News

12 January 2026

First on-farm yearling parades start this week

The countdown is on to next month's NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales.

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9 January 2026

Woodlea Rocks and Harness 5000 rescues Twidle’s breeding dreams

Canterbury hobby horseman Tom Twidle and his wife Sharon were on the brink of walking away from breeding after 30 years in the sport before the emergence of the Johny Rock three-year-old filly Woodlea Rocks.

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7 January 2026

Attention All Breeders : Foal microchipping

If you have not had your foal(s) microchipped this season and intend to do so, please contact the Horse Identification Contractor assigned to your area.

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16 December 2025

Down A Hundy too good on debut

“He doesn’t know much but the motor is there,” remarked Down A Hundy's co-trainer Greg Hope.

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15 December 2025

Pacemakers set to debut at February's NZB Standardbred Yearling Sale

New to the NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales in 2026, Pacemakers hope they are onto something that could blossom in the years to come.

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11 December 2025

Attention : All Breeders

Application forms to register this season’s foals were posted out recently to the person who according to our records is the first named owner or lessee of any mare for which there is a 2024/2025 service record.

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10 December 2025

Lazarus progeny excel on both sides of Tasman

It was a weekend to remember for Lazarus, as his progeny continue to make their mark on the track with feature wins in New Zealand and Australia.  

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28 November 2025

Update : NZ Standardbred Breeders Association

With 10 weeks to go in the 2025 breeding season, the signs are very encouraging.  

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24 November 2025

Jess Davidson to join Wai Eyre Farm

Wai Eyre Farm is thrilled to announce that former Trackside host and HRNZ marketing team member, Jess Davidson, will be joining the team.

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