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Harness racing is about to get its biggest ever increase in stakes.

Harness Racing New Zealand has appointed Brad Steele as its new Chief Executive, effective 1 July 2024.

Harness Racing New Zealand has today unveiled a significantly revamped calendar for the 2024/25 season which it says is designed to deliver more racing opportunities for industry stakeholders and punters alike.

It’s happening. The greatest trotter ever to head downunder is on his way this season.

Champion Australian trotter Just Believe has been secured by Taylor St Racing Syndicate for the inaugural $575,000 TAB Trot (2200m) at Cambridge Raceway on April 12.

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) and Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) are pleased to announce the sale of Forbury Park, and its acquisition by the DCC.

Industry Update – What the Board are Talking About from Mauro Barsi, Chief Operating Officer

The Forbury Park site in South Dunedin will soon be on the market, following an agreement this week between Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc (FPTC), Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) and SEED Housing Limited.

John Coulam and Kevin McNaught have resigned as Chair and Deputy Chair respectively of the Harness Racing New Zealand Board, and have been replaced by Phil Holden and Cam Bray.