News

9 January 2023

RIB to undergo 100 harness racing stable audits this year

The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) is going to commence stable audits this year.

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1 December 2022

Southern Harness launch new website

After months of hard work and dedication from our board and staff at Southern Harness Racing, we are pleased to announce the launch of our updated website!

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7 November 2022

IRT extends partnership with NZ Trotting Cup

One of the giants of the New Zealand racing industry has extended their connection to this country’s greatest race, the New Zealand Trotting Cup.  

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5 October 2022

Super Stable Returns

Harness Racing New Zealand is looking for the sport’s best judge of a horse and the winner is set for a $20,000 prize haul.

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22 September 2022

Woodlands Stud back Fillies & Mares Racing at Addington

In a push to further their commitment to the future of the breeding industry in New Zealand, Woodlands Stud are proud to announce that from this week onwards they will be sponsoring 41 fillies and mares races at Addington Raceway…

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20 September 2022

IRT Champions Parade 2022 Added to Trotting Cup Day

IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day racegoers are used to seeing champions, but they are in for a great bonus this November when some of the most iconic horses in New Zealand history headline a special parade.

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25 August 2022

New name for IRT New Zealand Cup Day’s favourite area

Those lucky enough to secure tickets for IRT New Zealand Cup Day at Addington will have a hot new party destination to choose from.

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19 August 2022

Feature Race Nominations Now Open

Addington Raceway is pleased to announce that the nominations for the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup, Renwick Farm Dominion Trot and Graphite Developments Ltd / Glenys & Philip Kennard Show Day Futurity Series are now open.

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19 August 2022

IRT backs rejuvenated 119th NZ Trotting Cup

The return of the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup to its former glory has the people behind New Zealand’s greatest race buzzing.

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