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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
NZTBA Dates to Remember
LATEST NEWS
Pencarrow provides headline Rotorua act
May 11th 2026A pair of Irish-bred mares by the great Fastnet Rock combined for a near perfect day at Arawa Park for Pencarrow Stud. The Cambridge nursery’s representative Churchillian (Churchill) is the firstRead moreNightline puts Oaks rivals on notice
May 9th 2026Tony and Maddysen Sears are counting down the days to the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) after a highly impressive audition at the Gold Coast on Saturday by their New Zealand-bred filly NightlineRead moreChurchillian too strong in Rotorua Stakes
May 9th 2026Cambridge mare Churchillian (Churchill) left her rivals in her wake when claiming her second victory at stakes level in the Gr.3 Rotorua ITM Stakes (1400m) on Saturday. The Tony Pike-preparedRead moreAustralian Group One glory for Desert Lightning in Goodwood
May 9th 2026Desert Lightning (Prode of Dubai) is now a Group One winner on both sides of the Tasman after prevailing in a nail-biting finish to the A$1 million Sportsbet Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville onRead moreGosford Gold Cup completes black-type double for Asterix
May 9th 2026Former Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix (Tavistock) took 11 races and more than a year to record his first stakes victory in Australia, but now he has gone back-to-back. The seven-year-Read moreForsman completes northern feature double
May 9th 2026Cambridge conditioner Andrew Forsman had been looking for a memorable return over the weekend with runners in feature events at Waverley and Rotorua, along with progressive filly Simply Red who wasRead moreFringes to the fore in Fillies’ Classic
May 9th 2026A move across the Tasman has reaped rewards for New Zealand filly Fringes (Niagara), who impressively won the A$170,000 Gr.3 Ken and Helen Smith SA Fillies’ Classic (2546m) at Morphettville onRead moreWindsor Park has announced its 2026 stallion roster and fees, headed by Auguste Rodin and Paddington.
May 8th 2026Auguste Rodin, the best-of-the-best son of breed shaper Deep Impact, will return to Windsor Park after covering an outstanding first book of mares and is confirmed to stand for his second season at aRead moreProvence sold for A$1.8 million
May 8th 2026Triple Group One winner Provence (Savabeel) will join Yulong Investments’ star-studded broodmare band after being purchased by the thoroughbred juggernaut at Inglis’ Chairman’s Sale onRead moreMarsh mares add further quality to Gavelhouse Plus auction
May 5th 2026An upcoming Gavelhouse Plus auction that was already confirmed to contain Haunui Farm-Frantic Bloodstock mares Rondinella, Sudbina and Tinelly has been further boosted by the addition of two stakesRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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