Changes to HRNZ ownership processes

Harness Racing New Zealand is pleased to announce a change to the way it lists owners.

From today, the maximum number of names has increased from 10 to 20.

"Our IT department has put a lot of work into this," says HRNZ's Head of Racing and Wagering Matthew Peden, "and it's a big step towards getting owners the recognition they deserve."

"Getting more owners investing in our sport is one of our highest priorities."

Paperwork can still be completed manually for transfers of ownership up to and including 10 names though it is preferable for them to be completed through their myhrnz aaccount.

Anyone listing 11-20 names must do it through their myhrnz account, with no physical paperwork.

"The change is also timely as the Next Gen deadline approaches," says Peden.

Owners, trainers and syndicators have until October 1, 2025 to meet key criteria to be Next Gen eligible.

Horses had to be purchased at the 2025 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sales in Auckland or Christchurch and meet one of the following criteria : 

1. Trained by a Next Gen trainer (non-Group 1 winning trainer as of January 1, 2025)
2 Owned by a Next Gen ownership group, with at least 30% of members being first-time HRNZ owners or individuals born after 1984
3. Sired by a stallion in his first three New Zealand crops

To meet the criteria owners must have their transfers in by that date while trainers must complete their training notification. If you meet the stallion qualification then no further action is needed.

For assistance with submitting transfers through myhrnz contact Mark Bennet on 03 964 1191  or mark@hrnz.co.nz