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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
Pencarrow graduate continues family legacy
June 9th 2025Pencarrow Stud’s foundation mare Richebourg (Vice Regal) has left a lasting impression on the Australasian thoroughbred landscape, with Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) victor Maison Louis (SuperRead moreVale bloodstock agent Michael Wallace
June 9th 2025The New Zealand and international thoroughbred industries are mourning the loss of Michael Wallace, who passed away in the United States on Saturday night. Wallace was a highly respected bloodstockRead moreFresh Western Empire wins Hyperion
June 9th 2025A gritty performance by Western Empire (Iffraaj) to win Saturday’s Gr.3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Pinjarra has enabled the seven-year-old gelding to break the A$3 million barrier in careerRead moreBold Maison Louis resolute in Queensland Derby
June 9th 2025The training partnership of John O’Shea and Tom Charlton continues to flourish as evidenced by a stable quinella in Saturday’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) as Maison Louis (Super Seth) defeatedRead moreMeet the Breeder - Ricky and Anna Rhodes
June 5th 2025This week in Dunstan Horse Feeds Meet the Breeder, we caught up with Ricky and Anna Rhodes who bred progressive stayer Campaldino (Ghibellines) who won two races in New Zealand before sold privately Read moreBetaVet Under The Radar - John Atkinson
June 5th 2025Our BetaVet Under The Radar focus this month is John Atkinson of Whitehall Farriers. John is extremely passionate about his role as a farrier and with three apprentices under his tutelage, he is alsoRead moreNiance makes bold return in Bel Esprit
June 1st 2025Exciting New Zealand-bred mare Niance (Swiss Ace) has bounced back from a serious injury and picked up right where she left off last spring, collecting her third consecutive black-type win inRead moreSouthern raider strikes black-type gold
June 1st 2025A two-race North Island campaign has ended on a career-defining high for Ears Back (Jakkalberry) and her Rangiora trainer John Blackadder, who scored their first black-type win in Saturday’sRead moreCampaldino hits new heights in Queen Elizabeth II Cup
June 1st 2025Promising New Zealand-bred stayer Campaldino (Ghibellines) passed his biggest test with flying colours at Eagle Farm on Saturday, stepping up to stakes company and adding the A$200,000 Gr.3 LivingRead moreHighview Stud announce 2025 service fees
May 29th 2025Highview Stud have announced the service fees for their quartet of stallions this coming breeding season, headlined by Group One producer Wrote, who will stand for a fee of $12,000+GST. A Group OneRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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