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Our Horses
06 May 2025
Quality Work By Great Escape And Lemaitre
Great Escape looked ready to go one better at Trentham on Saturday after a first-class gallop at Awapuni on Tuesday morning.
Racing
03 May 2025
Knickerless and Identikit hold sway
Last-start winner Knickerless and her maiden stablemate Identikit highlighted a busy gallop session at Awapuni on Saturday morning.
Racing
29 April 2025
Town Cryer retired
Group One performer Town Cryer has been retired from racing following her fourth placed effort behind Val Di Zoldo in the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa last Saturday, and she already has a date with champion New Zealand sire Proisir.
Our People
28 April 2025
Ballesty excited to lead NZTR into a new age
Newly appointed New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) chief executive Matt Ballesty has had his feet under the desk for a couple of months now, and he is excited about the challenge of leading the industry into the future.
Racing
28 April 2025
Berry brings Matthews to the 'Bool
There’s been Brett Scott and Karasi, Steve Pateman and Bahboy, Richie Cully and Wells and Clayton Douglas and Gold Medals.
Racing
25 April 2025
Awapuni’s long-awaited return ends in disappointment
Awapuni’s long-awaited return to racing on its newly renovated grass track has ended in disappointment, with their ANZAC Day meeting abandoned following a slip in the opening race.
Racing
24 April 2025
Awapuni relaunch could see Group 1 bonuses next season
There will be no game day nerves when Awapuni relaunches for its first turf meeting in 19 months on Friday.
Our Horses
24 April 2025
McKhan Set To Put Points On The Board
McKhan indicated he was ready to find his best form when he galloped in fine fashion at Awapuni on Thursday morning.
Racing
23 April 2025
Latta leading local charge at Awapuni
Lisa Latta can’t wait for racing to return to her home track of Awapuni on Friday and she’ll be flying the flag for the locals in the Listed Manawatu ITM ANZAC Mile (1600m).