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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
Derby success adds to Sweynesse’s golden run
May 3rd 2026Novara Park Stud stallion Sweynesse is enjoying a golden run of late, highlighted by his son Wigmore’s victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. The Karlene MurdRead moreStokes lands SA Derby with recent Kiwi addition
May 2nd 2026Recent Kiwi acquisition Wigmore (Sweynesse) has made an instant impact for trainer Phillip Stokes and his OTI Racing connections when winning the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at his secondRead moreWrote heads Highview Roster
April 30th 2026Highview Stud have announced the service fees for their quartet of stallions ahead of the 2026 breeding season, headlined by Group One sire Wrote, who will again stand for a fee of $12,000+GST. ARead moreProisir heads 2026 Rich Hill roster
April 30th 2026Rich Hill Stud has announced 2026 service fees for its strong roster of proven Group One sires, once again led by champion stallion Proisir. “It has been another exceptional season for ourRead moreMeet the Breeder -Lynn and Rayner Bonnington
April 30th 2026This week on Dunstan Horsefeeds, Meet the Breeder, we caught up with Lynn and Rayner Bonnington, the breeders behind Better Shared who has had recent success including the Listed Gore Guineas a fewRead moreNovara Park secures globe-trotting Group One performer
April 29th 2026Novara Park Stud in Cambridge has announced that Group One performer and multiple Group Two winner The Foxes will join the stallion roster this season at an introductory fee of 10,000+GST. ARead moreAuret on top of the world after fruitful weekend
April 29th 2026Marton trainer Fraser Auret sure knows how to cram a bit into his weekend. The Central Districts horseman celebrated a well-deserved Group Two victory at Te Rapa on Saturday when KhansheRead moreQueensland star Antino retired
April 28th 2026Multiple Group One winner and dual Queensland Horse of the Year Antino has been retired from racing after his fourth placing in the Brisbane Handicap (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The TonyRead moreKa Ying Rising extends winning streak to 20 and breaks track record again
April 27th 2026Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) confirmed his status as the world’s best horse with a record-breaking victory in the HK$24 million Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (26Read moreFillies deliver memorable day for Nearco Stud
April 27th 2026Drops Of God’s dazzling display at Te Rapa at the weekend set up a quickfire inter-Island black type double for Nearco Stud with the second leg stylishly closed out soon after at Riccarton byRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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