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
Chitty 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 moreHighview colt flying high toward Millions
January 7th 2026Well-related Highview graduate Kinnaird (Home Affairs) has quickly won his way to the top of the market for New Zealand’s richest two-year-old contest. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trainedRead moreGolden family continues to shine brightly
January 5th 2026Waikato Stud-bred filly La Dorada (Super Seth) continues to add further honours to her richly decorated family. The daughter of resident sire Super Seth enjoyed an outstanding juvenile season withRead moreFirst Five kicks major goal in Trentham feature
January 3rd 2026Te Rapa visitor First Five (Almanzor) delivered on his enormous potential when he gave trainer David Greene his first Group One success when taking out the Gr.1 TAB Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham.Read moreCameron scores fourth Phar Lap Trophy
January 3rd 2026Rider Matt Cameron’s love affair with one of the feature mile races at Trentham each year came to the fore once again when he guided consistent performer Khanshe (Mongolian Khan) to a stunningRead moreLa Dorada back to her best in Levin Classic
January 3rd 2026All eyes and money were on Argo prior to the Gr.2 Levin Track Supporters Levin Classic (1400m), with the world’s leading jockey James McDonald aboard the gelding, but it was La Dorada (Super Seth)Read moreWellington Cup looms for One Bold Cat
January 3rd 2026Robbie Patterson is fizzing to get to the Gr.3 NZ Campus Of Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup (3200m) with his Group One winner One Bold Cat (The Bold One) later this month. The Taranaki horsemanRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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