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NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION
Representing and Advocating for New Zealand Breeders.
His Majesty
King Charles III
Patron of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association
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LATEST NEWS
Yulong add another Guineas heroine to Kiwi portfolio
February 15th 2026Impressive Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) winner Autumn Glory (Ocean Park) has had an ownership change ahead of her tilt at the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Ellerslie onRead moreVale Martin Dennis
February 15th 2026One of New Zealand racing’s most famous families has lost another member, with the recent passing of Martin Dennis, aged 82. Martin was the youngest member of the Dennis Brothers quartet, with theRead moreFirst stakes winner for Banquo
February 14th 2026Waikato Stud stallion Banquo recorded his first stakes win as a sire on Saturday and fittingly achieved it with a son carrying the farm’s colours, on their home track for their private trainer KrisRead moreDiamond Jak shines brightly in Matamata gloom
February 14th 2026With the weather closing in again towards the tail end of a memorable Matamata Breeders’ Stakes day, it was left to durable stayer Diamond Jak (Jakkalberry) to add some further sparkle toRead moreDouble duty pays winning dividend for Price
February 14th 2026Trainer Sophie Price put aside her regular Clerk of the Course duties at Invercargill on Saturday to watch her promising three-year-old filly Hello Hayley (Hello Youmzain) take out the Listed ILTRead moreDaring tactics secure second stakes win for My Lips Are Sealed
February 14th 2026A heady front-running ride from Rory Hutchings helped underrated mare My Lips Are Sealed (Ace High) bounce back to winning form in the Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m) on her home trackRead moreUnbeaten Sistema winner Return To Conquer to stand at Waikato Stud
February 13th 2026Te Akau’s unbeaten Group 1 winner Return To Conquer (Snitzel) will be an exciting new addition to the Chittick family’s Waikato Stud roster for 2026. The son of Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) willRead moreHezashocka returns home
February 12th 2026Group One performer Hezashocka (Shocking) has gone full-circle, returning to where his racing career began, with part-owners Shaun and Emma Clotworthy at Byerley Park. The now eight-year-old wasRead moreTragic Loss of Group One Winner Wyndspelle
February 12th 2026Group 1 winner Wyndspelle (Iffraaj) has died suddenly following a freak accident at Victoria’s Wyndholm Park Stud. His breeder and long-time syndicate manager Jen Campin confirmed the news, while sRead moreMeet the Breeder - The Gartshore Brothers
February 12th 2026This week on Dunstan Horse Feeds’ Meet the Breeder, we caught up with Bill Gartshore, proud breeder of Ohope Wins, who claimed the Group 2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic at Te Rapa lastRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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