Thurlow heading west with strong quartet

Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow is hoping to collect a couple of breakthrough successes with four runners heading to New Plymouth on Thursday.

Ellis continues active buying year

Te Akau principal David Ellis has had a record year buying and syndicating yearlings, and he was again active at the 2024 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale over the last two days.

NZB chairman Joe Walls retires

Distinguished New Zealand thoroughbred industry leader Joe Walls has retired from his role as Chairman of the NZB Board of Directors, bringing to a close his illustrious tenure with the auction house that spanned more than five decades.

Belclare coming out of racing retirement

Group One winner Belclare’s retirement from racing has been short-lived, with the daughter of Per Incanto set to join expat Kiwi trainer Bjorn Baker’s Sydney barn.

Tavistock mare ready to go out on a high

Well-related mare Dresse’ Par Joli will have her final opportunity to break her maiden on Wednesday before she heads off on a winter break.

Winter Fashion: Q & A with Soraya Gurney

Soraya Gurney is no stranger to raceday fashion, nor a winning sash! We sat down with Soraya to get a few fashion tips as we head into the cooler months.

Tony McGovern From starting gates to King’s Birthday honours

Tony McGovern’s decades devoted to ensuring the safe start to thoroughbred races in New Zealand has been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday honours, with the Cambridge resident bestowed the New Zealand Order Of Merit for services to the racing industry.

Crocetti pleasing trainers with his return

Standout three-year-old Crocetti has returned to work ahead of what trainers Danny Walker and Arron Tata are hoping will be a lucrative spring preparation.

McCutcheon recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Noel McCutcheon’s lifelong dedication to the racing industry was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours on Monday where he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the thoroughbred and harness racing industries.

Te Akau three-year-olds in fine fettle for home track assignments

Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will again be well-represented at their home meeting on Wednesday with a trio of promising three-year-olds among their leading hopes.