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
NZTBA Dates to Remember
LATEST NEWS
Midnight Dart owners set to light up Karaka Millions night
January 21st 2026Bargain buy Midnight Dart (Derryn) will be out to get the party started for his throng of next generation owners when the Lisa Latta-trained juvenile contests the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YORead moreElsdon Park building great record of success
January 21st 2026Lib and Katrina Petagna’s Elsdon Park is fast building a reputation for excellence despite still being in its infancy. The Wellington couple took ownership of the stunning Matamata propertyRead moreInglewood graduates continue to set high bar
January 19th 2026Many vendors have been involved in New Zealand’s National Yearling Sale through a large part of its existence, boasting proud histories that span multiple generations and famed Southern nurseryRead moreSocial outing lit fuse for decorated career
January 18th 2026A day at the races more than half a decade ago proved the catalyst for David Ellis to immerse himself in the bloodstock world. While the Te Akau supremo always had a love of animals, his headRead moreFeature win just what the Doctor ordered
January 17th 2026Expat Irish jockey Joe Doyle scored an emotional victory in front of his visiting parents at Trentham on Saturday when taking out the Gr.2 Harcourts Thorndon Mile (1600m) aboard Doctor AskarRead moreJames and Wellwood quinella Desert Gold Stakes
January 17th 2026Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood sent a pair of up-and-coming three-year-old fillies to Trentham on Saturday for the time-honoured Gr.3 NZB Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) and received tRead moreChitty eyeing next Karaka Chapter
January 17th 2026Haunui Farm Managing Director Mark Chitty is eagerly looking forward to Karaka 2026 for a multitude of reasons. The sale marks 100 years of National Yearling Sales in New Zealand and while theRead moreTankard following successful family lead
January 13th 2026The Bloodstock Agents’ Federation of New Zealand (BAFNZ) is the leading professional body representing accredited bloodstock agents across the country. This series takes an in-depth look at theRead moreKiwi Chronicles -Outside the Square
January 13th 2026The sole New Zealand stakes race last weekend took place at Ellerslie, the last meeting at the track before the big Karaka Millions night, set for January 24. Named after former New Zealand DerRead moreAmmirati strengthens NZ Derby claims with easy Salver win
January 11th 2026An unusual plan paid big dividends for the connections of Ammirati (Savabeel) when the big gelding confirmed New Zealand Derby plans with a dominant victory in the Listed Trackside Gingernuts SalverRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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