Trackwork 30th June

by | Jun 30, 2020 | Trackwork

Vainglory was right at home in the heavy conditions on the course proper at Matamata this morning ahead of Saturday’s Te Rapa meeting. With raceday rider Michael Coleman in the saddle, Vainglory strode to the end of 1200m in 1:26.7, the last 1000m in 1:11.9 and 600m...

Passing of Racing Bill welcomed by Industry

by | Jun 25, 2020 | News

The passing of the Racing Industry Bill after its third reading today is a momentous occasion for New Zealand racing and delivers transformational change, says the leaders of New Zealand racing. Read full article here

Clubs conference call delivers further clarity

by | Apr 8, 2020 | News

A Tuesday morning conference call involving NZ Thoroughbred Racing personnel and some 50 club representatives provided further clarity of the path towards the resumption of racing. NZTR CEO Bernard Saundry (pictured) chaired the conference call, repeating earlier...

Matamata RC Training Facility Status

by | Apr 8, 2020 | News

Further to the March 25 Matamata Racing Club notification to training track permit-holders that the MRC training facility would be closed for the next 14 days, the MRC has extended that closure to continue indefinitely. With another two weeks minimum for the...