheduled Listed Liquorland Gore Guineas (1200m) went in favour of local Riverton filly Better Shared (Overshare) who added some valuable black type to her career record Read moreNiamh Waters Sunline Trust Scholarship – Blog 1
April 2nd 2026I arrived in Ireland on the 22nd of February and got straight into the swing of things, starting work the very next day at Walsh’s yard, a busy mare and foal operation. I have already had theRead moreNational Online Yearling Sale Catalogue Now Live
March 31st 2026NZB’s 2026 National Online Yearling Sale is now live, with the quality 104-lot catalogue available to view on Gavelhouse Plus. Bidding will open on Friday 10 April and close from 6pm (NZT) onRead moreHutchings ends NZ stint on a high
March 30th 2026Family tragedy may have instigated Rory Hutchings’ latest Kiwi stint, but his return home has been both a healing and rewarding experience for the Australian-based hoop. Hutchings unfortunatelyRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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