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There is an air of uncertainty as to when racing will return to New Zealand tracks as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, leading South Island trainer Michael Pitman has a clear picture of what it should look like upon its return. “We might have to race for a
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A ground-saving ride by James McDonald has elevated the enigmatic Night's Watch (NZ) (Redwood) back into the winner's list in the Gr.3 Neville Sellwood Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill. Starting $8.50, the six-year-old settled near the rear for McDonald, who was happy to bide his
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New Zealand’s largest training centre the Cambridge Jockey Club is closed. With up to 1000 thoroughbreds trained on the premises at peak times, it is the largest centre in Australasia but the committee has adhered to updated industry protocols and reacted swiftly to cease training. “The Cambridge track is
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In light of these unprecedented times the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association has made the decision to extend the early bird registration for the NZB Insurance Pearl Series until May 31. “People have more important things to worry about at the moment, than registering their fillies for the Pearl Series,
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Star fillies Funstar (Adelaide) and Probabeel (NZ) (Savabeel) will continue their rivalry in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Funstar and Probabeel have met on four occasions, with both finishing in the top two each time. The Chris Waller-trained Funstar has won three of those
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NZTR have released a document outlining regulations for husbandry and stabling of thoroughbreds while New Zealand is in Covid-19 response alert level 4. The Ministry for Primary Industries confirmed that training centres, training stables, agistment properties and stud farms where horses are in containment are businesses that may register with
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Te Akau Racing, one of New Zealand’s largest racing operations, has elected to turnout nearly its entire racing team as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic. The Matamata-based operation will only continue with a skeleton staff to handle their younger stock, while the majority of their team has
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New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing chief executive Bernard Saundry has cautioned all participants in racing to adhere to stringent government protocols in response to the spread of Covid-19 for both the good of the industry and the health and well-being of the nation. “For just the second time in history New
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Members of the NZTBA and industry participants, The Government has declared a State of Emergency and that the country’s Covid-19 response alert level will raise to Level 4 at 11.59pm, 25 March. The Government stated that this level will last for at least four weeks. The past 48
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New Zealand trainers can continue to work their horses while racing is shut down under government guidelines. From midnight Wednesday, New Zealand will move to COVID-19 alert level 4 with only essential services permitted to operate. NZ Thoroughbred Racing has issued a statement outlining conditions. "Our advice from the