by Charlene Conner | Aug 31, 2018 | News
Widespread track closures, an overhaul of the NZ Racing Board, outsourcing of the TAB’s commercial activities and a goal to double stakes headlined sweeping changes to the New Zealand racing industry when the Messara Report was unveiled in Hamilton tonight. Messara...
by Charlene Conner | Aug 21, 2018 | Trackwork
Melody Belle and Underthemoonlight looked the part ahead of Saturday’s Gr. 1 Tarzino Trophy when they galloped stylishly at Matamata this morning. Both mares worked against the rail of the course proper in the five-metre position, where the track was no worse than...
by Charlene Conner | Aug 21, 2018 | News
Avantage claims Matamata Horse of the Year award Avantage, the standout New Zealand two-year-old of last season, has claimed the Matamata Horse of the Year award for 2017-18. At the Matamata Racing Club’s annual Awards and Appreciation function, the Stephen...