Following a track inspection on Tuesday, the decision has been made to delay the return to racing at Awapuni’s grass track. The surface was initially out of commission for 19 months as it underwent an extensive renovation, and it was set to commence racing on ANZAC Day earlier this year, however, that meeting was abandoned following a slip in the opening race. The track has subsequently undergone further remedial work, and the club has called upon the expertise of Flemington track manager Liam O’Keefe to assist in that process. A…
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Well-related Mars set to star on synthetic again
The polytrack surface brings out the best in enigmatic mare Mars (NZ) (Zoustar) and her connections are hoping that trend continues on Wednesday. The well-bred daughter of Zoustar will run in the Richard Bright Memorial (1550m), the main event on the Waikato Racing Club’s card on her home all-weather track at Cambridge. Mars is undefeated in three appearances on the course, including two wins this preparation with an unplaced performance on a heavy grass track in between times. Vinnie Colgan has been aboard the five-year-old in all her outings this…
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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 18 August 2025
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Mission accomplished for Stable to Stirrup
The Trustees of Stable to Stirrup have decided it’s time to close the paddock gate for the last time. The Trust would like to thank everyone for their support over the last six years while we’ve supported the industry to get to a more robust, sustainable rehoming and life after racing environment. To see the official release click here
World Driving Merchandise goes on sale
Specially-made merchandise for the up-coming World Driving Championship is now available for purchase. Ten drivers from all the globe, including our very own Blair Orange, will compete in 20 heats at Kaikoura, Addington, Cambridge and Winton in November. It will be the first time that this country has been the sole host of the event. The final heat (and the crowning of the world champion) will be held on racing’s biggest stage, IRT New Zealand Cup day at Addington Raceway on Tuesday, November 11. A range of merchandise has been…
Stage two for Addington’s two big Show Day slot races
Applications are now open for anyone wanting to get involved in Addington Raceway’s two Show Day slot races. The two $500,000 races – the Majestic Horsefloats LP The Ascent and the Hill, Lee and Scott The Velocity – will both be held on Friday, November 15. The process to find slot-holders for the two Listed races started last month with the 20 involved in last year’s races given the first option to get involved this year as well. “There’s been strong interest and great support from last year’s slot-holders,” says…
Bug forces Alta Meteor out of Maurice Holmes Vase
By Michael Guerin The early favourite for Friday night’s Allied Security Maurice Holmes Vase at Addington will miss the race. Alta Meteor would have been perfectly placed in the Group 3 after beating many of his race rivals off a 30m handicap when returning to racing at Addington 11 days ago. But co-trainer Steve Telfer says a minor issue will keep Alta Meteor from taking his place in this Friday’s automatic qualifier for the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup, which has a maximum back mark of 10m. “He came through…
Republican Party to start NZ Cup bid in October
By Michael Guerin New Zealand’s best performed pacer of 2025 is going to keep us waiting. Because Republican Party may not be seen back on the racetrack until October. Co-trainer Cran Dalgety revealed the surprising plan to HRNZ today, saying the Auckland Cup and multiple Group 1 winner is on a three-race preparation for the $1m IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup on Tuesday, November 11. “He has come up great and looks fantastic,” says Dalgety. “But he is still about three weeks away from trialing. “We are looking at starting…
Max Delight’s connections ponder NZ Cup bid
By Adam Hamilton Old pacing marvel Max Delight could add to the powerhouse Aussie raid on this year’s IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup. Trainer David Aiken admits the race is a “bucket lister” and knows Max Delight could be his last chance to have a runner on the second Tuesday in November at Addington. Despite age, nine-year-old Max Delight is racing in career-best form. He equalled his PB with a blistering 1min48.8sec mile win at Menangle on Saturday night. Just a week earlier, he won in 1min48.9sec. Those are his…