Racing
The New Zealand breeding industry has once again demonstrated its commitment to the next generation, with an outstanding fundraising result at the National Breeding Awards securing the future of the Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship. Held as part of the 2025 National Breeding Awards, the fundraiser raised well over six
New Zealand
Manawatu’s Josh Herd has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship. The son of leading Central Districts trainer Lisa Latta and former top jockey Bruce Herd was inspired to apply for the scholarship after seeing the success of previous recipients, particularly fellow Palmerston
New Zealand
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association is delighted to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is their new patron. The patronages of their Royal Highnesses the King and Queen were announced by Buckingham Palace last week to coincide with the first anniversary of Their Majesties Coronation. The NZTBA received
Racing
The final countdown is on to take advantage of the early-bird pricing for the Entain-NZB Insurance Pearl Series. With less than four weeks to enter your 2022-born filly at the reduced price of $1,000 + GST, the time is now! The Entain-NZB Insurance Pearl Series bonuses have been DOUBLED! Winning
New Zealand
Adding to the list of further boosts Entain and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have made to New Zealand’s racing industry in recent months is the delivery of enhanced Pearl Series bonuses for fillies and mares. Entain, NZTR and NZB Insurance have collaborated to provide continued support of fillies and
New Zealand
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association has announced that Nick Johnson will take up the position of Chief Executive Officer in early October. Johnson, an ex-pat New Zealander, has extensive experience in the commercial world of sales and marketing and a huge passion for the thoroughbred industry. He has been
Breeding
Early bird pricing for the NZB Insurance Pearl Series bonus closes on 31st May. It is only fitting that today, Imprevu lead home an NZB Insurance Pearl Series trifecta at the Cambridge Jockey Club with $14,000 going back to the connections of the first, second and third placegetters. The
Breeding
Since 1905, the Hickman family have farmed a 168ha parcel of land known as Taimate on State Highway 1 just outside of Blenheim. Renowned for producing high quality Angus cattle stud stock and premium Sauvignon Blanc grapes, a chance meeting with the late Chris Luoni, a well-known thoroughbred enthusiast, and
New Zealand
In 1973 esteemed veterinarian Jim Wallace Senior established Ardsley Stud at Opaki on the outskirts of Masterton with his sons Jim and Les. Among the foundation mares of the stud was an Agricola (GB) mare named Agree, and last Saturday the brothers witnessed her great great granddaughter Pennyweka (Satono Aladdin[
Breeding
With international travel back on the agenda after a COVID-19 enforced hiatus, this year’s Sunline Trust International Scholarship recipient will be heading offshore to learn from some of the best in the industry. The 2023 recipient is 22-year-old Dorian Kos who will join the likes of Jamie Richards, Bruce
Breeding
The Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship has been an important steppingstone in the careers of its graduates. Recipients of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) administered education pathway have gone on to shine both domestically and on the international stage in a variety of roles such as successful bloodstock
Breeding
The New Year will bring new opportunities for two young thoroughbred breeding industry participants. Morgan Wilks (22) and Alice Jeffries (21) have been named as the recipients of the 2023 Irish National Stud Scholarship, supported by the Keith and Faith Taylor Family Trust. The pair will fly to Ireland in