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New Legislation Secures Harness Racing’s Future
Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has welcomed the passing of the Racing Industry Amendment Bill in Parliament today, describing it as a decisive step toward a more secure and sustainable future for New Zealand racing.
Read MoreIndustry Contribution Award for Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas was recognised this week at the NZ Racecourse Managers’ Annual Conference in Palmerston North as the recipient of the Industry Contribution Award,
Read MoreWarwick Coles recognised
The inaugural HRNZ Track Manager Contribution Award was presented to Warwick Coles in recognition of his commitment and long-standing contribution to track management.
Read MoreNews Briefs - 25 June
Callmethebreeze returns; service fee for Lazarus announced; adjustment to noms and acceptance dates; and more, this week in News Briefs.
Read MoreSt John Eight too good at Cambridge
There was no catching St John Eight last night at Cambridge Raceway, with the Andre Poutama-trained runner taking out the TFS Horse Transport Mobile Pace—claiming his third win in seven starts and doing it in commanding fashion.
Read More19 Next Gen eligible weanlings/yearlings up for sale
More than a fifth of the horses going under the hammer at Karaka on Thursday, June 26 will be Next Gen eligible.
Read MoreNext Gen group involved in high-priced and royally-bred yearling
A half sister to multiple Group 1 winner Duchess Megxit, Princes Lulu has gone full circle even before she's even hit the racetrack.
Read MoreBrendon Laidlaw's breeding debut at NZB Sales
Among all the industry heavyweights a hobby trainer will be on debut at the 2025 National Standardbred Weanling Sales at Karaka on Thursday, June 26.
Read MoreWinter Edition of Breeding Matters Now Available
The Winter 2025 edition of Breeding Matters has landed—and it arrives at a pivotal time for the breeding industry.
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